Alistair Black (178 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dust jacket present. The book is in good condition with a clean cover and intact binding. There is no dust jacket, as is typical for this type of journal issue. The pages are free from markings, and the spine shows minimal wear. Overall, it is a well-preserved copy suitable for both collectors and academic use.…

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xii, 180 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map, portraits ; 26 cm. Contents: 1. Introduction: themes and sources -- The public library observed -- Museums of modernity -- The Victorian and Edwardian legacy -- The new library history -- Community, modernity and the self -- 2. Science and citizenship: 1914-1919 -- Reconstruction, education and the Revolutionary threat -- The role of government -- The work of the public library movement -- Support from business -- Citizenship, science and the self -- 3. Grids and Masons: 1919-1939 -- Class and community -- The library grid -- The unemployment threat -- Mass media, popular culture and Englishness -- The librarianship masonic circle -- Civilisation and the self -- 4. Bombs and blueprints: 1939-1945 -- Wartime damage and shortages -- Interest from government and the voluntary sector -- The reading boom -- Other responsibilities -- Nottinghamshire's war -- From crisis to renewal -- The McColvin blueprint -- A wartime retirement: W.B. Thorne, public service and the self -- 5. Welfarism and modernissation: 1945-1976 -- From austerity to affluence -- Size matters -- Modern times -- Popular culture -- Libraries in society -- The public library and the modern self -- 6. Cuts and computers: 1976-2000 -- Cuts -- Class -- Corporate culture -- Computers -- The public library and the postmodern self -- Conclusion: Rediscovering the public library self. Subjects: Public libraries Great Britain History 20th century. Public libraries Social aspects Great Britain History 20th century. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xii, 180 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map, portraits ; 26 cm. Contents: 1. Introduction: themes and sources -- The public library observed -- Museums of modernity -- The Victorian and Edwardian legacy -- The new library history -- Community, modernity and the self -- 2. Science and citizenship: 1914-1919 -- Reconstruction, education and the Revolutionary threat -- The role of government -- The work of the public library movement -- Support from business -- Citizenship, science and the self -- 3. Grids and Masons: 1919-1939 -- Class and community -- The library grid -- The unemployment threat -- Mass media, popular culture and Englishness -- The librarianship masonic circle -- Civilisation and the self -- 4. Bombs and blueprints: 1939-1945 -- Wartime damage and shortages -- Interest from government and the voluntary sector -- The reading boom -- Other responsibilities -- Nottinghamshire's war -- From crisis to renewal -- The McColvin blueprint -- A wartime retirement: W.B. Thorne, public service and the self -- 5. Welfarism and modernissation: 1945-1976 -- From austerity to affluence -- Size matters -- Modern times -- Popular culture -- Libraries in society -- The public library and the modern self -- 6. Cuts and computers: 1976-2000 -- Cuts -- Class -- Corporate culture -- Computers -- The public library and the postmodern self -- Conclusion: Rediscovering the public library self. Subjects: Public libraries Great Britain History 20th century. Public libraries Social aspects Great Britain History 20th century. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition First Printing. First edition, first printing, indicated by the number 1 inside. Jacket not price clipped with a little creasing and fading on the spine. Illustrated with numerous black and white and colour photographs (illustrator).…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: N/A. 16pp stapled booklet, illustrated, in light card covers. 8vo. Card covers a little shelf worn. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight.

Paperback. Condition: Like New. None. Reprint.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller.

Cloth w/DJ. Condition: VG/VG. First American Edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company. VG/VG. (1972). First American Edition. Cloth w/DJ. 8vo., 192pp. . Black & White with Color Plates (illustrator).

Grey Spine and Purple Cloth. Condition: NEAR FINE (ABOVE AVERAGE). Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine (ABOVE AVERAGE). Reprint. .FEEL FREE TO ASK FOR PHOTOGRAPHS OF THIS BOOK. PLEASE E-MAIL FOR FURTHER DETAILS. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12". Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Illustrations (illustrator). Not Signed or Inscribed.…

Hardcover. Condition: Wie neu. 303 S. : Ill., Kt. ; 25 cm Neuwertiger Zustand. In Folie verschweißt. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 980.

