Available Copies from Independent Booksellers
Robertson,Don. The Ideal Genuine Man. Philtrum Press, Bangor,Me, 1987.
Price: US$11.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: about two thirds of the foredge is taned the rest is white it appears that a different quality paper was used causing the tanning
Seller: Always Superior Books, marietta, GA, U.S.A.
Don Robertson. The Ideal, Genuine Man. Philtrum Press, Bangor, Maine, 1987.
Price: US$15.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Unread, first edition. Jacket has slight edge wear. All book jackets are in mylar wraps. MC
Seller: Copper Dragon Books, Cambria, CA, U.S.A.
Don Robertson. The Ideal, Genuine Man. Philtrum, U.S.A., 1987.
Price: US$23.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Bangor ME: Philtrum Press, 1987. First Edition Hardcover Foreword by Stephen King. Sturdy book, quality green cloth, very bright gilt lettering on spine, some wear to board edges and cover, 276 pages. DJ beneath mylar, glossy red borders to top and bottom edges, black background, map of Houston on front, spine and back middle. DJ has light wear, tight clean binding, not price clipped, not remaindered, not ex-library, no markings, no tears. 0399199934
Seller: Lotsa Books, Fort Smith, AR, U.S.A.
Robertson, Don Stephen King forenote. THE IDEAL GENUINE MAN. Philtrum Press, ME, 1987.
Price: US$25.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition second printing hardcover Fine in fine dust jacket with slight nicks to top and bottom of spine SIGNED BY ROBERTSON ONLY ON THE TITLE PAGE
Seller: bookroom, Livingston, TX, U.S.A.
Robertson, Don. The Ideal, Genuine Man. Philtrum Press, Bangor ME, 1987.
Price: US$28.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Foreword by Stephen King. (1st) Large, sturdy book, quality green cloth, very bright gilt lettering on spine, 276 pages. DJ beneath mylar, glossy red borders to top and bottom edges, black background, map of Houston on front, spine and back middle. DJ has very light wear to top front tip, two very tiny tears at spine top edge, very tiny wear spot at spine bottom left edge. Near Fine DJ/Fine book.
Seller: Callaghan Books South, New Port Richey, FL, U.S.A.
Robertson, Don; Stephen King (forenote). THE IDEAL, GENUINE MAN.. Philtrum Press, Bangor, ME, 1987.
Price: US$35.00 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: Although the first edition is stated, this copy is unsigned by both author and Stephen King. However, it is a brand new, unread, copy. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Seller: The Country Bookshop [Member VABA], Plainfield, VT, U.S.A.
Robertson, Don; Stephen King (forenote). THE IDEAL, GENUINE MAN.. Philtrum Press, Bangor, ME, 1987.
Price: US$35.00 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: Although the first edition is stated, this copy is unsigned by both author and Stephen King. However, it is a brand new, unread, copy, in the original shrink wrap. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Seller: The Country Bookshop [Member VABA], Plainfield, VT, U.S.A.
Robertson, Don. The Ideal, Genuine Man. Philtrum Press, Bangor, Maine, 1987.
Price: US$40.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Green cloth with gilt lettering. Hint of sun to edges. Text is clean and white, no marks. Unclipped DJ shows minor edgewear. With Foreword by Stephen King. "Set in Houston, a Houston which becomes a simmering nightmare landscape, it is the story of Herman Marshall, a retired truckdriver whose wife is dying of cancer and who himself is trying to come to grips with the fact of his own old age in a society where the elderly are discarded like old beer-cans. Old, forgotten, unimportant, ordinary, and unforgettably unique, Herman Marshall is one of the most unusual and compelling characters in modern American fiction." (from the jacket)
Seller: Gyre & Gimble, Holden, ME, U.S.A.
Robertson, Don. Ideal, Genuine Man. Philtrum Pr, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1987.
Price: US$49.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: No. 778 of limited edition Book has been moderately worn, rubbed, and soiled. Dust Jacket is price clipped, bottom front wrinkled, 2" closed tear on front lower corner, remains of price sticker on back, and some surface scratches. Signed by Don Robertson but not Steven King.
