John David Shelley (75 results)

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Shelley, John (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Shelley, John (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Shelley, John (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Shelley, John (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. This book is a collection of folk tales from both North and South Korea. They have been selected by the authors, with contemporary English speakers in mind, from thousands of such tales. The authors have retold and translated the tales so that they read well and also retain a quintessentially Korean aesthetic quality.In this book readers will find themselves in an exotic world of ancient Oriental charms and wonders. They will encounter traditional Korean dragons, heavenly maidens, dokkaebis (goblins), bluebirds and many eccentric characters such as naughty children, greedy men and strange old people. Many of the tales involve Shamanistic, Buddhist and Taoist cosmology, transporting readers into a surrealistic fantasy world.As in folk tales from other cultures, a considerable number of protagonists in this book face distressing situations and eventually overcome them. These sequences are usually depicted through humour, jest and wit, which will have readers smile in recognition.Korean folk tales have not been widely translated into English. This book will provide an opportunity for readers to develop a good insight into the unique properties of Korean folk tales. Shelley, John (illustrator).…

Condition: New. Shelley, John (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. This book is a collection of folk tales from both North and South Korea. They have been selected by the authors, with contemporary English speakers in mind, from thousands of such tales. The authors have retold and translated the tales so that they read well and also retain a quintessentially Korean aesthetic quality.In this book readers will find themselves in an exotic world of ancient Oriental charms and wonders. They will encounter traditional Korean dragons, heavenly maidens, dokkaebis (goblins), bluebirds and many eccentric characters such as naughty children, greedy men and strange old people. Many of the tales involve Shamanistic, Buddhist and Taoist cosmology, transporting readers into a surrealistic fantasy world.As in folk tales from other cultures, a considerable number of protagonists in this book face distressing situations and eventually overcome them. These sequences are usually depicted through humour, jest and wit, which will have readers smile in recognition.Korean folk tales have not been widely translated into English. This book will provide an opportunity for readers to develop a good insight into the unique properties of Korean folk tales. Shelley, John (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely. Shelley, John (illustrator).

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is a collection of folk tales from both North and South Korea, in which readers will encounter traditional Korean dragons, heavenly maidens, dokkaebis (goblins), bluebirds and many eccentric characters such as naughty children, greedy men and strange old people. Many of the tales involve Shamanistic, Buddhist and Taoist cosmology, transporting readers into a surrealistic fantasy world. As in folk tales from other cultures, a considerable number of protagonists in this book face distressing situations and eventually overcome them. These sequences are usually depicted through humor, jest and wit, which will have readers smile in recognition. Korean folk tales have not been widely translated into English, and this book provides an opportunity for readers to develop a good insight into the unique properties of Korean folk tales. This book is a collection of folk tales from both North and South Korea. They have been selected by the authors, with contemporary English speakers in mind, from thousands of such tales. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Shelley, John (illustrator).…

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. PBO - Paperback Original. Ace F-340. Western. Jones was the name, vengeance was his game - and patient was his ever-loaded gun! Light to moderate edge and overall wear. Light creases and rubbing at the lower right corner of the front cover. A good copy.

Paperback. Condition: New. This book is a collection of folk tales from both North and South Korea, in which readers will encounter traditional Korean dragons, heavenly maidens, dokkaebis (goblins), bluebirds and many eccentric characters such as naughty children, greedy men and strange old people. Many of the tales involve Shamanistic, Buddhist and Taoist cosmology, transporting readers into a surrealistic fantasy world. As in folk tales from other cultures, a considerable number of protagonists in this book face distressing situations and eventually overcome them. These sequences are usually depicted through humor, jest and wit, which will have readers smile in recognition. Korean folk tales have not been widely translated into English, and this book provides an opportunity for readers to develop a good insight into the unique properties of Korean folk tales. Shelley, John (illustrator). …

Condition: New.

Softcover. Condition: New. B & W ; 5 x 7 3/4"; 138+"This book is a collection of folk t pages; Soft cover is self flaps. Blue spine with black and red lettering. NEW. Pages are clean and tight. B/w illustrations. "This book is a collection of folk tales from both North and South Korea, in which readers will encounter traditional Korean dragons, heavenly maidens, dokkaebis (goblins) , bluebirds and many eccentric characters such as naughty children, greedy men and strange old people. Many of the tales involve Shamanistic, Buddhist and Taoist cosmology, transporting readers into a surrealistic fantasy world.". Illustrated by John Shelley (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Like New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Korean folk tales include many supernatural and surrealist elements, influenced variously by Shamanism, Buddhism and Taoism. The 21 stories in this collection, populated with an eclectic cast of dragons, heavenly maidens, dokkaebis (goblins) and bluebirds, explore a universal theme - courage in the face of adversity. Age 9+. Shelley, John (illustrator).…

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

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Looks unread.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Printing. Good paperback, front corner clipped.

dvd. Condition: Used - Good.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 138 pages. 7.75x5.00x0.50 inches. In Stock. Shelley, John (illustrator).

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

Condition: New. 2019. None. Paperback. . . . . . Shelley, John (illustrator).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 160 pp. Digest format. Volume 63, number 2. Light rubbing on the corners with minor darkening on the pages. Cover art by Janet Aulisio; interiors by: Janet Aulisio; George Barr; Hank Jankus; Bob Eggleton; and Stephen E. Fabian. This issue contains: Repository by Kristine Kathryn Rusch; Ice Gouged Lakes, Glacier Bound Times - a novelette by Rebecca Ore; Delicate Stuff by John Barnes; The River of Air, the Ocean of Sky by Geoffrey A. Landis; Blind Sam by Rick Shelley; The Boring Beast by Harry Turtledove and Kevin R. Sandes; Lost Child by David E. Cortesi; The Spokesthing by Phillip C. Jennings; Memories of the Future - an essay by Reginald Bretnor; and poetry: Centaurus Dream by Mike Curry; Fantasy of a '50s Fan by Arlan Andrews; Stellar by Starlight by Chris Harold Stevenson; Curse of the Mad Scientist's Wife by Bruce Boston; Lament of the Abandoned Robot Probe by Michael Stiles; Leda after the Swan by Ace G. Pilkington; Spell for a Nuclear Witch by Esther M. Friesner; B Feature by Bruce Simpson; The Artwork of Brad W. Foster; and Reflections by Robert Silverberg. Size: 12mo. Janet Aulisio; George Barr; Hank Jankus; Bob Eggleton; Stephen E. Fabian; (illustrator). Book. …