V M Straka (46 results)

hardcover. Condition: Fair. ***Please Read*** LOTS OF DETAILED NOTES ON ALMOST EVERY PAGE - My shelf location 8-B-13*.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Dust jacket missing. First edition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Binding is sound. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Like New, sealed in publisher's shrinkwrap; May show mild wear from handling.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition in cardboard slipcase, some light wear & minor marks to the slipcase.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Rubbing at spine ends and corner points, otherwise very good. Includes all the ephemera. Published with pages have copious notes, appears that a young couple were getting to know each other at the college library by sending notes to each other in the margins. Rather a story unto itself. 456 pgs. No jacket. No Slipcase! Book.

Condition: Very Good. 2013. First Edition. 456 pages. No dust jacket. Grey cloth with decorations and slipcase. Loosely inserted ephemera throughout. Book designed to look like library book. Binding remains firm. Pages are bright and clear with no visible markings. Boards have light edgewear with corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine, with occasional markings overall. Slipcase has light edge wear with minor markings to panels.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. One small light spot at bottom of spine. Very, very minor at corners. Many laid-ins. In a VG slipcase.

Hardcover with Slipcase. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket [as issued]. New copy removed from shrink wrap for listing, wrap around band is uncut, faux library label on spine in place, doesn't get any better than this, new unread copy.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Faults: Slipcase has a small dent on front, otherwise, as new. S. is a novel presented in an unusual format that weaves together two main narratives: a man's mysterious journey in a fictional book and two students' conversation in the margins, all while they work to solve a real-world mystery about the book's author. S. is a complete novel, the final work of a famously reclusive author, Straka. The novel explores themes of identity, authorship, political and espionage. The novel also contains footnotes by its fictional editor, F.X. Caldeira about Straka's life. The second story involves handwritten notes, postcards, and other loose inserts placed within the physical copy of S. These are the conversations of two college students who use the book to communicate. The pair become obsessed with uncovering the true identity of Straka, a revolutionary figure whose life is shrouded in rumor and mystery. A truly unique literary achievement.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Fine copy in slipcase, book looks like "ex-library" with markings in margins and many items tipped into the pages such as postcards, letters, and clippings, a "book" experience and adventure by Dorst and J.J. Abrams.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine In Slipcase. First Edition 8vo. Original grey boards in slipcase with seal broken; loosely inserted ephemera, as issued. It comes with margin notes and inserts within the pages (letters, photos, notes ETC) which help solve the case. V.M. Straka is a fictitious author and a pseudonym used by the real authors. Straka, V.M., J.J. Abrams. S. Ship of Theseus. Complete with notes, maps, postcards, letters, etc. New York. Winged Shoes Press. 1949. Stated first edition. Octavo. pp. xiv, 456 Illustrated. Cult classic. Very scarce in this condition. Complete.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Original grey cloth over boards with yellow, black and white decoration and black lettering. No slipcase. The authors have created a "book within a book" by writing a novel and annotating it with notes by two people who are reading it (after taking it from the library). It's made to look like a library book, and has dozens of items of ephemera stuck into it. Great gift for a reader who appreciates "odd". 456 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 9.5 x 6.25", AS NEW IN ORIGINAL, UNOPENED SHRINKWRAP.

Condition: As New. Hbk, royal 8vo, 470pp, embossed grey cloth with black and silver-gilt titles and yellow ornament, an experimental book purportedly written in 1949 by V. M. Straka, allegedly ex-library book (with a facsimile borrowing record on the rear paste-down) filled with ephemera as students ÒEric and JenniferÓ attempt to discover the identity of the author, laid in are 5 hand written letters, 2 facsimile telegrams, 8 cards, postcards and photos, 1 handwritten card with newspaper obituary, notes on Pollard State University notepaper; 2 photocopied letters, 12 facsimile newspaper extracts, 1 map on paper napkin, 1 circular compass device and the ÒstudentsÕÓ extensive annotations in the margins, pages and inserts have been artificially toned and foxed, slipcase worn and creased to further mimic age, a fine, clean, tight and unmarked copy of this inventive trope on books and academic research.

On the "title page": New York, Winged Shoes Press, 1949 (the real publisher is listed on the slipcase). -- A novel with "original" printing plus printed marginalia, in various colors, icons, "library" markings, as well as various pieces of faked ephemera loosely laid in. Quite an exercise in bookish creativity. -- Hardcover, with slipcase explaining just what this is. Condition: fine, with very good minus slipcase (the sealing label is torn off).

Hardcover. Condition: Très bon. Ancien livre de bibliothèque avec équipements. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Former library book. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Ship of Theseus Author: V.M. Straka Publisher: Winged Shoes Press, NY, NY Edition: First Edition, First Printing Binding: Hardcover Condition: Fine copy Description: THIS BOOK FROM J.J. ABRAMS AND DOUG DORST WON THE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD FOR IT'S UNIQUE DESIGN WITH MANY PROPS / INSERTS OF VARIOUS KINDS AND EXTENDED ANNOTATIONS! First edition, First printing in Fine condition with full set of inserts of various kinds as published (see photos). 456pp. Store Description Welcome to Allen's Rare Books. Each book in our inventory has been personally inspected, exhaustively described, and photographed to meet the standards of the discerning collector. We encourage prospective customers to contact us with any questions. Terms of Sale We accept all major credit cards via the AbeBooks Shopping Cart. Customers have 30 days to return a purchased volume(s) which do not meet their original description or are otherwise unsatisfactory. We are proud to offer free shipping on all standard (octavo) sized volumes. Shipping Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 lbs. or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know if extra shipping is required. Each order is packed with the utmost care to ensure safe arrival.

