26 Miscellany


72309 THE TIN DRUM: A NOVEL by Günther Grass


“Granted: I’m an inmate in a mental institution” are the famous opening words of Nobel Prizewinner Günther Grass’s most iconic novel, published in 1959 and here reissued in a new, contemporary translation. The narrator Oskar Matzerath was born with full powers of mind but when he reached the age of three decided not to grow up any further. This places him at the beginning of the 1930s and with his half-adult, half-childish vision he describes increasing Nazi domination and World War II itself. Oskar is not sure who his father is: is it his mother’s Nazi husband Alfred, or her revolutionary cousin Jan? Oskar’s childish tin drum eventually leads him to a musical career which veers between circus and convent and culminates in his blasphemous claim to be Jesus. 582 roughcut pages. £20 NOW £5.75


72331 ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF IVAN


DENISOVICH by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn One of those must-read classics. The ‘Gulag archipelago’ of Russian labour camps, established by Stalin as the lifelong prisons of political dissidents, is well established as a horrific symbol of totalitarian repression. This is the book that in 1962 brought life in the prison camps to the world’s attention and made an overnight hero of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. In one prisoner, Ivan Denisovich Shukhob, and one single day of his long sentence, we find a universal Everyman, struggling to make sense of the hand that Fate has dealt him, and determined to survive. Low jacket price. 136pp. ONLY £3.50


72332 DICKENS ON FRANCE edited by John Edmondson


Dickens is viewed as an essentially English author but he lived in both Boulogne and Paris for several months on six occasions between 1846 and 1862. France featured in several of his novels - A Tale of Two Cities, Little Dorrit, Dombey and Son, Nicholas Nickleby and Our Mutual Friend. John Edmondson has chosen extracts from these books plus Pictures from Italy, The Uncommercial Traveller and contributions to the weekly magazine Household Words, blending them into an informed survey infused with energy, perception and open-mindedness. 18 illus. 426 pages, paperback. $20 NOW £3.50


72517 LOST JOURNAL OF BRAM STOKER edited by Elizabeth Miller and Dacre Stoker Discovered in the attic of one of Stoker’s descendants, the notebook kept by the author of Dracula consists of 310 entries during the period between 1871 and 1882. Stoker left Dublin for London in 1878, becoming the actor Henry Irving’s manager, but most of these journals are from his formative years observing life in Dublin’s pubs and streets, his civil service colleagues in Dublin Castle, and friends from his days as a student at Trinity College. Early journals include many items on religious and moral subjects: several poems about Mary and Martha of Bethany, and numerous anecdotes about “fallen women” and the wiles they might use to procure a husband. Many of his short story synopses are in Gothic vein, and in 1872 he attends a reading of Edgar Allen Poe’s spooky poem “The Raven”. Raw material was not lacking: a notable theatre character in Dublin was Frank Seymour, who avoided his creditors on one occasion by being carried into the theatre in Ophelia’s coffin. 337pp, photos.


£18.99 NOW £6


23805 LES MISERABLES VOL.1 by Victor Hugo


One of the great Classics of Western Literature, ‘Les Miserables’ is a magisterial work which is rich in both character portrayal and meticulous historical description. Characters such as the absurdly criminalised Valjean, the street urchin Gavroche, the rascal Thenardier, the implacable detective Javert, and the pitiful figure of the prostitute Fantine and her daughter Cosette, have entered the pantheon of literary dramatis personae. 528pp. Paperback. ONLY £2


23806 LES MISERABLES VOL.2


by Victor Hugo Part two. 512pp. Paperback. ONLY £2


68844 RAGGED TROUSERED


PHILANTHROPISTS by Robert Tressell A classic representation of the impoverished and politically powerless underclass of British society in Edwardian England, ruthlessly exploited by the institutionalized corruption of their employers and the civic and religious authorities. Epic in scale, the novel charts the ruinous effects of the laissez-faire mercantilist ethics on the men, women, and children of the working classes, and through its emblematic characters, argues for a socialist politics as the only hope for a civilized and humane life for all. For this it has long been honoured by the Trade Union movement and thinkers across the political spectrum. With a Foreword by Tony Benn. Paperback, 619pp. ONLY £2


