Isbn: 9781584560654 - low profile: a life in the world of books (6 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Fine.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. Clean unmarked book. NOT a former library book. NO writing or highlighting. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. NO rubbing. NO fading.

Hardcover. Condición: New. New DJ (still in shrinkwrap). First Edition. New Castle, Delaware / Nottingham, England: Oak Knoll Press / The Plough Press, 2002. Brand New in a Brand New dust jacket. Perfect condition. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. 2002. First Edition (so stated). Illustrated with numerous photos and document facsimiles. Index. Bound in the original gilt-stamped maroon cloth. From the dust jacket: "During a long career in publishing Frank Herrmann had the good fortune to work for firms who published T S Eliot, Evelyn Waugh, Ernest Shepard (the illustrator of A A Milne's books), Beatrix Potter and Mrs Beeton, and a host of other famous figures in the writing world. He took to writing himself and, after publishing a long history of art collecting in England, was asked to compile the history of Sotheby's, the auction house. Subsequently he became first, an adviser and, later, director of that firm's overseas operations. A love of the saleroom led him to start an auction house of his own which specialised only in books and literary material. His Bloomsbury Book Auctions has become a major player in the London auction world and continues to thrive. In his triple role as author, publisher and auctioneer, Frank Herrmann had unrivalled opportunities to observe the workings of the literary world and the book trade at close quarters and in these memoirs he gives a remarkably intimate picture of the editorial process at work and stresses the continuing importance of authorship. His narrative is interspersed with delightful interludes about his many other interests and activities. These include life with the Giant Alexander, the children's book character he created; researching in archives and later selling them; being the owner of a monumental castle in Franconia, and having to resolve the problems brought about by a large herd of wild boar in East Germany.". First Edition. Hardcover. New/New DJ (still in shrinkwrap). 8vo. (ix), 398pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. …

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. (USA) Presumed 1st edition (unverified as the book is still in shrinkwrap). New still in shrinkwrap, in New dust jacket. Hardcover, x, 398pp. This is the autobiography of Frank Herrmann, author, publisher, one-time director of Sotheby's, and founder of Bloomsbury Book Auctions. This unique work offers a tantalizing, behind-the-scenes look into the hidden worlds of Herrmann's life.He began as a book designer at Faber, and goes on to share his experiences working for firms who published Beatrix Potter and Ernest Shepard (illustrator of A A Milne's books). From this exposure, Herrmann began to write his first works. He soon published a long history of art collecting in England and then was asked to compile the history of Sotheby's. Subsequently, he became an advisor and then later director of Sotheby's overseas operations. In the book he describes his stormy career at Sotheby's. He eventually founded his own publishing company and antiquarian book auction house. (2.2 JM 0322 LVR Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Near Fine. ~Spine of dustwrapper slightly faded. No ownership marks. Illus. ~Robust packaging. Overseas tracking available on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. Hardcover. Size: x, 398pp.