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Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow Press. Fine+. 1979. Limited Edition. Hardcover. 0876853955 . A beautiful Limited edition in Very Fine condition signed and numbered by author Joyce Carol Oates directly on the limitation page. Numbered 278 of 300 copies printed in this special edition; The novel is about a mother and daughter who travel from Ohio to North Carolina to visit the daughter's father, who has recently died. The daughter is married and has a child, and the mother is widowed. They all go to visit the father's gravesite, which is in a small town in North Carolina. The mother and daughter fall into a deep conversation about life, death, and the meaning of life. The daughter tells the mother that she doesn't know what the meaning of life is, and the mother tells her that she doesn't either. The mother says that she is content with the life she has and the people she has left behind.; 8vo; Signed by Author .

New York: E. P. Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525054839 . A nice first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to page edges in Fine dust-jacket; In Angel of Light, Joyce Carol Oates tells the story of a young girl, Abigail, who is forced to confront the darkness that lies within her. As Abigail wrestles with her personal demons, she comes to understand that she possesses a special power that can help others find a way to overcome their own darkness.Through her journey, Abigail discovers the strength she needs to face her fears and find her place in the world. She also learns the importance of self-acceptance and the power of love. Ultimately, she learns that the light of truth can conquer any darkness.This novel is a heartbreaking story of courage and redemption, and it is destined to become a classic.; 8vo .

New York: Ecco Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0880012005 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Set in 1950s New York City, this novel tells the story of Esther Greenwood, a young woman who is handed over by her parents to their wealthy friend, Ruth, in order to protect her from a life of poverty. Esther is to be Ruth's personal assistant and live in her luxurious apartment while attending to her every need. However, Esther quickly realizes that she is not content with this life and sets out to find her own path in the world.; 8vo .

New York: E. P. Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525241124 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket. Some general wear and bumping to corners, some soiling to the cut front pages. Dustjacket shows a little water damage at head and a small taped tear at bottom front flap. Overall a nice copy; In the world of Joyce Carol Oates' A Bloodsmoor Romance, time machines run rampant, Transcendentalism give way to the Spirit World, and decorum and etiquette fall to the exigencies of the passions; 8vo; [viii], 615, [9] pages .

New York: Harcourt, Inc.. As New in As New dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0151011796 . A very attractive first edition, first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by author Joyce Carol Oates directly on the title page; Joyce Carol Oates' collection of nine stories demonstrates why the females of the species, be they six-year-old girls, seemingly devoted wives, or aging mothers, are by nature more deadly than the males; 8vo; Signed by Author .

New York: Harcourt, Inc.. As New in As New dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0151011796 . A very attractive first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by author Joyce Carol Oates directly on the title page; Joyce Carol Oates' collection of nine stories demonstrates why the females of the species, be they six-year-old girls, seemingly devoted wives, or aging mothers, are by nature more deadly than the males; 8vo; Signed by Author .

Hopewell, NJ: Ecco Press. Fine+ in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0880014571 . A handsome stated first edition/first printing in Very Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket which shows a bit of sunning on spine and along edges. Beautifully bound in black stamped burgundy cloth; Eleven-year-old Josie and her self-indulgent mother Delia have come to live with great-aunt Esther Burkhardt in upstate New York. Here Josie meets her withdrawn 25-year-old cousin Jared, Jr. , on leave from seminary, who draws Josie into some bizarre sexual rituals. A haunting novel about the pain and helplessness of sexually abused children abandoned by the adults in their lives. First published in the Ontario Review in 1966 ; Woodcuts; 16mo .

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition, SIGNED by author Joyce Carol Oates, Unread Fine condition; Marya Knauer was not always having a secure and comfortable position in life. Her father's early death and abandonment by her mother have left her with a sense of dislocation and loss early in her childhood. After decades, Marya becomes determined to find the mother who gave her away and changes her present life more than she ever imagined. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded, sewn in pages and ribbon marker, simply superb quality, Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [xviii], 310, [2] pages; Signed by Author .

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library. As New. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition, SIGNED by author Joyce Carol Oates. This book has never been read and is in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; Marya Knauer was not always having a secure and comfortable position in life. Her father's early death and abandonment by her mother have left her with a sense of dislocation and loss early in her childhood. After decades, Marya becomes determined to find the mother who gave her away and changes her present life more than she ever imagined. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded, sewn in pages and ribbon marker, simply superb quality, Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [xviii], 310, [2] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525944427 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. A few pages are wrinkled or slightly torn at bottom; Through a layering of historical events beginning in Colonial times and ending in the 1930s, Joyce Carol Oates has created a new American epic in this sweeping chronicle of the fortunes and misfortunes of a family of enterprising and ingenious confidence artists; 8vo .

