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Over 160 books in this batch. As usual a nice selection of art including pottery, monographs, cartoons, graphic novels, drawings. Some sports – hunting, canoeing, boatbuilding. A large group of biographies and memoirs. Political science, economics, history, culture in the Mid-East, Russia, China, Europe and America. Literature. Novels. Anthropology. Poetry, Religion, Philosophy and Photography. Also odds and ends like “Alien 3: The Unproduced Screenplay by William Gibson” and “Among the Jasmine Trees: Music and Modernity in Contemporary Syria.” Here’s a sampling. See all New Arrivals. Availability subject to prior sale.

Asimov explains physics, the scientific study of matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force. — Understanding Physics

No one explains scientific issues for layman better than Asimov. Each volume relates the tale of the human quest for answers to the fundamental questions of how the universe works. Read More

$30.00

Farzat's drawings, typically without captions, are noted for their scathing criticism and for depicting types rather than individuals. Through his cutting caricatures, he gained the respect of many Arabs while drawing the ire of their governments. — A Pen of Damascus Steel: The Political Cartoons of an Arab Master

Farzat is a Syrian political cartoonist. His drawings are centered on themes involving criticism of bureaucracy, corruption and hypocrisy within the government and the wealthy elite. Read More

$15.00

Hal Foster took a job to turn Edgar Rice Burroughs’ novel Tarzan of the Apes into a 60-installment black and white newspaper comic. When U.S. papers picked it up and wanted more, Foster wasn’t interested, but he needed the money. — Hal Foster’s Tarzan: The Complete Sunday Comics 1931–1937

Foster’s ape man defined Tarzan and adventure comics for decades to come. This volume reprints every comic from the original newspapers. Read More

$400.00

Charming moral parables that, in addition to their intent as illustrative lessons, provide a glimpse into the lost world of nineteenth-century Burma in the shadow of the British conquest. — Burmese Monk’s Tales

Charming moral parables that are clever and humorous. They provide a portrait of provincial life in Myanmar in the middle of the nineteenth century and how Buddhism in Burma was actually practice by both monastics and lay people. Read More

$30.00

A sweet little shepherdess winds up at a carnival and has an adventure which transports her and her pet squirrel and duck to a wild jungle in Africa. French with English translations. — Doudou Flies Away

A little shepherdess winds up at a carnival and has an adventure which transports her and her pet squirrel and duck to a wild jungle in Africa. Text in French and English. Read More

$60.00

Noted for its exotic appearance and fierce personality, camels have always been a popular curiousity. This book explores its evolution, ecology and symbiotic relationship with the nomad. Written for biologists and laymen, alike. — The Camel: Its Evolution, Ecology, Behavior, and Relationship to Man

Lawrence of Arabia fans might take note. The camel is to the desert what a horse is to the American West. Here is a book that explores how camels do it and their relationship to humans. Read More

$20.00

The beloved characters--mortal and immortal--of Topper return in this romp through the south of France. One of Thorne Smith's best-loved comedies, proving once again that he is an undisputed master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee. — Topper Takes a Trip

Mild-mannered Cosmo Topper returns, vacationing on the Riviera with his wife. The ghosts of George and Marion Kerby, join him once again and start causing mayhem, alarming the gendarmes, getting naked…. Read More

$50.00

An easy-to-read introduction to Mycology, the study of fungi and their relationship with human history including medicinal fungi, edible lichens, poisonous fungi, mind altering fungi, symbiotic fungi and more! — Magical Mushrooms, Mischievous Molds

An overview of fungal biology followed by a multitude of fungi types and sections on their relationship with human history including medicinal fungi, edible lichens, poisonous fungi, mind altering fungi, symbiotic fungi to fungi being used to break down industrial waste. Read More

$18.00

Plowden's photographs are characterized by their stark detail. In the steel mill photos, he attributed this to shots he would overexpose and underdevelop. — A Sense of Place (SIGNED COPY)

Commenting on his subject matter, Plowden explained, “…all across America we have left abandoned, like carcasses after the feast, that which only yesterday was state-of-the-art invention.” Read More

$80.00

Richter tells the story of a family's move to Ohio in the late eighteenth century, when the first settlers were beginning to trickle in from the states east of the Alleghenies. He doesn't romanticize the family or the tribulations they face — The Trees (INSCRIBED COPY)

Richter tells the story of a family’s move to Ohio in the late eighteenth century. Beautifully written novel in poetic style using authentic dialog and well researched incidents, and attitudes of the times. Read More

$40.00

Known for his dog portraits Foster also co-invented the shooting game, Skeet as well as authored and illustrated this highly respected sporting book. — New England Grouse Shooting

Published shortly after Foster’s his death in 1941, New England Grouse Shooting is now considered a standard for the field. Filled with timeless information. Pen-and-ink illustrations. Read More

$50.00

Luigi Lucioni work have been described as meticulous and meditative, conveying a sense of vulnerability and aptly portraying the subject’s emotions. His portrait of Ethel Waters, the jazz and blues legend, is particularly famous. Read More

