Little Elm, TX: eLectio Publishing, (2016_. SIGNED first edition - After U.C. Berkeley grad student Jessica Thierry witnesses a rapist-murderer leave the scene as she is walking on the the Fire Trail in the hills, she fears for her life, but still tries to focus on completing her doctorate about Christianitys role in Berkeley's history. SIGNED on the title page. 259 pp. ISBN: 978-1632132840.

New York: Center for Migration Studies. 1990. First edition - A study based on the Chinese American experiences in New York City - focuses on the increase of these relationships, the attraction and the obstacles, of which the most significant is still family objection. Graphs and charts. Bibliography, index. 140 pp. ISBN: 0-934733-473.

New York & Boston: Little Brown / Lee Boudreaux, (2016). SIGNED first edition - The author's very highly praised first novel, set in Seattle in 1999 - "on a rainy cold day in November, young Victor - boyish, scrappy and homeless - sets out to sell as much marijuana as possible to the throng of WHO demonstators determined to shut down the city." SIGNED on the half title page and dated in October 2015, before publication. 306 pp.

New York & Boston: Little Brown / Lee Boudreaux, (2016) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The author's very highly praised first novel, set in Seattle in 1999 - "on a rainy cold day in November, young Victor - boyish, scrappy and homeless - sets out to sell as much marijuana as possible to the throng of WHO demonstators determined to shut down the city." INSCRIBED and signed on the title page with the words For --- "Mad with hope! (a novel)" 312 pp. ISBN: 978-0316386531.

New York: St Martin's, (2008.). SIGNED first edition - The author's first novel, a story of a little known Icelandic-Canadian immigrant culture. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication on the title page. 344 pp.

New York: St Martin's, (2008.). SIGNED first edition - The author's first novel, a story of a little known Icelandic-Canadian immigrant culture. SIGNED on the title page. 344 pp.

Menlo Park, CA: Sunset Books / Lane Publishing, (1961, c 1959). "Quick guides to basic herbs, cooking spices, baking spines, flavorings, vegetables, barbecuing" Large softcover, printed on stiff ivory stock with gold and olive green highlights. 12 pp in stiff stapled wrappers.

Menlo Park, California: Lane Publishing Company, (1957.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The history and lore of the region in the Sierra foothills, which sparked the 49er gold rush, and which is still full of the remains of the mines from those days. profusely illustrated with photographs and maps, including one fold-out map which spans 5 pages. Endorsed by the California Historical Society. Although this has been reissued many times - mostly in paper covers, the hardcover first edition is rather uncommon. A classic book on the area. Large format, measuring 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Bound in orange buckram with dark brown spine and orange lettering illustrated endpapers. 101 pp.

Isla Vista, California) Turkey Press, 1978. SIGNED first edition - A collection of poetry, one of an edition of only 400 copies handset by Harry Reese in 14-point Bembo and printed by Sandra Liddell. INSCRIBED on the half title page by the poet. 33 pp plus colophon.

Isla Vista, California) Turkey Press, 1978. SIGNED first edition - A collection of poetry, one of an edition of only 400 copies handset by Harry Reese in 14-point Bembo and printed by Sandra Liddell. INSCRIBED on the half title page by the poet. 33 pp plus colophon.

Nevada City, CA: Power Press, 1981. SIGNED first edition - Collection of poetry, issued in an edition of only 500 copies. INSCRIBED on first blank preliminary page "Dear Jane, Good to share the evening this fall with you. I look forward to seeing you again" and dated in Sacramento 1981. "Jane" is probably fellow poet Jane Blue.

New York: Norton, (2008) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The author's second novel, a story of modern India. Author Kiran Desai commented that "India's birth as a new nation parallels a woman's complex psychological journey confronting tradition and modernity. Exchanging sentimentality for clear vision, Suri reveals an immense humanity, and a tenderness for women making their way in a world of men." SIGNED on the title page. Illustrated endpapers. 455 pp. ISBN: 0-393065693.

