Autumn 2019 New Arrivals

by John A. Keel
 
UFO expert John Keel explores the West Virginia folktale of a man-sized creature with wings. He investigates reports of supernatural occurrences as well as mundane reports.

The 2002 film of the same name was based on findings in this book.

Review Copy with ephemera.
6" x 8.5" hardback with DJ. 1975.

by M.H. Abrams 

Quoting passages from each of these great English writers, Abrams builds a detailed articulate analysis of how some of our great works of literature were inspired by opium fueled visions. A 1934 Harvard study made available in trade paperback.

4" x 7" paperback. 1970.

by Hutchins Hapgood
illustrated by Jacob Epstein
 
A collection of stories and illustrations representing Jewish culture and life in early 20th century New York, capturing the charm, depth and breadth of an often maligned neighborhood.

1st Edition.
5" x 8" hardback. 1902.

by Joseph R. Ritman & Dr. Nancy Bailler

A catalog of Artemis and Sotheby's features 122 etchings by the prolific Dutch draughtsman, painter and printmaker.

 9" x 11" hardback. 1995.

by Ray Bradbury
illustrated by Joe Mugnaini
 
One of Bradbury's finest, this science fiction masterpiece is here published as intended with Mugnaini's illustrations.

In the 1950s, the notion that books could be outlawed seemed nigh improbable. Books were IT when it came to learning and exchanging information. While culture and technology have evolved since its first printing, the text remains thought provoking.

1st Edition.
5.5" x 8" hardback. 1953.

by Charles Jencks & Nathan Silver

Considered a designers' cult classic, this counterculture manifesto encouraged people to step outside the lines of tradition, to use whatever best suited the function of a place along with what was available.

Jencks made many significant contributions to the Postmodernism movement through his creations and writings. He also leaves a legacy in cancer care facilities known as Maggie's Centres.

1st Edition.
7.5" x 10.5" hardback with Mylar-wrapped DJ. 1972.

edited by Rathbone Holme & Kathleen M. Frost

1. Calligraphy, by Mervyn C. Oliver
2. Modern Lettering in Book Production, by Ruari McLean
3. Lettering in Association with Architecture, by George Mansell
4. Lettering in Advertising, by Frederick A. Horn

Four experts share from their knowledge and experience, along with copious examples.

1st Edition.
 8" x 11.5" hardback with Mylar-wrapped DJ. 1954.

by John Graham
annotated from unpublished writings with a critical introduction by Marcia Epstein Allentuck

This seminal work by the early Modernist painter grants us an insider's view to the movement. This Russian-born American artist is often viewed as the bridge between European and US art scenes.

1st Edition.
6" x 9" hardback with Mylar-wrapped DJ. 1971.

intro by Clive Barker
 
From the mind that brought us the disturbing yet memorable visuals of the movie Alien, comes this monograph of sinister images. A blend of dark fantasy and science fiction, the images compel one to look beneath the surface and question what magic and mysteries might be hiding.

12" x 17" hardback with DJ. 1999.

commentary by Gail Levin
 
With a focus purely on his oils, this hefty volume offers full color reproductions of his iconic urban and rural scenes.

10" x 11" hardback with DJ. 2001.

by Guido Argentini

Fashion photographer Argentini follows his own vision for this monograph. Using metallic paint to accentuate form, he brings to light the power of the female form in a range of settings and poses.
 
11.5" x 13" hardback with DJ. 2002.

by Anna Reynolds

Featuring images of both art and artifacts, Reynolds explores over 200 years of high fashion encompassing the 16th and 17th centuries. The product of extensive interdisciplinary research, this catalog from the Buckingham Palace exhibition offers an in depth examination of the fashions and their social and cultural roles of the day.

11 x 12 hardback with DJ. 2013.

by Jacqueline Humphries

Celebrated contemporary American painter Humphries brings her abstractions under the black lights in this striking monograph.

1st Ed + Poster
14" x 11.5" paperback. 2005.

by Ladislav Sutnar 

The seminal treatise on package design and it's role in sales and retail display was written by a mid 20th century pioneer in the field.

Sutnar was a man ahead of his time--a pioneer of information design and architecture who produced a large body of commercial work.

1st edition.
9" x 12" hardback with Mylar-wrapped DJ. 1953.

illustrated by Flaxman
translated by William Cullen Bryant
 
Four volumes each of blank verse, these elegant books encompass the whole of Ulysses battles, triumphs, journeys and adventures.

Features quality color plates.

A Houghton Mifflin Limited Edition: #509/600
7.5" x 11" fine 3/4 leatherbound. 1905.

translated by Christopher Pearse Cranch

An elegant two-volume presentation of Virgil's great epic poem about the wanderings of the Trojan Aeneas, and his establishment of the great city of Rome.

Features quality color plates.

A Houghton Mifflin Limited Edition: #542/650.
7.5" x 11" fine 3/4 leatherbound. 1906 .

translated by Walter Thornbury
illustrated by Gustave Dore

Elegant antique fine binding houses a poetic translation of La Fontaine, with Dore's luscious illustrations.

10" x 12" hardback. 1870.

illustrations by Hugo Gellert

An (assumed) abridged version of the famous communist manifesto is lavishly illustrated with the familiar woodblock print style.

1st Edition thus.
7" x 10" hardback in DJ. 1934

by Arthur Rimbaud
translated by Delmore Schwartz

Parallel French and English are featured in this elegant limited edition from New Directions.

Limited 1st Edition of 780.
6.5" x 9" hardback. 1939.

by Jane Austen
illustrated by Helen Sewell
 
Elegant binding produced by The Limited Editions Club.

Signed by illustrator.
Limited Edition: 1390/1500
6.5" x 10" hardback in slipcase. 1940.