New York: McBride, Nast and Company, 1913. Hardcover first edition - Although George du Maurier is perhaps best remembered today as the author of "Trilby", the novel which introduced Svengali to the world, this book focuses more on his work as an artist and cartoonist - for Punch and Cornhill and other periodicals. Includes 41 illustrations, including a frontispiece self-portrait, with titled tissue guards for the full page plates. A handsomely produced volume, somewhat oversized. 198 pp.
Condition: Near fine in dark blue cloth with copper lettering on spine and front cover (bookplate on front pastedown, front hinge starting, but overall a sturdy and attractive volume and uncommon in this condition. Small bookseller's sticker on rear pastedown.
New York: The New Press, (2018). SIGNED first edition - Issued as a paperback original, this is "an explosive graphic takedown of capitalism". Best-selling cartoonist Larry Gonick teams up with psychologist and scholar Tim Kasser to "create an accessible and pointed cartoon guide to how global, privatizing, market-worshiping hypercapitalism threatens human well-being, social justice, and the planet. But they dont stop at an analysis of how the economic system got out of whack - they also point the way to a healthier future.. . their pointed and profound cartoon narratives provide a deep exploration of the global economy and the movements seeking to change it, all rendered in clear, graphic - and sometimes hilariousterms." SIGNED on the title page…
New York: The New Press, (2018). SIGNED first edition - Issued as a paperback original, this is "an explosive graphic takedown of capitalism". Best-selling cartoonist Larry Gonick teams up with psychologist and scholar Tim Kasser to "create an accessible and pointed cartoon guide to how global, privatizing, market-worshiping hypercapitalism threatens human well-being, social justice, and the planet. But they dont stop at an analysis of how the economic system got out of whack - they also point the way to a healthier future.. . their pointed and profound cartoon narratives provide a deep exploration of the global economy and the movements seeking to change it, all rendered in clear, graphic - and sometimes hilariousterms." SIGNED on the title page by Larry Gonick with the words "Best wishes in the universe!" and a small drawing of a dinosaur reading under a palm tree. References, index. Slightly oversized format. 213 pp.
New York: The New Press, (2018). SIGNED first edition - Issued as a paperback original, this is "an explosive graphic takedown of capitalism". Best-selling cartoonist Larry Gonick teams up with psychologist and scholar Tim Kasser to "create an accessible and pointed cartoon guide to how global, privatizing, market-worshiping hypercapitalism threatens human well-being, social justice, and the planet. But they dont stop at an analysis of how the economic system got out of whack - they also point the way to a healthier future.. . their pointed and profound cartoon narratives provide a deep exploration of the global economy and the movements seeking to change it, all rendered in clear, graphic - and sometimes hilariousterms." INSCRIBED on the title page…
New York: The New Press, (2018). SIGNED first edition - Issued as a paperback original, this is "an explosive graphic takedown of capitalism". Best-selling cartoonist Larry Gonick teams up with psychologist and scholar Tim Kasser to "create an accessible and pointed cartoon guide to how global, privatizing, market-worshiping hypercapitalism threatens human well-being, social justice, and the planet. But they dont stop at an analysis of how the economic system got out of whack - they also point the way to a healthier future.. . their pointed and profound cartoon narratives provide a deep exploration of the global economy and the movements seeking to change it, all rendered in clear, graphic - and sometimes hilariousterms." INSCRIBED on the title page by Larry Gonick with the words "To ... Best wishes in the universe!" and a small drawing of a dinosaur. References, index. Slightly oversized format. 213 pp.
New York: St Martin's, (2007.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The first biography of this complex writer, best known for his poetry books for children - The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends - but also a man with an incurable wanderlust who exceled in many genres - music lyrics, playwriting, cartooning and more. Illustrated with photographs. Notes, index. 237 pp. ISBN: 0-312-353596.
Condition: Very near fine in fine dust jacket (some light toning to the pages).