New York: Norton, (2001.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The author's very highly praised debut novel: Vishnu, the resident odd job man in a Bombay apartment block, lies dying on the staircase landing he inhabits, while his neighbors squabble over who will pay for the ambulance. Praise from such writers as Michael Cunningham, Amy Tan, Andrea Barrett (who called this "Sympathic, penetrating, comic, and moving, this fine and unusual first novel unexpectedly braids Hindu mythology and traditions into the daily life of a broad cast of wonderfully drawn characters. The result draws on the best storytelling traditions of both east and west.").Illustrated endpapers. 295 pp. ISBN: 0-393050424.

White Pine Press, (2003). First edition - His third book of poetry (this was preceded by two chapbooks), #8 in the White Pine Poetry Prize series. 63 pp. ISBN: 1893996603.

New York: Simon & Schuster, (1969.) dj. Hardcover - Uncommon edition of this novel by the author of 'Valley of the Dolls.' - printed as usual on thinner paper than used in the trade edition.

New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2009.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Third novel by this former field archeologist and journalist - a thriller set in Egypt's Western Desert and revolving around the legendary lost oasis of Zerzura. 507 pp. ISBN: 0-8021-19182.

New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1986. dj. Hardcover first edition - Historical novel of smuggling and Bonnie Prince Charlie, setduring the reign of King George in England, written for older children. ISBN: 0-374-323445.

New York: Dutton, (1963) dj. Hardcover first edition - A retelling for older children of the Celtic legend of Cuchulain, the Champion of Ulster, the greatest of all the heroes of the Red Branch. Illustrated with drawings by Victor Ambrus. 192 pp.

Owings Mills, Maryland: Stemmer House Publishers, (1984) dj. Hardcover first edition - A novel by this award-winning New Zealand writer set in the Titirangi area. 173 pp. ISBN: 0-880450444.

Los Angeles: J. F. Rowny Press, (1926). Hardcover first edition - Once a month, Granny meets with her own four grandchildren and eight overs, all between 5 and 12 years old to answer one question from each child, answers based on her dreams - the questions range from "is there a Santa Claus?" since it opened at Christmas " to "did all the soldiers who died in the Great War go to the same place?" Topics include vegetarianism, reincarnation, death and dreams and visions. Frontispiece portrait. 104 pp.

New York: Bernard Geis Associates, (1969.) dj. Hardcover - Second novel written under this pseudonym by the poet, translator and novelist, David R. Slavitt. The story of the publisher of a men's magazine, this novel balances the sensational - murder, suicide, and more - against notions of censorship and the freedom of the press, the issue of privacy, and other issues of our time. 345 pp. Striking dust jacket art.

New York: Bernard Geis Associates, (1967.) dj. Hardcover first edition - First novel written under this pseudonym by the poet, translator and novelist, David R. Slavitt. The story of an aging actor who has made it to the top of the international film world and of his daughter Merry determined to get her kicks where she can - as she follows her father to the top of this corrupt world. Intended to be a "big novel" this succeeded better than expected, with sales of over 4 million copies. 410 pp.

New York: Putnam. 1966. dj. Three American astonauts make the first moon landing. Juvenile children's book.

New York: Putnam, 1969. dj. Hardcover first edition - A nice copy of this rather uncommon juvenile science fiction novel by the Suttons.

Berkeley, CA: Creative Arts Book Co., (2003.). SIGNED first edition - San Francisco's author's first collection of short stories, on classic American themes - rollercoaster relationships, fathers and sons, and hitting the road. SIGNED on the half title page. 190 pp. ISBN: 0-88739-3101.

New York: Lothrup, Lee & Shepherd, (1955) dj. Hardcover first edition - Juvenile science fiction - the story of the first human child born on Venus at the New Plymouth Rock colony. For many years, Johnny had only his pet Venusian bear, Baba, for company. Baba protected him from the dangerous animals on the planet and he protected the bear from hunters who wanted his jeweled claws and teeth. Illustrated by Richard Floethe. Lee Sutton's only novel, and quite scarce, especially in this condition. 182 pp.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (ca 1951, c. 1935. dj. Hardcover - Plain frontispiece ), illustrated burgundy endpapers of Judy on the stairs with a flashlight. Titles at back of book lists thru #22 and on dust jacket flap through #20. 215 pp.