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Etchison, Dennis, editor. LORD JOHN TEN, A CELEBRATION. Lord John Press, Northridge, CA, 1988.
Price: US$45.00 + shipping
Description: Trade issue. Signed by Etchison on the title page. Celebrates the first ten years of Lord John Press. Fine in fine and bright dust jacket with red lettering on spine faded.
Seller: Robert Gavora, Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Talent, OR, U.S.A.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: The first trade edition of this noted anthology of short pieces published by The Lord John Press in 1988. Bound in publisher's gray cloth. Edited by Dennis Etchison. This copy has been signed by John Updike at his entry. The broad array of additional writers includes President Gerald Ford, Ray Carver, Derek Walcott, James Crumley, Jim Harrison, Diane Wakoski and numerous others. Both the book and the dust jacket are fine.
Seller: The Reluctant Bookseller, Albany, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Description: 25 x 19 cm. Octavo. 240 pages. Signed by the editor, Dennis Etchison. Grey cloth in dust jacket. Light toning to the edges of the cloth. Compilation including works by Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, Ramsey Campbell, and others. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Seller: Midway Book Store (ABAA), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Etchison, Dennis. The Blood Kiss. Scream Press, Los Angeles, CA, 1988.
Price: US$78.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: F/F dj; now in archival Brodart. Signed, and dated on the title page with a short inscription to Herb Yellin: "For Herb Yellin - as always, the very best! Dennis Etchison 6-5-88" Yellin was a long-time publisher and the founder of Lord John Press.
Seller: Dark Hollow Books®, Member NHABA, IOBA, Wolfeboro Falls, NH, U.S.A.
Price: US$110.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: We present two signed first editions: First, the Advanced uncorrected galley proof Inscribed on title page to Herb Yellin: "To Herb Yellin, for all the right reasons.Dennis Etchison, 2/21/88" In fine condition in black wrappers. Second, the finished First Trade Edition, First Printing also signed by Etchison on the title page: "Dennis Etchison, 6/5/88." This edition is also in fine condition, bound in black cloth with silver titling, pictorial endpapers and a fine dustjacket with an archival dustjacket. The late Herb Yellin was the founder and publisher of Lord John Press. During his time he mentored and supported many of America's best authors. In this case, Etchison's book was not published by Lord John Press but he ensured Yellin had dedicated copies for his library.
Seller: Parrish Books, Sandy, OR, U.S.A.
Etchison, Dennis (edited by). Lord John Ten: A Celebration. Lord John Press, Northridge, CA, 1988.
Price: US$120.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: An anthology of short stories for the tenth anniversary of the press. 240 pages. First trade edition (first printing). A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. This copy is signed by the editor as well as by two of the contributors, Ray Bradbury and Robert Bloch.
Seller: Downtown Brown Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
ETCHISON, DENNIS Editor. Lord John Ten: a Celebration. Lord John Press, Northridge, 1988.
Price: US$188.07 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Large 8 Vo. Silvr lettered quarter black cloth over patterned grey boards. Edition limited to 250 copies signed by the contributors. This is #24 signed by Ray Bradbury, James Crumley, John Updike, Derek Walcott, Raymond Carver, Gerald R. Ford, Joyce Carol Oates, Jim Harrison etc. Fine copy.
Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Hardback in Very Good+ condition without dust jacket. . 240 pages. A celebration of the Tenth Anniversary of the press. First (And Only) Edition. One of 250 numbered copies signed by all 26 contributors. An out of sequence copy. . * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided *
Seller: Easton's Books, Inc., Mount Vernon, WA, U.S.A.
Dennis Etchison. Lord John10: A Celebration. Lord John Press, 1988.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: No. 81 of 250 Signed by all 26 contributors, which includes Raymond Carver, Ray Bradbury, Joyce Carol Oates, Jim Harrison, John Updike, and many others. First Edition, First Printing. Clean, showing almost no signs of use.
