- CATALOGUE THIRTEEN -

MODERN FIRST EDITIONS AND SELECTED ART

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- CONTENTS -

Home | Page One - Items #1 - #97 (Amis - Bulgakov) | Page Two - Items #98 - #177 (Burroughs - Harrison) | Page Three - Items #178 - #281 (Hell's Angels - Patchen) | Page Four - Items #282 - #388 (Photography - Vollman) | Page Five - Items #389 - #480 (Vonnegut - Art) | Page Six - Items #481 - #521 (Jazz - Software)

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Jazz Books -- First Editions

481. BALLIETT, Whitney. Night Creature; A Journal of Jazz, 1975-1980. NY, Oxford Univ. Press, 1981. 1st ed. B&W author photo. Fine copy in slightly rubbed dust jacket, else fine. 40.00

482. [BASIE]. MORGAN, Alun. Count Basie. Turnbridge Wells, Kent, Spellmount, 1984. 1st ed. 94p. Fine in hard copy with photo of Basie, with no dust jacket as issued. 25.00

Biography, musical background, selective discography. From the Jazz Masters Series.

483. BERENDT, Joachim-Ernst. Jazz: A Photo History. NY, Schirmer Books, 1978. 1st U.S. ed. 4to. transl. by Wm. Odom. Fine in near fine dust jacket with trivial wear at head of spine. 55.00

Collection of 370 B&W photographs selected by Berendt from the best jazz photographers and archives, with his accompanying text. Covers all aspects of American jazz music. First published in Germany 1978.

484. BURNETT, James. Coleman Hawkins. Turnbridge Wells, Kent, Spellmount, 1984. 1st ed. 93p. Fine in hard copy with photo of Hawkins, with no dust jacket as issued. 25.00

Biography, musical background, selective discography. From the Jazz Masters Series. Elegant.

485. CLAYTON, Peter, & Peter Gammond. Jazz A-Z. London, Guiness, 1986. 1st ed. Fine in like dust jacket. 45.00

Excellent jazz reference book by two British jazz broadcasters/writers, with a variety of B&W photos & other illustrations (e.g., street plans of New York, New Orleans, London, and Chicago, showing locations of major jazz venues, past and present).

486. FEATHER, Leonard. The Encyclopedia Yearbook of Jazz. NY, Horizon Press, 1956. 1st ed. 4to. 190p. About fine in lightly soiled dust jacket, short edge wear, else very good. 125.00

487. FEATHER, Leonard. Jazz; An Exciting Story of Jazz Today. Los Angeles, Trend Books, circa 1958. 1st ed. 4to. 80p. Original illustrated wrappers somewhat worn, papers lightly tanned, else a very good copy. 50.00

488. FEATHER, Leonard. New Edition of the Encyclopedia of Jazz. NY, Bonanza Books, 1970. thick 4to. 527p. illus. Near fine copy in like dust jacket. 30.00

Reprint of the revised, enlarged, updated 1960 2nd ed.

489. FEATHER, Leonard, and Ira Gitler, eds. The Encyclopedia of Jazz in the Seventies. NY, Horizon Press, 1976. 1st ed. thick 4to. 393p. Intro. by Quincy Jones. Fine in like dust jacket. 65.00

490. FREEMAN, Bud. You Don't Look Like A Musician. Detroit, Balamp Pub., 1974. 1st ed. 125p. Fine copy in very good dust jacket, this copy signed "Bud Freeman Feb. 25, 1974." 150.00

Tenor sax innovator Freeman's (1906-1991) anecdotal autobiography, often humorous, always entertaining. B&W author photo. Uncommon.

491. GIDDINS, Gary. Riding On A Blue Note. NY, Oxford UP, 1981. 1st ed. 313p. Blindstamp, else fine in like dust jacket. 30.00

492. GIDDINS, Gary. Rhythm-a-ning; Jazz Tradition & Innovation in the '80s. NY, Oxford Univ. Press, 1985. 1st ed. Fine in like dust jacket. 30.00

493. GORDON, Max. Live at the Village Vanguard. NY, St. Martin's Press, 1980. 1st ed. ARC. Fine copy in like dust jacket. 60.00

Introduction by Nat Hentoff. Madcap memoirs of Gordon (1903-1989), irrepressible proprietor (for nearly 50 years) of the internationally-renowned Greenwich Village jazz club which was the venue for some most-memorable-ever jazz gigs. Behind-the-scenes glimpses in the world capital of jazz. Includes a nice suite of B&W photos. Lengthy obit of Gordon, by Whitney Balliett, appeared in the July 17, 1989, issue of The New Yorker.

