Ruby Window Marthas Vineyard by Klein Susan (13 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. At once funny, tender, and wise, these stories transport the readers to their own metaphorical islands. Before geography lessons and off-island travel enlightened us, we children assumed that all people lived as we did. We thought the world was made up of islands, each having its own merry-go-round. What a pity we were wrong. So begins this collection of fifteen beautiful stories, each a window into Susan Klein's distinctive experience growing up on Martha's Vineyard. The island was then a sleepy community animated by the annual Bass and Bluefish Derby with its exaggerated fishing lore, full-day beach parties where family buried barrels of hot rocks, sausage, linguica, onions and seaweed in the sand to steam cook--and the nation's oldest merry-go-round, a creaking wonder of murals, glitter, and brass rings. In one story young Susan packs coffee and sugar with her mother to send to relatives in Germany while learning about life in the old country. In another, she walks barefoot through a raging thunderstorm with eccentric Aunt Fanny.…

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover, 185 pages in fine condition. Near fine dustjacket, light shelf-wear to jacket bottom, price clipped. Signed by the author. 1st edition. Growing up in the 1950's on Martha's Vineyard, a look inside the local community life and the the tourist had gone home. The story of youth, and the story of America's last innocent generation and life on an island.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. First printing of this memoir of growing up on Martha's Vineyard in the 1950s. Fine in a fine dustjacket. SIGNED (without inscription) by the author on the title page. (box 128). Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Little Rock: August House Publishers Inc 1995 Hardcover. 0874834163. First edition. 185 pages Fine in like jacket. See photos clph.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition (1st printing). This is a New and Unread copy of the first edition (1st printing)l.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. First printing, full number line; signed by the author on the title page: "Susan Klein." The book is unmarked; spine slant; corners sharp, spine ends bumped. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $19.95); some edgewear and soiling; an "Autographed Copy / Bunch of Grapes Bookstore Martha's Vineyard" sticker on the front panel; Brodart protected. Signed by Author(s).…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 168 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.