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Paperback. Condition: Good. General shelfwear to the cover and page edges.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. [1st printing] Apr. 1971; #N1982. Cover art by Lehr. Includes 'Introduction"; "The Muse" by Anthony Burgess; "Working in the Spaceship Yards" by Brian W. Aldiss; "The Schematic Man" by Frederik Pohl; "The Snows Are Melted, The Snows Are Gone" by James Tiptree, Jr.; "Hospital of Transplanted Hearts" by D. M. Thomas; "Eco-Catastrophe!" by Dr. Paul Ehrlich; "The Castle on the Crag" by Pg Wyal; "Nine Lives" by Ursula K. Le Guin; "Holding Your Eight Hands" by Edward Lucie-Smith; "Progression of the Species" by Brian W. Aldiss; "Report Back" by John Cotton; "The Killing Ground" by J. G. Ballard; "The Dannold Cheque" by Ken W. Purdy; "Womb to Tomb" by Joseph Wesley; "Like Father" by Jon Hartridge; "The Electric Ant" by Philip K. Dick; "The Man Inside" by Bruce McAllister; "Now Hear the Word of the Lord" by Algis Budrys; "Afterward: An Awful Lot of Copy" by Brian W. Aldiss. Tipped-in bookclub card. Tanning; edge nicks and wear.Edge and corner nicks and wear; tanning; minor creasing; minor internal; ink spot. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: VG. Owner Name. First Edition. Wrappers Illustrated.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 51 pages with diagrams Octavo (9" x 6") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. First edition. 2.Nc3 is White's second most common move responding to 1.e4 c5. Black's options are similar to those for 2.Nf3, the most common being .Nc6, along with .e6 and .d6, and less commonly .a6 and .g6. 2.e5 transposes into a variant of the Vienna Game. In all cases, White can then play 3.Nf3, as if White had played 2.Nf3 then 3.Nc3 (e.g. 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 (ECO code B30)). For the most part, other moves are the Closed Sicilian. Possible moves are 3.g3 and 3.f4 in general, also 3.Nge2, and less commonly 3.d3 and 3.Bc4. Many lines transpose to the Open Sicilian, the Moscow Variation, or the Rossolimo Variation, but there are many that do not. Also of some interest is 3.Bb5 to .Nc6. A typical line is 2.Nc6 3.g3 (ECO code B24). Also, 2.Nc6 3.f4 is the Closed Sicilian, Grand Prix Attack (part of B23). Condition: Edge wear with bumped corners, some soiling else about very good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 81 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 3/4" x 6") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. First edition. The CaroKann Defence is a chess opening characterised by the moves: 1. e4 c6 The CaroKann is a common defence against the King's Pawn Opening. It is classified as a Semi-Open Game, like the Sicilian Defence and French Defence, although it is thought to be more solid and less dynamic than either of those openings. It often leads to good endgames for Black, who has the better pawn structure. It allows Black to circumvent enormous bodies of theory in 1.e4 openings such as the Ruy Lopez and the Sicilian Defence. Unlike its sister opening, the French Defence, the CaroKann does not hinder the development of Black's light-squared bishop. However, it comes at the cost of a tempo because Black has to play 1.c6 before pushing the pawn to c5, whereas Black can push c7c5 in one move in the French Defence. White can combat the CaroKann in several different ways, often gaining a space advantage; additionally, Black has less mobility and can lag in development. Condition: Edge wear, soiled, rust stains at staples, soiled, corners bumped else better than good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 68 pages with diagrams. Octavo (9" x 6") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. First edition. The Accelerated Dragon (or Accelerated Fianchetto) is a chess opening variation of the Sicilian Defence that begins with the moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6 The Accelerated Dragon features an early .g6 by Black. An important difference between this line and the Dragon is that Black avoids playing .d7 d6 so that .d7 d5 can be played later in one move, if possible. Black also avoids the Yugoslav Attack, but since White has not yet played Nc3, 5.c4 (the Maróczy Bind) is possible. Condition: Previous owner's name to front wrapper verso, light edge wear with gently bumped corners else very good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 77 pages with diagrams, bibliography and index. Royal octavo (9 1/4" x 6") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. Revised edition first published in 1973. The French Defence is a chess opening characterised by the moves: 1. e4 e6 This is most commonly followed by 2.d4 d5, with Black intending .c5 at a later stage, attacking White's pawn centre and gaining space on the queenside. The French has a reputation for solidity and resilience, although some lines such as the Winawer Variation can lead to sharp complications. Black's position is often somewhat cramped in the early game. In particular, the pawn on e6 can impede the development of the bishop on c8. Condition: Wrapper edges age toned, corners bumped, rubbed and creased else very good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Used items may contain, highlighting, writing, and other previous signs of use. Used items may not contain CD's. access codes and other accompanying items when applicable. **MAY BE AN EX LIBRARY COPY**.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. TEXT UNMARKED.