New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525242082 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally unblemished dust-jacket, SIGNED and inscribed by author Joyce Carol Oates on the half title page; A combination of three gothic mystery stories: "The Virgin of the Rose-Bower," "The Devil's Half Acre," and "The Blood-Stained Gown" - all starring detective Xavier Kilgarvan and said to be among the author's personal favorites; 8vo; xiv, 482, [2] pages; Signed by Author .

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition, SIGNED by author Joyce Carol Oates in unread Fine condition; A combination of three gothic mystery stories: "The Virgin of the Rose-Bower," "The Devil's Half Acre," and "The Blood-Stained Gown" - all starring detective Xavier Kilgarvan and said to be among the author's personal favorites. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded, sewn in pages and ribbon marker, simply superb quality, Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [xxiv], 482, [4] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525934049 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed "RS/Joyce Carol Oates" directly on the title page by author Rosamond Smith; Snake Eyes is a compelling story of love, betrayal, and revenge set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Union General Philip Sheridan and Confederate General Robert E. Lee are pitted against each other in a series of bloody battles. Sheridan's wife, Libby, is kidnapped by the Confederates, and Snake Eyes, a Confederate soldier, is sent to rescue her. As Snake Eyes and Libby grow to love each other, they are forced to grapple with the complicated issues of war and loyalty. Ultimately, Snake Eyes must choose between his allegiance to his country and his love for Libby.; 8vo; Signed by Author .

New York: E. P. Dutton, Inc.. Fine in Fine+ dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525242937 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket. Minor soiling on top edges. Overall a tight, clean copy; In this riveting, deeply personal novel, Joyce Carol Oates brings to life the powerful, dramatic experience of the winter solstice.This is the story of two people, one young, the other old, who are both about to experience a solstice moment of their own. One is a mother trying to protect her young son from the dark powers that seem to be closing in on them; the other is a father estranged from his own children, who is about to find a way to connect with them.As the sun descends below the horizon, the two characters struggle to find a way to connect with one another, and with the natural world around them. Oates masterfully weaves together the stories of these characters and the solstice itself into a powerful and evocative tale,… Read More

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library. As New. 1979. Limited Signed Edition. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition, SIGNED by AUTHOR Joyce Carol Oates in impeccable As New condition, a stunning collectible; Winner of the National Book Award, Them ranks as one of the most masterly portraits of postwar America ever written by a novelist. A novel about class, race, and the horrific, glassy sparkle of urban life, them chronicles the lives of the Wendalls, a family on the steep edge of poverty in the windy, riotous Detroit slums. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded, sewn in pages and ribbon marker, simply superb quality, Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [xx], 601, [5] pages; Signed by Author .

Norwalk, CT: Easton Press. As New. 2002. Signed Edition. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition, SIGNED by author Joyce Carol Oates. A wonderful copy in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; Winner of the National Book Award, Them ranks as one of the most masterly portraits of postwar America ever written by a novelist. A novel about class, race, and the horrific, glassy sparkle of urban life, them chronicles the lives of the Wendalls, a family on the steep edge of poverty in the windy, riotous Detroit slums. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, raised bands, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability; 8vo; Signed by Author .

New York: Ecco Press. As New in As New dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0062015532 . An eye-catching first trade edition/first printing, preceded only by a private publication by Easton Press in As New condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Joyce Carol Oates directly on the title page; A Widow's Story is author Joyce Carol Oates's memoir about losing her husband, the partner that sustained and defined her for nearly half a century; 8vo; [xi], xii-xiv, [3], 4-415, [3] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939725 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally unblemished dust-jacket, signed and dated, with added (non personalized "Very Best Wishes" by author Joyce Carol Oates. Preceded only by a private publication by the Franklin Library; A collection of twenty two stories examining the very nature of American life at the end of the 20th century; from the inner city to the suburbs, from small towns to a European capital this is Oates' journey into the human heart. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded, sewn in pages and ribbon marker, simply superb quality, Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [viii], 326, [2] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: The Vanguard Press Inc.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1971. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0814906591 . A Near Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket, signed by author Joyce Carol Oates directly on the title page; "This book is for all of us who pursue the phantasmagoria of personality" ; 8vo; 508 pages; Signed by Author .

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition, SIGNED by author Joyce Carol Oates in unread Fine condition; Oates' epic novel of an American family, set in an industrial, working-class town in upstate New York in the 1950's probes the tender division between the permissible and the forbidden, between ordinary life and the secret places of the heart. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded, sewn in pages and ribbon marker, simply superb quality, Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [xx], 436, [2] pages; 12585; Signed by Author .