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American Poetry Boxed Set Dover Six collections spotlight the work of distinguished American poets: Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken and Other Poems, Emily Dickinson’s Selected Poems, Carl Sandburg’s Chicago Poems, Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology, and 101 Great American Poems, featuring popular verse of the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Five Great English Novels Boxed Set Dover Five volumes of landmark fiction by noted English authors include Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Joseph Conrad’s The Heart of Darkness, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Charles Dickens’s Great Expectations, and Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. Housed in an attrac-tive slipcase, each of these classic tales is presented complete and unabridged.

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Slave Narratives Boxed Set Dover These five classic American narratives present essential firsthand accounts of life in bondage and daring escapes: Twelve Years a Slave (the source material for the recent award-winning film), Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, The Life of Olaudah Equiano, Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom, and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.


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The Prodigal Women Nancy Hale Rediscovered in the 1980s during a period of new appreciation for early 20th-century novels by American women, this compelling tale traces the intertwined lives of three “modern” young women in the 1920s and ’30s. In addition to its fascinating characterizations, the story offers an engrossing portrait of a turbulent period of American history.

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Robota Doug Chiang and Orson Scott Card Foreword by Gareth Edwards A visionary work in both story and art, this elabo-rate study in world-building traces a human’s journey through a preindustrial civilization ruled by tyrannical robots. Breathtaking illustrations, accompanied by text, provide a cinematic scope to every page. Includes never-before-seen art devel-oped for a prospective film and an Introduction by Gareth Edwards, director of the 2014 version of Godzilla and 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

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Thoreau and Emerson Boxed Set Dover The philosophical, religious, and literary movement known as Transcendentalism flourished in New England during the 1820s–30s. This convenient boxed set presents three volumes by the movement’s foremost figures: Henry David Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience and Other Essays and Walden, Or Life in the Woods and Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Self-Reliance and Other Essays .


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Grave Predictions Tales of Mankind’s Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian and Disastrous Destiny Edited by Drew FordIntroduction by Harlan Ellison Sixteen tantalizing tales of post-apocalyptic societies and dystopian worlds by some of the most acclaimed authors of all time include Stephen King’s “The End of the Whole Mess,” “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury, and Arthur C. Clarke’s “No Morning After.” Other contributors include Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Harlan Ellison, who provides an Introduction.

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The Inferno The Definitive Illustrated Edition Dante AlighieriIllustrated by Gustave DoréTranslated by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Just as Dante is hailed as the best of Italy’s poets, The Divine Comedy is considered the greatest work of Italian literature. Inferno, the three-part epic’s first and most popular section, chronicles the poet’s journey through the underworld. This definitive edition — translated by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow — features stunning engravings by the eminent 19th-century illustrator Gustave Doré.

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Nordenholt’s Million J.J. Connington When a virulent strain of bacteria transforms healthy fields into barren wastelands, a wealthy financier assumes dicta-torial powers to save what remains of the planet’s starving population. Published by a noted British chemist in 1923, this novel was acclaimed by the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction as “realistic, reasoned, sociologically observed, and credible.”

Reprint of the Ernest Benn, London, 1926 edition. 288pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Vivid and Repulsive as the Truth The Early Works of Djuna Barnes Djuna BarnesEdited with an Introduction by Katharine Maller T. S. Eliot recognized Djuna Barnes as “incontestably one of the most original writers of our time.” This collection of Barnes’s early work features journalism (including a first-hand account of the force-feeding endured by suffragettes and an interview with James Joyce), poetry (“The Book of Repulsive Women”), and stories (“Smoke”).


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By Bizarre Hands Joe R. Lansdale “Lansdale is an immense talent.” — Booklist. Small-town juvenile delinquents, Pentecostal snake-handlers, zombies, psychopaths, and assorted freaks populate these witty and gritty tales of horror by a master of the genre. Joe R. Lansdale’s debut collection of short stories was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction, and two of its tales received Stoker awards.