$90.00

A charming collection of cartoons by Sempe (best known for his many drawings for The New Yorker), with subjects drawn from the French countryside. — A Little Bit of Paris

Charming collection of Sempre’s cartoons on French culture. Many pit modern technology vs. the Old World presence of France and the more general generational shift in lifestyles. Read More

$60.00

Art of Clay provides an exciting guide for both curious and seasoned collectors alike. It helps the reader identify significant developments in this dynamic and rapidly changing art form — Art of Clay: Timeless Pottery of the Southwest

Major south-western artists whose works are avidly sought by museums and knowledgeable collectors the world over are represented with full-colour photographs and informative commentary. Read More

$50.00

The youngest sister of the artist and poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Christina was a gifted poet and writer as well. In this book, Rossetti offers her insights and reflections on the various chapters and verses of the Apocalypse. Read More

$600.00

The Vermonters’ Andersonville experience is studied to understand the cause of the lethal statistics. The story of the suffering endured by the four hundred Vermonters captured at the Weldon Railroad is a tale of remarkable courage and devotion to country. Read More

$100.00

A retrospective volume of Goldsworthy's work accompanied by essays, artist's statements, and interviews. Andy Goldsworthy is one of the leading British sculptors working with nature in the landscape. — Hand to Earth : Andy Goldsworthy – Sculpture 1976-1990

Andy Goldsworthy is a nature sculptor, creating ephemeral masterpieces out of rock, leaves, flower petals, sand, raindrops. His art is astounding. The photographs are incredible! Read More

$35.00

Bynum, one of America's foremost experts, has been hunting everything from raccoons to bears for more than thirty years. Excellent source of predator hunting do's and don'ts. — Predator Hunting: A Complete Guide to Hunting Coyotes, Foxes, Bobcats, Bears and More

Bynum details not only the standard methods of luring predators with game calls, but many other advanced techniques. Excellent source of predator hunting do’s and don’ts. Read More

$30.00

A charming story about a cat, two mice, and a dog who are friends, From Mary Stolz, a noted author for children and adolescents whose novels earned critical praise. — Tales at the Mousehole

Mary Stolz story about the adventures of a cat, two mice, and a dog… an unlikely group of friends…but friends nonetheless. Charming b&w illustrations. Read More

$12.00

Describes J. Henry Rushton and his career building small boats and in particular canoe's in upstate New York where he was born next to the Adirondack wilderness. — Rushton and his Times in American Canoeing

For those who love canoeing and are interested in history of the canoe. The appendix includes the reprinting of plans and descriptions of construction tools and techniques used by Rushton. Read More

$28.00

Browser Book Beat Issue 151

Nearly 200 titles are in this group. We’ve got novels, including small run of G.A. Henty, poetry, mysteries, children’s chapter and illustrated. There is also a lot of world history with emphasis on Japan, WW II, Europe, the Mid-east especially Egypt and medieval history, too. American history includes Alaska. In addition there’s biography, political science, sociology, philosophy, and literature. As usual, there is also a selection of Art, Comic art, photo monographs and exhibition catalogs. Here’s a sampling. See all these New Arrivals. Availability subject to prior sale.

Matania studied at his father's studio, designing a soap advertisement at the age of 9 and exhibiting his first work at Naples Academy at 11. By the age of 14 he was helping his father produce illustrations for books and magazines. — 1914 – 1918 Through the Eyes of Fortunino Matania

Italian artist Matania was born into the profession, designing soap advertisements by the age of 9. At the outbreak of the World War I, Matania went to war and is acclaimed for his realistic portrayal of World War I trench warfare and of a wide range of historical subjects. Read More

$80.00

It is the story of a black fox named Wulfgar, his life in the area of Dartmoor and his ongoing feud with the local trapper, Scoble, an old man hunter who also happens to suffer from PTSD acquired from WWII. — A Black Fox Running

Wulgar, the black fox, tells his story to other animals while he’s being hunted by Scoble, an old man who is suffering from PTSD acquired during WWII. It is both a portrait of place and a gripping story of survival. Read More

$100.00

An historical novel a young 17 year old esquire and man-at-arms whose leige lord, Sir Eustace, is a knight. Set during the Hundred Years' War, the French civil war of the 1400s. — At Agincourt: A Tale of the White Hoods of Paris

An historical novel set in the middle ages. A 17 year old esquire attends to his leige lord, Sir Eustace, a knight with castles, and perhaps more importantly, with allegiances in both England and France during the Hundred Years’ War. Read More

$40.00

Washington experts confidently predicted that the war in China would bankrupt Japan and keep Japan out of WW II. America also imposed embargoes to help the theory along. The affect was just the opposite. — Bankrupting the Enemy: The U.S. Financial Siege of Japan Before Pearl Harbor

Roosevelt attempted to deter the Japanese from entering WW II by imposing embargoes and a financial freeze on them. This book explains how it was suppose to work and why it failed. Read More

$18.00

Zhou's sociological insights are primarily within the fields of immigrant life and ethnic assimilation, particularly focused on the Asian American community. Zhou was the founding chair of UCLA's Department of Asian American Studies in 2005. — Chinatown: The Socioeconomic Potential of an Urban Enclave