68856 THE CANTERBURY TALES: New Edition by Geoffrey Chaucer


During his life, Geoffrey Chaucer (born c.1340) was courtier, diplomat, revenue collector, administrator, negotiator, overseer of building projects, landowner and knight of the shire. He was servant, retainer, husband, friend and father. It was Boccaccio’s Decameron which inspired Chaucer, in the 1390s, to begin work on The Canterbury Tales, which was still unfinished at his death in October 1400. It tells the story of a group of 30 pilgrims who meet at the Tabard Inn in Southwark, on the south bank of the Thames opposite the city of London, and travel together to visit the then famous shrine of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury cathedral. The tavern host, who accompanies them, suggests that they amuse one another along the way by telling stories. There will be a prize for this: the best storyteller will get a free meal in the tavern on their return. The stories told by the pilgrims range from bawdy comedies through saints’ lives and moral tracts to courtly romances, but are always delivered with a generous helping of Chaucer’s own sly wit and ironic humour. Although based on the stereotypes of ‘estates satire’, his


pilgrims appear as individuals who can be recognised by their audience. This transcription and edition is taken from British Library MS Harley 7334, produced within ten years of Chaucer’s death. The aim of this edition, with on-page notes, is to enable readers with little or no previous experience of Medieval English to read and enjoy this landmark in English Literature. 745pp in Wordsworth paperback. ONLY £4


70530 BEST OF LEWIS CARROLL illustrated by John Tenniel and Henry Holiday Charles Lutwidge Dodgson dreamed up the most famous and beloved characters in all of children’s literature: the White Rabbit, the March Hare, the Red Queen, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, and, of course, Alice. Here in one volume are his most acclaimed works: The Hunting of the Snark, Tangled Tales, Phantasmagoria, Nonsense From Letters, and of course, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking Glass (1872). Included also are facsimiles of the memorable original illustrations for the Alice books by the eminent artist Sir John Tenniel. A handsome edition, 440pp. ONLY £4.50


70783 BEST OF JOHN BUCHAN by John Buchan


Three rip-roaring Richard Hannay thrillers The 39-Steps, Greenmantle and Mr Standfast here in a bumper large size well bound softback with satin bookmark. The most famous fictional creation of author, politician and statesman John Buchan, Richard Hannay averted disaster for king and country on many occasions bringing evil international superspies to justice. The 39-Steps sees Hannay first involved in the despicable skulduggery of a German spy network battling to expose them while wanted by the police for a murder he didn’t commit. In Mr Standfast, Hannay is drafted back into the Secret Service. Omnibus softback, 624pp with satin bookmark. £14.99 NOW £2.50


71474 AN IRISH CHRISTMAS FEAST: The


Best of John B. Keane by John B. Keane 52 Christmas stories laced with classic Keane blarney. Drawing on the rich folk culture of County Kerry, Keane brings new life to old customs with enough good cheer to warm the heart throughout the long winter nights. Whether recounting The Miracle of Bally Bradawn, The Great Christmas Raid at Bally Booley, The Magic Stoolin, The Fourth Wise Man or The Last Christmas Eve of the 20th Century, Keane is a delightful witness to his eccentric corner of Ireland. A handsome reprint. 415pp. $24.95 NOW £5


71602 OVER VALES AND HILLS: The


Illustrated Poetry of the Natural World selected by Fiona Waters


Includes gems from familiar poets such as Chaucer, Marlowe, Wordsworth, Frost, Hardy and Housman, as well as a selection of works by contemporary poets, who view our world from a 21st century perspective. The countryside has, over the centuries, inspired generations of poets to produce some of the very finest literary works and here are 100 outstanding pieces with timeless vintage photos especially chosen to complement them. 192 pages 23.5cm x 24cm with index of first lines and list of titles. £19.99 NOW £7


71683 SONGS OF INNOCENCE by William Blake


Illustrated by Charles and Mary H. Robinson with beautiful ethereal Art Nouveau colour illustrations, the original typography has been retained from the 1912 Dent edition in this classy facsimile reprint. William Blake’s 1789 classic evokes an idyllic world populated by pipers, shepherds, angels and joyful children. ‘Tiger, tiger, burning bright In the forest of the night, What immortal or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry?’ Immortal words in a glorious treasury. 66pp. $15 NOW £3.50


71793 MASTER OF MIDDLE-EARTH: The


Achievement of J. R. R. Tolkien by Paul Kocher


1973 Thames & Hudson publication, here in paperback 2002 reprint. ‘The Hobbit is a story for children about the stealing of a dragon’s hoard by some dwarves with the reluctant aid of a little hobbit. The Lord of the Rings on the other hand stretches the adult imagination with its account of a world in peril. Each work has virtues proper to its kind...’ Kocher considers Tolkien’s fiction as a whole, showing the relationship of the short prose and verse narratives to the major works. In chapters such as ‘Sauron and the Nature of Evil’, ‘The Free Peoples’ and ‘Aragorn’ he traces Tolkien’s principal themes and preoccupations. 247pp, rare paperback. £9 NOW £3.50


71801 TYGER TYGER BURNING BRIGHT by Ana Sampson


Much-loved poems you half-remember is the brilliant concept behind this browseworthy compendium with all the great names like Wordsworth, Philip Larkin, Robert Graves, T. S. Eliot, Poe, Kipling, Hardy, Shakespeare to Max Ehrmann’s Desiderata - ‘Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence...’ Verses from more than 80 of the world’s greatest poets from the 13th century to today organised by childhood, home and abroad, talking to gods, love, battle, death and a ‘rag bag’. 192pp. £9.99 NOW £4


71894 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SMILING


WOMAN: The Collected Stories by Margaret Drabble


In this collection of perceptive and finely crafted stories, spanning nearly four decades, Drabble reveals her brilliance in the art of the short story. In The Gifts of War peace-protesting students clash with a mother buying a toy for her son, with tragic consequences. In Hassan’s Tower an Englishman on honeymoon has an epiphany, finding a shared humanity with a Moroccan crowd. In A Day in the Life of a Smiling Woman a successful TV presenter hides a painful secret. In A Voyage to Cythera, the fascination Helen feels for the harmonious, perfect family picture, that she glimpses through the window, corresponds with the Denham household that Clara experiences in Jerusalem the Golden. Introduction by José Francisco Fernández. 223 pages. £20 NOW £6


72209 BUSY BEE MISCELLANY Quality stationery and gift ideas


73457 FOUR MAGNETIC BOOKMARKS by Reader’s Digest Presented four to a card, these easy-to-use page keepers simply slot over to keep your page, approximately 2" on either side and magnetised to keep


your place. The four are variations on a theme - different shades of green and blue in a flower leaf pattern to suit ladies or gentlemen. Very elegant, having been selected by Reader’s Digest and now in final liquidated stock. ONLY £2.50


73214 BOOKS I’VE READ:


Books I Want to Read by Frances Lincoln Publishers A natty idea for all bibliophiles who would like to catalogue their library now, recall books fondly read and remembered, books never to go back to again, and enjoy quotes along the way from the likes of Joseph Heller and Thomas Carlyle:


‘A well-written Life is almost as rare as a well-spent one.’ Here at Bibliophile we know that books enrich our lives and this very special lined notebook is for us to list our books, not just where you were when you read them, or what you thought at the time, or who you lent them to afterwards, but also how they take a place in the library and your literary memory. A ‘book of books’, a reader’s checklist, a reminder of what to read, a catalogue, the A-Z arrangement has very glamorous thumb index and the headers are Books I Want to Read, Author, Title and Date and space for notes. A5 sized hardback.


£9.99 NOW £3.50 72836 BAG A BARGAIN


NAVY SHOPPER BAG An exclusive design from Bibliophile. Attractive navy shopper bag with the words ‘Bag A Bargain Book’ with cat and books design and www.bibliophilebooks.com website details printed in white. 37cm square, handle long enough to fit over shoulder or hang down, good capacity for medium weights (of


several books). Wipe clean. ONLY £3


67962 PAINTINGS BY FREDERIC, LORD


LEIGHTON: A Folio of Notecards by Ronni Madrid


Ten quality blank notecards, five each of two designs, the first is The Maid with the Golden Hair from 1895 and the second The Music Lesson, 1877, in which a mother helps her young daughter play guitar, their bare feet dangling and their beautiful robes draped across the bench. Victorian painter and sculptor Frederic Leighton (1830-1896) became the first English painter to receive the title of Baron in 1896. The honour was short-lived; he died the following day. Lovely quality stationery item in folding wallet, 10 blank notecards for Thank You etc. with ten white envelopes. ONLY £3.50


70235 TURKISH TILES: 12 Cards and


Envelopes by Alexander Hendry A purplish-blue, red and turquoise what looks like Izmik design has been chosen to look quintessentially Turkish on these 12 quality blank notecards. Comes in an attractive folding wallet with 12 bright white envelopes. Suitable for quick thank you cards etc. ONLY £4


72334 M. C. ESCHER UP AND DOWN: A Folio


of Notecards by M. C. Escher and Pomegranate In his youth, Maurits Cornelius Escher (Dutch, 1898- 1972) studied architecture for a time before devoting his career to drawing. Forsaking art’s familiar translations he takes us into the vertiginous realm of the surreal and infinite. Two hypnotic Escher works, Cycle from 1938 featuring one of his famous staircases with figures descending, and Up and Down 1947 with a mirror image palm tree and villa, there are five each of these two designs in blank notecards and ten bright white envelopes in this portfolio. ONLY £4


71435 SMART WOMEN READ BETWEEN THE LINES by Julie Hellwich


Track and review books you have read and books you can’t wait to read, jot down favourite passages, authors and resources, keep literary lists, including books lent and borrowed, a book or reading selection log, must- attend literary events, gift tracker, read from a new genre, books of films, favourite childhood books, literary collections, websites like bibliophilebooks.com all in one smart place. With four bookmarks, eight bookplates From the Library of..., a pocket for storing clippings etc. Spiral bound. £8.99 NOW £3


71483 FABRICA BOOK BAND: Set of Three by Elliott Burford


A very snazzy design, this is essentially a 2½” wide nylon loop incorporating a black nylon pencil case with a bold white zipper. Fill with stationery, notepads, ID, pens, mobile phone, camera, lipstick, make-up, keys, paper clips, coins, it is ready to wrap snugly around your iPad, notebooks, paperback, hardback, e-Book reader when you are on the go and need somewhere to store your bits and bobs. Sold as a pack of three at a bargain price. ONLY £6.50


PORTFOLIO by Jane Jenni and Pepper Pot


Presented in a large plastic resealable case is a very bright yellow legal, (larger than A4 sized) document folder, a 50 page lined writing pad with the Busy Bee black and yellow logo in its red


circle on each page, a business card holder and an accordion storage pocket on the left side. With a sturdy padded folder binding, red shiny leather stitched stud fastener and the Busy Bee logo in the centre. ONLY £5


71641 KEEP CALM AND PLAY CARDS:


Playing Cards by Robert Frederick Ltd The familiar crown, bright red background and white clear block capital text with the slogan Keep Calm and Play Cards is the backing to this palm-sized, stylish, value-for-money complete set of playing cards with jokers.


ONLY £2.50


71325 KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON LINED NOTEBOOK


4¼” x 7½” tall and 1" thick, this heavyweight quality lined notebook has the familiar crown design faintly printed on each page and on the inside cover space for seven of your most important telephone numbers. Scarlet red hardback cover with the famous popular slogan Keep Calm and Carry On. ONLY £3.50


71908 TRAVEL JOURNAL by the National Railway Museum A strikingly designed piece of stationery with space for name, address, phone number and notes of places to eat, places to stay, itineraries, planning and packing before the blank pages for your own text. Finally there is a section for budgeting your money with date, details and amount in columns, international information about dialling codes and time difference from GMT, conversion tables and space to list useful addresses. In between many of the pages and along the outer borders are striking Art Deco 1920s glamorous travel posters from the archives of the National Railway Museum. Pocket in the back flap for receipts and mementoes. ONLY £2.75


72277 WAINWRIGHT SKETCHBOOK by Alfred Wainwright


Bound in real magenta dark red cloth with gold foil blocking, this classic sketchbook includes head and tail bands and a ribbon marker. You too can create pictorial sketches of whatever inspires you to put pen or pencil to paper just as Alfred Wainwright did in his seven Pictorial Guides. 100 completely blank pages for your own jottings, A5 size with an embossed cover featuring one of Wainwright’s images, this would make a gorgeous gift or luxury item for yourself. £9.99 NOW £4


72336 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT GUEST BOOK by Pomegranate


Measuring 8" square with brown bonded leather padded cover embossed with an iconic Frank Lloyd Wright architectural design, the blank pages contain space for date, name, address and notes. 56 quality cream coloured pages, each divided into four and with bright white satin bookmark. Comes in a presentation case. ONLY £4.50


72796 YOU AND ME: 12 Notecards and Envelopes


by Enormouschampion In the large card envelope is a colourful sticker sheet with the black silhouette designs of a cat, a dachshund, a squirrel and a dove plus 20 smaller stickers of flowers, leaves, four love hearts, one Hello and one Hiya!!! The notecards themselves are simply adorable.


Two dachshunds, one on each side of the folded half sized card which is cutaway into their shape are nose to nose until you open the small flap of the card where the love heart is. This is repeated for each of the above named animals. Tartan background for the dachshunds, woodland for the squirrels, blue woollen balls for the cats and leaves for the birds, each repeated on the beautiful coloured envelopes. Four designs repeating three times. £8.99 NOW £3.50


72340 LIGHT-UP MAGNIFIER by Pocket Pal Fine print and dim lights call for this sleek and stylish magnifier measuring 4½” x 2" in lilac colour. It features an ultra bright LED-lit 2.25x magnifier lens with 4.5x inset, perfect for reading maps, menus, theatre programmes and doing close up work. Credit sized, it can fit in the glove compartment, desk drawer, bag and pocket and go everywhere with you. Made of durable plastic with easy grip corners and two button cell batteries included. $20 NOW £5


72341 MAN RAY PHOTOGRAPHS: 20 Blank Notecards


Le Violon D’Ingres from 1924 is one of the four gelatin silver prints chosen for this selection. Five blank sturdy notecards of each of the four designs with an iconic image of a female by the master photographer, painter and filmmaker Man Ray. Intriguing black and white photographs including two using the solarisation process. With 20 white envelopes 4½” x 6¾”. Presented in sturdy box. ONLY £3.75


72872 CUPCAKES: 12 Notecards and Envelopes


by the Gifted Stationery Company Very large glamorous blank note cards suitable for all occasions with 12 white envelopes featuring four designs of pretty cupcakes with a pink rose, multi coloured flowers and a butterfly. Delicious! ONLY £3.50


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