The james bond novels published by the book club ian flemings early james bond novels are some of the most collectible first editions in modern fiction. The first novel, casino royale commands eye watering sums of money and for many lovers of the genre the idea of collecting a full set of the first editions. Sherlock holmes and the sussex seadevils james lovegrove. There are major differences between the large book club groups, both in the physical quality of the books they distribute and in the manner in which they identify their books.
School library journal knight writes from the heart in this young adult version of his 2016 adult memoir. Feb 15, 2010 the limited editions club was a book club. Abridged audio book, narrated in english by david case, published by tantor audio, length 17 hours 23 minutes, 9781400158621. His tenacity is inspiring and will be a valuable lesson for young entrepreneurs. Book geeks and bookniks whats the difference between a. Undoubtedly, the best known of these is the book ofthemonth club. First collier books edition, mass market paperback, 186 pages. Popular abridged books meet your next favorite book. Heritage press editions are considered reprints or reissues of limited editions club books. The french text has been in large part translated anew into english, and has been broken into text fragments, for a duallanguage project. The hobbit is popular with middle school readers, as well as teens and adults. In fact, some book club editions will have a blank box where the bar code normally goes.
The science fiction book club in particular did a lot in its time to popularize and increase the readership of sciencefiction. The classic story in a board book format one of the true classics in childrens books is now available in a sturdy board book edition perfect for little hands. Related editions all compact disc, abridged march 18th, 2014. But as nypd detective kat donovan focuses on the accompanying picture, she feels her whole world explode, as emotions shes ignored for decades come crashing down on her. Abridged audio version of the count of monte cristo. Identifying book club editions one girl collecting. Book club editions are books produced specifically for book ofthemonth clubs or similar services. Inside the dust jacket, instead of a price, it will either read book club edition or have a 5digit code for identification. Most volumes contained five although a considerable minority consisted of three, four, or six current bestselling novels and nonfiction books which were abridged or condensed specifically for.
Many book club editions have a small blind stamp on the lower right hand corner of the back cover. It is important for collectors to identify book club editions and first trade editions. Book clubs have been around since the invention of books. Each book is a collector edition that is as magnificent to see as it is to read.
Following sterlings spectacularly successful launch of its childrens classic novels 240,000 books in print to date, comes a dazzling new series. The book is in excellent condition no stains, water marks or penpencil markings. Estimates differ, but many hundreds of book clubs have come and gone over the past 70 or 80 years, with a total number perhaps approaching a thousand. Since the book provides background for tolkiens lord of the rings trilogy the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, and the return. There are two types of book club editions as far as i know. The story has been slightly abridged and features the famous illustrations from the original hauman edition. In general, book club editions are more cheaply printed than the trade editions. Other times it is to remove objectionable material.
Official book club selection is kathy griffin unplugged, uncensored, and unafraid to dish about what really happens on the road, away from the cameras, and at the star party after the show. Olive kitteridge abridged compact disc book no further. The hobbit is a great readaloud for parents to share with children just as tolkien shared the book with his children. Book club editions for the most part see the end of this writeup for the exceptions are not of collectible value and cause a lot of confusion for many book collectors. Newbies can certainly be forgiven for not automatically recognizing all of the clues. A study in magic and religion imperial edition, one volume, abridged by frazer, sir james george and a great selection of related books, art. Often printed on lesserquality paper or in a noticeably smaller trim size see image above. Undoubtedly, the best known of these is the bookofthemonth club. The art on the cover of the book was created by randolph caldecott honor artist peter sis.