Reprint of the Avon Books, New York, 1989 edition. 256pp. 5 x 8.

The Cold Embrace Weird Stories by Women Introduced and Edited by S. T. Joshi In this original anthology, 19 short stories cover nearly a cen-tury of speculative fiction by women authors, ranging from Mary Shelley’s “Transformation” (1830) to “Where Their Fire Is Not Quenched” (1922) by May Sinclair. Additional contributors include Virginia Woolf, E. Nesbit, Sarah Orne Jewett, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edith Wharton, Elizabeth Gaskell, and others. Includes an extensive Introduction and Notes on the Authors.


The Stuff of Dreams The Weird Stories of Edward Lucas White Edward Lucas WhiteEdited and Introduced by S. T. Joshi This original compilation presents 12 chilling tales of terror by an unjustly neglected author. Inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe as well as his own vivid nightmares, White (1866–1934) weaves a tapestry of weird stories populated by ghouls, mon-sters, a witch doctor, and creatures of ancient myth. Includes the popular “Lukundoo” and the poems “Azrael” and “The Ghoula.”

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Kill Fee Barbara Paul The freelance hit man known as Pluto has a unique approach: the client doesn’t know he’s hired the assassin until after the murder. And Pluto always collects his fee. This battle of wits between a police detective and a relent-less killer was hailed by The Times of London as “taut, well-paced, full of surprises and sparky New York dialogue.”

Reprint of the Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1985 edition. 224pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Mayhem in B-Flat Elliot Paul Serious detection meets madcap adventure in this stylish whodunit, starring suave sleuth Homer Evans. The mystery unfolds amid the richly evoked setting of Paris during the 1930s, with a colorful cast that includes a concert violinist, his eccentric accompanist, and a notorious gang member. “A sizzling concoction of murder, merriment, and madness.” — Saturday Review.

Reprint of the Random House, New York, 1940 edition. 304pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

The Taste of Murder Joanna Cannan Bunny, a free-spirited widow, accepts a marriage proposal from an English lord and transforms their bankrupt estate into a thriving tourist industry. However, her innovations inspire not only resentment but a double homicide — and the distinct possibility that she might be the next victim. “Literate and amusing, with exceptionally believable charac-ters.” — The New Yorker.

Reprint of Murder Included , Victor Gollancz, London, 1950. 172pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Toward the Golden Age The Stories That Turned Crime to Gold Mike Ashley This intriguing compilation of short stories from 1910 to 1925 spotlights lesser-known writers from the Golden Age of crime fiction. Authors and characters include Max Rittenberg’s pioneering scientific detective, Magnum; William Almon Wolff’s psychologist sleuth, John Hudson; Fred Jackson’s private eye in a wheelchair, “The Man in the Chair”; and H. Bedford-Jones’s American shamus in Paris, Peter Clancy.

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Knight Life Peter David Acclaimed by Kirkus Reviews as “steady fun” by “a darkly amusing fantasist,” this imaginative novel envisions the return of King Arthur as a modern-day politician. Running on a platform of common sense, humor, and knightly virtues, the charismatic leader — along with his advisor, Merlin — sets his sights on the mayoralty of the new millen-nium’s Camelot: New York City.

Reprint of the Berkley Publishing Group, New York, 2002 edition. 352pp. 5 x 8.

The Steam Man of the Prairies Edward S. Ellis One of the earliest examples of steampunk literature, this 1868 tale was also among the first American science-fiction novels and the very first literary instance of a mechanical man. Extremely popular and much imitated in its day, the story concerns a teen-age inventor who constructs an automaton to help him explore the American prairie.

Reprint of the Beadle’s American Novel, No. 45, August 1868, edition. 96pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Twistor John CramerIntroduction by Gene Wolfe In this gripping novel of hard science fiction by a physicist author, a research scientist encounters the Twistor Effect, which opens doors into countless alternate universes. The discovery’s potential for unlimited power draws the attention of industrial spies and corporate killers, driving the scientist to seek sanctuary in a mysterious shadow world.

