Search Results: Fiction from Ghost River Books

Carson, CA, U.S.A.: Jalmar Press, 1988, 1988. Soft Cover. First. 11 x 8 3/4. ISBN:0-915190-49-4. Subtitled: Squib Meets the Teen Creature. "Aliens in My Nest" is the fourth volume in the series quib comes home from summer camp to find that his ol der brother, Andrew, has turned into a snarly, surly, defiant and non-communicative adolescent. Aliens explores the effect of Andrew's new behavior on Squib and the entire family unit. Finally, a coun selor helps with a few rules to remember as the "Squib Family" goes through "owldolescence". A parable for all ages. Written primarily as a tool for parents and family discussions. This copy in near n ew condition. Exceptionally bright and clean. Tight. Delightful cartoon-like drawings throughout. Overall cond: v. good+..

N.Y.: Philosophical Library, 1973, 1973. HC and DJ. Presumed First. Signed by Author. 8 3/4 x 5 3/4. 134 pp. This copy, signed by the author in red ink, is in very nice condition. A very plain white dustjacket with red lettering has min wear to front bottom edge. Clean and bright. new mylar protector. Not price clipped. Brick red cloth on boards cover with bronze lettering. Superb cond. Author's inscription and signed name appears on fron t free endpaper. Endpapers white, immaculate. Written as fiction, Narrayan ".has created an appealing and sincere personality who monitors his behaviour as he strives earnestly and steadfastly to contribute to an emotional climate that is conducive to honest and delightful inquiry." The author was born in 1926 in Essequibo, Guyana. This book may be in part autobiographical. A l ovely copy of this thoughtful book. Dj: v. good Binding and Text: v. good. HC and DJ. Good/V. Good. 9 x 6.

N.Y.: Ballantine, 1974, 1974. Soft Cover. First Paperback Edition. 4 3/ 16 x 7. 281 pp. . The story of ".a cybong.part organic whate, part-mechanized ship." Contains 11 chapters, each titled. Entire book is bright, tight and cl ea n. Two very slight creases, otherwise mint. Exceptional cover illust. wraps around book. Overall cond: v. good.

Toronto: The Ryerson Press, 1955. 255 pp. "To an old Alberta farmhouse comes a succession of occupants whose lives and those of their neighbors, are linked in a deeply moving drama of tragedy and happiness." Signed by author on ffep. Dustjacket has a tear to front on edge and a chip to spine top. Some moisture stain to back flap. Looks good in new mylar cover. Mustard yellow paper on boards binding is in good condition. Text is very nice, clean, and unmarked. No corner folds or tears.. Signed by Author. HC and DJ. Good/Fair. 8 x 5 1/2.

N. Y.: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1913 Hard Cover. First Edition. 7 1/2 x 5 1/10. 266 pp. A superb collection of Richard Harding Davis's short stories. Beautiful brown cloth binding with paste on illustration in full colour: Young woman in riding skirt, boots, riding crip tucked under her arm. Gilt lettering on front and spine, rose motif. Min wear to corners. Very clean, excellent cond. Endpapers are ivory; previous owner's name beaut ifully written: "Mrs. Jackson". Full page etching by Morgan, glassine paper protector on page facing title page. 7 titles: The Lost Road, The Miracle of Las Palmas, Evil to Him Who Thinks Evil, The M a n of Zanzibar, The Long Arm, The God of Coincidence, The Buried Treasure of Cobre. Besides Frontpiece, 5 other full page illustrations. This is an exceptionally fine copy of this wonderful edition. Ov erall cond: v. good-near fine.. F.

N. Y.: Alfred A. Knopf Hard Cover. Unknown. 8 1/4 x 7 1/8. 28 pp. This book is a presentation of Weekly Reader Books. A Borzoi Book. The story begins, "Miss Tibbett lived in the city. She lived in a small room with a large sweet-potato plant, a striped cat, and an old typewriter." A charming tale that is largely comprised of Miss Tibbett's unusual correspondence and confusing signs that she types for the various shops o n her street. Certain keys stick-with hilarious results - and she has difficulty getting the typewriter fixed. Wonderfully witty black and white etchings illustrate the book. In outstanding cond. Fro n t cover and text very clean. Min smudges on rear. Endpapers perfect: Child's name neatly written in pencil. Entire book bright and tight. Overall cond: v. good..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Faber & Faber, Incorporated, 1989. 232 pp. The first novel in the trilogy, Quiet Are the Mountains, set in rural China at the beginning of the communist revolution. The lives of the Chinese people as seen through the eyes of a young village boy. Softcover has a few faint creases. No former owner's name. Text is clean, and unmarked. No noticed corner folds or tears.. Soft Cover. Good. 7 7/8 x 5 1/2.

London: Hurst & Blackett, LTD Hard Cover. 7 1/8 x 4 5/8. 284 pp. Subtitled; a romantic novel. In the author's notes he states that although his characters are not based on real people, ".just such people are to be found in the So uth Seas." At the conclusion of the book there is a brief glassary and a recipe entitled "Numerous Treasure Cocktail" made with Pernod, Orange Bitters, Gin and Vermouth. The novel is not dated but ha s the "feel" of pre WWII England. Conversation is glib, witty -the characters are "blith spirits", all. Binding is beige cloth (nubby) with green lettering and decorative elements. Binding is slight d ust soiled but otherwise good. Endpapers are white with just a trace of foxing. Text has yellowed slightly. An interesting book. Made into a film, James Mason would have been perfect in the lead role. Worth having just for the cocktail recipe. Overall cond: good.. Hard Cover. Good.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Hyperion, 2001. 130 pp. A book about a shopgirl who embarks on a relationship with a businessman almost twice her age. Steve Martin's writing is witty, ".melancholy and tart, achingly innocent and astonishingly ironic." Softcover has very little wear. Bright and clean. Fold over flaps Endpapers are very clean, no former owner's name. Text is clean, secure and unmarked. Slight spine tilt but a good copyof this ".beautifully written, poignant novella.". First Paperback Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8 x 5 5/8.

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1995, 1995. HC and DJ. A Boulevard/Putnam Book. 9 5/16 x 6 5/16. ISBN:0-399-14105-7. The sequel to "Spider-Man The Venom Factor." Story based on characters from Marvel Comics. 12 chapters - each chapter distingui shed by a full-page black and white comic strip like drawing. Book begins with a prologue that sets the stage for this exciting novel. A deadly Lizard is on a rampage through the Florida Everglades, a s he seeks a cure for his hideous condition - the result of an experiment gone terribly wrong! Peter Parker, the amazing Spider - man has the challenge of his life as he desperately battles against ti me, the heat, and the savage trail of the Lizard and Venom. This copy in gorgeous condition. Dj has vivid, bright illustration. Front and spine of DJ in pristine cond. - as new. Rear dj has min rubbin g - very faint. Binding is reddish-orange cloth spine and paper on boards cover. Nice embossed "Spider" motif on front. Binding in mint cond. Text… Read More

N.Y. And London: Vincent Parke and Company, 1911. 413 pp. Includes: The Robinson Crusoe School, The Star of the South, Purchase of the North Pole. All illustrated plates are present with glassine protectors intact. Red cloth on boards binding has wee bumps to corners and a slight bit of fraying but generally quite nice. Spine has a bit of sun fading. Gold gilt to top pages edge. Pages are rough cut. Text is very nice and clean, unmarked. No former owner's name. A nice copy of this vintage book.. Hard Cover. Good. 9 1/2 x 6 1/2.