Genius by Thurber James (77 results)
Language: English
Published by London : Folio Society
- Hardcover
Seller: Red's Corner LLC, Tucker, GA, U.S.A.Red's Corner LLC
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Add to baskethardcover. Condition: Very Good. Grade 3 out 5 points. Book has wear on cover and pages. May have personalized notes/names, stickers/labels. Has no markings on pages. May not include extra materials like access codes, CDs, accessories, etc. All orders ship by next business day! We are a small company and very thankful for your b…usiness.
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- Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.ThriftBooksVintage
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Clean interior pages. Slipcase included. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Published by The Folio Society, 1997
- Hardcover
Seller: Yesterday's Muse, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Webster, NY, U.S.A.Yesterday's Muse, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA
Contact seller5-star sellerHard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 2004 5th printing (Ford-Smith, Folio 76 #875). Includes publisher's slipcase. An exceptional copy. 1997 Hard Cover. 256 pp. A collection of excerpts from a dozen of Thurber's works, selected and introduced by Michael J. Rosen, with illustrations by the author. Thurber was… an American cartoonist best known for his contributions to The New Yorker, and his short story The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, which inspired a 1964 Off-Broadway musical and the 2013 Ben Stiller film.
Language: English
Published by Folio Society, 1997
- Hardcover
Seller: M Godding Books Ltd, Devizes, WILTS, United KingdomM Godding Books Ltd
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Good Slipcase. . Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.
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Published by The Folio Society, London, 2004
- Hardcover
Seller: Great Expectations Rare Books, Staten Island, NYC, NY, U.S.A.Great Expectations Rare Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Not Issued. Second Printing. Hardcover, bound in silver pictorial boards printed with metallic ink, in publisher's light gray slipcase. 256 pages. Selected, and with an introduction by Michael J. Rosen. Illustrated with black and white drawings by Thurber. Second printing of t…he Folio Society edition. Appears unread, a pristine, like new copy in like slipcase.
Language: English
Published by Folio Society, United Kingdom, 1997
- Hardcover
Seller: Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, United KingdomPendleburys - the bookshop in the hills
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Add to baskethardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. hardback, pictorial laminated silver col'd boards, 8vo, a very good tightly bound copy in a well preserved slipcase, dust wrapper not called for, the text remains clean and unmarked, b&w illustrations, 256pp.
Language: English
Published by Folio Society, United Kingdom, 1997
- Hardcover
Seller: Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, United KingdomPendleburys - the bookshop in the hills
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. hardback, pictorial laminated silver col'd boards, 8vo, dated signature of previous owner o/w a very good copy in original slipcase, no wrapper issued, b&w illustrations, 256pp.
Language: English
Published by Folio Society, United Kingdom, 1997
- Hardcover
Seller: Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, United KingdomPendleburys - the bookshop in the hills
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Add to baskethardback. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. hardback, pictorial laminated silver col'd boards, 8vo, a near fine tightly bound copy in a very well preserved grey paper covered slipcase, dust wrapper not called for, the text remains clean and unmarked, b&w illustrations, 256pp.
Published by Folio Society, 1997
- Hardcover
Seller: Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.Chaparral Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Folio Society, 1997. Silver boards decorated with Thurber illustrations. The binding is tight, corners sharp. Text and images unmarked. Housed in a lightly shelf worn grey slipcase. 8vo. 256pp.
Language: English
Published by Folio Society, London, United Kingdom, 1995
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Barsoom Books, torrance, CA, U.S.A.Barsoom Books
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. None (as issued). 1st Edition. 1st ed/1st pr. Book is square, solid, and unread, in tip-top shape. The slipcase is without flaws. The book has one small flaw: right in the center of the text block, at the bottom fore-edge, about three pages got lightly bumped somehow, creating a tiny bit of gapping wh…ere they were momentarily pushed back. They are straightened out now. Once you receive this treasured tome you may find yourself cartwheeling with glee - but be wary of the furniture. Thurber, James (illustrator).
Published by Folio Society, 1997
- Hardcover
Seller: Lion Books PBFA, Kidderminster, WORCS, United KingdomLion Books PBFA
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Condition: Used - Fine
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Add to basketHard Cover. Condition: Fine. No Dust Jacket. Reprint. 256pp, fine in like slipcase.