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The Civil War: Great Speeches and Documents Edited by Bob Blaisdell Essential reading for students of American history and Civil War buffs, this inexpensive volume includes key documents and memorable speeches such as Lincoln's Gettysburg Address; Lee’s “Farewell to the Army of Northern Virginia”; Frederick Douglass’s lecture, “The War and How to End It”; plus campaign reports, private letters, and more.


Civilization and Its Discontents Sigmund Freud The great psychoanalyst examined the conflict between instinct and social restrictions in much of his work, and this famous study explores the theme with particular richness and depth. Freud offers fascinating insights into what really motivates human behavior as well as factors that influenced the development of many social institutions.

Reprint of the Hogarth Press, London, 1930 edition. 80pp. 5 x 8.

Great Eulogies Throughout History Edited by James Daley Spanning several centuries, this anthology presents speeches honoring the lives of influential figures: Pericles’ Funeral Oration, Winston Churchill’s remarks on George VI, Charlton Heston on Orson Welles, Lee Strasberg on Marilyn Monroe, Jacob Javits on John F. Kennedy, Ossie Davis on Malcolm X, Thomas Jefferson on George Washington, Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln, and more.


Lincoln: A Book of Quotes Edited by Bob Blaisdell The most eloquent of American presidents, Lincoln offered sagacious and frequently humorous comments on everything that mattered. “My politics are short and sweet, like the old woman’s dance,” he remarked, and this volume features his thoughts and opinions concerning human nature, the burdens and privileges of the presidency, and many other topics.

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My Inventions and Other Writings Nikola Tesla The Croatian-American inventor recounts the story of his life, from his schooling and work in Europe to his collaboration with Thomas Edison, discovery of the rotary magnetic field, and development of the alternating-current induction motor. Originally published as a six-part series in Electrical Experimenter magazine, this volume includes “The Problem of Increasing Human Energy.”

Reprint of the original text, first serialized in Electrical Experimenter magazine, 1919. 128pp. 5 x 8.

Pictures from Italy Charles Dickens In 1844 the English storyteller headed abroad for a family vacation. Dickens’s travelogue recounts sojourns in Genoa, Rome, Florence, Venice, and Naples — where Vesuvius was still smoldering from its latest eruption. These evocative accounts highlight the region’s dramatic contrasts, from glorious buildings towering above blighted streets to vignettes of modern life amid ancient monuments.

Reprint of the Chapman and Hall, London, edition. 176pp. 5 x 8.

Primitive Culture Edward Burnett Tylor This classic two-volume work, first published in 1871, was highly influential in the establishment of cultural evolution as the basis for anthropo-logic studies. Author Edward B. Tylor is widely regarded as the founder of anthropology as a scientific discipline. Volume 1 covers social evolution, language, and myth while Volume 2 focuses on the social interpretation of animism — the belief that everything, even an inanimate object, possesses a soul.

Reprint of the John Murray, London, 1871 edi-tions. Both volumes: 496pp. 5 x 8.

A Voice from the South Anna J. CooperIntroduction by Janet Neary Regarded as the first voice of black feminism, this collection of essays focuses on racial progress and women’s rights. Author Anna Julia Cooper, one of the most prominent African American scholars in U.S. history, emphasizes the importance of women's education and discusses African Americans’ economic roles and their literary representation.

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The Fiddler of the Reels and Other Stories Thomas Hardy Three of Hardy’s finest short stories include the title tale, a critically acclaimed account of a romantic triangle; a comedy, “The Distracted Preacher”; and “The Three Strangers,” a tribute to community life. Highly readable and accessible, these stories offer an excellent introduction to the acclaimed author of Tess of the d’Urbervilles and other classics.

