What Liberal Media? The Truth About BIAS and the News
New York: Basic Books, 2003. xiv, 322 pages. 8vo, black and blue boards, d.w. (very minor scratch at front). New York: Basic Books, (2003). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
TELEVISION
Comedy, Italian Style 1950-1980
Torino: ERI, 1986. Illustrated. 121 pages, 8vo, pictorial wrappers; lightly dust soiled. Torino: ERI--Edizioni Rai Radiotelevisione, (1986). A very good copy. More
Mass Communication; Television, Radio, Film, Press.
New York: Rinehart, 1958. 280pp. small 8vo, cloth, d.w.; upper corner of text dampstained. New York: Rinehart, (1958). More
Framed Signed Photo-postcard
1905. Vintage 5.25 x 3.25-inch postcard featuring a three-quarters bust-portrait of the actress with an intense look, no place, no date, circa 1905. Boldly signed in full across the bottom of the photo. Small crease in the upper right corner, but still in very good condition. Float-mounted on a dark gray background, matted in white, and set in a white wooden frame measuring 9.25 x 7 inches. More
David Susskind: A Televised Life
New York: St. Martin's, 2010. Illustrated with black and white photos and stills. 391 pages, 8vo, black cloth, dust wrapper. New York: St. Martin's Press, (2010). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. Inscribed by the author on the title page. More
Knock Wood
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1984. Illustrated. 354 pages, 8vo, rose boards, d.w.; top edge spotted, dust wrapper rubbed with few small tears. New York: Linden Press/Simon & Schuster, 1984. A very good(+) copy in a very good wrapper. Inscribed on title page: "To [...] - All Best, Candace Bergen" More
Framed Inscribed Photograph
1974. 13 x 10-inch black-and-white photo of Berle on stage dressed in an outlandish costume -- no place, 1974. Inscribed across his stomach: "To Julie with love, Milton Berle." Matted in off-white and set in a black frame measuring 18.5 x 15.5 inches. One tiny crease, but otherwise in fine condition. American actor and television star. More
Typewritten Contract Signed
New York: 1973. 4 pages, 11 x 8.5 inches, New York City, April 11, 1973. In this contract, which is signed in full, Capote agrees to render his services as an on-camera/off-camera host and interviewer in connection with two television programs, in part: "...We will accord you screen credit on a separate card or crawl frame of the main title of each program following the announcement of the main title, "CRIMEWATCH", substantially as follows: "WITH TRUMAN CAPOTE." Very good(+) condition..... More
Typed Letter Signed concerning censorship and manipulation of broadcast television
Boston: 1970. 2 pages on "Li'L Abner" stationery, 8 x 8.5 inches, April 20, 1970 [written on envelope]. In this letter, Capp responds to a young lady who has written to columnist Harry Harris, a friend of Capp's from the "Philadelphia Inquirer," in part: "...I read your letter to Harry Harris in which you sympathized with me for playing 'Daniel' to a 'lion's den' of nasty students on the Educational program 'The Show'...They had been instructed, they said, by the..... More
Two Signed Drawings
Two signed mixed media drawings (color) on thick card board, circa 1960's. The first painting, 6" x 6", features a primitive-type man, a totem pole, and a bird eating out of a seed feeder, illuminated by bright colors, possibly marker. The second painting, 8" x 4", seems to depict a village at dusk with water and mountains in the background with birds visible on the horizon. Both items are in excellent condition. English-born actor who was best known for his..... More
From Angels to Aliens: Teenagers, the Media, and the Supernatural
New York: Oxford University Press, 2003. With a few b/w illustrations. xii, 292pp. 8vo, red boards, d.w. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
Say Kids! What Time is it?: Notes From the Peanut Gallery
Boston: Little Brown, 1987. 234 pages, 8vo, light blue cloth backed boards, dust wrapper. Boston: Little Brown and Company, (1987). First edition. A very good(+) copy in a very good dust wrapper. Backstage history of the Howdy Doody Show. More
Inscribed Photograph
1935. 10 x 8 inches including a half-inch white border, no place, circa 1935. This black-and-white half-portrait depicts de Forest with deep-set, shadowed eyes and a handsome, knowing smile. Inscribed with excellent contrast on the right side: "To Dr. Alfred Kaiser from Lee de Forest." Faint creasing; near fine condition. American inventor and technical innovator in radio, film, and television. More
Self-Portrait: USA
