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KOESTLER, Arthur. Bricks to Babel : Selected Writings with Comments by the Author.
Hutchinson, London , 1980, ISBN:0091436702
KOESTLER, Arthur. Bricks to Babel : Selected Writings with Comments by the Author. London : Hutchinson, (1980). First Edition. Pp [1]-697,(3). Index. 8vo, black cloth, gilt lettering to spine. This 1980 anthology of passages from many of his books is a comprehensive introduction to Koestler's writing and thought. Arthur Koestler (1905-1983) was an author of essays, novels and autobiographies. Koestler was born in Budapest but, apart from his early school years, was educated in Austria. His early career was in journalism. In 1931 he joined the Communist Party of Germany but, disillusioned, he resigned from it in 1938 and in 1940 published a devastating anti-totalitarian novel, Darkness at Noon, which propelled him to international fame. George Parkin Grant (1918-1988) was a Canadian philosopher, teacher and political commentator, whose popular appeal peaked in the late 1960s and 1970s. Heis best known for his nationalism, political conservatism, comments on tec hnology, pacifism, Christian faith, and conservative views regarding abortion and is credited as one of Canada's most original thinkers. Grant was a faculty member at Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S., twice (1947-1960, 1980-1988). Dusty, else very good in unclipped dustjacket. Ex-libris George P.Grant (without indication, but acquired from his estate). 35.00
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KOESTLER, Arthur Call-Girls: A tragicomedy with Prologue and Epilogue. 1st UK in dj
Hutchinson and Co., London, 1972,
KOESTLER, Arthur. The Call-Girls : A tragicomedy with Prologue and Epilogue. L.: Hutchinson and Co., (1972). First UK Edition. Pp 191. 8vo, black cloth. For Koestler (5 September 1905 - 1 March 1983) see DNB 1981-1985, pp.228-229. Small smudge to top edge, else vg in tape repaired, slightly nicked dj. 25.00
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HOYLE, Fred KOESTLER, Arthur STEGNER, Wallace Harper's Magazine. Vol. 202, Serial No. 1209. February 1951
Harper & Brothers, Albany, N.Y., 1951,
(HOYLE, Fred; KOESTLER, Arthur; STEGNER, Wallace). Harper's Magazine. Vol. 202, Serial No. 1209. February 1951. Albany, N.Y.: Harper & Brothers, 1951.Pp [1]-112. Illustrated. Double Column. 4to, maroon wrappers. Includes “Th e Nature of the Universe. Part III. The Origin and Fate of the Stars” by Fred Hoyle (pp 68-78); “Interlude” by Arthur Koestler (pp 48-54); “The Traveler : A Story” by Wallace Stegner (pp 79-84); and much more. Short tear to top spine, corner creased, else very good. 15.00
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KOESTLER, Arthur Heel of Achilles. 1st US in dj.
Random House, New York, 1975, ISBN:0394495969
KOESTLER, Arthur. The Heel of Achilles: Essays 1968-1973. NY: Random House,(1975). First Edition. Pp. 273. 8vo, mustard paper covered boards with gil t initials, black cloth covered spine with copper titles. For Koestler (5 September 1905 - 1 March 1983) see DNB 1981-1985, pp.228-229. Inked inscription to ffep, else vg in price-clipped dj. 50.00
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KOESTLER, Arthur Reflections on Hanging. in dj.
Gollancz, London, 1956,
KOESTLER, Arthur. Reflections on Hanging. L: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1956. Pp193. 8vo, maroon cloth. For Koestler (5 September 1905 - 1 March 1983) see DNB 1981-1985, pp.228-229. Owner's signature, else vg in rubbed, nicked dj . 40.00
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KOESTLER, Arthur Reflections on Hanging. 1st UK in dj
Gollancz, London, 1956,
KOESTLER, Arthur. Reflections on Hanging. L: Gollancz, 1956. First UK Edition. Pp. 193. 8vo, maroon cloth, gilt titles. For Koestler (5 September 1905- 1 March 1983) see DNB 1981-1985, pp.228-229. With corrigenda slip laid i n. Stamp of John Howard Society of NS to ffep, else vg in price-clipped dj.50.00
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KOESTLER, Arthur Thieves in the Night. 1st US pr in dj
Macmillan Company, 1946,
KOESTLER, Arthur. Thieves in the Night : Chronicle of an Experiment. NY: Macmillan Company, 1946. First Printing. Pp. 357. 8vo, light green cloth, gilt titles to front and spine. Spine ends bumped, previous owner's name inked to ffep, else vg in price clipped dj (several tears, including some loss to head and tail of faded spine). 25.00
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