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TARAN WANDERER: Chronicles of Prydain #4
Edition: First printing.
New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, (1967) dj. Hardcover first edition - Fourth book in the Chronicles of Prydain, an award winning fantasy series inspired by Welsh mythology. 256 pp. Wraparound dust jacket by Evaline Ness.
Condition: Ex-library in illustrated boards in good only condition, with some foxing and discoloration to edges of textblock, usual library markings, but overall a tight and sturdy copy in a first issue dust jacket (upper corner of dj flap clipped, but price still present in lower corner, no labels on dj, but the synopsis from the front label is pasted on the front endpaper.) Only listed in this condition because it is very hard to find in the true first edition.
Book ID: 88212More details Price: $100.00 -
THE GUARDIAN HERD: STARFIRE.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Harper Collins, (2014) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The author's first novel and the first book in this series featuring Star, a black foal, who is destined to be one a pegasus that will either unite or destroy the five herds of flying horses. SIGNED on the title page. List of characters. Illustrated with frontispiece, a double page map and small drawings at the head of each chapter by David McClellan (who also did the dust jacket art). 245 pp. ISBN: 978-0-062286062.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)
Book ID: 76440More details Price: $30.00 -
THE GUARDIAN HERD: STORMBOUND.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Harper Collins, (2015) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The second book in this series featuring Star, a black foal, who is destined to be one a pegasus that will either unite or destroy the five herds of flying horses. In this book, a horrible plague is threatening the herds. SIGNED on the title page. List of characters. Illustrated with frontispiece, a double page map and small drawings at the head of each chapter by David McClellan (who also did the dust jacket art). 299 pp. ISBN: 978-0-062286093.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)
Book ID: 69570More details Price: $25.00 -
THE GUARDIAN HERD: LANDFALL.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Harper Collins, (2015) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The third book in this series featuring Star, a black foal, who is destined to be one a pegasus that will either unite or destroy the five herds of flying horses. Now he is facing his toughest challenge yet - Nightwing, the destroyer. SIGNED on the title page. List of characters. Illustrated with frontispiece, a double page map and small drawings at the head of each chapter by David McClellan (who also did the dust jacket art). 328 pp. plus a note from the author on how this series came to be. ISBN: 978-0-062286123.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)
Book ID: 69571More details Price: $25.00 -
VICTORIES GREATER THAN DEATH.
Edition: First printing.
New York: TOR / Tom Doherty Associates, (2021) dj. Hardcover first edition - The first book in a new young adult science fiction trilogy. Trina always knew that she was more than an ordinary teenager - she was the keeper of an interplantary rescue beacon. But when it did activate things got complicated - and more dangerous - and Tina was just Tina, not a brilliant military tactician or legendary savior - but fortunately she has friends she can rely on. Glossary. Illustrated endpapers. 288 pp. ISBN: 978-1250822826.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 90041More details Price: $18.50 -
BURN.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Grand Central Publishing, (2014). Hardcover first edition - The third and final book in the young adult dystopian trilogy that began with "Pure." With his father now dead, Partridge has assumed leadership of the Dome, one of the last few refuges from the ravaged wastelands of the outside world. . . . On the outside, a band of survivors faces a treacherous journey to Dome.. . . As former allies become potential enemies, the fate of the world is more uncertain than ever." 416 pp. ISBN: 978-1455502998.
Condition: Very good in fine dust jacket (an unread copy, but the upper corner of several pages are bumped)
Book ID: 70497More details Price: $15.00 -
THE FINISHER.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Scholastic, (2014) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The first book in the Vega Jane series for young adults. SIGNED on the title page and dated in the year of publication. Promotional card laid in. 497 pp. ISBN: 978-0545652209.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 80787More details Price: $28.50 -
THE FINISHER.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Scholastic, (2014) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The first book in the Vega Jane series for young adults. INSCRIBED on the title page 497 pp. ISBN: 978-0545652209.
Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.
Book ID: 82813More details Price: $27.50 -
THE KEY TO THE INDIAN.
Edition: First US printing.
New York: Avon - Camelot, (1998.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The fifth novel in the series begun by the prize-winning 'Indian in the Cupboard.' A mixture of history, magic, humor, time travel and adventure. Illustrated by James Watling. 228 pp. Illustrated endpapers. ISBN: 0-380-977176.