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- Hardcover
Seller: Diatrope Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Diatrope Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. --ALL INVENTORY 40% OFF in Sept--Unmarked text. Selection and introduction by Michael J. Rosen. Design by Helen Smithson. 256p. Measures 5x8.75 inches. No slip case.
Published by The Folio Society, London, England, 2000
- Hardcover
Seller: Falls Bookstore, Readsboro, VT, U.S.A.Falls Bookstore
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Interesting and colorful binding. Silver-Grey paper-wrapped binding Binding has several black line Thurber illustrations. Backgrounds are light shadow urban skyscraper scenes created with thousands of small dots. Grey end papers. Four small light fox spots on headfedg…e near spine. 256 pages. No dustjacket. Excellant grey slipcase. THURBER, James (illustrator).
Published by London : Folio Society, 1997
- Hardcover
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. 1997. No Edition Stated. 256 pages. No dust jacket, Folio edition with slipcase. Silver pictorial boards with black lettering. Grey slipcase. Selection and introduction by Michael J. Rosen. Book is in better condition than most examples of this age. Neat, clean, well bound pages with very minimal foxing, ta…nning and thumbing. Small inscriptions and neat labels may be present. Boards are clean and bright, and appear almost good as new. Minimal shelf wear. Slipcase is scuffed in places with minor shelf wear to edges and corners.
Published by Folio Society, 1998
- Hardcover
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. 1998. . 256 pages. No dust jacket, Folio edition with slipcase. Silver pictorial cloth. Grey slipcase. Pages are clean and bright, and appear almost good as new. With minimal tanning to edges. Binding has remained firm. Boards are clean and bright, and appear almost good as new. Minimal shelf wear. Slipcase… is scuffed in places with minor shelf wear to edges and corners.
Language: English
Published by Folio Society, London, 1997
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.Dorley House Books, Inc.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. 1st. 256 clean, unmarked pages; silver c in very good grey slipcase. James Thurber (illustrator).
Language: English
Published by Folio Society, London, 1997
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.Dorley House Books, Inc.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. 1st. 256 clean, unmarked pages; silver c in very good grey slipcase. James Thurber (illustrator).
Published by Folio Society, London, 2000
- Hardcover
Seller: BISON BOOKS - ABAC/ILAB, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaBISON BOOKS - ABAC/ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. pp. 256.,8vo,Near fine condition in like slipcase, This is the third Folio Society printing. black-&-white illustrations (illustrator).
Published by The Folio Society, London, 1997
- Hardcover
Seller: BISON BOOKS - ABAC/ILAB, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaBISON BOOKS - ABAC/ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. pp. 256. 8vo. Silver pictorial binding with black lettering to spine. Black and white illustrations. Light shelfwear; very good in lightly shelfworn, very good slipcase. Selection and Introduction by Michael J. Rosen.
Published by The Folio Society, 1997
- Hardcover
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. 1997. No edition remarks. 256 pages. No dust jacket, Folio edition with slipcase. Grey slipcase. Pictorial paper covered boards. Black and white illustrations by Thurber. Pages remain bright and clean. Binding remains firm. Boards with minimal shelf wear.
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Published by The Folio Society, London, 1997
- Hardcover
Seller: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, United KingdomK Books Ltd ABA ILAB
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fair. 256pp, illustrated by the author, hardcover, bound insilver pictorial boards, black lettered, NO SLIPCASE, ALSO THE TITLE PAGE IS COVERED WITH DRINK STAINS - every other page is very good, a reading copy only, The Folio Society, London, 1997. THURBER, James (illustrator).
Published by FOLIO SOCIETY, 1997
- Hardcover
Seller: Book Alley, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.Book Alley
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good in original slipcase. Gently used with NO markings in text; binding is tight. Pasadenaâs finest new and used independent bookstore since 1992.
Published by Folio Society, 1998
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United KingdomWeBuyBooks
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Add to basketCondition: 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. Good condition. No slipcase.
Published by Folio Society, 1998
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United KingdomWeBuyBooks
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Some small marks to slipcase otherwise fine.