Paperback (spiral bound). Condition: Very Good. First American Edition. Blue wraps. 8 pages. Ink name. Scarce title. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. B/w (illustrator). 1st. First Edition, First Printing; stapled pictorial wraps 81 clean, unmarked pages.The Caro-Kann is a common defence against the King's Pawn Opening and is classified as a "Semi-Open Game" like the Sicilian Defence and French Defence, although it is thought to be more solid and less dynamic than either of those openings. It often leads to good endgames for Black, who has the better pawn structure.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 67 pages with diagrams. Octavo (9" x 6") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. First edition. In chess, the SmithMorra Gambit (or simply Morra Gambit) is an opening gambit against the Sicilian Defence distinguished by the moves: 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 White sacrifices a pawn to develop quickly and create attacking chances. In exchange for the gambit pawn, White has a piece developed after 4.Nxc3 and a pawn in the center, while Black has an extra pawn and a central pawn majority. The plan for White is straightforward and consists of placing his bishop on c4 to attack the f7-square, and controlling both the c- and d-files with rooks, taking advantage of the fact that Black can hardly find a suitable place to post his queen. Condition: light edge wear with bumped corners, lightly soiled else very good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good.

Stapled Wraps. Condition: Very Good+. Black and White Diagrams (illustrator). Textblock is very clean and tight. Covers slightly edge and corner rubbed; light shelf wear along the spine. 37p. Size: 8vo - Over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4 " Tall. Paperback.

Stapled Wraps. Condition: Very Good+. Black and White Diagrams (illustrator). Textblock is very clean and tight. Covers slightly edge and corner rubbed; light shelf wear along the spine. 113p. Size: 8vo - Over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4 " Tall. Paperback.

Stapled Wraps. Condition: Very Good+. Black and White Diagrams (illustrator). Textblock is very clean and tight. Covers slightly edge and corner rubbed; light shelf wear along the spine. 81p. Size: 8vo - Over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4 " Tall. Paperback.

Stapled Wraps. Condition: Very Good+. Black and White Diagrams (illustrator). Textblock is very clean and tight. Covers slightly edge and corner rubbed; light shelf wear along the spine. 34p. Size: 8vo - Over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4 " Tall. Paperback.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Faint coffee stain along lower edge first few pages. 77pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

Stapled wraps. Condition: Good+. No Edition Stated. Edgewear, light toning, pencil underlining to text, light curling to corners; 58 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition By This Publisher,. 92 pages including Covers; weight = 135 grams; CONTENTS- Dragon variation; Closed Sicilian; Scheveningen System; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Stapled Wraps. Condition: Good+. Moisture stain on bottom inner corner of fep, lightly creased bottom corners. Else textblock is clean and tight. Moderately creased corners, rubbing to edges, waer to head and foot of spine, creases along spine; 55p. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Assumed First Edition. 219 Pages Indexed. The last of the blank Notes pages has some scribbling. No other marks of any kind. Throughout the history of the Dutch Defense, it has not been particularly popular. Used on occasion as a "must win" surprise weapon, it was thought to be positionally unsound and not worthy of a permanent place in the repertoire of a Grandmaster. The one player of note who disagreed with this view was World champion Botvinnik who scored many nice wins with the Stonewall Variation. However when he retired, it seemed that the Dutch Defense retired with him. Within the last six years though, a group of players in their continual search for a dynamic Black opening, started experimenting with various lines in the Dutch. These players (Agdestein, Malaniuk, Dolmatov, etc.) surprised everyone by scoring many nice wins. Naturally, other heads started turning towards the beacon of the Dutch. Today such superstars as Ps a k h i s, Yusupov, and Short use it regularly, and the Dutch is starting to gain a popularity and respectability that it has never before experienced. The reason for this popularity resides in the fact that it is not as well studied as some other openings, and that Black can immediately fight for the initiative rather than the usual dull plodding after equality that most openings offer. Though Black has tried to rehabilitate many different lines in the Dutch, it has finally been made clear that his best chances lie in the tactical complexities of the Leningrad Variation or the strategic difficulties of the Stonewall Defense. Both of these systems offer Black excellent practical chances, and should be where the student focuses his attention if he wishes to learn this promising opening for Black. A study of this book from the Black side should enable the student to turn this opening into a deadly weapon.

