Search Results: Memoir from Hopkins Books

A first trade paperback edition, published by Pocket, 1998. Life lessons from Gabrielle, Bard of Poteidaia. 126 pages, with a section of photos, 5-1/4" X 8-1/4". No creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Houghton Mifflin, 1994. Grealy underwent more than 30 reconstructive procedures as a child after treatment for cancer in her jaw. "Mirrorings," her article for Harper's on which this book is based, won the National Magazine Award. 223 pages, gray boards over black cloth covered spine, with the title and author imprinted on the spine in gold. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a library discard, not a remainder copy. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Edges of the text block are clean. The sewn binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Ticknor & Fields, 1992. Memoir of the author's childhood in Arkansas in the 1940's and 1950's. Unusual format in that this is a paperback with a dust jacket. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No writing, no former ownership marks. No creases to the cover or spine. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First UK hardcover edition, with dust jacket,published by Collins, 1972. The dust jacket is price clipped. Collection of humorous stories about the author's search for strange and exotic creatures in danger of extinction for the Durrell Wildlife Park on Jersey. From an expedition to Sierra Leone to find a colobus, to a Mexico to find the Volcano rabbit,and many more. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Light olive green cloth covered boards, with the title and author name on the spine in gold. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear. There is a large gift inscription on the title page - covers the entire page- photo attached . Edges of the text block are relatively clean, though there are some age tanning spots to the top edge. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages - besides that inscription. 221 pages, also includes several illustrations by Edward Mortelmans. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by the University of Minnesota Press, 2001. Originally published in 1976, this is the recent reprint edition, a second printing copy. A memoir of the influential ten years in the author's life, from 1929 to 1939, from when he was in Berlin, to his struggles to save his companion, Heinz, from the Nazis, to when he decided to leave for America. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. No creases to the cover or spine. Would appear to be an unread copy. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Leonaur, 2009. First published in 1881, this is a memoir of a soldier serving with the First Tennessee Regiment during the American Civil War. Watkins served during Shiloh, Corinth, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, and Missionary Ridge. 199 pages. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. No creases to the cover or spine. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Little, Brown, 1987. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Memoir by the American Book Award winning author, probably best known for her short stories. Focused on her childhood years in Mississippi, with an end chapter on her advice for writers, including her 1985 address to graduates of the University of Arkansas. This is not a library discard, not a remainder copy. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Dust jacket has a couple of smudge marks at the top inch or so. Edges of the text block have age tanning spots, also age spots to the first flyleaf page. Wheat cloth covered boards, copper cloth covered spine. The boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. Sewn binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Chatto & Windus, 1964. This is the UK edition. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. After 'The Flame Trees of Thika' and 'The Mottled Lizard', this is Huxley's third memoir on her experiences in Africa. This one is focused on her three month trip in 1963 to Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika. Jacket design and illustrations by Jonathan Kingdon. 272 pages, blue cloth covered boards. The jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. There is a 1" X 1" chip to the heel of the spine, some sun fading to the spine though all type is still legible, smaller chip to the head of the spine about 1/4" X 1/4". Edge wear and age tanning blocks to the jacket as well. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Spots of sun fading to the spine where the dust jacket chips are located, as well as some lighter sun fading throughout the spine portion, and some sun fading to the top edge as well. Gift dedication on the first flyleaf,… Read More

Hardcover published by Harper Collins, 1990. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. This is a book club edition. 288 pages with Index and two sections of photos. The autobiography of the religious and secular head of Tibet, and the winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize. This copy has no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a library discard. The sewn binding is tight and square. The edges of the text block have a few dots of age tanning, there are also a few smudge marks from use of the fore edge as well. Slight bump at the top right corner of the fore edge. A solid copy considering it is a book club edition. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory, not stock photos.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Viking, 2018. Memoir of what life was like living at the China Lake missile range after WWII. 322 pages, with a section of photos, 6-1/4" X 9-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. There is a small bump mark on the jacket, between the 'A' and 'G' of the 'A Girl's' of the title. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Wilton, 2012. Known for her memoir of her experiences in WWII, 'To War With Whitaker', this volume continues her memoir from 1945 to 2001. The Countess and her husband, Daniel Knox, Sixth Earl of Ranfurly, founded the Ranfurly Library Service, later known as Book Aid International. 250 pages with Index, photos through the text, 6-1/4" X 9-1/4". No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover or spine. Slight bump to the top right corner of the text block. A couple tiny dots of age tanning to the fore edge. Not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Scribner, 2009. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Author's follow-up to 'The Glass Castle', with a focus on the life of her grandmother. This copy is not a remainder, not a library copy. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Black boards with red cloth covered spine and the authr and title imprinted on the spine in silver. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear to the boards. Light crease mark to the lower right corner of the front flap of the jacket. Pages 253 - 260 have a diagonal crease mark at the lower right corner. Sewn binding is tight and square. There is a spot of ink transfer to the obverse side of the dust jacket, a dark spot about the size of a raisin at the top right of the front panel - appears as though the dark background of the dust jacket bled through in that spot. The attached photo is of… Read More

