N.p. S.i., [1972]. Superb original illustration by Joseph Anthony Mugnaini (1912-1992), distinguished Italian-American artist and illustrator, and a friend and collaborator of Ray Bradbury's since the early 1950's. A key illustration from The Halloween Tree, a beloved work which has transcended the children's book genre since it was first published..... More
London: Collins, 1956. Original dustjacket artwork for the First British Edition of Calvino's first novel. The Path to the Nest of Spiders is told from a child's perspective; Calvino paints the trauma of war torn Italy using a variety of impressive characters, namely a young boy and his teenage sister..... More
Corte Madera: Ginko Press, Inc., 2008. First Edition. First Printing. Tall quarto; patterned paper over boards, quarterbound in green cloth with titles stamped in gilt on spine; 145pp; illus. Fine and unread copy without dustjacket, as issued. A profusely illustrated monograph featuring artwork from Fairey's 2007 exhibit at the Jonathan..... More
New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1929. First US Edition Thus. The author's twelfth book, a Dr. Thorndyke mystery where he attempts to outwit a criminal who is stalking a young medical student. Preceded by the 1915 edition published by John C. Winston. Octavo (19.25cm); black cloth, with titling and..... More
Sauk City: Arkham House, 1946. First Edition. Howard's posthumous first book published in the U.S., a collection of fantasy stories featuring Conan, King Kull, Bran Mak Morn, and Solomon Kane; many of these first appeared within the pages of Weird Tales in the 1930's. Foreword by August Derleth, with memoriams..... More
Wantagh, NY: [Ace Books, 1961]. Original preliminary cover painting for the Ace paperback edition of Fritz Leiber's Hugo Award-winning novel 'The Big Time,' painted by legendary science fiction illustrator Ed Emshwiller. The painting varies slightly from the finished image, but conceptually, Emshwiller carried the idea through. Any original artwork associated..... More
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San Francisco: High Speed Productions, Inc., 2007. A Fine copy in illustrated wrappers. This issue features a superb cover by the inimitable Mike Giant, as well as an interview with him, numerous illustrations, and a fold-out poster designed by him. Also contains a terrific feature on the artwork of Matt..... More
N.p. Nike, Inc., 2005. First Edition. A compelling art object and collaborative work produced by Nike and Brazilian graffiti artists Os Gemeos, a celebration of Brazilian sports culture and football (soccer) in particular. A limited number of these packages were distributed for free by Nike in a variety of countries..... More