Stapled Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Cover is in excellent condition, save for minor edge/corner wear. Text is otherwise tight in binding. Text is clean and free of blemishes throughout. No other markings or indications of note. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condition: New. New. Clean, unmarked pages. Fine binding and cover. Softcover.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 112 pages. 2 Gary Allen & Chris Pig Coolant 5 Joan Jobe Smith & Ken Cox Les Desmoiselles de The Fort 12 Catherine Eisner The Poetess Attempts to Eulogise . . . 13 Klimowski & Schejbal Drawings for Jekyll and Hyde 18 Lotte Kramer & Mike Foreman Stillness 20 John Harvey & Mike Foreman Ghosts 24 Donald Gardner New Plans & Dutch Introduction 26 Liz Berry & Jack Foreman Metamorphosis 30 Hajera Ghori The Last Time 31 Deborah Levy & Andrzej Klimowski Stardust Nation 40 Brendan McMahon Asylum 41 Zeeba Ansari At Quanzhou Harbour 43 Alan Blackwood & Robert Macaulay Three Short Pieces 46 Rutger Kopland Old Goat 48 Paul Binding Review: Four Dutch Poets 53 Zoë Taylor Stills 58 Jane Deverson Hello, Iťs Lilian 60 Joel Lane & Mike Foreman Can I Get a Witness 64 Joke van Leeuwen Four Ways of Waiting for Someone 66 Gillian Clarke, Roddy Lumsden, Matthew Welton and more Review 72 Graham Mummery The Fallen Wallet 74 rd coleman & Ken Cox summer day 76 Hannah Lowe Celestine 78 Tony Lucas What Did You Do in the '60s, Grandad? 80 Catherine Smith Eve attends Adam's funeral 82 Nicholas Royle Writers' Rooms 85 Stephen Devereux Christopher Columbus in Galway 86 Hagar Peeters Hagar's Ambition 89 Mustafa Stitou Orchids 93 Lucinda Rogers East End Scenes 98 Stephen Conn Missionary Position 99 Kate Foley I Begin to Understand the Shape of Your Language 101 Manon Uphoff & Astrid Chesney Desire 107 Helene Gelens the push-off before floating 108 Remco Campert Opening 112 Ron Sandford Portrait of Remco Campert.

Stapled Wraps. Condition: Very Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 24 pages. Eavan Boland, Maura Dooley, Philip Gross, Michael Longley, Glyn Maxwell, Sean O'Brien, Ken Smith (SL#117/2).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 117 pages with diagrams and bibliography. Octavo (8 3/4" x 6") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. First edition. The Dutch Defence is a chess opening characterised by the moves: 1. d4 f5 Black's 1.f5 stakes a claim to the e4-square and envisions an attack in the middlegame on White's kingside; however, it also weakens Black's kingside to an extent (especially the e8h5 diagonal). Like its 1.e4 counterpart, the Sicilian Defence, the Dutch is an aggressive and unbalancing opening, resulting in the lowest percentage of draws among the most common replies to 1.d4. Historically, White has tried many methods to exploit the kingside weaknesses, such as the Staunton Gambit (2.e4) and Korchnoi Attack (2.h3 and 3.g4). Condition: Light edge wear with gently bumped corners, previous owner's name to front wrapper verso else very good.