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1. THE LAST PICTURE SHOW. By Larry Mc-
Murty. A truly powreful, often shocking novel
of youngsters coming of age. The setting is
'iexas, a grim little town in which a handful
of teenagers and the adults around them become
enmeshed in unusual interrelationships.
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2. Jean-Paul Sartre: EXISTENTIALISM AND
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lor what he does; that there are no values
na' man ; that man may therefore choose
different values. Pub. at $2.75 Sale $1.25
3. PASSION AND SOCIAL CONSTRAINT. By
hi nest van den Haag. The brilliant psychoan-
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his adjustment to a complex society. Provides
new insights into sexual, psychological, & social
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4. NKWNES COMPLETE NEEDLECRAFT: A
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u PIST0LS-.A MODERN ENCYCLOPEDIA. By
Henry M. Stebbins with A. J. E. Shay and O R
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?;,()'fIEoNTAL CARPETS. Intro. & Notes by
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point of perfection, showing why Persian carpets
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10 REMBRANDT- 48 Paintings in FULL COL-
OR Inlro & Notes by Trewin Copplestone. Por-
traits, self-portraits group portraits, religious &
genre paintings from the total output of this
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11. Marguerite Patten's SAVOURY COOKING.
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cookery author provides the answers to every
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sups & hot and cold hors d'oeuvres to TV snacks
~ savouries & sandwiches. Entertaining
is made easier with these many simple hot &
cold dishes and the more complex souffles &
omelettes, all presented clearly. Over 200 photos,
24 full color. Comparison tables of weights and
measures. 8 |. , " x 11',i" Special Import $2.98
12. ANTIQUES INTERNA . ONAL : Collec-
tor's Guide to Current Trends. Ed. by Peter
Wilson. One of the best known figures in
today's world of antiques selects for this su-
perb volume 30 subjects of special current in-
terest (or which will develop rapidly in value
& public esteem in a year or two). Text by
30 eminent authorities in their fields, giving
a thorough account of their subject: icons,
buttons, pottery, locks & keys, fans, glass,
duelling pistols, etc. 020 illus. plus 32 Pages
in FULL COLOR. !)'/," x 12Vi".
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13. Sir Richard Burton: THE EROTIC TRAVEL-
ER. Ed. by Edward Leigh. Stimulating study
of Burton the sexual anthropologist: recounts
Burton's around-the-world exploration of bizarre
sex rites and customs. Pub. at $4.95 ... Sale $1.98
14. THE KAMA SUTRA OF VATSYAYANA:
The Classic Hindu Treatise on Love & Social
Conduct; Translated by Sir Richard Burton. Long
forbidden in the U.S., this most readable and
enjoyable classic is of great value to the student
of the^East an.d a- delight to the sophisticated
general reader.
15. THE MYSTIC IN LOVE. Ed. by Shelly Cross.
The poetic expressions of mystical intuitions of
such Eastern and Western saints and seers as
St. John of the Cross, Lao Tzu and Swami
Vivekananda. Revelations of their great love
of God and life. Pub. at $4.05 Sale $1.00
16. THE GREAT LOVERS. By Andrew Ewart.
Intriguing stories of the great lovers of all time
- -Candid, tell all accounts of world famous no-
tables, past and present and their celebrated
affairs of the heart. Napoleon, Dostovshy, Wm.
Randolph Hearst, G. B. Shaw, Duke of Wind-
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along with their love partners. 85 photos, plus
many paintings, drawings. 399 pages.
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17. GUNS: From the Invention of Gunpowder
to the 20th Century. By Dudley Pope. 59
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this huge (11',-i" x 12'V'). richly informative
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IS. Historical Chronicle: THE MUSKET AND
THE CROSS. By Walter D. Edmonds. By the
author of Drums Along the Mohawk, Chad Han-
na, and other afmous books, a brilliant, detailed
account of Colonial America from its earliest
settlement to the early 18th century. A magnifi-
cent work of scholarship in superb narrative
style, encompassing the vast panorama of this
period from the growth of French Canada to the
struggle btween France & England for posses-
sion of North Amcrica. 498 pages.
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19. PICASSO. By Keith Sutton. A magnificent
volume of 48 FULL COLOR reproductions of
Picasso's most representative paintings, with an
introduction, biographical notes and comments
on the plates; 9'.i" x 10"L"-
Special Import $2.98
20. MODERN OCCASIONS: New Fiction, Poetry,
Drama i: Criticism Uy 2f Writers. Ed. by Philip
Rahv. Huge collection of previously unpublished
work, selected because of innovation, in subject
matter rather than for experimentation in ver-
bal or structural forms. Contributors include
Rob't Lowell, John Barth. Henry M. Roth. Peter
Spielberg, & many others. 369 pp.
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21. DICTIONARY OF WITCHCRAFT. By Collin
De Planey. Ed. and . Trans, by Wade Baskin.
First published in the-19tifr centuiy, the standard
reference book for countless Gothic and Romantic
writers who dwelt on the darker sides of human
nature, such as Hugo, Goethe and Monti Lewis- -
entries from ABIGOR to YAN-GANT-Y-TAN.
Candle demon of Brittany.
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22. MAGIC & SUPERSTITION: By Douglas Hill.
The natural history of man's beliefs and the
presence of magic throughout from the caveman
to the modern "primitive" preforming secret
rites: crossing fingers, avoiding ladders, touch-
ing. wood, etc. Engrossing revelations on the
origins of superstition & catastrophe, and much
more. Over 200 photos, • engravings—40 FULL
COLOR PLATES. 8'/4" v ll1/,".
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23. GARDENING IN COLOUR: An all-year-
round Picture Encyclopedia. By Frances Perry.
Hundreds of practical suggestions will help you
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vegetables, fruits & herbs. Subjects range from
designing your garden through home flower ar-
rangement, to control of pests & diseases. 450
illus., 250 FULL COLOR. ...Special Import $4.98
24. YONDER COMES THE TRAIN. By Lance
Philips. Superbly illustrated, affectionate por-
trait of the great steam locomotive and many
of the American roads over which it pulled
its trains—OVER 450 PHOTOS & DRAW-
INGS—an entire history of "high iron," its
heroes, financiers, villains, and its passng ;
10V." x 13Vj''■ Pub, at $25.00- Sale $9.98
25. THE GASTRONOMY OF FRANCE. By Ray-
mond Oliver. Lavishly illustrated book covering
the history of French cuisine and dining, from
the days of Louis XIV to the present. A Wine
& Food Society publication ; 166 plates, 16 in
color. Pub. at $19.75 Sale $6.98
26. BERTOLT BRECHT: HIS LIFE, HIS ART,
AND HIS TIMES. By Frederic Ewen. The defini-
tive study of this complex writer. A vivid por-
trait of Brecht the man, as well as an examina-
tion in detail of his major works, including
"Mother Courage," "The Three Penny Opera,"
etc. Illus. with 22 photos; 493 pp.
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27. AFRICAN ART. Intro, and Notes by D.
Ducrden. Splendid, handsomely illustrated in-
troduction to sub-Saharan African art, with 60
plates, 51 FULL COLOR, plus text revealing the
artistic quality of the works as well as their
significance in religious and tribal cerem&nies.
91/>" x 10%" Special Import $2.98
28. THE HINDU" ART OP LOVE—Ananga Ran-
ga, translated by Sir Richard Burton. This fa-
mous classic, sequel to Kama Sutra, offers the
entire gamut of Oriental sex techniques for in-
creasing pleasure in the love act.
Pub. at $5.00 Sale $1.25
29. MATISSE: 50 YEARS OF HIS GRAPHIC
ART. Text by William S. Liebermann. Henri
Matisse's inspiring discoveries and innovations
in composition and color use are vividly depicted
in this magnificent volume; 124 b/w reproduc-
tons and 8 PAGES OF FULL COLOR attest
to the vitality of perhaps the world's greatest
master of Modern Art. (AIGA award for book
design.) 144 pp; 8V " x 11".
Pub. at $12.50 Sale $5.98
THE IMMORTAL KAHLIL GIBRAN
30. THE BROKEN WINGS. Tender story of
Gibran's love for Selma Karamy, told with
probing insight into the love relationship and
the meaning of human existence.
Pub. at $3.00 Sale $1.25
31. MIRRORS OF THE SOUL. Transl. & ed.
by Jos. Sheban. New collection of lyrical
writings by the latter-day prophet of the Mid-
dle East. Prefaced by a biographical study of
Gibran, delving into his personal, historical
and literary influences and the woman in his
life. Pub. at $2.75 Sale $1.25
32. THE PROCESSION. Intimate portrait of
the world famous author of "The Prophet."
Includes his poetry, drawings & biographical
sketches. Pub. at $2.75 Sale $1.25
33. A SELF-PORTRAIT. Ed. by Anthony R.
Ferris. Intimate record of a restless, creative
mind, as shown in his letters over the spon
1904-1930. Includes Gibran's Boston and New
York years, his studies under Auguste Rodiri,
and his impassioned correspondence with May
Zaideh. Pub. at $3.00 Sale $1.25
34. SPIRITS REBELLIOUS. The author of
"The Pliophet" expresses his innermost feel-
ings in this extremely sensitive, never-to-be-
forgotten work on the spirit of rebellion
against the oppression of man by man. This
is the volume that led to Gibran's exile from
his native land. Pub. at $2.75 Sale $1.25
35. SPIRITUAL SAYINGS OF KAHLIL GIB-
RAN. These "sayings" by Gibran reveal how
ancient wisdom may be applied to modern
problems. In beautifully simple language he
probes the complexities of life and mSni fests
his profound love of God, nature and man.
Pub. at $3.00 Sale $1.25
36. TEARS AND LAUGHTER. From the ear-
ly writings of Gibran, the very heart of the
mystic East emerges in this selection of
magnificent prose and poetry.
Pub. at $2.75 Sale $1.25
37. THOUGHTS AND MEDITATIONS. Clear-
ly shows the three aspects of the immortal
Gibran that have endeared him to millions:
the fiery prophet, the poet of love, and the
narrative poet. Conveys the spiritual mes-
sage of Gibran with great beauty.
Pub. at $3.00 Sale $1.25
38. VOICE OF THE MASTER. In this bril-
liant work, Gibran airs his philosophical views
on _ the "imponderables"—Of Marriage, Of
Divinity of Man, Of Reason and Knowledge,
Of Love*and Equality, and more.
Pub. at $3.00 Sale $1.25
39. THE WISDOM OF GIBRAN: Aphorisms
and Maxims; Ed. by Jos. Sheban. Brilliant
compendium of Gibran's aphorisms and max-
ims, each a jewel of living wisdom, startling
in insight, tenderness and sense of mystic
unity. Pub, at $3.75 Sale $1.25
40. BEN SHAHN: HIS GRAPHIC ART. Text
by James Thrall Soby. More than 100 reproduc-
tions and S PAGES IN FULL COLOR. The com-
passion. satire and humor of Shahn's art—the
first book devoted exclusively to his graphic work,
a generous collection of drawings that represents
the many facets of his distinctive genius. With
a complete biography of Shahn literature and
chronology of his life; 8Va" x 11".
Pub. at $12.50 Sale $5.98
41. WOMAN'S OWN BOOK OF CASSEROLE
COOKERY. By Jane Beaton. Meat, fish, vege-
tables, poultry—everything tlie cook needs to
know about fascinating EASY casserole cookery :
filled with useful charts and tables, tested cook-
ing tips, and 250 tempting, easy-to-follow re-
cipes. Lavishly illus. with 250 inspiring photos,
50 n FULL COLOR: 8" x 11%".
Special Import $3.98
42. HISTORY OF THE PULITZER PRIZE
PLAYS. By John L. Toohney. The famed publi-
cist of the Theatre's geratest hits presents and
analyzes 42 Pulitzer award-winning plays. An
exciting writing style and over 300 superb photos
add lustre to these inside stories of Broadway's
most memorable moments. Behind-the-scenes
glimpses of all 42 plays—production histories,
oriignal acting companies, major reviews, full
synopses, and much more.
PutS. at $14.95 Sale $2.98
43. THE WISDOM OF GANDHI. Introduction
by Thomas Kiernan. A treasury of the ideas
and opinions of India's great statesman who
was the moving force that led to India's inde-
pendence. Reveals Gandhi's idea of service as the
highest end of life, and idea that has had great
impact on political philosophy.
Pub. at $2.75 Sale $1.25
44. TALES OF THE UNCANNY AND
SUPERNATURAL. By Algernon Blackwood
of the most brilliant mystic story-tellers
Poe is represented by a collection of tal
which reality and unreality are so comp
confused that the macabre is even more cV
as it is related Special Import
45. THE DRAWINGS OF LEONARDO A
MICHELANGELO. Particularly fine collec
of 66 master drawings by the two towei
geniuses of the Renaissance. Leonardo's SI
PORTRAIT, STORM OVER THE ALPS
HEAD OF AN OLD MAN. Michelang<
STUDY FOR THE LIBYAN SIBYL, TITL
and many of his nude studies. Beautifully
produced on heavy vellum stock; with an
traduction and notes by J. Pecirka. 9" x
Special Import $
46. Algernon Blackwood: TALES OF THE
TERIOUS AND MACABRE. Companion v
to the author's famous "Tales of the Un
and the Supernatural"—23 superb spine-ch
including "Wings of Horus," "First Hate,"
Sacrifice," "The Return," and 19 others
subtle variety of moods and styles.
