Search Results: Titles starting with L from Stillman Books

8 vo. 318 pp. 2002. From the d.j. "Since it was first introduced over a hundred years ago in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum's world of Oz has become one of the most enduring and beloved creations in children's literature."

Edited and with an Introduction by Paul Gerard Tiessen and Hildi Froese Tiessen. The story of a correspondence between L.M. Montgomery and Ephraim Weber between 1916 and 1941.

Dozens of b/w photos, as well as a spattering of colour photos and illustrations; plus a 2-page colour "Map of The London Midland and Scottish Railway and connections" (also on the rear cover and the rear of the d.j.). From the d.j.: "...LMS 150 will give many hours of happy reading, in addition to having substantial reference value, It explores the many ramifications of what was the world's largest commercial organisation." Heavy book; may require extra postage.

Wonderful brightly coloured illustrations by Sheldon Cohen. Inscribed to " Thomas" by the author. Text in French.

Note: these stories by Russell Hoban were originally published in Puffin Annual 1974, but this is the first printing with Nicola Bayley's colourful and wonderful illustrations. 4 wonderul stories sure to capture the imagination of little ones.

VG+ dust jacket with humurous illustration front and back. From the d.j. : "This poem is for everyone--an intoxicating mix of Emily Dickinson and Lewis Carroll and even Dr. Seuss. Barbara Nichol creates a full and funny world through one outrageous, affable iconoclast: The Lady. A jump for joy pleasure. " (Judith Thompson, award-winning playwright.)
INSCRIBED by Judith Thompson on title page.

From the d.j.: "What thirty-four square mile freshwater lake borders a major city, was formed by glaciers, boasts three sunken forests, is crossed by two history-making floating pontoon bridges, boosted unlimited hydroplane racing and leads to a canal with locks second only to the Panama Canal? ...Lake Washington!"
"This book is not only the story of "the lake" but also the story of the Indians, homesteaders, coal miners, loggers, railroaders and shipbuilders that settled near its shores."
Glossy paper with dozens of b/w photos.

Both booklets are of 50-page length and have 2 colour pages of planes as well as many b/w photo pages. Numbered 1052 and 1076. Price is for both booklets.

A trilogy, illustrated with wood-engravings by Julie Neild. This volume has all three books: "Lark Rise", "Over to Candleford" and "Candleford Green". An Introduction by H. J. Massingham. The paper is somewhat yellowed, but the wood-engravings at the beginning of each chapter stand out well. The dust-jacket is somewhat browned and is price-clipped and has two or three short taped repairs. An attractive drawing from a wood-engraving by Julie Neild on the front of the jacket.

From the d.j. flap: "Among all of the paradoxes and accidents of his existence, he moves through the spontaneity of the seventies, the blind enchantment of the eighties, and the lean, mean nineties, adapting to society's changing expectations of men. Shield's elegant prose turns the trivial into the momentous as we follow Larry through the tribulations of two marriages and divorces, his relationship with his parents and their private tragedy, the birth of his son, the development of his career as a landscape gardener, and his agonizing mid-life crisis. And, throughout, we witness his deepening passion for garden mazes--so like life, with their teasing treachery and promise of reward."
1st Canadian Edition.

The extraordinary art, life and land of Yukon artist, Ted Harrison.16 distinctively bright and peopled paintings of a simplistic way of life in a powerful land reveal one of Canada's great talents. Introduction by Pierre Berton. ISBN 0-92886-10-6

Another outstanding collection of wonderful paintings to accompany Base's thoughtful story about aspiration, acceptance and friendship, and what it takes to be a leader.

From the d.j. flap: "Though Andreas Schroeder has always made considerable use of the surreal mode, the stories in this volume vary greatly with respect to their surreality."

INSCRIBED by Author inside the front cover when the book was released in June, 1988. 4-page Index. A few dozen interesting b/w photos throughout.

Text and illustrations by Wendy Pini. Elric and Moonglum were to be her main characters in the film. Hundreds of hours went into the "Stormbringer" film. "Interesting story of an uncompleted animated movie project, together with a selection of artwork created for the movie."

Fine in leather boards. Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines. Mint condition in orginal shrinkwrap.

50 pages of French Exercises; 16 pages of the exercises in English. 14 b/w illustration pages plus 2 colour pages. The characters in the book are all rabbits, except for one hen and her chick.
From the "Introduction": These books have been written with the idea of making the introduction to French a pleasure to children instead of the tedious task it too often is. The language is simple and the theme lends itself to constant repetition. Much of the story is written in conversational form, and too much importance cannot be attached to the value of letting the children learn and act these little scenes built around such commonplace events as eating, shopping, travelling, ordering rooms, etc. Phrases thus learnt by heart will never be forgotten."

2nd printing. For Grades I, II, III and IV. A dozen or so b/w pictures; only 3 pages with underlining. Drawing of an archer on front board (Robin Hood?). A well-cared-for volume.

Another entertaining comic novel by English author P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the United Kingdom on 30 November 1923 by Herbert Jenkins, London. On par with his comical Jeeves titles.

Mint in original shrinkwrap. 1990. More humour from Mr. Wodehouse. Silk endpapers as usual. There seems to be a bit of a problem accessing the full description here. Please click on the book title or the "book box" for page 2 and the rest of the description.