494. HAMMOND, John. John Hammond On Record; An Autobiography. NY, Ridge Press/Summit Books, 1977. 1st ed. B&W photos. Fine copy in a near fine dust jacket. 45.00 SOLD

Hammond (1910-1987) was one of the most prolific discoverers of jazz talent as well as a producer of jazz records and events. A scion of the Vanderbilt family, he grew up in a New York City mansion and began attending jazz clubs at an early age. He became a recognized proponent of civil rights through his promotion of African-American jazz artists. Extensive discography, pp.177-278.

495. HAMPTON, Lionel. Hamp: An Autobiography. NY, Warner Books, 1989. photos. Fine copy in like dust jacket. 25.00

496. HORRICKS, Raymond. Gil Evans. Turnbridge Wells, Kent, Spellmount, 1984. 1st ed. 95p. Fine in hard copy with photo of Evans, with no dust jacket as issued. Elegant. 25.00

The great collaborator (1912-1988) of Miles Davis. Biography, musical background, selective discography. From the Jazz Masters Series.

497. KEEPNEWS, Orrin. The View From Within; Jazz Writings 1948-1987. NY, Oxford Univ. Press, 1988. 1st ed. Fine in like dust jacket (price clipped). 45.00

Collected record reviews, biographical sketches, album notes, and essays by a prolific jazz journalist and record producer (Riverside, Milestone, Fantasy and Landmark labels), covering four decades of involvement. Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Cannonball Adderley, Thelonious Monk, etc., plus two pieces on Lenny Bruce.

498. [KENTON]. EASTON, Carol. Straight Ahead: The Story of Stan Kenton. NY, Wm. Morrow, 1973. 1st ed. 252p. illus B&W photos. Very fine in fine dust jacket. 50.00 SOLD

Kenton's (1912-1979) musical career, beginning with his first Artistry in Rhythm band in 1941. Controversial jazz band leader, composer, arranger, and pianist, proponent of so-called "progressive jazz."

499. LEES, Gene. Meet Me At Jim And Andy's; Jazz Musicians and Their World. NY, Oxford Univ. Press, 1988. 1st ed. 265p. Fine in like dust jacket. 45.00 SOLD

Fascinating collection of essays about the postwar American jazz scene, especially in New York. Subjects include Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Frank Rosolino, Bill Evans, Billy Taylor, Art Farmer, and Paul Desmond. Former Down Beat editor recounts the scene as he personally was involved in it. My favorite jazz book.

500. LYONS, Len. The Great Jazz Pianists; Speaking of Their Lives & Music. NY, Wm. Morrow, 1983. 1st ed. B&W photos by jazz photographer Veryl Oakland. Fine copy in like dust jacket. 45.00

Survey of jazz pianists from 1900-1982, followed by personal interviews and selected discographies. By the author of The 101 Best Jazz Albums (1980).

501. McPARTLAND, Marian. All In Good Time. NY, Oxford Univ. Press, 1987. 1st ed. 174p. B&W photos. As new in like jacket. 30.00 SOLD

Collection of essays by the First Lady of jazz piano.

502. MEZZROW, Milton "Mezz," & Bernard Wolfe. Really the Blues. NY, Random House, 1946. 1st ed. Fine in very good (+) dust jacket with a few minor chips & tears. Uncommon. 115.00 SOLD

One of the most collectible (and collected) jazz books! A dazzling autobiography of Mezzrow's life in the jazz world, no holds barred, with collaboration of Bernard Wolfe. Includes a jazz glossary. Cool.

503. [MILES]. CARR, Ian. Miles Davis; A Biography. Foreword by Len Lyons. NY, Wm. Morrow, 1982. 1st U.S. ed. 310p. Fine in like dust jacket. 55.00

Biographical study by a British critic / jazz musician. Suite of B&W photos, bibliography, discography; valuable.

