Faber Book Anecdotes (33 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This collection of stories of widely varying character containing stories, commentary and reportage about artists and their art from classical times to the 20th century. Most of them are revealing, informative, scandalous, amusing or in some way significant. The book concentrates mainly on the period from the 15th to the 19th century and is entirely concerned with European art, apart from an appendix about Chinese art. The arrangement is chronological and by artists, so that individual anecdotes can be seen in relation to their more general background. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. With dust jacket. 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.

Condition: very_good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. 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: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardback. 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.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Clean, unmarked pages with a sticker mark on the upper front flyleaf. The dust jacket ahs some wear and bumping to the corners. The dust jacket is nicely wrapped in a clear Brodart cover.

Condition: Good. This copy is in Good condition ? a loved and well-read book with visible signs of use. The text is fully readable and complete with no missing pages. There may be some cover wear, mild creasing to the spine, or minor marks inside, but nothing that detracts from the reading experience. Every book we list is individually hand-checked by our team at Kisharon Langdon New Chapters. We take pride in honest, accurate grading ? what you read is what you receive. New Chapters is a social enterprise supporting people with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People into meaningful work. Your purchase makes a real difference.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Faber and Faber, 1992. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good with toning and spine warping. Dust jacket is very good with light shelf/edgewear.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Faber & Faber, 1992. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good with light toning to the pages throughout. Dust jacket is very good with some shelf and edgewear.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1550grams, ISBN:0571136621. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition. 485 pages. Fine condition in dust jacket that has wear at corners, spine ends and some along edges. (P7).

1st edition. Very good cloth copy with foxing to the edges in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; xxii,751 26cm. Notes; Bibliography: p639-659. Includes index. Subjects; Anecdotes. English wit and humor. Anecdotes in English to 1984 Anthologies. 1 Kg.…

1st edition. Very good cloth copy with foxing to the edges in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; xxii,751 26cm. Notes; Bibliography: p639-659. Includes index. Subjects; Anecdotes. English wit and humor. Anecdotes in English to 1984 Anthologies. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Faber and Faber, 1985. Hardback, d/j, sm4to, xxii,751pp. A little bumped. A fair copy. 0571136621/1.5uk . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading).…

Condition: Very good. From the Library of Tim Llewellyn, OBE.

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 485pp., navy blue cloth, cream colored stamping to spine. Contents are just slightly toned at edges, otherwise, a Very Good copy in a Very Good dj.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 751 pages. no dj. Spine stained. front cover badly scuffed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex library copy. A hardback volume in Good to Very Good condition, in a similar dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.…

Condition: see description. first UK edition, the first 1985 USA edition titled 'The Little Brown Book of Anecdotes', little it is not, it is large (255x180mm with a 40mm-wide spine) and very heavy, xxii,749pp, paper-covered boards quarter-bound cloth, title gilt on spine, dw, signature on front free endpaper otherwise almost as new. 0.…

A FEW ANNOTATIONS BY ART CRITIC FRANCIS POUND, super octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG-); 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 may reduce your overall postage costs. …

Hardback. Clifton Fadiman (ed.), Faber and Faber Ltd. Author: Clifton Fadiman (ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: Faber and Faber Ltd, 1985Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book is a collection of anecdotes, offering a wide range of stories from various sources. It provides insights into different aspects of life, culture, and history through concise and engaging narratives. The anecdotes are carefully selected to entertain, inform, and provoke thought, making it a delightful read for those interested in short, impactful stories. The editor, Clifton Fadiman, has curated a diverse selection that appeals to a broad audience. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First UK Edition. First UK Edition. Faber & Faber Ltd, London 1985. xxii + 752pp hb dw faded, otherwise fine.

Condition: Gut. 18 cm x 25.5 cm. XXII, 751 pages. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket in protective collector's Mylar. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Minor smudging and discolouration to endpapers and pastedowns only. An entertaining anthology of some of the world's best stories, a compendium of epigram, repartee and Bon Mots from hundreds of well known and less well known artists, writers, politicians, musicians etc.…