Subsistence U S A (4 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Binding solid. Pages unmarked but slightly tanned. Cover is discolored and has a little wear to edges. ; 8.9 X 8.5 X 0.7 inches; 186 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. First Printing. Hardcover. 4to. Holt, Rinehart, Winston. 1973. 186 pgs. 70 perceptive b/w photographs. Signed by Bruce Davidson on the title page. Bound in grey cloth with black titles present to the spine. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks, binding tight and solid, boards clean with no wear present. This is a book about endurance. Endurance and something else. Call it an outmoded but still tenacious Yankee ingenuity; call it the remarkable adaptability of the human species, the ability to make things do, to make whatever little there is suffice. In a country known for the rat race to affluence, a country devoted to acquisition and material glut, Hill and photographer Bruce Davidson have tracked down the people who've said no thanks to the shimmy up the greasy pole. Some like Russell Hayes, are iconoclasts who have chosen an anomalous, unamerikan lifestyle. Russell is a welder who lives in a blacksmith's shop on a dirt road in Maine. He reads Plato and Omar Khayyam and St. Augustine and his mission is "to put together that which time, corrosion, rust, circumstance, accident and passion have put asunder." " Some, like Charlie Fitzgerald, are remarkable specimens of physical and psychic survival in a world they did not choose. Charlie spent 58 years in prison; now at 86 he is brimming with enthusiasm to resume his interrupted life which he thinks of as "a kind of cold storage." " Some, like "Bigtown" James German, King of the Hobos, ride the rails: "My home is my hat. . . Don't get me mixed up with bums either." " Some are old and weather-worn; some are young and beautiful like the couples in Canyon, California, who live in houses made entirely from eucalyptus, carry water from a well, plan the construction of a septic tank -- "stuff that most people aren't used to." " Why is it, wonders author Carol Hill, that so many of them seem "enriched and enviable?" For the most part her finely edited tapes let the words and philosophies of these people who own little, but are not poor, speak for themselves. And the photographs by Davidson are equally arresting. An unusual and eloquent human document of some people who live far off the beaten track. E-192; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 186 pages; Signed by Author. …

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 196. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1956 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 196.…

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 lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1956. 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:- 188, 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. 188 188.…