Published by The Folio Society, London, 1997
- Hardcover
- Comic
Seller: Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA, Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 256pp. Octavo [22cm] Illustrated paper over boards with title stamped in black on backstrip. In a gray paper covered slipcase. "Set in Berkeley at The Folio Society Printed on Ibis Wove and obund at The Bath Press, Avon using a blocked design by Helen Smithson." - From the publisher.
Language: English
Published by The Folio Society, 1998
- Hardcover
Seller: Books Galore, Kansas City, MO, U.S.A.Books Galore
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Beautiful hardcover copy in Slipcase. Both the book and the slipcase are in fine, near new condition.
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- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: River House Books, San Antonio, TX, U.S.A.River House Books
Contact seller3-star sellerHard. Condition: Fine. 22. Inventory ID 657948. Laminated Hardcover in slipcase 236 pages. Condition Fine Issued with NO Dust Jacket Slipcase Very Good. Folio Society edition Stated first edition second printing 1997. Striking illustrated wraps spotlights this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Bo…ok Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear with undamaged corners. Slipcase smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few stains and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.The Genius of James Thurber is a collection that showcases the wit, humor, and keen observational skills of one of America's most celebrated humorists. Bringing together a selection of Thurber's short stories, essays, and drawings, the book highlights his ability to blend satire with a deep understanding of human nature. His pieces often explore the absurdities of everyday life, relationships, and society, filled with characters who navigate a world that is both comically exaggerated and strikingly familiar.The book includes some of his most famous works, featuring his signature blend of dry humor and whimsical illustrations that add another layer to his storytelling. Whether through his imaginative fables, sharp critiques of modern life, or reflections on his own experiences, the collection captures the unique brilliance that made Thurber a defining voice in American literature.Thurber was born in Columbus, Ohio to Charles L. Thurber and Mary Agnes (Mame) Fisher Thurber. Both of his parents greatly influenced his work. His father, a sporadically employed clerk and minor politician who dreamed of being a lawyer or an actor, is said to have been the inspiration for the small, timid protagonist typical of many of his stories. Thurber described his mother as a "born comedienne" and "one of the finest comic talents I think I have ever known." She was a practical joker, on one occasion pretending to be crippled and attending a faith healer revival, only to jump up and proclaim herself healed.Thurber had two brothers, William and Robert. Once, while playing a game of William Tell, his brother William shot James in the eye with an arrow. Thurber lost his eye leaving him almost blind. During his childhood he was unable to participate in sports and activities because of his injury, and instead developed a remarkable imagination, which he shared in his writings.He began his writing career as a reporter for the Columbus Dispatch from 1921 to 1924. In 1925, he moved to Greenwich Village in New York City, getting a job as a reporter for the New York Evening Post. He joined the staff of The New Yorker in 1927 as an editor with the help of his friend and fellow New Yorker contributor, E.B. White. His career as a cartoonist began in 1930 when White found some of Thurber's drawings in a trash can and submitted them for publication. Thurber would contribute both his writings and his drawings to The New Yorker until the 1950s.
Language: English
Published by Folio Society, 1997
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Possum Books, Charlottesville, VA, U.S.A.Possum Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Selection and introduction by Michael J. Rosen. 8vo, pictorial silver boards. Fine in slipcase.
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.Wonder Book
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Slipcase Very Good. (Short Stories, Humor) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Published by The Folio Society, 2000
- Hardcover
Seller: LA BookWorks, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaLA BookWorks
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. This is a pristine copy of The Genius of James Thurber, a 42-story collection from the much-loved American comedy writer (1894-1961). The selection includes some of Thurber's finest and funniest works: The Owl in the Attic, The Pet Department, My Life and Hard Times…, The Night the Bed Fell, The Car We Had to Push, The Day the Dam Broke, The Night the Ghost Got In etc. Thurber illustrated his own stories, and this book contains numerous cartoons. It was published by the Folio Society in 1997 and was a best-seller. This is a copy of its third printing, in 2000. The book is silver plasticized paper with a black design of Thurber's drawings. It is in a light gray slipcase. The only flaw is two fingerprints on the slipcase. Inside, the book is flawless. It has not been read, the spine has not been cracked. It is in perfect condition. Like new.
