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Cover blurb: "A riotous caper that marries the madcap plotting of Susan Isaacs with the satire of Erma Bombeck - one Mom's quest for meaning in a world of suburban drudgery and murderous mayhem."CRISP, CLEAN copy

Reader's edition printed from unrevised proofs. "A riotous caper that marries the madcap plotting of Susan Isaacs with the satire of Erma Bombeck - one Mom's quest for meaning in a world of suburban drudgery and murderous mayhem.

Rare, first Ballantine printing. Small crease in front cover, otherwise crisp, clean copy.
From the back cover
"A fascinating 'look behind' the creations of adult fantasy writers from William Morris to the present day, including studies of C.S. Lewis, A. Merritt, Dunsany and many, many other writers whose vivid imaginations have enriched the literature of the English language,"

Barcelona: G. Gili, 1990. First edition (unstated). Hardcover. Spine foot edges scuffed, extremely gentle rubbing to corners, light soiling to DJ, else Near Fine(-) in Near Fine(+) DJ.. Octavo in blue-white DJ, 144 pages. Numerous color and black and white illustrations including photos, line drawings, plans and elevations.From the dj: The aim of this book is to show, by means of 23 examples of private houses of different types, the variety of forms of architectural expression in the Balearic islands, a geographical context with international relevance and interest. Preceding each example is a short text by way of commentary, bringing out the most significant features of the house, together with basic documentation in the form of plans, elevations and sections. The present volume maintains and extends the line initiated by Editorial Gustavo Gili in 1986 with the book Mediterranean Houses. Costa Brava, by Xavier Guell and Lluis Casals. Marti Lucena and Salvador Roig, both of them architects, have… Read More

This stunning book is a well-preserved copy of the highly sought-out first printing from Abrams. (They issued a cheaper reprint in 1987). This huge volume - more than two inches thick - contains 447 plates: 68 color reproductions - some tipped in and suitable for framing - and several hundred black and white illustrations. Bibliography.
Original printed cloth over thick boards with printed acetate dust jacket. Printed endpapers. Light edgwear and page toning with faint soil to edges of text block.