Seller: Louisville Book Net, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
Etchison, Dennis (Ed. ). Lord John Ten. Lord John Press, Northridge, 1988.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: One corner bumped. Cloth spine and boards. The limited, numbered issue SIGNED by all the contributors who include Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, Ramsey Campbell, Raymond Carver, James Crumley, Jack Dann, Dennis Etchison, William Everson, President Gerald Ford, Bruce Francis, Stan Freberg, Tess Gallagher, Jim Harrison, Roberta Lannes, Patrick Magee, Barry Malzberg, William F. Nolan, Joyce Carol Oates, Robert B. Parker, Bronwyn G. Pughe, James Purdy, Whitley Strieber, John Updike, Diane Wakoski, Derek Walcott, and Lorri Ziegler. Fine without jacket, as issued. ; 200 pages; Signed by All Authors
Seller: Gerry Kleier Rare Books, Martinez, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Description: First Edition. One of 250 numbered copies signed by the contributors, including Robert Parker, Robert Bloch, James Crumley, John Updike, Raymond Carver, Derek Walcott and Gerald Ford. Fine. All books described as first editions are first printings unless otherwise noted.
Seller: Peter L. Stern & Co., Inc, Newton, MA, U.S.A.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Description: First edition limited to 250 numbered copies, signed by the contributors. Fine, without without dust jacket, as issued. Celebrating the tenth anniversary of this distinguished private press with specially commissioned pieces by 26 of the distinguished authors who contributed to the Press's success. Authors include Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, Ramsey Campbell, Raymond Carver, James Crumley, Jack Dann, Dennis Etchison, William Everson, former U.S. President Gerald Ford, Bruce Francis, Stan Freberg, Tess Gallagher, Jim Harrison, Roberta Lannes, Patrick Magee, Barry Malzberg, William F. Nolan, Joyce Carol Oates, Robert B. Parker, Bronwyn G. Pughe, James Purdy, Whitley Strieber, John Updike, Diane Wakoski, Derek Walcott and Lorri Ziegler. Collection of short stories, essays, poetry, photographs, and a play.
Seller: BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, GREENCASTLE, PA, U.S.A.
Etchison, Dennis (ed).. LORD JOHN TEN, A Celebration.. Lord John Press: Northridge, CA, 1988.
Price: US$287.50 + shipping
Description: 10 x 7, cloth backed boards, 240 pp, minor wear else a very nice copy. FIRST ED, LIMITED TO 250 NUMBERED COPIES, SIGNED BY 26 CONTRIBUTORS, INCLUDING JOHN UPDIKE, RAY BRADBURY, JOYCE CAROL OATES, GERALD R. FORD, ROBERT BLOCH, RAYMOND CARVER, JIM HARRISON, ET AL.
Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
Etchison, Dennis (editor). LORD JOHN TEN: A CELEBRATION. Lord John Press, Northridge, CA, 1988.
Price: US$350.00 + shipping
Description: Octavo, cloth backed boards. One of 75 numbered copies specially bound in quarter leather and boards signed by Etchison and the other contributors comprising the "deluxe" issue. Original anthology celebrating ten years of this fine small press with short stories, essays, poetry, photographs and a play. Twenty six contributors which include Ray Bradbury, Robert Bloch, Raymond Carver, James Crumley, Gerald R. Ford, Stan Freberg, Jim Harrison, Joyce Carol Oates, Robert B. Parker, John Updike and others. A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. (29370)
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
Price: US$350.04 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: First Edition. One of only 250 numbered copis SIGNED by 26 contributing authors, including: Ray Bradbury, Raymond Carver, Gerald Ford, Jim Harrison, Robert B. Parker, Joyce Carol Oates, James Purdy and John Updike. As New - a clean, crisp and unread copy!
Seller: Bob's Rare Books, Haddonfield, NJ, U.S.A.
Etchison, Dennis. Lord John Ten. Signed by the Contributors. Lord John Press, Northridge, CA, 1988.
Price: US$357.34 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Tall 8vo. Quarter black cloth lettered in silver, over grey paper boards. Very small ink line to the fore-edge of the text block, else a perfect copy. Signed by all the contributing authors in an edition of 250, of which this is 117.
Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada
Etchison, Dennis (Editor). Lord John Ten. Lord John Press, Northridge, CA, 1988.
Price: US$425.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 240 pages. First limited edition, one (Presentation Copy) of 75 deluxe copies. Celebrates the first ten years of Lord John Press with specially commissioned pieces by 26 of the distinguished authors who contributed to this press, each of whom has signed the book at their contribution. Contains short stories, essays, poetry, photographs and a play. As new book with no dust jacket as issued. A beautiful copy!
Seller: Fireproof Books, MINNETONKA, MN, U.S.A.