Hardcover. Condition: Wie neu. 303 S. : Ill., Kt. ; 25 cm Neuwertiger Zustand. In Folie verschweißt. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 980.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:9780718500153.…

Cloth Spine Paper Boards. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. This is the First British Edition. A fine copy of the very first edition. 448pp. Heavy Book. NO EXTRA POSTAGE BEYOND OUR STANDARD RATES! Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Thick. Black and White and Colour Photographs (illustrator). Not Inscribed or Signed.…

Red Cloth with White Spine. Condition: GOOD (BELOW AVERAGE). Dust Jacket Condition: Good (BELOW AVERAGE). First Edition. Contents very good. Jacket has been price clipped and part of jacket removed.FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL FOR PHOTOGRAPHS AND FURTHER DETAILS. FROM A DEALER WHO TELLS YOU WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEIR TELEPHONE AND ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS ARE Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12". Black & White & Colour Illustrations (illustrator). Not Inscribed or Signed.…

Hardcover. Condition: Almost Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Internally fine & unmarked, fine boards BUT shelflife to top edge of text block - D/j almost fine - endpapers as map of Paris at the time - Guaranteed posting 24hrs from Cornwall St210. Black/White illustrations (illustrator).

Original publisher's black paper-covered boards, gilt lettering spine, pictorial dustjacket, 4to: xij, 180pp., illustrations, abbreviations, credits illustrations, conclusion, bibliography, index. Very fine copy - as new.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. Not Indicated. Color Plates & Black & White Photos (illustrator).

Cloth(Hrdcvr). Condition: VG/G. New York, NY: Viking Press. VG/G. (1971). . Cloth(Hrdcvr). 4to., 172 pp. . Color, Black & White Illus. (illustrator).

Cloth Spine Paper Boards. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. This is the First British Edition. A fine copy of the very first edition. 448pp Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Thick. Black and White and Colour Photographs (illustrator). Not Inscribed or Signed.

Quarto softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples.Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; vii, 353 pages ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-278) and index. Contents; Introduction: The 'Epiphyte' Institution -- 1. In Search of an Analytical Model -- 2. Foundations of the Public Library Ideal -- 3. The Utilitarian Flywheel -- 4. The Principal Pioneers: Ewart and Edwards -- 5. Culture, Materialism and the 1849 Select Committee: the Cultural Materialism of Art -- 6. Economic Concerns: 'Useful' Knowledge and Political Economy -- 7. The Idealist Flywheel -- 8. Cultural Concerns: in Search of an Assertive Middle Class -- 9. Librarians: Their Social Engagement and Controlling Discourse -- 10. Architecture: the Social Causes of Design -- 11. Conclusion. Subjects; 1800-1999. Public libraries Social aspects England History 19th century. Public libraries Social aspects England History 20th century. Public libraries History. Library buildings. Library users. Nineteenth century. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: As New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 486.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; vii, 353 pages ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-278) and index. Contents; Introduction: The 'Epiphyte' Institution -- 1. In Search of an Analytical Model -- 2. Foundations of the Public Library Ideal -- 3. The Utilitarian Flywheel -- 4. The Principal Pioneers: Ewart and Edwards -- 5. Culture, Materialism and the 1849 Select Committee: the Cultural Materialism of Art -- 6. Economic Concerns: 'Useful' Knowledge and Political Economy -- 7. The Idealist Flywheel -- 8. Cultural Concerns: in Search of an Assertive Middle Class -- 9. Librarians: Their Social Engagement and Controlling Discourse -- 10. Architecture: the Social Causes of Design -- 11. Conclusion. Subjects; 1800-1999. Public libraries Social aspects England History 19th century. Public libraries Social aspects England History 20th century. Public libraries History. Library buildings. Library users. Nineteenth century. 1 Kg. …

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.