Maclean Alister (39 results)

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Black/maroon clothbound without a dustjacket. Exterior is very clean and square with bump to upper spine. Interior is also v clean with clear endpaper maps, text and illustrations. Binding is tight and strong. Great reading first edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket.

Paperback. reading copy ,poor paperback.

Paperback. unread paperback, near fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First American Edition. Doubleday file copy Stamped on front pastedown With Compliments Doubleday & Company. Book.

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First American Edition. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Poor. River of Death (1981) by Alistair MacLean Fontana paperback, ISBN: 000616496X ? Condition: Poor (with character) Jungle Nazis, hidden treasure, and mercenaries on the rampage ? MacLean really outdid himself with River of Death . This particular copy has had an adventure of its own: its spine gave up the fight somewhere along the way, but we?ve brought it back to life with a homemade fabric spine support . It now stands tall (well? slanted, as the photo shows), but it?s sturdy, readable, and oddly proud of its scars . Is it pretty? Not really. Is it valuable? Nope. But it?s a survivor ? and in some ways, that makes it the perfect companion for a story about grit, danger, and holding together against the odds. At Crappy Old Books we like to think this copy has earned its stripes: patched, imperfect, but still marching through the jungle pages like a true paperback veteran. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE.…

HARDCOVER. Condition: VERY GOOD. NO JACKET. 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING. NEW YORK: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1980. 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING. VERY GOOD/NO JACKET. NEW YORK: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1980. 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING. VERY GOOD/NO JACKET. NEW YORK: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1980. 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING. VERY GOOD/NO JACKET. NEW YORK: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1980. 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING. VERY GOOD/NO JACKET. Doubleday & Company, Garden City, NY, 1980. Not Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition. 8vo., 326 pp. Very good condition/No Dustjacket. First Edition; First Printing. Clean, NO previous owner markings, not remaindered marked, shelf wear, mylar cover, clean, unmarked nice addition to your library. …

Paperback. Condition: Used: Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDGood 12mo paperback, minor nicks and creases, tanned, name in ink on first page, else clean pages, prompt shipping and tracking.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDGood Copy, discoloration to the edges, 16mo, 189 pgs.

Paperback. Alister Maclean, Grafton. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageBehind the Iron Curtain, a British secret agent is sent on a perilous mission to rescue an eminent scientist from the clutches of the Hungarian secret police. As he navigates a world of double-crosses and cold-blooded surveillance, he discovers that the man he's sent to save may be a pawn in a much larger, more lethal game. In the snow-covered streets of Budapest, every shadow hides a sniper and every ally is a potential traitor. This masterfully crafted Cold War thriller captures the claustrophobic tension of a world divided, where one wrong move means a silent death in a forgotten cell. Paperback.…

HARDCOVER. Condition: VERY GOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: GOOD++. 1ST EDITION. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1987. 1ST EDITION. VERY GOOD/GOOD++. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1987. 1ST EDITION. VERY GOOD/GOOD++. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1987. 1ST EDITION. VERY GOOD/GOOD++. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1987. 1ST EDITION . VERY GOOD/GOOD++. Doubleday, 1987. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dustjacket Good++. First Edition; First Printing. Clean, NO previous owner markings, not remaindered marked, shelf wear, mylar cover, clean, unmarked nice addition to your library. …

HARDCOVER. Condition: NEAR FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: VERY GOOD. 1ST EDITION. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1985. 1ST EDITION. NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1985. 1ST EDITION. NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1985. 1ST EDITION. NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1985. 1ST EDITION . NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. New York.: Doubleday, 1985. Hardcover. Book Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: VG, 1st Edition. Clean, unmarked pages with no previous owner markings, not remaindered, minimal shelf wear, mylar cover, clean, unmarked nice addition to your library.…

paperback; 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 costs.

Hardcover. Condition: Used Very Good. Jacket with Mylar.