Chinese-born American sociologist Min Zhou focuses specifically on New York’s Chinatown, a community established more than a century ago. She offers a thorough and modern treatment of the enclave as a socioeconomic system. Read More

$100.00

The history of Egypt under Muhammad Ali’s lengthy reign that highlights the positive developments fostered by his charismatic personality. Discusses agricultural growth, industrial, trade and more. — Egypt in the Reign of Muhammad Ali

History of Egypt under Ali’s lengthy reign. Highlights the positive developments fostered by his charismatic personality. Laments European and Ottoman scheming that prevented him from achieving more. Read More

$25.00

Viceroy Muhammad Ali and his successors used this new state apparatus· to augment their autocratic power and to profit as intermediaries between Egypt and the capitalist West. — Egypt Under the Khedives 1805–1879

Invaluable study into the process by which modern bureaucracy was built up in Egypt. Examines how European-trained officials and Viceroy Muhammad Ali used this apparatus to augment their power and to profit. Read More

$40.00

Kane makes a compelling case that Hal Foster was the bridge from the great tradition of book illustrators to the era of comic strip (and comic book) action adventure artists. — Hal Foster: Prince of Illustrators

Biography of the Canadian-American comic strip artist Foster, the creator of Prince Valiant. Brian Kane does a superb job of mixing biography, facts and figures plus anecdotal stories with beautiful artwork. Read More

$50.00

Ford was the first to develop the assembly line or mass production and World War II triggered more companies to quickly follow his methods of mass production. This one idea changed everything in the Industrial age. — I Invented the Modern Age: The Rise of Henry Ford

Among his many ideas, Ford was the first to develop the assembly line. It fundamentally transformed manufacturing and mass production, thereby making goods more affordable to the general public. Read More

$18.00

Jasmin taught photography at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Some of his most famous student-mentees include Sofia Coppola, Melodie McDaniel, Dewey Nicks, and Tarsem Singh — Hollywood Cowboy

Included in this long-awaited collection are playful nudes, portraits of friends and colleagues from the entertainment and art worlds, fashion shoots, and restful travel images that recall 19th-century romanticism. Read More

$60.00

During the 1930s, "Irene" Lentz designed the film wardrobe for leading ladies such as Constance Bennett, Hedy Lamarr, Joan Bennett, Claudette Colbert, Carole Lombard, Ingrid Bergman, and Loretta Young among others. — Irene: A Designer from the Golden Age of Hollywood: The MGM Years 1942-1949

“Irene’s” big break came when she was hired to create the gowns for Ginger Rogers for the 1937 film Shall We Dance with Fred Astaire. Irene designed costumes for leading ladies like Claudette Colbert, Carole Lombard, Ingrid Bergman, Loretta Young. Read More

$50.00

A collection of essays that examine how women's roles have been shaped by the principles and practice of consuming and preparing food. — Kitchen Culture in America: Popular Representations of Food, Gender, and Race

Collection of essays that look at everything from billboards and product packaging to cooking shows, movies, and even sex guides. Explores how food conveys powerful gender-coded messages that shape our society. Read More

$20.00

Boxer also presents Dutch society during the rise and fall of the empire from 1600 to 1800, including the capitalists, the artists, the predikants, the artisans, the peasants, and, of course, the seamen. — The Dutch Seaborne Empire: 1600-1800

A look at the 200 years when Holland ruled the waves from Indonesia to the West Indies, from South Africa to South America. Find out how the Dutch rose to great heights as a world power and why it ultimately fell. Read More

$28.00

Blanshard was a rationalist who espoused and defended a strong conception of reason during a century when reason came under attack in philosophy and psychology alike. Read More

$60.00

Tukey specialized in plant growth regulators and the use of radioisotopes, developed new herbicides, and discovered the uptake of nutrients by plants through their leaves and roots during studies of fall-out products from nuclear detonations. — The Pear and Its Culture

A comprehensive and practical guide dedicated to the art and science of growing pears by renowned pomologist H. B. Tukey. Explores the intricate details of orchard management. Read More

$38.00

As Prime Minister, Tojo took the blame for the Japanese defeats in 1944, and resigned. After Japan's surrender, he was arrested. He tried to commit suicide but was saved by American doctors so he could be put on trial and executed. — Tojo: The Last Banzai

After Japan’s surrender in WW II, ex-Prime Minister Tojo was arrested for war crimes. He attempted suicide but was saved by American doctors so he could be put on trial and executed. Read More

$18.00

In the tradition of fantasy literature, Le Guin's poems are metered and rhymed, contradicting the prevailing interest in free verse of the time. — Wild Angels

Le Guin’s first chapbook, published in 1975. The poems draw from her lifelong immersion in fantasy and mythology, classics, dreams, and people from her California life. Read More

$50.00

Walter Whitman Jr., American poet, essayist, and journalist, also wrote two novels. He is considered one of the most influential poets in American literature and world literature. — With Walt Whitman in Camden: April 8-September 14, 1889

Final volume of Horace Traubel’s compilation of his daily conversations with Walt Whitman, one of the most influential poets in American and world literature. Read More

$35.00

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