Condition: Very Good. Reprint. VG: in very good condition with creased slipcase. Chipping to spine ends. Belly band split. 240mm x 160mm (9" x 6"). xiv, 456pp. The twenty-two inserts of ephemera designed to accompany this edition are all present. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. Grey illustrated hardback cloth cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. German text. Good condition book with slipcase. Content is clean and bright throughout. Free from inscriptions or markings. Slipcase with light wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Facsimile edition. 456p octavoe, illustrated. a very fine copy in gray decorated cloth enclosed in publisher's slipcase. A facsimile of the 1949 printing. Laid in is numerous pieces of ephemera and annotated throughout in facsimile.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good ++. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket - As Published. First Edition. Bound in gray cloth, stamped in black, yellow and white with matching slipcase. 456 pp. Poses as an ex-library book from 1949 with all types of material laid in. The subject matter: What is Ship of Theseus, and who is its mysterious author V.M. Straka? Conceived by filmmaker J.J. Abrams and written by acclaimed novelist Doug Dorst, Ship of Theseus is the central novel within the experience that is S., a multi-faceted narrative of love and mystery. Ship of Theseus is at its core and is the final book written by a man shrouded in deception and violence. It tells the mystical adventure of an equally mysterious figure, who is struggling to discover his own identity. Abducted onto the eponymous ship, the main character is swept into a story that spans oceans and ports, mountains and caves, capitals and citadels. Two things sustain him: his lifelong search for his love, Sola; and the infernal purpose of the ship and its crew. Equal parts Kafka and Lovecraft, Ship of Theseus is both a frightening adventure and a philosophical treasure hunt. J.J. Abrams and Doug Dorst conceived of a multi-layered novel-within-a-novel that involves handwritten notes in the margins and physical objects slipped between the pages. A bit hard to find.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible - Near Fine. 1st Edition. Royal octavo, hardcover, near fine in near fine slipcase. Includes mimeographed letter from author laid in. Purportedly written in 1949 by V. M. Straka, it is in fact a book written in 2013 by J. J. Abrams and Doug Dorst as a exercise in book creativity and a homage to the written word. The book with its mysterious author are traded between two students, Eric and Jennifer, as they try and find out who the author really is. students have written copious notes, in various coloured pens, in the margins as part of the book. As the book is purportedly published in 1949 an ex library including due back stamps to the rear paste-down and library sticker to the lower back strip edge. The book has been artificially aged with age toning of the text block edges and pages with foxing also present. Cute idea; interesting book! Book.

Hardback. V. M. Straka, WINGED SHOES PRESS. Author: V. M. StrakaBinding: HardbackPublished: WINGED SHOES PRESS, 1949Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slipcase: worn. **NOTE** - mysterious text filled with handwritten marginalia and inserted ephemera that together construct a parallel narrative. This compelling work of literary fiction presents a labyrinthine narrative that challenges perceptions of identity and authorship. It chronicles the intricate journey of a mysterious protagonist, whose very essence seems to shift and evolve with each turning page. The text uncovers layers of intrigue, weaving together philosophical quandaries with a suspenseful plot that keeps readers questioning reality. Through its masterful construction, the book illustrates the profound impact of interpretation and the elusive nature of truth, inviting a deep engagement with its enigmatic core. Hardback.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good ++. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket - As Published. First Edition. Bound in gray buckram, stamped in black, yellow and white. This book has everything, notes throughout, postcards, letters, faux marginalia and library stamps throughout; obit laid in. A matching slipcase. "the final novel by a prolific but enigmatic writer named V.M. Straka, in which a man with no past is shanghaied onto a strange ship with a monstrous crew and launched onto a disorienting and perilous journey". 456 pp. The book must be seen to be believed. A publishing masterwork. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Reprint. (First printed 1949.) A firm straight book, just out of long-term storage, appears unread. Contains loose postcards, press cuttings, private notes etc. Slipcase slightly worn on front face.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Abrams, J. J. (illustrator). CULT CLASSIC! IMPORTANT NOTE: The concept of this novel is to deliberately build the book as if it was a used library item with manuscript notes by readers. Includes 22 loose page inserts (letters, photos, postcards, etc.) contributing to the story. Illustrated slipcase. «The chronicle of two readers finding each other, and their deadly struggle with forces beyond their understanding--all within the margins of a book conceived by Star Wars: The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams and written by award-winning novelist Doug Dorst. The book: Ship of Theseus, the final novel by a prolific but enigmatic writer named V.M. Straka, in which a man with no past is shanghaied onto a strange ship with a monstrous crew and launched onto a disorienting and perilous journey. The writer: Straka, the incendiary and secretive subject of one of the world's greatest mysteries, a revolutionary about whom the world knows nothing apart from the words he wrote and the rumors that swirl around him. The readers: Jennifer and Eric, a college senior and a disgraced grad student, both facing crucial decisions about who they are, who they might become, and how much they're willing to trust another person with their passions, hurts, and fears.».

Decorated hard cover. Stated first edition. Illustrated. Cult classic. Very scarce in this condition. Complete. Fine copy (lacks library label on spine). 460 pps.

Decorated hard cover. Stated first edition. Illustrated. Cult classic. Very scarce in this condition. Complete. Fine copy. As new in fine (lightly rubbed) slip case. 460 pps.

Decorated hard cover. Stated first edition. Illustrated. Cult classic. Very scarce in this condition. Complete. Fine copy. As new. 460 pps.