AUGUST 12:

A CAST OF KILLERS by Sidney D. Kirkpatrick. Paperback, FN, Published 1986, 1987 Penguin Books Edition, Unstated Printing, ISBN: 0-14-010086-5, 320 pages plus 16 pages of photos, O/P edition. A true Hollywood mystery revolving around the murder of William Desmond Taylor. Based on hidden historical research by King Vidor, Kirkpatrick methodically reveals the details of the crime. Some editions of this paperback were manufactured with a gold underleaf below the cover and some were not. This copy does not have it. - on the Non-Fiction Books page

ON BEING FUNNY - WOODY ALLEN & COMEDY by Eric Lax. Paperback, VG/FN-: 3/4 inch chip out of back cover top edge, edge gilding overspray on both covers, Published 1975, 1977, Unstated First Printing, Manor Books, ISBN: 0-532-19131-6, 248 pages plus 8 pages of photos, O/P. Intended as a magazine piece, this work blossomed into a wonderful biographical study of Allen and his comedy up to this point. Lax followed Woody on his coast to coast comedy club tour to gather first hand experiences with him. Then, filled in the gaps with interviews in New York and with Woody's co-workers. Loaded with insight and laughs. - on the Movie and Television Books page

THE REAL BONNIE & CLYDE by Miriam Allen deFord. Paperback, G+, 1968, Unstated Printing, Ace Books, 020-08063-060, 160 pages, O/P. Biography of criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow that includes a nice 12 page photo section with a map of their crime territory. The Story of Suicide Sal written by Bonnie is included in the addendum. Undoubtedly published in paperback to cash in on the success of the 1967 film by Arthur Penn, Edgar Award winning author deFord presents her take on the truth behind the legend. - on the Non-Fiction Books page

 

AUGUST 2:

UFO CRASH AT ROSWELL by Kevin D. Randle and Donald R. Schmitt. Paperback, As New-, July 1991, First Avon Books Printing, Avon Books, ISBN: 0-380-76196-3, 336 pages plus 16 pages of B&W photographs, O/P edition. In depth analysis of the UFO crash in Roswell, New Mexico, in July 1947, as supported by newspaper reports, government documents and eyewitness accounts. A timeline of the incident is presented and the appendices are detailed. - on the UFO / Flying Saucer Collectibles page

 

JULY 24:

BARBIE ASSORTED CHOCOLATES CHRISTMAS TIN: 1997 Mattel copyright (best before date on side is FEB 98), Russell Stover Candies 1 3/4 oz. metal tin, size 3.5 inches long x 2.75 inches wide x 1 inch deep, lid still has a very tight fit, very good condition, inside clean, minor side paint rubs from lid open/close. Christmas theme Barbie in a green/white costume with a red/white Santa hat. - on the Toy Collectibles page

 

JULY 16:

HOFer DAVE PARKER - Baseball Cards added - on the  Modern Era Baseball Cards P page

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