Melville Davison Post (4 results)
Language: English
Published by Hyperion, Westport, CT, 1975
- Hardcover
Seller: Classic Book Shop, Royal Oak, MI, U.S.A.Classic Book Shop
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. Reprint. this has the former owner's name and initials impressed on the title page, otherwise fine.
Published by D. Appleton & Company, New York City, 1927
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: BISON BOOKS - ABAC/ILAB, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaBISON BOOKS - ABAC/ILAB
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. dj. 1st edition. pp. 144, ad. Small 8vo. Bound in original blue linen cloth blocked and lettered in gilt. Code (1) at end of final page of book. The boards are sl. bumped at the tips. The front endpapers are curiously mottled - probably a production error from not cleaning the rollers properly (the rear endpapers are…unmarked). Else, in very good, to near fine, condition. There is a one inch chip to the top left of the front panel of the original dust jacket. Some slight chipping to spine ends and folds. Spine and rear panel a bit darkened. Else, in good condition. Post was the author of numerous mysteries, including 'Uncle Abner, Master of Mysteries'. This is his only horror novel.
Published by Appleton, New York, London, 1927
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Robert Eldridge, Bookseller, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.Robert Eldridge, Bookseller
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Post, Melville Davison. The Revolt of the Birds. New York, London: D. Appleton & Company, 1927. First edition. Octavo, pp. [1-6] 1-143 [144] [145: blank] [146: publisher's ads]. Original blue cloth, front and spine stamped in gold. A very good copy in a…good dust jacket with minor edge chipping, general dust-soiling (especially to spine) and internal repairs with archival tape to the thin and delicate jacket. #1800. $35. A complex novella of horror set in the China Sea, mixing together numerous settings, narrative voices, moods and motifs: premonitory dreams, human madness and depravity, time dilation, and the horror and wonder of nature (as exemplified here respectively by noxious insects and a miraculous rescue by birds. The novel could be classified as fantasy, science-fiction, mystery, horror. (An extended reference to the time-dilating properties of hashish also lets this title cling, barely, to the category of drug literature. It also qualifies as social satire with its caustic commentary on the shifting mores of the "jazz age". The title is misleading. If anything, The Rescue of the Birds would have been more accurate. One of the major plot points in the story is the ill-advised decision by a rice plantation manager on an island in the East China Sea to poison the birds that were filching grains of rice; once the birds were gone there were no predators to keep the insects in check. They consequently overran the island, devouring all vegetation and besieging the one remaining human habitation, a missionary house occupied by a sinister Chinese manager, an old and dying missionary, and his daughter, the lovely woman seen in recurring dreams by the story's protagonist, Hudson. The author's prose style is a bit slack and could have used more physical detail. But his thematic and generic ambitiousness redeems it. The birds in this story do not revolt; they are systematically murdered. But the missionary's daughter continues to secretly feed them with clean rice from the roof of her house, and the birds develop a protective attitude towards her. They come to rescue her (and Hudson) later as the couple make their escape from the infested island in a rickety sampan lacking sails. The birds cling to the masts, extending their wings, forming a makeshift sail that catches just enough wind to carry them out to sea. A small sub-genre of fantastic fiction positing a revolt or revenge of animals against humans has trickled throughout English fiction (especially) since the late 19th century. But the present work is closer in spirit to W. H. Hudson's Green Mansions (1904), the bitter-sweet story of a weird affinity between a woman and the birds of a South American jungle. (It's hard to think the author's naming of his hero "Hudson" was a coincidence.) This work is a bit like that sampan: it's worth reading to get a sense of what a more conscientious or adventuresome novelist -- or screenwriter -- could do to add sails to the basic structure. Post was a successful American author noted mainly for mystery and detective fiction. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, #630. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, vol. I, p. 177. Bleiler (1978), p. 160. Reginald 11826.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1918. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 136, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 136 136.
