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Book Beat 114

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New arrivals include art, biography, lots of poetry, lots of children’s fiction and illustrated, a good number of mysteries, and a few Africa/Mid-East history, travel and true crime. Here’s a sampling. See all New Arrivals in this group. Availability subject to prior sale.
Includes beautiful love poems and approaches elemental subjects with a remarkable balance of good and dread.
Imperfect Thirst (SIGNED COPY)

Recollections of childhood, snapshots of impassive cruelty, reflections on art and nature from Galway Kinnell, one of America’s great poets. Read More


$25.00

Initially published in 1990, when the New York Times Book Review named it one of fourteen "Best Books of the Year."
The Complete Poems of Anna Akhmatova: Expanded Edition

Encyclopedic in scope, with more than 800 poems, 100 photographs, a historical chronology, index of first lines, and bibliography. Read More


$35.00

Vol 3 of collection of classic comics by one of Italy's most important cartoonists and a major influence on magazine art, fashion and design.
The Complete Crepax: Evil Spells: Volume 3

Vol 3 of collection of classic comics by one of Italy’s most important cartoonists and a major influence on magazine art, fashion and design. Read More


$120.00

From Geisel Award–winning artist Greg Pizzoli comes a fresh and eye-catching take on Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved picture book Two Little Trains.
Two Little Trains

Margaret Wise Brown’s classic picture book about two trains and their cross-country journey from east to west gets a bold new look from Geisel Award–winning artist Greg Pizzoli. Read More


$15.00

Mickey’s nearly century-long career within the context of America's changing entertainment and social landscape.
The Life and Times of Mickey Rooney

Definitive biography of Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney (1920-2014) and his extravagant, sometimes tawdry life. At one point he was the biggest star in the world. Read More


$18.00

Fascinating well-written book by one of the first scientists to study the gorillas of Congo and Rwanda.
The Year of the Gorilla

Classic account of Schaller’s experiences studying the mountain gorillas mostly in the Congo starting back in the early 60s. Read More


$12.00

Historical account of the life and explorations of Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer who had pivotal role in exploring the River Niger.
Mungo Park and the Niger: Great Explorers

This work focuses on the travels of Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer of West Africa who is famous for his exploration of the upper Niger River around 1796. Read More


$25.00

Comprehensive guidebook explores history and design of American warships from the colonial era to the modern day.
Fighting Ships of the U.S.A.

Provides detailed information on the development of various naval vessels and the major conflicts in which these ships played a significant role. Read More


$15.00

The work of Mike Nichols pervades American cultural consciousness―from The Graduate and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Life isn’t everything: Mike Nichols, as remembered by 150 of his closest friends

From escaping the Nazis to becoming an amazing theatre and film director. Mike Nichols is remembered by the people who knew him best. Read More


$12.00

Over 250 unpublished and restored images make up this fascinating gallery of pioneering advertisements.
Streetcar Advertising in America

Over 250 unpublished and restored images make up this fascinating gallery of pioneering advertisements that appeared on streetcars in a bygone era. Read More


$35.00

First published in When We Were Very Young (1924). It is about "a monarch who sulks when the cow refuses to provide milk.
The King’s Breakfast

First published in When We Were Very Young (1924). It is a poem about “a monarch who sulks when the cow refuses to provide milk. Read More


$60.00

Verses and pictures for your children. illustrated in color and b&w by Rae.
Granny Goose

Verses and pictures for your children is Nursery rhymes. A children’s book illustrator, Rae was primarily known for illustrating more than forty stories set in the Land of Oz, Read More


$60.00

Mosher's wildly funny, touching personal account of his three-month, 20,000-mile trek through America.
The Great Northern Express: A Writer’s Journey Home (SIGNED COPY)

At 65, recovering from radiation therapy, Mosher set out alone in his 20 year old junky car on a 20,000-mile sojourn. This rollicking adventure ensued. Read More


$30.00

Ratchet is sent to spend the summer with her great aunts - 91 year old twins, Tilly and Penpen. Friendship follows.
Canning Season, The

Ratchet is sent to spend the summer with her great aunts – 91 year old twins, Tilly and Penpen. Friendship follows. Read More


$12.00

A modern suspense novel that's both very funny and very dark, and parodies everything from Gothics to British food.
The Embroidered Sunset

Lucy Culpepper, an aspiring pianist, dreams of being taught by the renowned Max Benovek and will defy all odds to achieve it. Read More


$30.00

Tony Palazzo’s charmingly illustrated rendition of Aesop’s Fables.
Aesop’s Fables

Tony Palazzo’s charmingly illustrated rendition of Aesop’s Fables. Read More


$40.00

Rumer Godden’s lovely fable about the unexpected ways in which dreams can come true. Beautifully illustrated by du Bois.
The Mousewife

Godden’s lovely fable about the unexpected ways in which dreams can come true. Great Pene du Bois illustrations. Read More


$25.00

Komunyakaa is a recipient of the 1994 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, for Neon Vernacular and the 1994 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
Pleasure Dome: New and Collected Poems

Over twenty-five years of work, including early uncollected poems and a rich selection of new poems. Read More


$18.00