Signed by the author on the title page. First hardcover edition, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007. 339 pages with a section of photos. Olive green cloth covered boards over light blue cloth covered spine, with the author and title imprinted on the spine in gold. Bottom corners of the boards are slightly bumped with a 1/4" tear at the very tip of the bottom corner of the back board. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. A memoir of the author's family life in Amherst Massachusetts. Not a library discard, not a remainder. No further writing besides the author's signature. The edges of the text block are clean. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First hardcover trade edition, with dust jacket, published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1994. Memoir of the author's experiences as an officer in the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. His second memoir, after 'This Boy's Life'. Sturdy rust-red colored boards, black cloth covered spine, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold, and the author's initials imprinted on the front board also in gold. Boards are flat, corners are not bumped or creased. Sewn binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block show some very light age tanning spots. Rust-red top stain does not appear to be faded, there is a slight bump to the top edge, about 1" long near the spine. Very light, small age tanning dots to the paste down pages and fly leaf pages. the dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. No tears, no rips, no rubbing wear to the jacket. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. The attached photo is of… Read More

Hardcover, first edition, with dust jacket, published by Hoguhton Mifflin, 1994. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. A collection of autobiographical essays, from the author of the National Award winning, 'Becoming A Man'. 309 pages, sewn binding. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Light smudge mark on the fore edges from use. Blue colored boards, over dark blue cloth covered spine with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in silver. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by the University of Oklahoma Press, 1975. 277 pages with Index. A collection of the correspondence of the author of 'Jurgen'. Included are letters to Hugh Walpoe, H.L. Mencken, Sinclair Lewis, John Farrar, Guy Holt, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, and many others. The dust jacket is intact, it has been price clipped at the top corner of the front flap, and there is a half inch long closed tear at the bottom right front. The jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Sewn binding, heavy and very sturdy boards. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. Clean text and the binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover, published by Houghton Mifflin, 1895. No dust jacket. 232 pages with Index. Known for her poetry focused on her beloved Isle of Shoals, as well as for the essay 'A Memorable Murder', and 'An Island Garden', this is a collection of the author's letters to a variety of correspondents. Green cloth covered boards, with the author name and title on the spine in gold. Lettering on the spine is very clear. Boards have a few dots of edge wear at the head and heel of the spine and at the tips of the corners. Lower right corner is slightly bumped. There is a circular mark on the front board - most likely made by the condensation of a glass place on the book. Four photo plates of the author. Gold gilt top edge is just slightly worn. The edges of the text are relatively clean. Not clearly apparent which edition this is, though there is a note on one of the front flyleaf pages - 'This is a copy from the first edition of this book' - so it is most likely an early reprint. Attached photo is of the… Read More

Trade paperback edition, published by Vintage, 1991. A collection of essays focused on the Great Plains region of the United States. This would appear to be an unread copy as there are no creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. The binding is tight and square. The last four pages of the text have dog ear crease marks at the top right corner. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Hardcover with dust packet, published by Little, Brown, 2000. A later edition. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. A collection of 28 short essays that had originally appeared in The New Yorker, Esquire and other publications. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. There is a crease mark to the top right corner of the first 16 pages of the text - top right corner, 1-1/2" diagonal crease at the top right corner. Dust jacket shows only minor rubbing wear to the back panel. Teal green boards with blue spine and the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. Boards are flat, and the corners are not bumped or creased. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Trade paperback published by Lyons Press, 2014. A charming memoir of an English girl's adventures while in domestic service as a kitchen maid during the 1930's. This copy shows very little wear! No writing, no highlighting, no former ownership marks. There are no creases to the cover or spine. There is one page that has a 'dog eared' place holder diagonal crease at the top corner. 350 pages, 5-1/2" X 8". This copy is not a remainder, not a library copy! As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo!