General Nonfiction

A fine copy of this compelling work of journalism from Garcia Marquez. First edition stated, although this has an unpriced jacket and is likely a b...

A fine first printing of this collection of writings from this larger-than-life writer. Includes classic accounts of the 68 Democratic convention, ...

A very nice first printing of Royko's fifth collection of columns on topics widely assorted, but centered squarely on the topics of Chicago, newspa...

Perhaps for fans of Oliver Sacks, two psychologists take a look at some highly odd people (self-proclaimed werewolves, those who believe they're be...

Fine and unread copy of touching and funny memoir, from author dealing with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). This is an Advance Reader's Copy. ...

First American edition, author's first translated title. Near fine in a near fine jacket. Clean and bright wonderfully illustrated jacket with tiny...

Fine Advance Reader's Copy of comic suburban observations. Regular book is now out of print. Trade Paperbackback, Advance Reader's Copy (ARC). ISBN...

Illustrated by Wood, Katharine. A book of tricks for the amateur magician, from the author of a few similar collections. The book is in fine condit...

Apparent first edition of this kinesiology book that looks at how the musculoskeletal system functions in different types of human movement. NOT ex...

Useful book for those with an affinity for things Scottish--a through description of the clan system, and 114 full color illustrations of tartans o...

First edition of this physiology/kinesiology title. NOT ex-library. Book very clean, binding intact, internally unmarked save for doctors notations...

First printing of this enthralling tale. Near fine in a fine jacket--one page corner bent, one small notation in pen in a page margin. Otherwise no...

First U.S. printing of this charming collection of food-related essays from Loftus, a wine merchant and amateur cook. Fine in a NF (lightly shelfwo...

An unusual offering, this is an affectionate look at artisans of the Catskills by the novelest who would go on to write A Thousand Acres, Moo, and ...

Quite nice copy of this companion volume to a documentary film about Anais Nin. Many, many B&W photos and drawings relevant to Nin's life, w/in...

A collection of brain teasers from an author better known for his running. Includes the author's musings on intelligence and problem solving, and t...

Volume 5 in the International Library of Negro Life and History series, concerning the the fine arts. Ex library, but with minimal distractions. Wh...

Fine in near fine dust jacket (minor wear only). This is a second volume of behind the scenes tales detailing previously unpublicized Disneyland go...

A fine copy in a fine jacket, this is a first edition of producer Merchant's troubles getting the film "The Deceivers" made. Merchant has recently ...

The late conductor of the mighty Chicago Symphony Orchestra offers his remembrances of a life in music. Ranges from his upbrining in Hungary throug...

Very clean paperback. This silliness originated at the McSweeney's website, and is a collection of fake DVD commentaries written as if by Dick Chen...

Nice copy of this book lamenting the lack of intellectuals in American life outside of the university setting. First printing, fine in a fine jacke...

Eliade's journals reflecting on both personal memories and his academic pursuits, including encounters with Jung, Joseph Campbell, and others. The ...

Collection of short, humorous pieces, some of which are about men his mother dated, some of which are not. Collected from various sources--NPR, aut...