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Jonathan Livingston Seagull
by Richard Bach
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
1970: The Macmillan Company. Anniversary Slipcase Edition. Hardcover. No dust jacket issued; accompanied by original issued slipcase. Photographs by Russell Munson. Signed by Richard Bach in black on the series title page. 1970's anniversary edition, 16th printing.
Front spine shows separation from front board. Wear to top/head of spine. Silver gilt on spine clean and bright, with the exception of the "R" at the head of spine. Some chipping to the interior papers of front paste down board. Small pencil marking to lower left of end paste down board. Stamped silver gilt seagull symbol to front board intact and bright. Bound tightly. Interior of book text clean and bright. No toning or foxing to interior. Comes with slipcase that shows some signs of wear and tanning as is common with this reflective material.
A still very handsome signed edition.
Both "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" and "Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah" ranked among the best-selling books of the 1970s. Richard Bach, the author, expressed his passion for aviation throughout many of his works. His aviation expertise led him through various roles, including service in the US Navy Reserve, the New Jersey Air National Guard, work as a fighter pilot, and even as a stunt pilot operating as a "barnstormer."
"Jonathan Livingston Seagull" is an allegorical fable reminiscent of stories Aesop might have appreciated. The narrative traces a seagull's transformation from mundane existence to spiritual enlightenment. Accompanied by black and white photographs captured by Russell Munson, the book achieved notable success, selling nearly 1 million copies. Its popularity primarily stemmed from word-of-mouth recommendations.
Front spine shows separation from front board. Wear to top/head of spine. Silver gilt on spine clean and bright, with the exception of the "R" at the head of spine. Some chipping to the interior papers of front paste down board. Small pencil marking to lower left of end paste down board. Stamped silver gilt seagull symbol to front board intact and bright. Bound tightly. Interior of book text clean and bright. No toning or foxing to interior. Comes with slipcase that shows some signs of wear and tanning as is common with this reflective material.
A still very handsome signed edition.
Both "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" and "Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah" ranked among the best-selling books of the 1970s. Richard Bach, the author, expressed his passion for aviation throughout many of his works. His aviation expertise led him through various roles, including service in the US Navy Reserve, the New Jersey Air National Guard, work as a fighter pilot, and even as a stunt pilot operating as a "barnstormer."
"Jonathan Livingston Seagull" is an allegorical fable reminiscent of stories Aesop might have appreciated. The narrative traces a seagull's transformation from mundane existence to spiritual enlightenment. Accompanied by black and white photographs captured by Russell Munson, the book achieved notable success, selling nearly 1 million copies. Its popularity primarily stemmed from word-of-mouth recommendations.
Synopsis
Jonathan Livingston Seagull, written by Richard Bach, is a fable in novella form about a seagull learning about life and flight, and a homily about self-perfection. First published in 1970 as "Jonathan Livingston Seagull — a story", it became a favorite throughout the United States. By the end of 1972, over a million copies were in print, Reader's Digest had published a condensed version, and the book reached the top of the New York Times Best Seller list where it remained for 38 weeks.
Reviews
On Nov 6 2012, Jberkeley said:
Though the inspiring tale of one seagull who realises there is so much more to flying than most realise, this book puts beautifully into words and stunning pictures our largely untapped potential hidden within the gift of life.
On Jan 5 2007, Andrear said:
awesome theme and awesome way of narrating the story!
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Details
- Bookseller
- Parrish Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4842
- Title
- Jonathan Livingston Seagull
- Author
- Richard Bach
- Illustrator
- Photographs by Russell Munson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Jacket Condition
- No dust jacket issued; accompanied by original issued slipcase
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Anniversary Slipcase Edition
- Publisher
- The Macmillan Company
- Place of Publication
- 1970
- Keywords
- Illusions, The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah,
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Parrish Books is a full-time on-line dealer in fine collectible books in business since 2002. With specialities in signed limited editions and many favorite authors including Ray Bradbury, Richard Bach, Tom Clancy, John Updike, Kurt Vonnegut, Edward Gorey and Maurice Sendak. We specialize in exceptional customer service and quality packaging of all orders.
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