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ISBN 10: 0061695130 ISBN 13: 9780061695131
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Publicado por HarpPeren, 1900
ISBN 10: 0060916494 ISBN 13: 9780060916497
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
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Publicado por Library of America, 1995
ISBN 10: 0940450844 ISBN 13: 9780940450844
Librería: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. This Library of America volume, with its companion, brings together for the first time all of the best writing of Zora Neale Hurston, one of the most significant twentieth-century American writers, in one authoritative set.Folklore is the arts of the people, Hurston wrote, before they find out that there is any such thing as art. A pioneer of African-American ethnography who did graduate study in anthropology with the renowned Franz Boas, Hurston devoted herself to preserving the black folk heritage. In Mules and Men (1935), the first book of African-American folklore written by an African American, she returned to her native Florida and to New Orleans to record stories and sermons, blues and work songs, childrens games, courtship rituals, and formulas of voodoo doctors. This classic work is presented here with the original illustrations by the great Mexican artist Miguel Covarrubias.Tell My Horse (1938), part ethnography, part travel book, vividly recounts the survival of African religion in Jamaican obeah and Haitian voodoo in the 1930s. Keenly alert to political and intellectual currents, Hurston went beyond superficial exoticism to explore the role of these religious systems in their societies. The text is illustrated by twenty-six photographs, many of them taken by Hurston. Her extensive transcriptions of Creole songs are here accompanied by new translations.A special feature of this volume is Hurstons controversial 1942 autobiography, Dust Tracks on a Road. With consultation by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., it is presented here for the first time as she intended, restoring passages omitted by the original because of political controversy, sexual candor, or fear of libel. Included in an appendix are four additional chapters, one never published, which represent earlier stages of Hurstons conception of the book.Twenty-two essays, from The Eatonville Anthology (1926) to Court Order Cant Make Races Mix (1955), demonstrate the range of Hurstons concerns as they cover subjects from religion, music, and Harlem slang to Jim Crow and American democracy.The chronology of Hurstons life prepared for this edition sheds fresh light on many aspects of her career. In addition, this volume contains detailed notes and a brief essay on the texts.LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nations literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, Americas best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.
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Publicado por NEW YORK NY HARPER PERENNIAL LIBRARY PUB 1990., 1990
Librería: JOHN LUTSCHAK BOOKS, BURLINGTON, WI, Estados Unidos de America
FINE IN PICTORIAL WRAPS. NEW FORWARD BY ISHMAEL REED / 2003 REPRINT BOOK IS FINE WITHOUT ANY MARKS TO THE BINDING OR THE TEXT. A BEAUTIFUL CLEAN, BRIGHT, UNFADED COPY WITH NO REMAINDER MARK OR READER'S CREASING TO THE SPINE.
Publicado por Harper & Row, New York, 1990
Librería: Bibliodisia Books, IOBA, MWABA, Chicago, IL, Estados Unidos de America
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Paperback. Condición: Fine. First Perennial Library Edition. A new edition of the rare 1938 first edition with a new foreword by Ishmael Reed and editing by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. clean and unmarked, with slight toning to text as usual.
Publicado por The Library of America, N.Y., 1995
ISBN 10: 0940450844 ISBN 13: 9780940450844
Librería: Booklegger's Fine Books ABAA, Park Ridge, IL, Estados Unidos de America
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Condición: Very Fine. First Edition. A very fine, clean and tight copy in slipcase. Stated First Printing The Library of America-75. A very nice copy in like unread condition.
Librería: Fahrenheit 451 Antiquarian Booksellers, Leiden, Holanda
New York, Literary Classics of the United States Inc., 1995, 5th printing, (10),1001,(6) pag., india-paper, original gilt cloth with dustjacket. = The Library of America 75. Owner's stamp on title and and on upper and lower edge of bookblock.
Librería: Fahrenheit 451 Antiquarian Booksellers, Leiden, Holanda
New York, Literary Classics of the United States Inc., 1995, 5th printing, (10),1001,(6) pag., india-paper, original gilt cloth with dustjacket. = The Library of America 75.
Publicado por Turtle Island Books, 1981
ISBN 10: 0913666335 ISBN 13: 9780913666333
Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.75.
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Año de publicación: 2023
Librería: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2023, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1990. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 342, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 342.
Publicado por Library of America, New York, 1995
Librería: CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS, NEW YORK, NY, Estados Unidos de America
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Hardcover in Dust Jacket. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. As-new, in publisher's shrink wrap.The definitive American literary series encompassing all periods and genres of American writing, published in exceedingly handsome hardcover volumes with sewn bindings and ribbon markers, printed on a premium acid-free lightweight opaque paper that exceeds the requirements for permanence set by the American National Standards Institute.