Paperback published in 2005, mass market paperback published in 1970. Now toddlers can cheer on the little blue engine and that cando attitude that keeps her chugging along. Paperback book club editions are often a little larger than the trade paperbacks. However, 50 years ago abridged books were all the rage mainly due to the idea that tv was rotting peoples minds and everyone should have at least an overviewcliffs notes level familiarity with the classics, and this almost religious fascination with the great books that set the foundation for all of western culture and needed to be. Classic starts treats the worlds beloved tales and children with the respect they deserveall at an incomparable price. Womens murder club 11 by patterson, james on 01032012 abridged edition unknown binding 4. Their ship is laden with supplies and the island is packed with treasures, so they soon adapt and discover new dangers and delights every day. The limited editions club of new york was started in 1929 by george macy. But the thundering waves have swept them off to a tropical island, where a new life awaits them. Most book collectors steer clear of them with a few exceptions. Learn about a new club launched in spring 2019, delivering four debut novels each year, here. Which english translation or edition of the count of monte.
The dust jacket has some very minor small tears on the front and a small water mark stain on the back. Watermark draws its selections from the best new fiction and nonfiction titles, choosing them for their literary. Jul 19, 2015 the james bond novels published by the book club ian flemings early james bond novels are some of the most collectible first editions in modern fiction. The book of the month club is an extremely popular book club with a vast selection of fiction, nonfiction and classics on topics such as biography, business and career, cooking, history, health and fitness, humor, and much more. Often, book club editions will have an string of numbers on the last page of the book near the margin, running vertically, just before the endpaper. Easton press, limited editions club, franklin library, book club of california all examples. What is the difference between an abridged book and an. K is for killer by sue grafton, i is for innocent by sue grafton, the count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas, mobydick or. Julius caesar dover thrift editions abridged paperback.
Nov 03, 2003 finally, some book clubs produce richly upgraded, limited editions which are collectible in their own right, and prices for these sometimes exceed prices for the corresponding first trade editions. The price difference can reflect the sheer bulk of the material needed to produce the book. This is an abridged edition of around the world in eighty days, by jules verne. At 29yearsold, he was an avid reader who wanted to make his living from books. Editions of the lion, the witch and the wardrobe by c. Its also her big chance to score that coveted book club endorsement shes always wanted. Omnibus of science fiction is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by groff conklin. Hardcover book club editions may be a little smaller than a trade hardcover, and may feel lighter. Mar 18, 2016 extremely abridged versions of classic books. Count leo tolstoys epic story of passion, infidelity, vengeance, and retribution has held readers spellbound since it was first published in the late 1800s. Identifying book club editions book club editions frequently can drive very experienced dealers and collectors to distraction. It was first published in hardcover by crown publishers in 1952, and reprinted in 1953. Heres an article on the subject if youre really interested.
In the 1960s, they began publishing hardcover editions of books that had originally been paperback. Each signed first edition club pick is a first edition and first printing, personally signed by the author, delivered to you in pristine condition with its jacket in a transparent protective wrapping to extend the. When beautiful, aristocratic, and married anna falls madly in love with the dashing count vronsky, their affair shocks russian society, tears her family apart, and leads, inevitably, to tragedy. The abridgement can be true to the original work in terms of mood and tone, capturing the parts the abridging author perceives to be most important, it could be a complete parody of the original, or it could fall anywhere inbetween, either.
How you can tell the difference between a first edition, first printing, and a book club edition of a collectible book and why it matters. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in. Easton press sells the worlds greatest books, bound in genuine leather and accented with 22kt gold. In most cases, books released through bookofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs. Book club editions also may have four or five numbers printed in a contrasting box on the back of the book. Book club edition does that mean that book has no value. Members of the club receive a thoughtfully selected book delivered to them each month. I have heard that when a book has the words book club edition on it, no matter how old the book is, that book has no value.
We should try to leave the world a better place than when we entered it. A guide to collecting books by the limited editions club. As individuals, we can make a difference, whether it is to probe the secrets of nature, to clean up the environment and work for peace and social justice, or to nurture the inquisitive, vibrant spirit of the young by being a mentor and a guide. For cost reasons, they are usually smaller in dimensions and differ in page count.
Jan 29, 2014 im sure you are correct ive come across many book club editions that appear physically identical to the proper trade editions. Multiplechoice questions require the student to recall specific details, sequence the events, draw inferences from the story context, develop another name for the chapter, and choose the main idea. Our extraordinary books are an elegant addition to any home or office, and make the perfect gift for christmas, birthdays, fathers day, mothers day or any. The swiss family robinson abridged edition puffin classics. The signed first editions club is the ultimate way to build a personal library and will please true collectors and lovers of the written word.
