Title Last Things (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. SCARCE SIGNED! FIRST EDITION STATED, first printing. Book is brand new and unread. Personally hand signed by the author, Michael Ondaatje, directly to the full title page. NOT a tip in. NOT a bookplate. Dust jacket hand covered in protective archival grade Mylar for many worry free years of reading/collecting! From one of the most influential writers of his generation, a gorgeously surprising poetry collection about memory, history, and the act of looking back Following several of his internationally acclaimed novels, A Year of Last Things is Michael Ondaatje's long-awaited return to poetry. In pieces that are sometimes witty, sometimes moving, and always wise, we journey back through time by way of alchemical leaps, unearthing writings by revered masters, moments of shared tenderness, and the abandoned landscapes we hold on to to rediscover the influence of every border crossed. Moving from a Sri Lankan boarding school to Molière's chair during his last stage performance, to Bulgarian churches and their icons, to the California coast and his beloved Canadian rivers, Michael Ondaatje casts a brilliant eye that merges memory with the present, in the way memory as the distant shores of art and lost friends continue to influence everything that surrounds him. From his poem "His chair, a narrow bed, a motel room, the fox": At the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles Sam Cooke was shot dead. 'See that shadow on the wall . . .' All those motels and hotels in literature and song, where X wrote this, where Y got drunk, where Z overdosed. The one Hank Williams was driven past, dead already in his car. The Slavianski Bazaar Hotel in "The Lady with a Dog," where Dmitri imagines their dark but hopeful future. The Hôtel de ville de Courtrai,where Verlaine shot Rimbaud. The Casa Verdi in Milan, where retired opera singers were welcomed along with various heteronyms of Fernando Pessoa in their afterlife. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. EXCEPTIONALLY SCARCE SIGNED! FIRST EDITION, first printing STATED. Book is brand new and unread. Personally hand signed directly to half title page at event in Los Angeles by the author, Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia. NOT inscribed to anyone. NOT a tip in. NOT a bookplate. Dust jacket hand covered in protective archival grade Mylar. NATIONAL BESTSELLER ? From the founder of Wikipedia, a sweeping reflection on the global crisis of credibility and knowledge, revealing "the rules of trust" that transformed Wikipedia from a scrappy experiment into a global utility used by billions of people?and how those rules can help others build things that last "An important book . . . both hopeful and practical."?Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling author of Sapiens and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century From the beginning, people predicted Wikipedia's demise. Instead, this global experiment in sharing knowledge and expertise online has become part of the fabric of modern, connected life. Today, every month, people view Wikipedia 11 billion times?just in the English language. The Internet's encyclopedia has become a global utility, like water or electricity, and we rarely pause to consider the extraordinary fact of its existence. Long before it became the biggest collection of knowledge in the history of the world, Wikipedia had to overcome its greatest challenge: getting strangers on the Internet to trust each other. They had to trust that others would not be abusive or uncivil. They had to trust that others would not unfairly change or erase their contributions. They had to trust that people had good intentions. Trust, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales says, is a treasure. But it is not inanimate, like gold or gems. Trust is a living thing that can and must be cultivated. This book will show you how. And it will reveal how his organization, this one-time punchline, has become a global authority?in the same two decades when the public's trust in everything else, from government to social media, has trended backwards. Every community on earth depends on trust; it underpins our capacity to know things, and it is at an all-time low. Inspiring, approachable, and packed with candid lessons from the early days of Wikipedia, The Seven Rules of Trust is a guide to kickstarting a positive loop of accountability and creativity?and to building things that stand the test of time. Signed by Author(s).

Fourth plate of the series of four engravings by Goltzius after Stradanus. The descent of the damned into hell [Matt. 25:30] The damned are forced into hell, tormented by monsters. Signed bottom left: 'Iohannus / Stradanus Inue / HG fecit' (HG monogrammed), bottom center:'CJVisscher Excud' l Engraving on paper, pasted on thicker paper, trimmed within plate, diameter ca. 260 mm; state III/3; cut in border, backed paper; New Hollstein 345.

Second plate of the series of four engravings by Goltzius after Stradanus. The separation of the blessed and the damned [Matt. 25:32]: Christ seated on the clouds amongst Saints, an Angel beneath with raised hands separates the blesseds upon the left and the damned to the right, tormented by monsters. On the bottom 'Johannes Stradanus inventor. / CJVisscher Excud (CJV monogrammed); HG fe on the right l Engraving on paper, pasted on thicker paper, trimmed within plate, diameter ca. 258 mm; state III/3; cut in border, backed paper; New Hollstein 343.

Third plate of the series of four engravings by Goltzius after Stradanus.The assumption of the blessed into Heaven [Matt. 13:43]: the blessed are raised towards the sky, where Christ sits amongst his Saints. Signed on the bottom left 'Ioha Stradanus inuen / Henricus Goltz / Sculp.' Engraving on paper, pasted on thicker paper, trimmed within plate, diameter ca. 262 mm; state II/2; cut in border, backed paper; New Hollstein 344.

Complete set of 4 prints: THE FOUR LAST THINGS. Last Judgement.Complete set of four engravings after Johannes Stradanus. Outstanding conditions. Round plates of 260 mm diameter, preserved borders.1. THE RAISING OF THE DEAD [Matt. 24:31] Christ sits on the cloud amongst Saints while the angels are awakening the dead with their trumpets. The dead arise from the ground. Signed on the bottom 'Ioha Strada inuent. / Phls Galle Excu';2. THE SEPARATION OF THE BLESSED AND THE DAMNED [Matt. 25:32] Christ seated on the clouds amongst Saints, an Angel beneath with raised hands separates the blesseds upon the left and the damned to the right, tormented by monsters. On the bottom 'Johannes Stradanus inventor. / Phls Galle Excud';3. THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED INTO HEAVEN [Matt. 13:43] The blessed are raised towards the sky, where Christ sits amongst his Saints. Signed on the bottom left 'Ioha Stradanus inuen / Henricus Goltz / Sculp.';4. THE DESCENT OF THE DAMNED INTO HELL [Matt. 25:30] The damned are forced into hell, tormented by monsters. Signed bottom left: 'Iohannus / Stradanus Inue', bottom center:'Phls Galle Excud.' Engraving on paper, wide margins; plates measure 260 mm in diameter. 1. total 273 x 343 mm, in round passepartout (total 570 x 450 mm) with water mark Van Gelder Zonen. Print on laid paper with 2 handwritten numbers in right top and left bottom corner. Restored tear in the right bottom corner outside the illustration and small tear (2 mm) in right bottom. Some smudges outside the illustration, illustration in very good condition, good contrast. Text in oval at the edge of the pri 2. total 270 x 343 mm, in round passepartout (total 570 x 450 mm). Print on laid paper with 2 handwritten numbers in right top and left bottom corner. Illustration in very good condition, good contrast. Text in a circle around the print. 3. total 273 x 343 mm, in round passepartout (total 570 x 450 mm). Print on laid paper with 2 handwritten numbers on right top and left bottom corner. In the right top a small restored tear and a visible small weaker part. Illustration in very good condition, good contrast. Text in a circle around the print. 4. total 271 x 343 mm, in round passepartout (total 570 x 450 mm) with water mark Van Gelder Zonen. Print on laid paper with 2 handwritten numbers in the right top and left bottom corner. Right top with restored weak part. Small tear (1 mm) on the middle bottom, further in good condition. Visible fold in the middle. Illustration in very good condition, good contrast. Text in a circle around the print. All first states. New Hollstein 342-345.

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1645. 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: - 289, 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. 289 289.