Condition: Near fine in near fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 51062More details Price: $15.00 -
DOVE ARISING.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
New York: Viking, (2015). First edition - "Everything she knows, she learned on the Moon. . . Everything she has, she will sacrifice for her family.. . Everything she believes is a lie.. . . For Phaet Theta, everything is about to change." Young author's highly praised first novel. 324 pp.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 62491More details Price: $20.00 -
DOVE ARISING.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Viking, (2015) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - "Everything she knows, she learned on the Moon. . . Everything she has, she will sacrifice for her family.. . Everything she believes is a lie.. . . For Phaet Theta, everything is about to change." Young author's highly praised first novel. INSCRIBED on the title page. 324 pp.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 80613More details Price: $30.00 -
DOVE EXILED.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Viking, (2016) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The author's second book, a sequel to 'Dove Arising,' continuing the story of Phaet Theta, who is now a fugitive. "Hiding in plain sight with her friend Wess family on the drowned planet Earth, Phaet discovers the rugged beauty of the world her ancestors once called home. All her life, shes been taught to fear the 'Earthbound,' and their generosity and kindness surprise and touch Phaet." SIGNED on the title page and dated 3/12/16, in the year of publication. 297 pp. ISBN: 978-0451469021.
Condition: Very near fine in fine dust jacket (some light toning).
Book ID: 80644More details Price: $30.00 -
DOVE EXILED.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
New York: Viking, (2016). First edition - The author's second book, a sequel to 'Dove Arising,' continuing the story of Phaet Theta, who is now a fugitive. "Hiding in plain sight with her friend Wess family on the drowned planet Earth, Phaet discovers the rugged beauty of the world her ancestors once called home. All her life, shes been taught to fear the 'Earthbound,' and their generosity and kindness surprise and touch Phaet." 297 pp.
Condition: Very good in glossy illustrated wrappers (some chipping at base of spine).
Book ID: 84728More details Price: $16.50 -
DOVE ARISING.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Viking, (2015) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - "Everything she knows, she learned on the Moon. . . Everything she has, she will sacrifice for her family.. . Everything she believes is a lie.. . . For Phaet Theta, everything is about to change." Young author's highly praised first novel. SIGNED on the title page. 324 pp.
Condition: Very near fine in fine dust jacket (some light toning).
Book ID: 80643More details Price: $30.00 -
THE LOOKING GLASS WARS.
Edition: 2nd printing.
New York: Dial Press, (2006). SIGNED hardcover - The true story of young Alyss Heart who was cast out of wonderland by her evil aunt Redd. The first book in the Looking Glass Wars series. INSCRIBED on the title page with the words "Long live Alyss!" Illustrated. 358 pp plus a 4 pp timeline. ISBN: 0-803731531.
Condition: Near fine in illustrated boards (small bump to fore-edge), no dust jacket. Rather uncommon signed.
Book ID: 86902More details Price: $20.00 -
RATHA'S CREATURE
Edition: 2nd printing (same year as the first)
New York: Atheneum, 1983. dj. SIGNED hardcover - Young-adult fantasy novel, the award-winning first book in the Clan Ground series, set 25 million years ago when Earth was undergoing profound change. It centers on a band of intelligent wild cats - the Named - who have learned to herd animals and live by laws, but whose existence is threatened by a more predatory group, the Un-Named. The author has succeeded in both having the cats speak with almost human voices, and still retain the characteristics of their nature. INSCRIBED on the title page by the author "To... best wishes and good hunting" with a small drawing of a cat and dated in 1985. Cover art by Michele Chessare. 259 pp. ISBN: 0689502621.
Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.
Book ID: 34155More details Price: $75.00 -
REMNANTS: Season of Wonder.
Edition: First printing.
Grand Rapids, MI: Blink / Zondervan, (2014) dj. Hardcover first edition - Book One in the Remnants Series. A young adult dystopian novel: "Our coming was foretold by the elders - We who were to change the future, just as the planet teetered on the edge of darkness. . . we were spirited away by those who hid us, trained us, and kept us safe until our time came. They poured their lives into us. Some died to save us. And now we, the Remnants, protected by Knights of the Last Order, have gathered. Called until we breathe our last to save the world." Pronunciation guide. 414 pp. ISBN: 9780310735649.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)
Book ID: 61835More details Price: $16.50 -
DEVILS UNTO DUST.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 83847More details Price: $30.00 -
EXODUS.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (ARC, trade paperback format. )
New York: Walker, (2008). First edition - The author's very highly praised first novel for young adults. "Less than a hundred years from now, the world as we know it no longer exists. Cities have disappeared beneath the sea, technology no longer functions, and human civilization has reverted to a much more primitive state. On an isolated northern island, the people of Wing are trying to hold onto their way of life-even as the sea continues to claim precious acres and threatens to claim their very lives." 337 pp plus a reading group guide and an excerpt from 'Zenith.'
Condition: Fine in illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 90476More details Price: $16.50 -
THE FOLK KEEPER
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
New York: Atheneum, (1999). First edition - "Orphan Corinna disguises herself as a boy to pose as a Folk Keeper, one who keeps the Evil Folk at the bay, and discovers her hertiage as a seal maiden when she is taken to live with a wealthy family in their manor by the sea." 162 pp. Cover illustration by Leonid Gore.