Special Import
47. BYZANTINE AESTHETICS. By G
Mathew. The first book in any languai
analyze Byzantine standards of beauty by
ing 'them to changes in Byzantine civiliz
The works & technical mastery of this i
civilization in mosaes, gems, architecture;
metry & experiments in perspective; theor
light, space, color, portraiture, & much
Illus. with 25 photos.
Pub. at $6.50 Sale
48. DANCE SCENE USA. Americas gi
ballet and modern dance companies in 213
TOGRAPHS by Jack Mitchell, plus comm<
by Clive Barnes—213 shots of the companie
stars of the American Ballet Theatre, NY(
let, the City Center Jeffrey, Harkness,
Taylor and Mortha Graham groups, many
Photos printed in gravure. 9" x 12yt".
pub. at $12.50 Sale
49. MAGICK: THEORY AND PRACTICI
Aleister Crowley. A complete and faithfi
production of ^ho original work which was p
in Paris in a limited edition and has
been out of print. Illustrated by the author
graphs and charts, this large volume is
sidered Crowley's major work on the subj
Pub. at $10.00 Sale
50. TREASURY OF GRAND OPERA-
vised, Enlarged Edition: Stories, Historj
Music by Henry W. Simon. 'J'he orig
Treasury contained only 7 opeJas, yet
over 500,000 copies: this updalefi, freshly
lus., enlarged version includes 9 fan
operas. For each opera: historical & crit
intro; detailed account of the 'story; si
actions: musical analysis; piano transsc
tions: vocal lines; 87 preludes, arias, dt
etc. ; beautiful illustrations of eVery seen
pages in FULL COLOR.
Pub, at $12.50 1... Sale $
51. THE EXPRESSIONISTS. Text by Car]
rosser. Expressionism, one of the most ex
and influential movements of the 20th C(
comcs to life in 122 stirring reproduction
8 PAGES TN FULL COLOR. Here is the e
of the Expressionist approach, the creatio
its artists in prints, woodcuts, etchings,
graphs-—Kirchner, Heckel, Sshmi'lt-Rottluff,
lie, Mueller, Peclistein, Rohlfs, Marx, Kand
Klee, Grosz, and many others; S',4" x 11"
Pub. at $12.50 Sale
52. Justice Wm. Brennan : AN AFFAIR
FREEDOM. Ed., Intro. & Notes by S. Friei
Fwd. by Arthur Goldberg. Selection from J
Brennari's extraordinary number of lan
opinions dealing largely with Bill of
problems: freedom of speech, on obscenity,
nraver, 5th Amendment rights, civil risj *,
Pub. at $10.00 Sale
53. THE BOILER-PLATE WAR. By J.
Vivid account of WW I's first tanks, assc
right off the drawing boards and built of '
•plate, of their magnificent successes (an
earned failures) and of the men who m
them in adventures comparable to those c
fledgling air arm. 21 photos.
Pub. at $5.00 Sale
54. THE WISDOM OF THOREAU. The l
thoughts " of the philosopher of Walden
who expounded a philosophy of civil disobc
that today is the principle inspiration foi
test, aganst social injustice, and whose wi
have passed into history with force and u
salitv. Pub. at $2.75 Sale
55. ART NOUVEAU. By Martin Battersl
exquisite COLOR PLATES (7 b/w illus.)
the unique decorative style fashionable in 1
at tl:-e close of the 19th century. Here
fin de siccle mood of wit and elegance, o
and exciting art . forms, and the magn
creations of the outstanding craftsmen c
time —Galle, Charpentier, Lalique, Muclia,
- who became masters of several crafts at
9',i>" x 10:}.j" Special Import
50. BIRDS OF TOWN AND VILLAGE. !
by the Duke of Edinburgh; Paintings
Basil Ede; Text by W. D. Campbell. Su
text & picture record of 56 birds that
habit the British Isles, with 36 FULL COI
FULL PAGE illustrations commissioned
pecially for the book. The text lucidly
plifies the paintings by describing each
touching on their characterstics, peculiar
haunts, song, food, nesting1 habits, etc. ;
ies and legends about each bird ; 9J/{j" x 1
Special Import
57. MODERN ART MOVEMENTS. By 1
Copplestone. 54 FULL COLOR PLATES
black and white illustrations. The develc
of modern art is traced through Fauvisr
bism, expressionism, Futurism, Surrealism
with brilliant discussions of the importa
of each group and their influence upon i
Special Import
58. THE LIONS ROAR: An Anthology
Buddha's Teachings. Ed. by David Maurice,
prehensive anthology of the vast body of t
preserved in the Pali Canon, revealing thi
dha's kindly common sense, wisdom and
of the^ mind, and showing how diverse
of men Were instructed by him in mt
theology and philosophy.
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