Seller: The Red Onion Bookshoppe, Hanover, IN, U.S.A.
Don Robertson. The Ideal Genuine Man. Philtrum Press, Bangor, Maine, 1987.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: An as new copy with a signature by Robertson (deceased 1999) laid in. All jackets in mylar wraps.
Seller: Copper Dragon Books, Cambria, CA, U.S.A.
Robertson, Don. The Ideal, Genuine Man. Philtrum Press, Bangor, ME, 1987.
Price: US$84.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: SIGNED & insc by author; dj in mylar (price clipped); 276pp. Introduction by Stephen King.It is inscribed "5/12/88, For the unutterably glamorous NANCY LEE KEIsER. Love, Don Robertson" Size: 8 Vo; 2 Pounds
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
Price: US$650.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Octavo, 276pp. A fine, bright copy in like dust jacket. SIGNED by both Robertson and Stephen King on the title page. King has written an inscription, which reads: "For Jerry Hitt [?] (who knows about the Philtrum!) Best, Stephen King." Robertson, born in Cleveland, was a novelist who became well-known for his "Morris Bird III" novels, the first of which was titled "The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread," and later "Paradise Falls." Stephen King has stated in several interviews that Robertson is "probably" his favorite writer, and the respect and admiration he had for the writer was evident in his publication of Robertson's "The Ideal, Genuine Man" in 1987. It is known that King appeared in Cleveland at least once for a book signing alongside Robertson, as both this copy and a previous example we sold were dated 1/28/1988. We have never seen an example signed by King with quite such a lengthy inscription. As such, a very pleasing copy. An important volume for any truly completist King collector, which is sometimes unjustly unknown by even his most ardent fans.
Seller: Cleveland Book Company, ABAA, Rocky River, OH, U.S.A.
Price: US$950.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Stated First Printing at copyright. Beautifully signed by Stephen King and Don Robertson at title page: "1/29/88, For Brenda, Best Wishes, Stephen King". Next to this, signed by the author of this SK published title in red felt-tip: "& Don Robertson" In the introduction by Stephen King, he describes Robertson as one of the three writers who influenced him as a young man who was trying to "'become' a novelist". Fine grey-green full cloth boards, silver spine titles, light shelf wear, moderate discoloration. Thick, textured pages, near fine; front endpapers w/moderate crease, roll. Dust wrapper near fine; clipped, protected in new clear sleeve. Very attractive. Classic black and red design w/Houston map marked with black bullet holes. Near very good signed rarity in near fine wrapper. Good ol' evil is lurking in Houston, Texas. Herman Marshall was a good ol' boy until the good ol' evil began eating at him. Married, hardworking, easy-going Herman is a chang'n, and no one is safe anymore. Set in Houston - a Houston which in Robertson's hands becomes a simmering nightmare landscape -- it's the story of Herman, a retired truckdriver whose wife is dying of cancer and who is himself trying to come to grips with the fact of his own old age in a society where the elderly are discarded like empty beer cans. When anger finally bursts into flames, The Ideal, Genuine Man becomes a harrowing experience no reader will ever forget. although many may wish they could. With unusual and compelling characters from an author who may be one of America's least known and most articulate novelists. Kirkus called this chiller a "Lyrical, sentimental, sexy, and violent" piece of writing. Large 7" x 10" design. 276 pages. Insured post. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Seller: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.
Robertson, Don. The Ideal, Genuine Man. Philtrum Press, Bangor, ME, 1987.
Price: US$1129.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Number 178 of 500 numbered copies signed by Robertson and Stephen King, who wrote the preface. Olive cloth with taupe endpapers. A small stain to the edge of the front free endpaper. Modest rubbing to the dust jacket. King considered Robertson to be one of his greatest influences, and one of the best unknown published authors in America. ; 276 pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Bungalow Books, ABAA, Pueblo, CO, U.S.A.
Price: US$1250.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: One of 500 numbered copies signed by both Robertson and King. Hardcover, bound in cloth with dust jacket. Modest discoloration along the top edge of the jacket flaps and margins of the endpapers, else fine.
Seller: Moroccobound Fine Books, IOBA, Lewis Center, OH, U.S.A.