New York: Abrams, 1969. With some reflections on David Douglas Duncan as television journalist by Chet Huntley; and an introduction by Reuven Frank, president of NBC News. 325 illustraions. 240pp., tall 4to, teal cloth, dust wrapper. New York: Abrams., 1969. A near fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
A Trunk Full of Yak Hair, or, How the Klingons Got Their Look
Taos: Bob Trekker Books, 2015. Thin 8vo, cloth, d.w. Taos: Bob Trekker Books, (2015). First Edition. Fine. Presentation copy "Remembering the innocent good times of yore" , signed Bob Fletcher and Jack Kauflin. Bookplate removed from front flyleaf, which has a note from an artist friend refering to an illustration on p. 44. More
Typed Letter Signed on scarce "American Television Laboratories" letterhead
Chicago: 1947. 1 page, 11 x 8.5 inches, Chicago, January 13, 1947, to Dr. Walter Ransom Baker, electrical engineer who contributed greatly to the development of radio and television, in full: "I am deeply gratified to read what you say in the January issue of Radio-Craft [enclosed pages] regarding my work in the electronic field, a field to which you have, yourself, contributed so generously." Some discoloration throughout the body of the letter due to the previous enclosure of a...... More
In a Flea's Navel: A Critic's Love Affair with Television
San Diego: A.S. Barnes & Company, Inc., 1980. Several black-and-white illustrations. 229 pages, 8vo, red cloth, dust wrapper (edge-worn with several tiny tears). San Diego: A.S. Barnes & Company, Inc., (1980). First edition. A very good(+) copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Inscribed to journalist Earl Wilson on the front free endpaper: "For Earl Wilson, the "all-pro" from the great state of Ohio - In gratitude for bringing so much fun into so many people's lives, Don Freeman."... More
The Gilbert and Sullivan Operas
New York: Abrams, 1983. Illustrated with 200 plates in color and an additional 70 in black and white. 223 pages, red blind stamped cloth, French fold dust wrapper. Hinges slightly loose but still completely firm binding. New York: Abrams, 1983. A near fine book in a very good dust wrapper. Book based on the PBS-TV series 1984-1986. More
Framed Photograph Inscribed to playwright Max Wilk
1975. 4.75 x 3.25-inch black-and-white photo of the American actress wearing a pearl necklace and glancing off to the side -- no place, 1975. Inscribed all around the thin white border: "For Max Wilk, May you realize your every wish in the New Year and always. Lillian Gish - 1975." Float-mounted against a light gray background, matted in dark gray, and set in a black and gold frame measuring 11.5 x 10 inches. The date at the end of the..... More
Autograph Musical Quote Signed
1982. 3 bars of music from his acclaimed theme for the television version of The Odd Couple starring Jack Klugman and Tony Randall. 1 page, 6.25 x 8.25 inches, , November 12, 1982. Inscribed: "To Howard, Thanks for Your Support, Sincerely Neal Hefti." Small pencil notation in the top left corner; otherwise fine condition. More
The Stuff That Dreams Are Made of: A Historical Look Behind the Gates of Warner Bros. Studios
Burbank: Warner Bros. Entertainment, 2022. Foreword by Clint Eastwood. Black & white photographic illustrations throughout. vi, 169 pages. Square 4to, black cloth with gilt lettering, pictorial d.w. Burbank: Warner Bros. Entertainment, (2022). Reprint. Front cover has a very small dent, otherwise a fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
Inscribed Photograph
1968. 10 x 8-inch black-and-white profile image from one of her television specials depicting the star seated and having a good laugh, no place, no date, circa 1968. Inscribed: "To Eda, Sincerely, Lena Horne." Excellent contrast; near fine condition. American singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist. More
Growing Up Happy - Captain Kangaroo Tells Yesterday's Children How to Nurture Their Own
New York: Doubleday, 1989. Illustrated. 230 pages. 8vo. Red cloth backed white boards, d.w. New York: Doubleday, (1989). A near fine copy in a near fine wrapper. Inscribed on half title page: "To [...] - Happiness! Bob Keeshan Captain Kangaroo" More
Future Talk: Conversations About Tomorrow with Today's Most Provacative Personalities.
Connecticut: Easton Press, 1998. 363 pages, tall 8vo, gilt-stamped brown leather, a.e.g. Connecticut: Easton Press, 1998. Fine. First edition. Signed by the author. More
A Matter of Honor: General William C. Westmoreland Versus CBS
New York: Macmillan Publishing, 1984. 317 pages. 8vo, black cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Macmillan Publishing, (1984). First edition. Dust wrapper has some scratches and a small tear at foot of spine, embossed library stamp on the title page and on the top edge. Still a very good(+) copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More