504. PALMER, Richard. Oscar Peterson. Turnbridge Wells, Kent, Spellmount, 1984. 1st ed. 93p. Fine in hard copy with photo of Peterson, with no dust jacket as issued. 30.00 SOLD

Biography, musical background, selective discography. From the Jazz Masters Series.

505. WILBER, Bob. Music Was Not Enough. NY, Oxford Univ. Press, 1988. 1st ed. 216p. photos. As new in dust jacket. 30.00

Memoirs of jazz clarinet/sax player Bob Wilber. Discography.

Miles Davis: Magazine Tributes

506. CD Review. May 1991 & June 1991. Includes "Memoir: Miles Davis and the Passage of Time," a two-part essay on Miles' legacy plus discography of Miles' milestone appearances on CDs. Photos/album covers. Fine in wraps (subscriber label). Both issues. 20.00

507. Down Beat. December 1991. Two articles plus a selected discography. As new in wraps/color cover photo of Miles. 20.00

508. Musician. December 1991. Two articles plus B&W cover photo of Miles. As new in wraps. 20.00

509. Spin. December 1991. "Last Miles," the last interview of Miles, by Jennifer Lee. Three photos. As new in wraps. 15.00

510. Jazz Review & Collector's Discography. January 1992. Includes "Miles in the Sky." Full page, full-color photo of Miles plus two full-page and assorted other B&W photos, album covers. As new in wraps with color cover photo of Miles. 15.00

511. Jazziz. January 1992. B&W photos. As new in wraps. 15.00

512. JazzTimes. February 1992. Full page, full-color photo of Miles, several B&W photos, article "Remembering Miles." As new in wraps with B&W cover photo of Miles. 15.00

513. Spectrum. Spring 1992. [The Schwann Catalogue]. Includes essay, "A Journey of a Thousand Miles," tracing the evolution of Miles. As new in wraps with color cover photo of Miles. 15.00

Carol Dinsmore's Corner

514. BURNS, Olive Ann (1924-1991). Cold Sassy Tree. NY, Ticknor & Fields, 1984. 1st ed. Advance Reading Sample (chaps.1-16). Publisher's promotional card laid in. As new in color pictorial wraps repeating dust jacket illustration. Author's first novel. 95.00

515. BURNS, Olive Ann. Leaving Cold Sassy; The Unfinished Sequel to Cold Sassy Tree. NY, Ticknor & Fields, 1992. 1st ed. Advance Review Copy. As new in like dust jacket, plus marvelous portfolio of publisher's materials, including 8 x 10" B&W photos, advance review, etc. Folder bears color dust jacket illus. 85.00

Includes reminiscence by Katrina Kenison, Burns's editor.

516. _____ . 2nd printing. Fine in like dust jacket. 25.00

517. ERDRICH, Louise. The Beet Queen. NY, Holt, 1986. 1st ed. Includes two-page bio-bibliographical info, B&W author photo at rear flap. Fine in like dust jacket. 85.00

Native American (from North Dakota) author's second novel.

518. _____ . Uncorrected Reading Copy. Near fine in wraps. 85.00 Large B&W author photo at rear panel.

519. FLAGG, Fannie. Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. NY, Random House, 1987. 1st ed. Author's second book. Fine copy in like dust jacket. 115.00

Carol's favorite quote is in the July 1, 1935, chapter: "Why did Noah let two snakes on the boat when he had a chance to get rid of them once and for all?" Sipsey's recipes at the end of the book are a delight, including two for you-know-what.

520. KINGSOLVER, Barbara. Pigs in Heaven. NY, Harper Collins, 1993. 1st ed. As new in like dust jacket, and signed. 65.00

Rare Deluxe Edition - Personal Computer Software

521. Lotus Development Corp. Lotus 1-2-3: Release 1A. Cambridge, MA, 1983. The original version of this landmark personal computer software package, in deluxe maroon leatherbound edition. Software (five diskettes) & documentation never used. Very fine in gilt-lettered maroon leather binder, in like slipcase. 4,850.00 SOLD

Issued in this edition upon the occasion of Lotus's successful initial offering on the OTC stock market, fall 1983, as a gift to friends of Lotus and the (then) new integrated software product. Size of edition is unknown, but believed by me to be fewer than 500 copies. This copy very rare; most were probably used, discarded, and therefore no longer existant. High spot in new genre of collectibles.

JOHN DINSMORE

email: dinsmorej@insightbb.com