Beckman Charles (43 results)

paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. VERY GOOD CONDITION PAPERBACK, CLEAN, SOLID, BRIGHT. ; DRAMATIC FULL MOONLIT NIGHT SCENE.ALL ON WHITE BACKGROUND. Thhis is NOT the brown paper covers but a WHITE PAPER COVERED not common item as such. (tiny isbn to back cover); White House, RED WOMAN COVER ART; 276pg pages. Illustrated by BECKMAN, INGRID COVER ART (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good+ to Very Good-. Vol. XL. no. 2. Pulp magazine. Cover art is uncredited for "Blood on the Rocks" (novelet) by William Campbell Gault. Includes "Need a Body Die" (novelet) by Walt Sheldon; "Murder Knocks Twice" (novelet) by George A. McDonald; "Death Is a Maiden" (novelet) by Philip Ketchum; "The Edge of the Law" by Richard Deming; "Last Appeal" by Robert C. Dennis; "The Death Dancer" by Charles Beckman, Jr.; "Smart Guys Don't Slip" by Harold Lawlor; "The Invasion" by John L. Benton; "Official Business" by the Editor. Illustration by Hunter Parker, Joe Farren, and others. Water spots here and there, mostly rear cover; minor tears and losses; tanned; glue-shrink with lean; minor soiling. Book. …

very good creases.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. This 120 pp. slick coffee-table style book is profusely illustrated throughout. A thorough history of one of Louisville, Kentucky's earliest Catholic Churches. It had been in the Clifton neighborhood for 120 years, at the time of the books writing. Book AND Jacket are unmarked & AS NEW !.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Very good in original wrappers with edgewear and a short closed tear on the rear panel. Paper toned.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Very good in original wrappers with a corner crease and edgewear.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. TRUE FIRST EDITION THUS. 128 pages. PURSUIT DETECTIVE STORY MAGAZINE.Volume 1 #1; September/1953; . { Pulp Digest } - CONTENTS - FEATURE - The Last Man Alive By Craig Rice; NOVELETTES (1) The Body in the Boat by Charles Beckman, Jr.; (2) The Borrowed Life by John C. Fleming; SHORT STORIES - (1) Death Torch by Tedd Thomey; (2) The Reluctant Hostess by Evan Hunter; (3) Suicide Letter by Will C. Brown; The Young Widow by Dabney Horton; Holiday for Homicide by Elston Barrett; The corpse Came Back by Jonathan Craig; **** Thin Fragile Covers, make this item SCARCE in HIGH GRADE condition, >> Minor creasing to covers; Minor shelf wear; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Lou Marchetti - GGA {Good Girl Art} Painted Cover (illustrator). Book.…

Couverture souple. Condition: Très bon. Recits Noirs, Le Magazine à Haute Tension, Fevrier 1958.

Paper Covered Boards. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Edition not Stated. This large 120 pp. book is a collection of many pictures new and old, interspersed in much history related text for this Louisville, Kentucky church. Genuinely inscribed and signed by the primary author (who is a Priest) on the half-title page. This book is large and heavy and may require additional postage for overseas and Priority shipping. Photos upon request. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Magazine. Condition: Good. Star Publications, November 1953 issue; 13.5cm x 18.5cm; 128pp. Digest crime and suspense stories with one feature ("It's Murder", Frank Kane), three novelettes ("Beautiful But Dead", Robert Turner; "Occupational Hazard", William Vance; "Face of Death", R.M.F. Jones), & five short stories ("Dixieland Dirge", Charles Beckman, jr.; "Trapped", Milton Lesser; "End of Night", Bryce Walton; "Kill Fever", Don Sontup; "I Killed Jeannie", Evan Hunter). Spine has slight forward lean but otherwise remains uncreased, stapled bind remains sturdy and intact; text is very good throughout; minor rubbing, edgewear to wraps. From a private collection (NOT ex-library). Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. …

