Search Results: Authors starting with U from Parrish Books

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1994. First Edition. Full Leather. New/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome brown leather Limited First Edition SIGNED by one of America's greatest contemporary writers, John Updike. With gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. In the original shrinkwrap which is torn but has never been removed. Includes an introduction not included in the trade edition. In fine unread condition. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice); his most famous novels are "The Centaur," for which he won the National Book Award, "Couples" "The Witches of Eastwick," "Memories of the Ford Administration," and the "Rabbit" books including "Rabbit,Run," "Rabbit Redux," "Rabbit is Rich," for which he also won the Pulitzer Prize along with the 1981 National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction and "Rabbit at Rest," for which he won the… Read More

Franklin Library, 2000. First Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine+/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome dark purple leather First Edition signed by the author. A modern telling of the story of Hamlet of Shakespeare's tragedy. In fine unread condition but small scratch and rub on the top edge. With marbled endpapers, gold gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. This edition limited to 1,000 Signed copies. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice), his most famous novels are "The Centaur," for which he won the National Book Award, "Couples" "The Witches of Eastwick," and the "Rabbit" books including "Rabbit,Run," "Rabbit Redux," "Rabbit is Rich," for which he won the Pulitzer Prize, and "Rabbit at Rest," for which he won the American Book Award and another Pulitzer. A significant author.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1979. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine in Near Fine Slipcase. A handsome Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author on the limitation page. Numbered 306 of 350 specially bound signed and numbered copies. In fine unread condition, the book is in light beige cloth with blindstamped cover designs, a nice black topstain, and decorative black and blue endpapers. In a fine brown and black dustjacket in the original slipcase with black, cream and grey designs and red titling. The slipcase shows light touches of rubbing but is very solid and handsome. A collection of 23 short stories in 260 pp. A nice production.

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1992. First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome green leather First Edition SIGNED by one of America's greatest contemporary writers, John Updike. With gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. Includes an introduction not included in the trade edition. In fine unread condition. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice); his most famous novels are "The Centaur," for which he won the National Book Award, "Couples" "The Witches of Eastwick," and the "Rabbit" books including "Rabbit,Run," "Rabbit Redux," "Rabbit is Rich," for which he also won the Pulitzer Prize along with the 1981 National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction and "Rabbit at Rest," for which he won the 1990 National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction and the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. A significant book by… Read More

Alfred A. Knopf, 1969. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine in Slipcase. A lovely Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author. Numbered 181 of 350. In fine beige buckram, the book is clean and bright with fine gold endpapers. 99 pp. In a bright patterned gold dustjacket with possible light fading on the spine. The brown slipcase is also in Near Fine condition, very solid and complete, with only two light touches of gum residue from two removed stickers. A lovely set.

Northridge California: Lord John Press, 1982. Limited Signed Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/No dust jacket issued. Numbered and signed by writer John Updike in red ink on imprint page. Number 15 out of 300. In perfect condition - Fine. From the library of the late Herb Yellin who was the founder and publisher of Lord John Press, publisher of this book. Herb Yellin's number was almost always #15 for the books he published, unless the book listed his name instead of a number, which many of the books did. From the personal estate of Herb Yellin. Herb Yellin, widely recognized as one of the most influential publishers in contemporary times, dedicated himself to crafting collector's edition publications. The imprint of his press, Lord John Press, specializes in compiling smaller works from renowned authors-poems, short stories, essays-meticulously presenting them in the highest caliber collector's editions. From page quality to typesetting and cover board designs, Yellin's commitment to excellence was… Read More

Northridge, California: Lord John Press, 1979. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cloth & Boards. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author on the limitation page. Numbered 273 of 300 numbered and signed copies. In burgundy cloth and decorative boards, the book is in fine unread condition. Contains 20 short stories and essays in 72 pp. A very nice copy.

Franklin Library, 1984. First Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome dark green leather First Edition of John Updike's popular book, signed by the author. With marbled endpapers, gold gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. In overall nice condition but the gilt has been rubbed off on the bottom edge and there are other very light touches of wear. Thus the reduced price. This book was made into the successful movie by the same name starring Jack Nicholson as Daryl Van Horne, alongside Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice).

Easton Press, 1999. Limited Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome dark green leather Collector's Edition signed by the author. Originally published in 1960, this was the first book in Updike's "Rabbit" series. With moire silk endpapers, gold gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. In fine unread condition. 307 pp.

