SIGNED, FIRST EDITION, 2016. Paperback. Illustrated cover. Signed by author Diana Pavlac Glyer on the title page. The author also has drawn in a small red heart next to her daughter, Sierra Grace's name, to whom the book is dedicated. She has also added her embossed circular seal on title page which reads "Bandersnatch | Creativity Thrives in Community". Illustrated in black and white occasionally throughout. Also includes a list of illustrations, an epilogue, permissions, notes and a bibliography. Indexed. xix, 202 pp. This book is new. An inspiring look at the creative process C. S. Lewis, ... View More...
FIRST EDITION, 1961. J. R. R. TOLKIEN HISTORY COLLECTIBLE. Newspaper containing prediction of Tolkien's demise, the London Observer, August 6, 1961. ABOUT THIS ARTICLE & ITS SIGNIFICANCE: When the Lord of the Rings was first published in the mid 1950s, reviews were mixed, but mostly positive. In 1961, a negative review contained a statement about the literary marketplace that is surely the most erroneous in history. Philip Toynbee, prominent literary critic, wrote in his column that Tolkien's books "have passed into a merciful oblivion." What actually happened?? The Lord of the Rings became t... View More...
Inscribed Association Copy. Inscribed by the author to prominent C. S. Lewis scholar George Musacchio. First edition. Soft cover binding. Colorful art on cover. 160 pp. Indexed. Quite near fine. Full refund if not satisfied. Shelley and Son Books specializes in C.S.Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien & the Inklings. View More...
FIRST EDITION. This is number 41 in the series Columbia Essays on Modern Writers. Soft cover booklet with tan and dark brown cover. 48 pp. Very good condition with some wear but no abuse. Full refund if not satisfied. Full refund if not satisfied. Shelley and Son Books specializes in C.S.Lewis, J.R.R.Tolkien & the Inklings. View More...
THIRD PRINTING. J. R. R. Tolkien; Author of the Century by Tom Shippey. Shippey is a leading Tolkien scholar who succeeded Tolkien at Oxford University. Later he held the chair of English Language and Literature at Leeds University, a chair Tolkien had once held. This is the third printing of the book. Quarter black cloth on black paper. 347 pp. Indexed. Black dust wrapper with text in white and gold. Book and dust wrapper are fine. No blemishes or writing in the book. Full refund if not satisfied. Shelley and Son Books specializes in C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien & the Inklings. View More...
NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE: TOLKIEN SPECIAL EDITION. New York, 2017. Introduction by Alan Lee. Many marvelous images in the magazine. The front cover of the magazine has a collage of images along with text and, in a circle, "100 Years of Middle-Earth." We are not sure why they count from the year 1917.
CONDITION: Nearly fine with only slight wear.
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First printing. Front cover has blue border with brown text in the center and a small image on one of the illustrations. Marvelous one page illustrations for each month and in the center, a two page illustration. Front cover is VG with some rubbing, some creasing at the right hand corner, chipping around the edges, a small 1/2" tear, and a section of fading. Back side of cover has some light creasing and rubbing. Interior is fine. Full refund if not satisfied. Shelley and Son Books specializes in C.S.Lewis, J.R.R.Tolkien & the Inklings. View More...
John and Priscilla Tolkien are children of J. R. R. Tolkien. First edition. Red cloth boards with gilt text on the spine. 90 pp. 11" x 8.5". Each double page has an ornate border surrounding the text and many illustrations. The book is in marvelous condition - no writing in it. The unclipped dust wrapper likewise is in beautiful condition. Full refund if not satisfied. View More...
FIRST EDITION, 2003. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis; The Gift of Friendship. Duriez has written and lectured extensively on both Lewis and Tolkien. Soft cover trade edition with photos of Oxford, Lewis and Tolkien separated by a black area on which there is text in purple and white. There is a used book store stamp on the first front end paper. Else fine. Shelley and Son Books specializes in C.S.Lewis, J.R.R.Tolkien & the Inklings. Full refund if not satisfied. View More...
Inklings, Influencer, Scottish Author, Poet, Christian Minister, Christian Theology, C. S. Lewis, Lewis Carroll influencer, Phantastes, Lilith, The Princess and the Boblin, At the Back of the North WindFIRST PAPERBACK EDITION, 1969. Tolkien and the Critics. Essays on J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. From the library of prominent Inklings scholar George Musacchio. Soft cover with a large white box containing blue art and with white text on light blue above it. 196 pp. Indexed. The book is VG with general rubs and Musacchio's name written on the first front end paper. Full refund if not... View More...
Second Printing. A checklist of critical works about J.R.R. Tolkien. Tan cloth hardcover with black lettering on spine. 73pp. Free from marginalia within. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Minimal shelf wear and staining. Shelley and Son Books specializes in C.S.Lewis, J.R.R.Tolkien & the Inklings. Full refund if not satisfied. View More...
