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Curriculum Development Centre, Canberra, Australia, 1988. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. Softcover. 88 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Curriculum Development Centre, Canberra, Australia, 1988. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. Minor bumping to edges of cover. No inscriptions. Page edges a little browned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Developed by the Primary English Teaching Association with Colleen O'Sullivan as coordinator, for the Bicentennial Australian Studies Schools Project - a joint project of the Curriculum Development Centre and the Australian Bicentennial Authority. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; Education. ISBN: 0642532761. ISBN/EAN: 9780642532763. Inventory No: 12030877.. 9780642532763

Australian Scholarly Pub, Kew, Victoria, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Good (ex-library)/Fine. Hardcover. 782 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Australian Scholarly Pub., Kew, Victoria, 2001. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good (ex-library) condition and comes in fine dust jacket. More specifically: End pages marked with library stamps, spine unmarked, in all other respects in very good condition throughout. Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket is in excellent condtion. . *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; ISBN: 1875606904. ISBN/EAN: 9781875606900. Inventory No: 19010141.. 9781875606900

Howard Baker, London, 1970. Facsimile Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Hardcover. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Howard Baker, London, 1970. Facsimile Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in fine condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Edges of dust jacket have moderate bumping. The dust jacket has been price-clipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; ISBN: 0093065205. ISBN/EAN: 9780093065209. Inventory No: 19110106.. 9780093065209

The Collector, London, 1971. Softcover. Very Good. Softcover. 152 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: The Collector, London, 1971. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine has minimal reading creases and slight fading. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; Inventory No: 22040057..

The Collector, London, 1971. Softcover. Very Good. Softcover. 152 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: The Collector, London, 1971. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine has minimal reading creases and slight fading. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; Inventory No: 22040058..

Picador, 2015. Softcover. New. Softcover. 313 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Picador, 2015. *** CONDITION: This book is in new condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: very Sunday, readers of The New York Times Book Review turn with anticipation to see which novelist, historian, short story writer, or artist will be the subject of the popular By the Book feature. These wide-ranging interviews are conducted by Pamela Paul, the editor of the Book Review, and here she brings together sixty-five of the most intriguing and fascinating exchanges, featuring personalities as varied as David Sedaris, Hilary Mantel, Michael Chabon, Khaled Hosseini, Anne Lamott, and James Patterson. The questions and answers admit us into the private worlds of these authors, as they reflect on their work habits, reading preferences, inspirations, pet peeves, and recommendations. By the Book contains the… Read More

Cambridge University Press, UK, 1995. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover. 1054 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Cambridge University Press, UK, 1995. Reprint. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Spine has slight fading. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping and superficial wear. Dust jacket is unclipped. Edges of pages are slightly soiled. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; Literature & Literary. ISBN: 0521440866. ISBN/EAN: 9780521440868. Inventory No: 13110435.. 9780521440868

Book Club Associates, UK, 1994. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. Hardcover. 314 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Book Club Associates, UK, 1994. Book Club Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in near fine dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. . Pages are reasonably tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; Inventory No: 22060134..

P. F. Collier, New York, 1969. Reprint. Hardcover. Good/Fine. Hardcover. 463 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: P. F. Collier, New York, 1969. Reprint. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good condition and comes in fine dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have moderate wear. Dust jacket is in excellent condtion. . Page edges are slightly foxed and moderately soiled. Pages are reasonably tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; Inventory No: 14040376..

Collins, UK, 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover. 440 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Collins, UK, 1996. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in very good dust jacket. Lightly tanned pages. Dust jacket has a small nick at the top end of the front flap fold and minor bumping to edges, otherwise in very good condition. Previous owner's name in ink. Remainder mark on bottom edge of pages. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This work reveals the illegal book trade in France during the 18th century and explores the cultural and political significance of "bad" books. The author introduces three of the most influential illegal bestsellers, "Therese Philosophe", "L'An 2440" and "Anecdotes sur Mme La Comtesse du Barry". *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Books on Books. ISBN: 0002556367. ISBN/EAN: 9780002556361. Inventory No: 15040259.. 9780002556361

J. Ferguson, Sydney, 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Hardcover. 234 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: J. Ferguson, Sydney, 1979. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in near fine condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket has superficial rubbing. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. . Pages are lightly tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; ISBN: 0909134197. ISBN/EAN: 9780909134198. Inventory No: 16120059.. 9780909134198

Lion Publishing, UK, 2003. First Edition. Trade Paperback. As New. Trade Paperback. 412 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Lion Publishing, UK, 2003. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in as new condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. This book is an unread copy. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Reading a good book is for most people a deeply satisfying and enjoyable experience. What, though, makes a book good? According to Mary Batchelor, compiler of "A Literature Collection", good fiction 'rings true'. It leads to greater understanding of ourselves and others, broadens our compassion and expands our knowledge of life and of human strength and frailty. In "A Literary Collection", reaers are taken on a rich and stimulating journey through some of the finest world literature. Authors included range from Dante Alighieri, Jane Austen and Charles Dickens to Grham Greene, C.S.… Read More

Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1977. First Edition. Softcover. Good (ex-library). Softcover. 52 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1977. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good (ex-library) condition. More specifically: Text and spine/cover marked with Library stamps, in all other respects in very good condition throughout. Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Cover is protected in clear, self-adhesive laminate. Pages are lightly tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; Biography & Autobiography. ISBN: 0195505085. ISBN/EAN: 9780195505085. Inventory No: 18060047.. 9780195505085

Pan Books, UK, 2000. First Edition. Medium Trade Paperback. Near Fine. Inscribed by Author. Medium Trade Paperback. 123 pages. Inscribed by Author. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Pan Books, UK, 2000. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are lightly tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: "I found Ellie's voice quite unexpectedly, as I drove back from the tip one Saturday afternoon. I was in an old Landrover, just 500 metres from home, and suddenly I could hear Ellie talking... " In his fiction John Marsden explores the lives of the guilty, the inarticulate, the crazy, the brave and the resourceful. Read about his ideas and his experiences in "Marsden on Marsden" - a frank, behind-the-scenes look at what John was really thinking about when he wrote books like "Letters from the Inside" and the internationally acclaimed Tomorrow Series. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category:… Read More

BenBella Books, 2008. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Trade Paperback. 186 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: BenBella Books, 2008. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Edges of covers have superficial edgewear and corners are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are lightly tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Fans of the literary phenomenon known as the Twilight series can't help wanting more. A New Dawn gives it to them, inviting readers to join some of their favorite YA authors as they look at the series with fresh eyes and fall in love with Edward, Bella, and the rest of Forks, Wash., all over again. Edited by bestselling author Ellen Hopkins, A New Dawn is packed with the same debates readers engage in with friends: Should Bella have chosen Edward or Jacob? How much control do Meyer's vampires and werewolves really have over their own lives? The collection also goes further: Is Edward a romantic or a (really hot) sociopath? How do… Read More

P. F. Collier, New York, 1969. Reprint. Hardcover. Good/Fine. Hardcover. 437 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: P. F. Collier, New York, 1969. Reprint. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good condition and comes in fine dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have moderate wear. Dust jacket is in excellent condtion. . Page edges are mildly foxed and moderately soiled. Pages are reasonably tanned. End pages and preliminary pages are creased. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; Inventory No: 14040375..

Rigby, Australia, 1966. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Hardcover. 258 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Rigby, Australia, 1966. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Edges of dust jacket have moderate wear and moderate chips and/or tears. The dust jacket has been price-clipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Page edges are reasonably browned and slightly foxed. Pages are lightly tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Communications & Media; Books on Books. Inventory No: 23020250..

Aurum, London, 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. Hardcover. 94 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Aurum, London, 2006. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in as new condition and comes in as new dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket is in excellent condtion. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. This book is an unread copy. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: All the books illustrated in this irresistible little volume were collected by Michael Bell when he owned an antiquarian bookshop in Lewes. His criterion was simple: these were old books that raised a grin if not a guffaw from his customers as soon as they saw them. Some are simply mystifying like the enigmatic "Book of Blank Maps"; bizarre like Frances E. Willard's perfectly straight-faced account, "How I Learned to Ride the Bicycle"; or simply evoke a world which has long since vanished like Paulo Montegazza's manual on "The Art of… Read More

Viking, 1989. Hardcover. Good (ex-library)/Near Fine. Hardcover. 255 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Viking, 1989. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good (ex-library) condition and comes in near fine dust jacket. More specifically: Ex-library with usual marks, stamps, stickers. Corners of boards are lightly bumped. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. Dust jacket is unclipped. Clear, self-adhesive laminate over boards. Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This is a history of the spy novel as a literary, social and political history. It discusses different authors including Buchan, Ambler, Greene, and le Carre and the questions concerning the relationship of the genre to politics in the 20th century. There are sidelights on the authors themselves and their own relationship with the intelligence services. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; ISBN: 0670823686. ISBN/EAN: 9780670823680. Inventory No: 21060099.. 9780670823680

Raincoast Books, Canada, 2004. Softcover. Near Fine. Softcover. 109 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Raincoast Books, Canada, 2004. *** CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. More specifically: Covers have superficial rubbing/wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This lively book takes a loving look at the Canadian true crime pulps of the World War II era - their bold, brassy covers, spicy advertisements, and stories of murder, robbery, sex, and violence. With vivid archival images of both magazine covers and ads, True Crime, True North examines the themes that characterized the genre in Canada: the unquestioned adherence to retributive justice, the unwavering faith in lawmen, and the enduring affection for Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The authors also trace pulp writers' preoccupation with jealousy and betrayal, the deadly consequences of greed, and the growing menace of "sex fiends." *** Quantity… Read More