William Ferguson for Albondocani Press, 1974. Limited Numbered First Edition. Printer Wrapper. Fine. A scarce Limited Numbered First Issue signed by the author. Designed as a holiday greeting in December 1974, the first issue of 400 copies was printed with the cover designs of flowers printed upside down. Most were destroyed and the card was reissued; this is the first issue with the upside-down design. In light green paper wrapper, the card consists of 4 pp., a poem by John Updike. No envelope or errata slip. A lovely copy.

Franklin Library, 1996. First Edition. Full Leather. Fine - As New/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome turquoise leather Limited First Edition signed John Updike, one of America's greatest contemporary writers. With marbled endpapers, gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. In fine unread condition, the book sparkles. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice). His most famous novels are "The Centaur," for which he won the National Book Award, "Couples" "The Witches of Eastwick," and the "Rabbit" books including "Rabbit,Run," "Rabbit Redux," "Rabbit is Rich," for which he won the Pulitzer Prize, and "Rabbit at Rest," for which he won the American Book Award and another Pulitzer. A beautiful copy, the finest we have seen.

Andre Deutsch, 1988. Limited Numbered First Edition. Full Leather. Fine. A beautiful and scarce Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author. Bound in full green calf, this copy is only one of 12 so bound. Numbered "XII." There were 85 copies bound in quarter calf. The book is in fine unread condition with gold gilt designs on the spine. The original marbled slipcase is in Fine condition but for some very light scuffings. A novel, the book consists of 244 pp. including a 14 page Glossary at the end. The book was printed in Great Britain and bound in Edinburgh, Scotland. A beautiful production, very scarce and in wonderful condition.

Franklin Library, 1986. First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A beautiful deep blue leather First Edition signed by the author. In Fine condition with gold gilt page edges and cover designs, blue decorative endpapers, and bound-in silk bookmark. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice).

Aloe Editions, 1973. Limited Numbered First Edition. Printer Wrapper. Near Fine. A lovely copy of a scarce Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author. Numbered 78 of only 100 copies signed by the author. In blue printed wrappers, the book is in lovely condition. There is the slightest of fading at the hand-sewn spine and a tiny blue mark on the front cover that looks original to publication. Both are barely noticeable. With black and red titles. 12 pp., measures 9 5/8" x 5 7/8

Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 1998. Limited Numbered First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome dark brown leather Numbered Limited First Edition SIGNED by one of America's greatest contemporary writers. Numbered 707 of 1100 Limited Edition copies. With moire silk endpapers, gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. In fine unread condition; some tiny rubs on the gold gilt edges are extremely minor. Includes a publisher's Certificate of Authenticity. This is the third volume of stories about character Henry Bech; the earlier two were "Bech: A Book" and "Bech is Back." Recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice), his most famous novels are "The Centaur," for which he won the National Book Award, "Couples" "The Witches of Eastwick," and the "Rabbit" books including "Rabbit,Run," "Rabbit Redux," "Rabbit is Rich," for which for which he won the… Read More

London: Andre Deutsch, 1971. First British Edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. A handsome First British Edition in fine unread condition. In red cloth boards and silver dustjacket with price intact. Red top edges. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice); his most famous novels are "The Centaur," for which he won the National Book Award, "Couples" "The Witches of Eastwick," and the other two "Rabbit" books including "Rabbit,Run," and "Rabbit is Rich," for which he also won the Pulitzer Prize along with the 1981 National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction. A significant book by a significant author.

Helsinki: Eurographica, 1988. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cardboard Wrappers. Fine/Fine. A handsome Limited Numbered First Edition signed by author on the title page, "John Updike, Dec., 1988." Numbered 156 of 350 Limited Numbered Signed copies. In fine unread condition, the book contains three sonnets and two stories in 77 in stiff cream white pages. The charcoal blue dustjacket is in fine condition and is protected by a fine acetate dustjacket. A lovely copy.

New York: Albondocani Press, 1973. Limited Numbered First Edition. Printer Wrapper. Fine. A lovely Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author. Numbered 235 of 276 Limited copies. In marbled wrappers with white label and red titles. An 18 page story. In fine unread condition.

Lord John Press, 1982. Limited Numbered First Edition. Fine. Don Rico. A handsome Limited Numbered First Edition broadside signed by the author and the artist. Numbered 64 of 100 Limited Edition copies. Printed on Arches paper. A large broadside, measuring 22" x 14 3/4". A very nice copy.

Concord, New Hampshire: William B. Ewert, 1995. Limited Numbered First Edition. Stiff Wrappers. Fine/Fine in Acetate Cover. Relief Engravings By Barry Moser. A beautiful Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author and the artist/engraver on the limitation page. One of 100 signed and handsewn in wrappers. In cream wrappers with a light brown soft dustjacket. In fine unread condition. Contains a nine-page poem with three relief engravings by Moser. A nice copy.