80 pp.; 22.9 x 15.2 cm.; glue bound; black-and-white; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; offset-printed Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held May 31 - June 30, 1984. Organized by Linda Cathcart. Text by Linda Shearer, Susan Wyatt, and Linda Cathcart. Artists include Ericka Beckman, Gretchen Bender, Dara Birnbaum, Eric Bogosian, Jonathan Borofsky, Troy Brauntuch, Michael Brewster, Gary Burnley, Scott Burton, Michael Byron, Cynthia Carlson, James Casebere, Louisa Chase, Charles Clough, Arch Connelly, Marcia Dalby, Carroll Dunham, Nancy Dwyer, William Fares, R.M. Fischer, Hermine Ford, Stephen Frailey, Bobby G., Jack Goldstein, Don Gummer, David Haxton, Biff Henrich, Jenny Holzer, Rebecca Howland, Mel Kendrick, Jon Kessler, Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt, Thomas Lawson, John Lees, Sherrie Levine, Robert Longo, Ree Morton, Matt Mullican, Nic Nicosia, Kevin Noble, Tom Otterness, Ken Pelka, Judy Pfaff, Ellen Phelan, Adrian Piper, James Pomeroy, Richard Prince, Walter Robinson, Tim Rollins, Ellen Rumm, Christy Rupp, David Salle, Cindy Sherman, Laurie Simmons, Charles Simonds, Michael Smith, Philip Smith, Ted Stamm, Donald Sultan, John Torreano, Roger Welch, Yunque, and Michael Zwack. Very Good / Fine. Light dusting to covers. Contents clean and unmarked.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good to Fine. TRUE FIRST EDITION THUS. 128 pages. PURSUIT DETECTIVE STORY MAGAZINE.Volume 1 #1; September/1953; . { Pulp Digest } - CONTENTS - FEATURE - The Last Man Alive By Craig Rice; NOVELETTES (1) The Body in the Boat by Charles Beckman, Jr.; (2) The Borrowed Life by John C. Fleming; SHORT STORIES - (1) Death Torch by Tedd Thomey; (2) The Reluctant Hostess by Evan Hunter; (3) Suicide Letter by Will C. Brown; The Young Widow by Dabney Horton; Holiday for Homicide by Elston Barrett; The corpse Came Back by Jonathan Craig; **** Thin Fragile Covers, make this item SCARCE in HIGH GRADE condition, >> Minor shelf wear; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Lou Marchetti - GGA {Good Girl Art} Painted Cover (illustrator). Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. TRUE FIRST EDITION THUS. 128 pages. PURSUIT DETECTIVE STORY MAGAZINE.Volume 1 #2; November/1953; . { Pulp Digest } - CONTENTS - FEATURE - It's Murder By Frank Kane.; NOVELETTES - (1) Beautiful But Dead by Robert Turner; (2) Occupational Hazard by William Vance; (3) face of Death by R.M.F. Jones; SHORT STORIES - (1) Dixieland Dirge by Charles Beckman, jr., (2) Trapped by Milton Lesser; (3) End of Night by Bryce Walton; (4) Kill Fever by Don Sontup; (5) I Killed Jeannie by Evan Hunter; **** Thin Fragile Covers, make this item SCARCE in HIGH GRADE condition, >> Minor creasing to covers; Minor shelf wear; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. GGA - {Good Girl Art LINGERIE Painted Cover By Sayravn (illustrator). Book. …

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Jesse D. Bright, a prominent figure in Indiana politics during the tumultuous period leading up to the Civil War. The author explores Bright's rise from local politician to U.S. Senator, highlighting his political acumen and ability to navigate the complex and often divisive issues of his time. The book delves into the political landscape of Indiana, a state caught between the North and the South, and explores the complexities of slavery expansion as it unfolded in the 1840s and 1850s. The author illuminates Bright's role in major legislative battles, including the Oregon and Kansas-Nebraska bills, and reveals his position as a moderate within the Democratic Party, often seeking compromise and stability amidst growing national divisions. Through detailed accounts of Bright's actions and the events surrounding his political career, the book provides a fascinating and informative glimpse into the machinations of mid-19th century American politics and the social and ideological clashes that defined the era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a rare treat for readers interested in the intricacies of small-town society and the American Midwest. Drawing from social and cultural movements spanning a century, the author weaves a narrative that spans not just time, but also the spectrum of American life. From the early days of the frontier with its pioneers and prairie schooners, to the 1950s with its suburbs and slick convertibles, The author does not shy away from examining social issues, including labor movements, class struggles, and racial prejudice, ultimately asking the readers to ponder how these small communities have both reflected and shaped the challenges and aspirations that have defined the American experience. This important text not only chronicles the history of one town, but simultaneously unveils the soul of the nation itself. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good to Fine. TRUE FIRST EDITION THUS. 128 pages. PURSUIT DETECTIVE STORY MAGAZINE.Volume 1 #2; November/1953; . { Pulp Digest } - CONTENTS - FEATURE - It's Murder By Frank Kane.; NOVELETTES - (1) Beautiful But Dead by Robert Turner; (2) Occupational Hazard by William Vance; (3) face of Death by R.M.F. Jones; SHORT STORIES - (1) Dixieland Dirge by Charles Beckman, jr., (2) Trapped by Milton Lesser; (3) End of Night by Bryce Walton; (4) Kill Fever by Don Sontup; (5) I Killed Jeannie by Evan Hunter; **** Thin Fragile Covers, make this item SCARCE in HIGH GRADE condition, >> Minor shelf wear; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. GGA - {Good Girl Art LINGERIE Painted Cover By Sayravn (illustrator). Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good to Fine. TRUE FIRST EDITION THUS. 128 pages. PURSUIT DETECTIVE STORY MAGAZINE.Volume 1 #2; November/1953; . { Pulp Digest } - CONTENTS - FEATURE - It's Murder By Frank Kane.; NOVELETTES - (1) Beautiful But Dead by Robert Turner; (2) Occupational Hazard by William Vance; (3) face of Death by R.M.F. Jones; SHORT STORIES - (1) Dixieland Dirge by Charles Beckman, jr., (2) Trapped by Milton Lesser; (3) End of Night by Bryce Walton; (4) Kill Fever by Don Sontup; (5) I Killed Jeannie by Evan Hunter; **** Thin Fragile Covers, make this item SCARCE in HIGH GRADE condition, >> Minor shelf wear; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. GGA - {Good Girl Art LINGERIE Painted Cover By Sayravn (illustrator). Book.…