Price: US$437.50 + shipping
Description: Cloth-backed boards. Edited by Dennis Etchison, this anthology brings together contributions by 26 writers, each of whom has SIGNED the book at his contribution: Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, Ramsey Campbell, Raymond Carver, James Crumley, Jack Dann, Dennis Etchison, William Everson, President Gerald Ford, Bruce Francis, Stan Freberg, Tess Gallagher, Jim Harrison, Roberta Lannes, Patrick Magee, Barry Malzberg, William F. Nolan, Joyce Carol Oates, Robert B. Parker, Bronwyn G. Pughe, James Purdy, Whitley Strieber, John Updike, Diane Wakoski, Derek Walcott, and Lorri Ziegler. A festschrift celebrating the first decade of the Lord John Press. Of a total of 325 copies, this is one of 250 bound in cloth-backed decorated boards.
Seller: Charles Agvent, est. 1987, ABAA, ILAB, Fleetwood, PA, U.S.A.
Price: US$446.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Some rubbing to the leather at the head and tail of hardbound spine, else fine. Octavo, 240 pp. with cloth boards, lettered in gilt. Includes contributions by 26 writers, with their accompanying signatures: Robert Bloch (p. 39), Ray Bradbury (p. 195), Ramsey Campbell (p. 225), Raymond Carver (p. 167), James Crumley (p. 65), Jack Dann (p. 147), Dennis Etchison (p. 3), William Everson (p. 209), President Gerald Ford (p,186), Bruce Francis (p. 53), Stan Freberg (p. 157), Tess Galagher (p. 202), Jim Harrison (p. 198), Roberta Lannes (p. 93), Patrick Magee (p. 25), Barry Malzbery (p. 147), William F. Nolan (p. 127), Joyce Carol Oates (p. 105), Robert B. Parker (p. 31), Bronwyn G. Pughe (p. 177), James Purdy (p. 13), Whitely Strieber (p. 81), John Updike (p. 117), Diane Wakoski (p. 190), Derek Walcott (p. 183), and Lorri Ziegler (p. 141). Introduction by Ray Bradbury, with an afterward by Dennis Etchison. Etchison was also the editor of this edition. The anthology celebrates ten years of the fine printing press, Lord John Press, with this edition compiled of many literary icons. Seventy-five deluxe copies were specially bound, of which this is one of a handful of presentation copies. Paper is Classic Crest Text, Designed by Robert Schneider and printed by Carl Bennitt of Pace Lithographers with binding by Marianna Blau.
Seller: Parrish Books, Sandy, OR, U.S.A.
Etchison, Dennis (Editor). Lord John Ten. Lord John Press, Northridge, CA, 1988.
Price: US$475.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 240 pages. First limited edition, one (38) of 75 deluxe copies. Celebrates the first ten years of Lord John Press with specially commissioned pieces by 26 of the distinguished authors who contributed to this press, each of whom has signed the book at their contribution. Contains short stories, essays, poetry, photographs and a play. As new book with no dust jacket as issued. A beautiful copy!
Seller: Fireproof Books, MINNETONKA, MN, U.S.A.
Price: US$500.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Near fine in the original acetate jacket. This is limited edition, one of 75 "deluxe copies" signed by each of the 38 contributors, This copy is not numbered, but label as a "Presentation Copy".
Seller: James Graham, Bookseller, ABAA, Palm Desert, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$562.50 + shipping
Description: Edited by Dennis Etchison, this anthology brings together contributions by 26 writers, each of whom has SIGNED the book at his or her contribution: Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, Ramsey Campbell, Raymond Carver, James Crumley, Jack Dann, Dennis Etchison, William Everson, President Gerald Ford, Bruce Francis, Stan Freberg, Tess Gallagher, Jim Harrison, Roberta Lannes, Patrick Magee, Barry Malzberg, William F. Nolan, Joyce Carol Oates, Robert B. Parker, Bronwyn G. Pughe, James Purdy, Whitley Strieber, John Updike, Diane Wakoski, Derek Walcott, and Lorri Ziegler. A festschrift celebrating the first decade of the Lord John Press. Of a total of 325 copies, this is #44 of 75 bound in maroon leather-backed decorated boards.
Seller: Charles Agvent, est. 1987, ABAA, ILAB, Fleetwood, PA, U.S.A.