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Main Street Sinclair Lewis In the work that established Sinclair Lewis as a major American novelist, an idealistic young woman arrives in Gopher Prairie, Minnesota, a bastion of prosaic, small-minded, middle-class values. She dreams of transforming her adopted home into a place of beauty and culture but encounters a wall of bigotry, hypocrisy, and complacency.

Reprint of a standard edition. 416pp. 5 x 8.

The Master of Ballantrae Robert Louis Stevenson The great storyteller recounts a gripping tale of greed and sibling rivalry that plays out against the backdrop of three continents. Stevenson’s enthralling adventure involves buried treasure, sea voyages and encounters with pirates, intrigue at the French court, a sojourn in India, and a shocking discovery in the American wilderness.


The Nigger of the “Narcissus” Joseph Conrad A dying sailor boards the Narcissus and acts as a memento mori upon his shipmates, who react with pity and compassion as well as fear, resentment, and hatred. Conrad’s powerful narrative technique portrays nuances of atmospheric tension that form a compelling study of character under conditions of extreme danger and stress.


You Know Me Al Ring Lardner In this satirical series of fictional letters, a struggling pitcher confides his ups and downs in major league baseball. Humorist and sportswriter Ring Lardner drew upon his professional association with players to perfectly recapture their vernacular, resulting in an enduringly comical look at the baseball world of the early 20th century.


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Brewster's Millions George Barr McCutcheon A young man is bequeathed a million dollars, only to find that he can inherit seven times as much by spending the original windfall within a year. Restrictions on his purchases and a condition of secrecy lead to a series of humorous situations in this sprightly and extremely popular comedy, the source of ten movie adaptations.

Reprint of the Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1902 edition. 320pp. 5 x 8.

Penguin Island Anatole France When a bumbling holy man mistakenly baptizes a colony of penguins, God endows the animals with souls and their formerly peaceful community declines into a maelstrom of violence and sin. This witty allegory lampoons France’s religious and political history from ancient to modern times, taking satirical swipes at socialists, royalists, industrialists, and militarists.

Reprint of the Harper & Brothers, New York, 1890 edition. 176pp. 5 x 8.

The Long Voyage Home and Other Plays Eugene O'Neill Written between 1913 and 1917, these four short plays made the reputation of one of America’s greatest playwrights. Populated by moody, intense characters trapped by forces greater than themselves, the realistically presented melo-dramas include Bound East for Cardiff, In the Zone, The Long Voyage Home, and The Moon of the Caribbees.


The Lower Depths Maxim Gorky This compelling 1902 play, considered Gorky’s masterpiece, centers on a group of wretched souls who congregate to play cards, tell stories, and debate the relative wisdom of life without illusions as opposed to maintaining a romanticized worldview. Powerful and influential, the drama remains celebrated for its realistic and memorable characterizations.

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The Master Builder Henrik Ibsen Mysterious, symbolic, and lyrical, this drama by the famed Norwegian playwright explores the life of architect Halvard Solness, who ranks among the modern theater’s most fascinating characters. Although ruthlessly ambitious in his youth, Solness has come to feel threatened by the younger generation and fearful of his own creative decline.


To His Coy Mistress and Other Poems Andrew Marvell Rich selection of works by the great metaphysical poet reveals the complexity and rigor of his verse as well as its extraordinarily beauti-ful language and imagery. Contents include “The Definition of Love,” “The Garden,” “A Dialogue Between the Soul and the Body,” “An Horatian Ode Upon Cromwell’s Return from Ireland,” and many others.


Snake and Other Poems D. H. LawrenceEdited by Bob Blaisdell Best known as the author of Lady Chatterley’s Lover, D. H. Lawrence also wrote fine poetry in which his richly textured words express vivid images and deep emotion. This exceptional collection includes the title poem, “A Collier's Wife,” “Meeting among the Mountains,” “Monologue of a Mother,” and several others.

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War Is Kind and Other Poems Stephen Crane This excellent anthology offers new insight into the mind and genius of an author known primarily for his fiction. Nearly all of Stephen Crane’s verse is featured, from two complete books of poems — The Black Riders and Other Lines and War Is Kind — to a selection of his uncollected poetic works.