Condition: DISCRETO. Milano, Bompiani Ed. cm.12x20,5, pp.362, brossura con bandelle, cop.fig. Traduz.di Bruna Weyler.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The Golden Rendezvous ? Alistair MacLean (Fontana, 1972) A battered old Fontana paperback from the days when thrillers smelled of tobacco, salt water and cheap paper. MacLean does what MacLean does best: a cargo ship, a shady crew, a touch of political intrigue, and a pile of gold that everyone would kill for. Throw in storms, sabotage, and a hero who?s tougher than the binding on this copy, and you?ve got yourself a proper 1970s nail-biter. Condition? Let?s just say this book has sailed more voyages than the ship in the story. Creased spine, yellowed pages, maybe a coffee ring or two?it?s lived a life, but it still reads like dynamite. Perfect if you like your thrillers salty, scruffy, and unapologetically Crappy Old Books .…

HARDCOVER. Condition: NEAR FINE. NEAR FINE. 1ST EDITION. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1984. 1ST EDITION. NEAR FINE/NEAR FINE. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1984. 1ST EDITION. NEAR FINE/NEAR FINE. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1984. 1ST EDITION. NEAR FINE/NEAR FINE. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1984. 1ST EDITION . NEAR FINE/NEAR FINE. DOUBLEDAY, NY, 1984. Hardcover. Book Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine, 1st Edition. Clean, unmarked, with no previous owner markings, not remaindered, unclipped DJ, minimal shelf wear, mylar cover, clean, unmarked nice addition to your library. …

HARDCOVER. Condition: VERY GOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: VERY GOOD. 1ST EDITION. NEW YORK: AVENEL, 1983. 1ST EDITION. VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD. NEW YORK: AVENEL, 1983. 1ST EDITION. VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD. NEW YORK: AVENEL, 1983. 1ST EDITION. VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD. NEW YORK: AVENEL, 1983. 1ST EDITION . VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD. Avenel Books, New York, 1983. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First EditionPeter Fiore (Jacket Illustration) (illustrator). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 826 pp. Clean, unmarked pages. Cover & dj shows minor wear. Minimally faded pages. Not price clipped. No remainder mark.…

HARDCOVER. Condition: GOOD+. Dust Jacket Condition: GOOD. 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING. NEW YORK: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1969. 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING. GOOD+/GOOD. NEW YORK: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1969. 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING. GOOD+/GOOD. NEW YORK: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1969. 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING. GOOD+/GOOD. NEW YORK: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1969. 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING. GOOD+/GOOD. Doubleday, NY, 1969 Hard Cover. Book Condition: GOOD+. Dust Jacket Condition: GOOD. First Edition; First Printing. Clean, with previous owner markings, not remaindered marked, shelf wear, mylar cover, clean, unmarked nice addition to your library. …