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. 1, No. 2. Edited by L. B. Cole. Cover art is uncredited. Includes "It's Murder" (novelette) by Frank Kane; "Beautiful but Dead" (novelette) by Robert Turner; "Occupational Hazard" (novelette) by William Vance; "Face of Death" (novelette) by R. M. F. Jones; "Dixieland Dirge" by Charles Beckman, Jr.; "Trapped" by Milton Lesser; "End of Night" by Bryce Walton; "Kill Fever" by Dan Sontup; "I Killed Jeannie" by Evan Hunter. Illustrations are uncredited. Edge and corner wear with min or tears; minor soiling; minor scuffs to front; mild tanning; bookseller's stamp on first page. Book. …

371 pp.; 28.5 x 23.5 cm.; sewn bound; black-and-white & color; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; offset-printed Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held July 29 - October 2, 1988. Curated and with text by Tricia Collins and Richard Milazzo. Artists include Ross Bleckner, James Welling, Kevin Larmon, Sarah Charlesworth, Joel Otterness, Peter Nadin, Peter Nagy, Richard Prince, Gretchen Bender, Allan McCollum, Joseph Nechvatal, Peter Halley, Jeff Koons, Tyler Turkle, Jonathan Lasker, Philip Taaffe, Gary Stephan, Haim Steinbach, David Diao, Jon Kessler, Annette Lemieux, Saint Clair Cemin, Charles Clough, Suzan Etkin, Tishan Hsu, John Dogg, Salvatore Scarpitta, The Starn Twins, Robert Gober, Donald Baechler, Peter Fend, Claudia Hart, Meg Webster, Ford Beckman, Holt Quentel, Nancy Shaver, David Carrino and Lawrence Carroll. Includes a list of illustrations. Texts in English and Swedish. Very Good. Light bumping of corners including 1.1 cm. dog-ear to upper right corner and 1.3 cm. to lower right corner of recto. Light wear to spine. Contents are clean and unmarked. Due to large size and weight additional shipping charges may be required for international orders.…

Couverture souple. Condition: bon. R150048418: Novembre 1959. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 127 pages. 1ère de couverture illustrée en noir et blanc. . . . Classification Dewey : 820-Littératures anglaise et anglo-saxonne.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. 93 Pp. Blue Cloth, Gilt. First Printing. One Of Arnold O Beckman's Personal Copies, As New. Arnold O Beckman Was The Recipient Of Many National Awards For His Engineering, Business And Philanthropic Achievements. Beckman Was One Of The Most Generous Of All California Philanthropists Over Many Decades, Establishing A Highly Unusual Record Of Concern For Education And Science. Signed By Beckman At The Bottom Of His Frontispiece Portrait. Photographs, Diagrams and Drawings (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Softcover with VG pages (mild yellowing) and fair cover (ordinary light edge wear, with moderate corner wear, and mild creases, particularly on the back). 130 pages, six stories. Unmarked, excepting pencil erasures inside the front cover. The cover shows a woman in a phone booth shooting a man in the back. Apparently the first issue of this series. [4oz]. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: New.

[40] pp.; 22.8 x 22.8 cm.; staple bound; other special feature[s]; black-and-white; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; offset-printed; Winter 1984 of the CalArts student arts and letters periodical Walt. Edited by Kevin Heslin and Jennifer Murphy. Contents include: "Editorial," by The Editors; "Evolution of the Stereotype," by Ken Bruce; "So What About the Election," by Andrea Beane; "CalArtian Eyesight," by Mike McCurry; "Political Action Committee Survey Results," by Jennifer Murphy; "[The Bombing Begins in 5 Minutes," by David Fulp; "Interview with Laurel Beckman," by Kake Sorensen; "[Try and write a story.]," by Angel Shaw; "Short Notes;" A Bite on a Greatfruit," by Capi Corrales and Jamie Charles; "Auld Lagging Sign," by David Moser; "Don't Bet on It;" "God," by Jeff Pidgeon; "Gruetzendaemmerung, Twilight of the Gods;" "Funny How My Thoughts Controlled the Evening," by Tim Power; "Martha Godfrey;" "Things I Try Not to Think About," by Todd Jaquith; "Spice," photos by Teresia Brooks and "Memorial, Thursday 11th, 1984." Frontispiece: Kevin Hosman. Centerpiece: Todd Jaquith. Endpiece: David Jude Thomas. Good. 15.8 cm. dog-ear to bottom left vellum cover on verso and 6.6 cm. tear and 7.1 cm. dog-ear to top right corner of vellum on verso. Light bumping of bottom right corner of periodical. Light bumping of top left corner of verso. Contents clean and unmarked.…