We all do. Everyone has a favorite cartoonist, or a writer of humor that can bring out that chuckle. It is impossible for me to look at a Gary Larson book without cracking up. He is particularly funny if you have knowledge of wildlife, domestic animals, science, and biology. We have 10 classic Larson 1980s … Continue reading
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Collections
This marvelous collection of children’s classics are still available today. The golden age of collecting has been rapidly vanishing as the boomer generation reaches their 80s. Interest in collecting stamps, coins, books, dolls, antique toys, and what not, is approaching extinction. Hobbies are scarce. It seems to me that collecting anything was a cultural product … Continue reading
NEW ARRIVALS
These are some of the highlights of the eight boxes of books that were hand-picked at the latest book sale. I pay attention to what my customers want. So here it is…everything from Goosebumps to Haruki Murakami to James Baldwin.
A RARE FIND
It is not every day you find a true first edition of The Stand. Two buyers are already lined up. If they turn it down I will let you know.
MARILYN MONROE
June 1,1926 – August 4, 1962 Avant Garde magazine, published January 1968 to July 1971. Herb Lubalin, art director, Ralph Ginzberg, editor. Noted for graphic, “logogram” design. This issue, No. 2, features serigraphic prints of Marilyn by Bert Stern. $40. Also in the store: #1, Jan. 1968, at $50, #3, May 1968, at $30, and … Continue reading
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