paperback. Condition: Acceptable. NOT an ex-library book. Clean copy in good condition. Some marking due to age on pages, but overall book remains in good condition considering age. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ah, ?Bear Island? by Alister MacLean, a title that evokes images of frolicking bears and whimsical woodland antics. However, dear reader, do not be deceived by the name; this is not a fluffy tale of cuddly creatures engaging in friendly banter. Instead, it is a gripping narrative steeped in intrigue, perhaps with more than a smidgen of existential dread. What happens when you combine a desolate Arctic island, murder, and a cast of characters who could rival the most dysfunctional family reunion? You will have to read on to discover, but sit down first, as you may find yourself standing on the edge of your seat?or the edge of a glacier, as the case may be. If you?re expecting a light-hearted romp through the snow, think again! Our intrepid adventurers, a motley crew of scientists and misfits, find themselves embroiled in a harrowing game of survival on Bear Island, where the only thing colder than the weather is the atmosphere. The icy winds howl a warning, but alas, they are lost on our intrepid lot, who probably brought more snacks than sense. As they navigate through treacherous terrain and even treacherous-er interpersonal relationships, you might find yourself questioning whether the real danger lies in the elements or within their own hearts. Spoiler alert: it?s likely both. This 1973 edition, published by the venerable Fontana, offers a front-row seat to the dramatics of human nature, where secrets fester like old cheese in a forgotten corner of the fridge. The prose is as crisp as the Arctic air, and the plot twists are sharper than the icebergs looming ever closer. MacLean, who was known for crafting tales that often left readers gripping their chairs, takes us on a journey that could only be described as a frosty thriller sprinkled with just the right amount of treachery. You will find more plot twists here than at a yoga retreat, and you may even wish you had packed a thermal blanket or two to wrap yourself in during those particularly nail-biting moments. Of course, being stuck on an island with such an eclectic group has its perks?or so you might tell yourself while dodging bullets and unearthing dark secrets. The atmosphere is thick with tension, akin to a damp wool sweater that hasn?t seen the light of day since the last Ice Age. You might even find yourself sympathising with the bears, who likely prefer their solitude to the shenanigans of our poorly-matched cast. After all, who wouldn?t want to avoid a bunch of humans who can?t even agree on the correct way to brew a cup of tea? As you delve deeper into the pages of this intriguing tome, you may notice that the prose flows like a gentle stream?if that stream were made of frozen vodka and the surrounding countryside was filled with existential dread. It?s captivating, it?s perplexing, and it will keep you turning the pages faster than you can say ?polar bear plunge.? You?ll laugh, you?ll weep, and, quite possibly, you?ll reevaluate your own life choices as you ponder what it truly means to be stranded on an island with questionable company. Condition: Very Good. This copy has survived decades of potential jaunts to the Arctic and back without succumbing to the ravages of time. The cover may exhibit slight signs of wear, reflecting its travels, much like the weary souls trapped within its narrative. Pages are intact, possibly creased from fervent reading sessions, and the spine remains steady enough to survive a polar expedition of your own imagination. It is a faithful companion that will not judge your reading habits, even if you find yourself gasping in horror or chuckling at the absurdity of it all. So, if you?re in the mood for a frosty adventure that marries survival with psychological warfare, ?Bear Island? awaits you. Pick it up from Crappy Old Books, where the charm of second-hand finds is matched only by the delight of discovering what lies beneath the surface?both in the text and in the frigid waters surrounding Bear Island.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. The boards are shelf rubbed.No inscription.Well bound.EK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

HARDCOVER. Condition: NEAR FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: VERY GOOD. 1ST EDITION. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1986. 1ST EDITION. NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1986. 1ST EDITION. NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1986. 1ST EDITION. NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1986. 1ST EDITION . NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. Doubleday, 1986. Hardcover. Book Condition: Near Fine. DJ Very Good. 1st Edition.Clean, unmarked pages with no previous owner markings, not remaindered, minimal shelf wear, mylar cover, clean, unmarked nice addition to your library.…

HARDCOVER. Condition: NEAR FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: VERY GOOD. 1ST EDITION. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1978. 1ST EDITION. NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1978. 1ST EDITION. NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1978. 1ST EDITION. NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. USA: DOUBLEDAY, PAIGE AND COMPANY, 1978. 1ST EDITION . NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. Doubleday, New York, 1978. Hardcover. Book Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Clean, unmarked pages except for number 129 in ink on ffp, with no previous owner markings, not remaindered, unclipped DJ, minimal shelf wear, mylar cover, clean, unmarked nice addition to your library.…

Condition: MOLTO BUONO. NOTA:Data scritta a penna al frontespizio. / Milano, Club Italiano dei Lettori su licenza Bompiani Ed. cm.13,5x21, pp.225, legatura editoriale con sovraccoperta figurata. Traduzione di Flora Dreher.

Hardcover. Condition: Good Hardback. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair Dj. 319 pages browning to pages.

Condition: MOLTO BUONO. Milano, Club degli Editori cm.13,5x21, pp.352, legatura ed. sopraccop.fig.a col. Collana Un Libro al Mese, Narrativa,E11. Traduz.di Adriana Dell'Orto.

Condition: MOLTO BUONO. Milano, Club Italiano dei Lettori su licenza Bompiani Ed. cm.13,5x21, pp.225, legatura editoriale con sovraccoperta. Traduzione di Flora Dreher.