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"The perfect introduction to the alchemy of books. And this collection of excerpts from Powell's books, articles, essays, and reviews also forms a fascinating portrait of this remarkable bookman."--Southwest Review
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Books Are Basic : The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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University of Arizona Press, 1985
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5790931-6
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Books Are Basic: The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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University of Arizona Press, Tucson, Arizona, 1986
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Seller: The Bookworm, Oroville, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Printing. Description: Book and dust jacket design by Christopher Stinehour. Portrait frontis. ''John David Marshall has combed Powell's books, articles, essays, and reviews to fashion a collection of quotations that best reflects the man and his intellectual passions. The quotations are grouped under four headings: On Books and Reading; On Libraries, Librarians, and Librarianship; On Writers and Writing; and On Lawrence Clark Powell. ''I know about books'', writes Powell, ''I have lived with them all my life, have collected a million and a half for my university, and a few for myself. Have written some, read many; and best of all, led other people to read.'' Originally published in 1985, this is a later printing. BINDING/CONDITION: dark brown cloth; a Near Fine book, with a Very Good+ dust jacket. bibliography. Green endpapers. small 8vo (about 7.5 inches tall). 95 pages. Seller Inventory # 066700
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Books Are Basic : The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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University of Arizona Press, 1985
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 4346279-6
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Books Are Basic: The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by the University of Arizona. 1985. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new with shelf/edgewear.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. Seller Inventory # 342442
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Books Are Basic: The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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University of Arizona Press October 1985, 1985
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. A Fine copy in like dustjacket. Seller Inventory # 328851
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Books Are Basic: The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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University of Arizona Press, 1985
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Seller Inventory # FORT632952
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Books Are Basic The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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University of Arizona Press, 1985
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Crestline, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Original cloth gilt. Inscribed to the ffep by Powell. Fine condition. The DJ is rubbed/soiled to rear panel. ; 4.75 X 0.75 X 7.75 inches; xi,95 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 56609
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Books Are Basic: The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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University of Arizona Press, Tuscon, AZ, 1985
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Seller: Bailey Bonzo Books, Shelbyville, IN, U.S.A.
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Cloth. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. SIGNED and INSCRIBED by Lawrence Powell, " For Bill Bellin Then and now LCP Tucson 1985 ". Brown cloth with gilt design to fronr and gilt tiles to the spine. 95 pp. This copy is VG+ in a VG, unclipped ( no price) DJ. Exterior is clean and rich. Gilt is bright. One small discoloration across bottom back tip. Edges and spine ends are sharp. Inside is unmarked, crisp, and clear with minimal toning. DJ has modest/moderate chipping/rubbing along spine and front edge. SCARCE signed. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 001737
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BOOKS ARE BASIC: THE ESSENTIAL LAWRENCE CLARK POWELL [Inscribed]
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The University of Arizona Press, Tucson, 1985
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Octavo, xi, 95 pages. In Very Good condition with Very Good Dust Jacket. Spine is tan with black lettering. Inscription from "Larry Powell" on half-title page. NOTE: Shelved in ND-B. 1376423. FP New Rockville Stock. Seller Inventory # 1376423
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Books Are Basic: The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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The University of Arizona Press, Tucson, 1986
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Seller: The Haunted Bookshop, LLC, Iowa City, IA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Printing. Signed by Lawrence Clark Powell on the title page, with no date or inscription. Crisp, bright, clean pages; no owners' marks; full cloth cover shows only very minimal surface wear at corners; dust jacket is faded along the spine and shows tiny edge chips around top corners and spine head, otherwise sound. xi, 95pp.; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 00085571