The Prisoner (65 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 163 pages. Illustrated. Kipling's Jungle Books, John Collier - fantasy author, the Rivals of 'Eagle Comic', Horror Stars, Lynton Lamb - illustrator, Anthony Hope - author of Prisoner of Zenda, RD Wingfield's 'Inspector Frost' books.

Paperback: 11½" x 8¼". Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear. 1993 Edition. © 1993: #39 / February 1993. The Monthly Magazine of Cult Television:- Contents: The Prisoner - episode guide inside / Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - the first episode reviewed / Doctor Who - 30th anniversary: special seventh Doctor pull-out / Ace Of Wands - Tarot, Michael MacKenzie, interviewed:- (original cost £1.65). Cover Art: Patrick McGoohan as The Prisoner (illustrator).…

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

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. 215 + pp. Solidly and tightly bound copy with moderate overall wear and use. Copy with clean text. Minimal, light, slight or very mild browning, tanning, foxing or discoloration on page edges, not affecting text. Rubbed corners and edges. Carin Goldberg (Cover Design); Gene Greif (Cover Illustration) (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 97 pages. John Betjeman "poem) / Ferdinand Mount "The Literary Spirit in Politics" / Justus George Lawler "The Prisoner of Fat" / John Mander *St Patrick's Purgatory" / Edmund Burke on "The Irish Question" / Bernard Lewis "The Study of Islam" / Michael Polanyi "Genius in Science" / Michael hanks "The English Sickness".…

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

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 212 pages. W H Pearce "Caring for offenders on parole" / D J West "Parole in England" / J Irvin Waller "Parole for the ex-prisoner: carrot, stick or illusion?" / Vincent O'Leary and Daniel Glaser "The assessment of risk in parole decision making" Historical Pivot Point: Written just a few years after the formalisation of the UK parole system via the Criminal Justice Act 1967, the book captures a period when release shifted from an unregulated executive privilege to a structured risk-assessment process.Transatlantic Comparison: The text directly compares the burgeoning British parole board framework with various state and federal systems operating in the United States.Key Themes Addressed Risk Assessment Realities: The essays critique the methods used by boards to determine whether a prisoner's potential for rehabilitation outweighs the safety risk to the public.The "Selection Effect": The book touches upon early debates regarding whether parole programs genuinely reduce reoffending (recidivism) or if boards simply get better at selecting the lowest-risk inmates for early release.Discretion vs. Consistency: It examines the tensions between giving parole boards broad discretionary powers to evaluate an individual's progress and the growing demand for standardized, predictable sentencing. (SL#1/2)). …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 16 pages. Illustrated. Support The Whitemoor Thirty / Prisoner Updates / HIV And AIDS In Prison / Practical Advice For Prisoner Support - What You Can Do (SL#125/15).

Condition: Very Good. 8 pages, with illustrations. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 17.5 x 24 cms. Category: History Today; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 22 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 14 x 22 cms. Category: London Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 7 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 14.5 x 22 cms. Category: Chester Historic Society; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 7 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: A4 Size. Category: History Today; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 16 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 25 cms. Category: Encounter; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 6 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 17 x 24 cms. Category: Royal United Service Institution Journal; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 8 pages, illustrated. The Wide World Magazine (1898-1965) captured the thrill of real-life adventure, bringing readers daring tales of exploration, survival, and discovery from across the globe. From treacherous expeditions to remote lands to gripping escapes from danger, it showcased the spirit of adventure that defined its era. The magazine also documented historical events and emerging travel trends, immersing readers in the unknown. With vivid illustrations and detailed narratives, it inspired generations to dream of far-off places, embodying the belief that "Truth is stranger than fiction." A rare chance to own a true artifact from the past. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 22 cms. Category: Wide World Magazine Articles; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 16 pages, with UK list of books. This is an original article separated from an issue of The Book & Magazine Collector publication. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 14 x 21 cms. Category: Book & Magazine Collector; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 8 pages, illustrated. This is an original article separated from an issue of The Book & Magazine Collector publication. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 14 x 21 cms. Category: Book & Magazine Collector; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 4 pages, illustrated. The Wide World Magazine (1898-1965) captured the thrill of real-life adventure, bringing readers daring tales of exploration, survival, and discovery from across the globe. From treacherous expeditions to remote lands to gripping escapes from danger, it showcased the spirit of adventure that defined its era. The magazine also documented historical events and emerging travel trends, immersing readers in the unknown. With vivid illustrations and detailed narratives, it inspired generations to dream of far-off places, embodying the belief that "Truth is stranger than fiction." A rare chance to own a true artifact from the past. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 22 cms. Illustrator: Fred Holmes. Category: Wide World Magazine Articles; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages). Fred Holmes (illustrator).…