Because heritage is no longer printing and the only source of the books is the secondary. Each signed first edition club pick is a first edition and first printing, personally signed by the author, delivered to you in pristine condition with its jacket in a transparent protective wrapping to extend the life of the book. I bought the penguin ebook to read for the january 2019 meeting of the singapore hungry hundred book club. Im sure you are correct ive come across many book club editions that appear physically identical to the proper trade editions. If you have additions or corrections to suggest, please let me know. The first book club edition was the uk book club published by goodchild in. The book of the month club is an extremely popular book club with a vast selection of fiction, nonfiction and classics on topics such as biography, business and career, cooking. The book is welldesigned and is about 5 x 7, with 352 pages.
Most of my items are vintage and previously owned and being sold as described and as pictured. Presented for the first time in 1599, the play reveals the great dramatists consummate ability to explore and express the most profound human emotions and instincts. Only the books that do not have those words are the ones that would have value. My oldest was a struggling reader for years now as a teen he typically listens to our book club selections. Often printed on lesserquality paper or in a noticeably. Based on plutarchs account of the lives of brutus, julius caesar, and mark antony, julius caesar was the first of shakespeares roman history plays. My pace is so fast my life is so full that i am glad to have many of the worlds current books delightfully compressed for me by the worlds most skillful literary condensers the staff of the readers digest condensed book club. Sometimes this is to make it more accessable, as in war and peace. An abridged book is a book that has been edited extensively and shortened.
These novels have been adapted into 10 short chapters in a worktext format that will excite the reluctant reader as well as the enthusiastic one. Collecting book club editions book collectors librarything. This romantic mystery story gives an intriguing glimpse into the class extremes that existed in edwardian england, with wealthy titled families on one side, and some families. Book club editions are often a little smaller than a regular hardcover book, and may feel lighter. If you just want the book to read it, a book club copy is fine. These attractive editions are a good starting point to appreciate classic literature. Based on more than forty interviews with steve jobs conducted over two yearsas well as interviews with more than 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagueswalter isaacson has writ. Walton, this lighthouse edition has been lightly abridged and edited to make it easier to read and understand today. This book, a young readers edition of knights autobiography, is an eyeopening look into the story of knight before his multibillion dollar company. The sample at left shows, in order, a rectangle, a square, and a maple leaf. As the above definition makes clear, book club editions are reprints of books for a defined audience. Buy cds at amazon i want a fancy hardcover edition of the count of monte cristo.
The stamps come in a variety of shapes, including circles, squares, dots, stars, and maple leaves. Above i have already listed three quality hardcover editions. Most volumes contained five although a considerable minority consisted of three, four, or six current bestselling novels and nonfiction books which. This edition was published by houghton mifflin in 2001. His business revolved around publishing beautifully illustrated classic titles in relatively small quantities with club members paying a subscription. I used to belong to the mystery guild book club and their editions were indeed smaller than the same title purchased from a store. Identifying book club edition books a guide to identify.
Following a wild and raging storm, the swiss family robinson are stranded at sea. I know, i know, in the book world the lec is considered a fine press and not a book club. As book club editions are typically not valuable, does that mean they are never collectible. And call me conrad versus this immortal versus the dream. Many paperback originals pbos exist in hardcover only in a book club edition. The book itself contains 10 black and white stylized pen and ink illustrations by j. The others, which i believe are more prevalent, are printed separately by the clubs themselves. The golden bough abridged edition by sir james george frazer. See the image for an example using jean auels clan of the cave bear. Its a profile, like all the others on the online dating site. A study in magic and religion imperial edition, one volume, abridged by frazer, sir james george and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A book club copy will always be a book club copy, even though it states first edition. An abridgement or abridgment is a condensing or reduction of a book or other creative work into a shorter form while maintaining the unity of the source.
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