ISBN 13: 9798831592931
Librería: Distribras, NESPOULS, Francia
Capa Comum. Condición: New. Usually dispatch in 4/5 days.
Publicado por Library of America, New York, 1995
Librería: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, Estados Unidos de America
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First editions of the Library of American compilations of the works of both fiction and non-fiction of Zora Neale Hurston. Octavo, 2 volumes, original cloth, ribbon bound in. Edited by Cheryl A. Wall. Fine in fine dust jackets. These volumes bring together for the first time all of Zora Neale Hurston's best works in one authoritative set.
Publicado por Lippincott, 1938
Librería: Griffin Books, Stamford, CT, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1938 Lippincott first edition second printing in price intact significantly tattered jacket now in mylar. Most of the front and rear jacket panels are present but about 60% of the spine is not. Tiny bore hole bottom edge page 265-290. Very mild spine cock. Illustrated with black and white photos throughout. Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.
Publicado por J.B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, 1938
Librería: Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, MA, Estados Unidos de America
Miembro de asociación: SNEAB
Attractively bound in finely woven red and blue cloth in alternating horizontal lines. Spine stamped and lettered in white. Very clean and tight throughout; with photographic endpapers depicting landscapes. Very, clean, crisp, and tight throughout with numerous illustrations. With rose-colored topstaining. In the original pictorial dust jacket priced at $3.00 at the bottom of the inside front flap. With some tape applied to the verso to a V-shaped tear at the bottom of the front panel; and light tape to strengthen the separations at the spine folds; with a narrow 3" strip missing from the top edge of the spine and into the top of the front panel, not affecting any of the lettering. The second edition in an uncommon jacket. During the 1930s, Zora Neale Hurston produced two other musical revues, From Sun to Sun, which was a revised adaptation of The Great Day, and Singing Steel. Hurston had a strong belief that folklore should be dramatized. Hurston's first three novels were published in the 1930s: Jonah's Gourd Vine (1934); Their Eyes Were Watching God (1937), written during her fieldwork in Haiti and considered her masterwork; and Moses, Man of the Mountain (1939). In 1937, Hurston was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship to conduct ethnographic research in Jamaica and Haiti.[54] Tell My Horse (1938) documents her account of her fieldwork studying spiritual and cultural rituals in Jamaica and vodoun in Haiti.As a first-hand account of the weird mysteries and horrors of voodoo, Tell My Horse is an invaluable resource and fascinating guide. Based on Zora Neale Hurston's personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaica, where she participated as an initiate rather than just an observer of voodoo practices during her visits in the 1930s, this travelogue into a dark world paints a vividly authentic picture of ceremonies and customs and superstitions of great cultural interest. With "Second Impression" on the copyright page and the date of 1938.
Publicado por J.P. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, 1938
Librería: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, Estados Unidos de America
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First edition of Hurston's personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaica. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles to the spine, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, raised bands, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, 26 illustrations. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation. Based on Zora Neale Hurston's personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaicaâ"where she participated as an initiate rather than just an observer during her visits in the 1930sâ"Tell My Horse is a fascinating firsthand account of the mysteries of Voodoo. An invaluable resource and remarkable guide to Voodoo practices, rituals, and beliefs, it is a travelogue into a dark, mystical world that offers a vividly authentic picture of ceremonies, customs, and superstitions.
Publicado por J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London, 1939
Librería: Medium Rare Books, Mountainside, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Miembro de asociación: IOBA
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London, 1939, 290 pages including index. First UK edition stated, first printing. Book is tight. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Pages are clean except for foxing on flyleaf and half-title pages in front; and index page and ad page, in rear. Manufacturer's darkened topstain present and uniform. Foxing along fore-edge. Black cloth panels have a couple of small, minor marks. Panels show slightest bowing; correctable with heavy books placed on top. Backstrip title is bright gilt. Zora Neale Hurston's voodoo classic; first UK edition, first printing of the scarce UK edition; VG with all flaws noted.
Publicado por J.P. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, 1938
Librería: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, Estados Unidos de America
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First edition of Hurston's personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaica. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, 26 illustrations. Boldly signed by Zora Neale Hurston. In very good condition. Rare and desirable signed. Based on Zora Neale Hurston's personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaicaâ"where she participated as an initiate rather than just an observer during her visits in the 1930sâ"Tell My Horse is a fascinating firsthand account of the mysteries of Voodoo. An invaluable resource and remarkable guide to Voodoo practices, rituals, and beliefs, it is a travelogue into a dark, mystical world that offers a vividly authentic picture of ceremonies, customs, and superstitions.