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Halloween The History of America’s Darkest Holiday David J. Skal Cultural critic David J. Skal takes an in-depth look at one of America’s most perplexingly popular holidays in this original mix of personal anecdotes and social analysis. Skal examines the tradition’s dark Celtic history and traces its evolution in the course of a few generations from a quaint, small-scale celebration to a mammoth marketing event.


Murder Out Yonder True Crime Stories from America’s Frontier Stewart H. Holbrook Praised by Kirkus Reviews as “a brisk, colorful, and cleverly recounted selection of ten crimes,” this gripping book ven-tures into rural America to uncover true tales of homicide. Culprits include a lady Bluebeard who dispatched 14 hired men and husbands; a bomber who haunted Colorado mines; conman Harry T. Hayward, America’s first documented serial killer; and other backwoods cutthroats.

Reprint of the Macmillan Company, New York, 1941 edition. 272pp. 6 x 9.

Captain Lightfoot The Last of the New England Highwaymen Michael Martin and Frederick W. Waldo Shortly before his 1821 execution for highway robbery, Michael Martin told his life story to an eager reporter. Martin, better known as Captain Lightfoot, cut a dashing figure as a well-mannered criminal who stole only from well-to-do men. His rollicking adventures, extending from Ireland to New England, involve desperate shootouts and daring escapes.

Reprint of the Wayside Press, Topsfield, Massachusetts, 1926 edition. 160pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

The Confessions of a Rum-Runner Eric Sherbrooke Walker, writing as James Barbican The names have been changed to protect the guilty in this otherwise-authentic account of liquor smuggling during Prohibition. The author, who amassed a fortune from his bootlegging empire, published these memoirs under a pseud-onym in 1928. His insider’s view offers perhaps the most revealing look available at the police corruption, government graft, and violence behind the illicit business.

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War Posters Design, Implementation, and Impact Martin Hardie and Arthur K. Sabin Across Europe and North America, these World War I–era posters exhorted citizens to buy bonds, support the troops, and help the suffering. Eighty color and black-and-white posters, issued from 1914 to 1919, feature the work of Steinlen, Biró, Paul Nash, and other noted artists. In addition, a lengthy and informative Introduction details the historical role of wartime posters.

Reprint of the A. & C. Black, Ltd., London, 1920 edition. 320 pp. 6 x 9.

The Bay Psalm BookThe First Book Printed in British North America, 1640 Zoltán Haraszti The Bay Psalm Book was printed just 20 years after the Pilgrims’ arrival and remained in use for well over a century. This facsimile of the rare original includes a companion volume, The Enigma of the Bay Psalm Book, which offers an academic study of the Psalter’s history and contents. Both books are now presented in a single hardcover volume.

Reprint of the University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1956 edition. 488pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Contemporary Brainteasers Terry Stickels What time is it now when it would be half as long until midnight as it would be if it were one hour earlier? If you enjoy mathematical and mechanical calculations and appreciate challenges to your lateral thinking and logical reasoning, this is the book for you! Two hundred entertaining puzzles include complete solutions.


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Books on Music

Jerry Thomas’ Bartenders Guide How to Mix All Kinds of Plain and Fancy Drinks Jerry Thomas New Introduction byPamela Wiznitzer Care for a Morning Glory Cocktail, a Blue Blazer, or a Philadelphia Julep? Recipes for hundreds of tasty libations appear in this groundbreaking volume, originally published in 1862 and widely considered by drink historians as the first serious American book on cocktails and punches. Includes a new Introduction and a helpful index.

Reprint of the Dick & Fitzgerald, Publishers, New York, 1887 edition. 144pp. 5 x 8.