Condition: Fine in illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 59627More details Price: $15.00 -
THE ANGEL FACTORY.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
New York: Simon & Schuster, (2002.). First edition - Life was almost too easy for Thomas Wisdom: he was popular at school, got good grades, had caring parents - until the day he opened a secret file on his father's computer. 216 pp.
Condition: Near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers (very short tear to edge of cover.)
Book ID: 52256More details Price: $13.50 -
THE ANGEL FACTORY.
Edition: First US printing.
New York: Simon & Schuster, (2002.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Life was almost too easy for Thomas Wisdom: he was popular at school, got good grades, had caring parents - until the day he opened a secret file on his father's computer. 216 pp. ISBN: 0-689851715.
Condition: Near fine in near fine dust jacket. (prev owner's name, mostly hidden by flap, short closed tear to dj)
Book ID: 40083More details Price: $14.50 -
ANTIGODDESS: The Goddess War, Book One.
Edition: First printing.
New York: TOR / Tom Doherty Associates, (2013.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The first book in a new series by this young adult author - "a riveting and chilling thriller which deftly blends ancient legends with modern horrors." SIGNED on the title page with the words "Old Gods never die." 333 pp. ISBN: 9780765334435.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)
Book ID: 58179More details Price: $30.00 -
PRETTY DEAD.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Harper Collins, (2009.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A young girl in Los Angeles seems to have it all -but the fires burning around the city bring to her the awareness that she is a vampire. SIGNED on the title page. 195 pp. ISBN: 9780061547850.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)
Book ID: 57884More details Price: $28.50 -
HEARTS & OTHER BODY PARTS.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Scholastic, (2017) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The author's first young adult novel, a story about love, loyalty and monsters: "Sisters Esme, Katy, and Ronnie are smart, talented, and gorgeous, and better yet . . . all three are witches. They have high school wired until the arrival of two new students. . . .But while the magic is flying, only Norman seems to notice that students who wander off alone with Zack end up with crushed bones and memory loss. Or worse, missing entirely." SIGNED on the title page with the comment "Please enjoy" 342 pp. ISBN: 978-1338030730.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)
Book ID: 69569More details Price: $25.00 -
THE PRINCETTA.
Edition: First US printing.
New York: Bloomsbury, (2006) dj. Hardcover first edition - A fantasy adventure novel for older children and young adults. "Princess Malva - the Princetta of Galnicia - flees her kingdom and an arranged marriage, only to find herself betrayed by the very man who promised to help her. Orpheus is the son of a sea-captain-turned-pirate and is determined to make a name of his own commanding a ship in Galnicia's royal armada. Together the Princetta and Orpheus will travel to edges of the Known World and beyond . . . a journey from which only one of them will return alive." Translated from the French by Anthea Bell. 434 pp. ISBN: 1-58234924x.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 74663More details Price: $18.50 -
SOUL STEALER: The Alchemist's Son, Book Two.
Edition: First US printing.
New York & Boston: Little Brown, (2005) dj. Hardcover first edition - Pip and Tim confront an enemy who has emerged from the past with the help of a alchemist's son, who had awakened from a centuries-old sleep. Sequel to Doctor Illuminatus. 242 pp. ISBN: 978-0316155915.
Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket (remainder line).
Book ID: 64698More details Price: $15.00 -
DOCTOR ILLUMINATUS: The Alchemist's Son, Part I.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (ARC, trade paperback format. )
New York & Boston: Little Brown, (2004). First edition - The first book in a new fantasy series for young people. "Real Magic is Dangerous Magic in this modern-day battle against the dark side of ancient alchemy." 173 pp.
Condition: Fine in illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 91063More details Price: $15.00 -
THE PRINCESS, THE SCOUNDREL, AND THE FARM BOY: An Original Retelling of Star Wars: A New Hope.
Edition: First printing.
Los Angeles: Disney Lucasfilm Press, (2015). SIGNED hardcover first edition - A deeper look at Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker as as they join forces to defeat the evil that threatens their entire galaxy. SIGNED on the title page with the words "Use the Force!" Illustrated. 317 pp. ISBN: 978-1484709122.
Condition: Very near fine in blue boards, no dust jacket.
Book ID: 82833More details Price: $20.00 -
BEYOND THE NORTH WIND
Edition: First printing.
New York: Greenwillow, 1993. dj. Hardcover first edition - Fantasy novel, a story of magic, monsters, ancient times and of loyalty, for young adults. Author's note. 184 pp. ISBN: 0-688-113575.
Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.
Book ID: 25780More details Price: $15.00