Comic Book. Condition: Very Good. UK Edition. As it says on the cover, Classics Illustrated featured Stories by the World's Greatest Authors. See pictures for full details - the item you will receive is exactly the item shown in the three photos. 48 colour pages, with original printed covers. Condition as expected for an ephemeral comic. Dating C.I. comics precisely is rather hard, so we have given the first year of publication, and we have stated the HRN from the rear cover (where known) for the item which is a useful indicator. Please consult a decent bibliography or guide to the series to confirm details for yourself. Cover art by An Unidentified Artist. Story by Ken Battefield. HRN #126. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Category: Comics & Graphic Novels; Classics Illustrated Comics; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. …

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Second Edition By Publisher. Signet Books P2092; August/1962; 2nd Printing; 224 Pages; Complete and Unabridged; The True Story of Robert Stroud, Alcatraz prisoner #594; Source for the True Story 1962 Classic MOVIE that Starred; Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Edmond O'Brien, Telly Savalas; Nominated for 4 Academy Awards; FILM produced by Harold Hecht and Directed by John Frankenheimer; Goodreads; It was "The Rock." Thirteen acres in the middle of San Francisco Bay, home to the most dangerous men of their time. There was no gas chamber, no gallows, no quick way out. Sealed off and seperate, it brooded over its inmates. Robert Stroud, grandson of a judge, was one. Sentenced to life in solitary confinement, he found solace in the birds that landed outside his cell window. For years he studied them, trained them and eventually wrote several books on their behavior. Remarkably, Stroud spent nearly 40 years in solitary before he died -- he never knew "Alcatraz" means "Pelican," or that early settlers called it "Bird Island." ** Minor creasing to upper right corner of front cover; Staining to bottom edge of covers & few interior pages. Line-Drawn cover of Prisoner in Handcuffs / PHOTO on Back cover from the Movie (illustrator). Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hardback book (463 pages) titled JAIL JOURNAL by John Mitchell, prisoner in the hands of the English. Published by M.H.Gill & Son - no date listed. This is a reprint from "The Citizen"--Mitchell's first New York newspaper--in which Jail Journal was Originally published from January 14th,1854, to August 19th,1854. Illustrated with drawings and a few vintage photographs. Boards show moderate scuffing/rubbing/tips bumped - inscription written top of front endpaper with date of 1960. Bookseller since 1995 (LL-Base2-BS-3-TS-Down2-L) rareviewbooks Language: eng.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Issue. Super! Filled with great memories and amassed with articles featuring the stars of the time So nostalgic! Small loss to top right hand corner of cover, otherwise very good. Many & varied illustrations & adverts (illustrator).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. A magazine format journal in good condition.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. No dustjacket. Gift inscription to front free endpaper. Illustrated with black and white plates and two maps. Colour frontispiece. Light rubbing to spine ends and corners with some marking to boards. Very faint scattered foxing to preliminary pages. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 335 pages. Rohan Rivett's classic saga of life as a prisoner of war during the Second World War including the hell of his days on the notorious Burma-Thailand Railway. Includes an Appendix 'P.O.W. Glossary'.…

Oversize paperback original. Condition: Fine (unread) copy. First edition (& 1st printing). 254 pages: the authorised history of both British cult TV series. First printing from 1989.

Trade paperback original. Condition: Fine (unread) copy. Second Edition. Novel set in the world of the tv series THE PRISONER. First published in 1986.

Condition: Very Good. First cheap edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [x] 432 printed pages of text. Softened spine ends and rubs to the corners, age darkened closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 40 mm piece missing to the top of the spine, rubs to the fore edges, gutters and corners, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ESPIONAGE (Clandestine).…

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, green title and author lettering to the sage green cloth spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 204 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in torn and repaired dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. MODERN FIRST EDITIONS.…

3: Cloth/Embossed Hardcover. Condition: B: Book: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: B: w/chipping D/Jacket: Gd. Very minor moisture stain on lower right corner of ends of pages. This book is a practical guide for students, laymen, or enthusiasts, covering theory, history, terminology and general information. Convenient handbook for reference and self study. Provides an in depth selection of topics and review, written in clear, everyday English for futher clarity. This is a good book to peruse, give it a try. Please send us a note if you have any questions. Thank you. Book.…

Wraps. 4to, pp. iii, 126, typescript, wraps. Near fine condition. Collection of stories of life in various German POW camps during WWII. Second volume of two. Edited by Alex Kerr (illustrator).