The Provincetown Seafood Cookbook Howard Mitcham Acclaimed by chef Anthony Bourdain as “a witty, informative ode to local seafood, sprinkled with anecdotes,” this illus-trated cookbook combines mouthwatering recipes with fasci-nating glimpses of history and folklore. Provincetown’s best-known chef recounts the development of the town's fishing fleet and offers dozens of Portuguese- and Creole-influenced recipes for Cape Cod seafood favorites.

Reprint of the Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., Reading, Massachusetts, 1975 edition. 288pp. 6 x 9.

Baroque Music A Practical Guide for the Performer Victor Rangel-Ribeiro The most comprehensive work of its kind ever published, this accessible guide to the standard repertoire offers professional and amateur musicians practical advice for performing the music of Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Telemann, and other composers of the Baroque era. Violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin hailed the book for its “readable and engaging style, free from the pedantic, overly scholarly approach.”

Reprint of the Schirmer Books, New York, 1981 edition. 306pp. 6 x 9.

Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSelected and Edited by Hans Mersmann This full and expert collection presents correspondence from throughout Mozart’s brief and tumultuous life, offering a candid self-portrait. More than 100 letters reveal his views of other composers and royal patrons as well as his play-ful nature. In addition, letters from Mozart’s father provide insights into their close and often conflicting relationship.

Reprint of the J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd., London, 1928 edition. 276pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2.

May 2016

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0-486-22859-2

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August 2016

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September 2016

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July 2016

$9.95 US

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Exhaustive study of Baroque music: covers major works by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Telemann & others

Fascinating look at the life & music of the great composer told in his own words

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Rapsodia Española and Other Piano Works Isaac Albeniz From the composer of “Ibéria” and España, this gathering of brilliant keyboard music is steeped in the lyric and rhythmic spirit of Spain. Contents: Suite española ; 6 Spanish dances; Les saisons ; Rapsodia española and Rapsodia cubana; Mallorca; Zortzico (“Basque Dance”); Troisième Suite Ancienne (“Minuetto” and “Gavotta”); and the brilliant La Vega.


Paris Symphonies Nos. 82-87 in Full Score Joseph Haydn Commissioned in 1786 by the Paris-based orchestra Le Concert de la Loge Olympique, these six symphonies were created for an extraor-dinarily large ensemble of both professional and amateur players. The superb works, reproduced from the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edi-tions, attest to Haydn’s reputation as the Father of the Symphony.

Reprint of the Breitkopf & Härtel, Leipzig, 1950 edition. 320pp. 8 1/4 x 11.

The Book of the Hanging Gardens and Other Songs for Voice and Piano Arnold Schoenberg Forty-three important songs include the title piece, which contains fifteen songs on texts of Stefan George; Four Songs ; Six Songs ; and Eight Songs , all set to texts by Dehmel, Keller, Nietzsche, and others; Six Orchestral Songs , set to texts by Petrarch and others and arranged by Anton Weber; and four songs from Gurrelieder , arranged by Alban Berg.

Reprint of songs from the Universal Edition (Verlag Dreililien), Vienna, 1904–14. 176pp. 9 3/8 x 12 1/4.

The Charlie Chaplin Book Ten Stories Adapted from Classic Shorts Robert Keene Thompson Fans of The Little Tramp will rejoice in these expert novelizations of the scripts for ten short films that Chaplin made for the Essanay Company. Written by a famed Hollywood screenwriter and originally published in 1915, the collection includes The Bank, A Woman, Work, The Champion, His New Job, By the Sea, A Night Out, The Tramp, In the Park, and A Jitney Elopement.

Reprint of the Street & Smith Publishers, New York, 1915 edition. 224pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

August 2016

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May 2016

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July 2016

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June 2016

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Excellent novelizations of ten early Charlie Chaplin shorts — originally published in 1915

Forty-three 19th century works by a leading member of the German Expressionist movement

Six symphonies for large ensembles by the infl uential composer and teacher of Beethoven

Brilliant collection of Albéniz’s keyboard pieces draws on the Iberian Peninsula’s diverse array of folk music

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