In fact, some book club editions will have a blank box where the bar code. The paper used for the pages is often thinner and of lesser quality than trade editions. Kennedy 19171963 was awarded the purple heart, and later became the 35th president of the united states. Kennedy, compiled by his fellow pt109 survivor and campaign aide, barney.
Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Note the striped headband on the book on the bottom. Paperback book club editions are often a little larger than the trade paperbacks. Introductory letter by president kennedy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The reason they arent worth more money is because the true first editions had a limited print run while book club editions have a larger print run thats why there are so many out there. The picture at left shows the top page edges of a book club edition and the first trade edition of the same title.
The extraordinary world war ii story of shipwreck and survival that paved john f. Kennedy rare books and first editions at bauman rare. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The only criticism i would have is that jfks time as commander of the pt59 is only very briefly mentioned in the main book. A few of these are considered true firsts, and some constitute desirable american editions of english books, but be very cautious about your source. Pt 105 bluejacket books series by dick keresey, paperback. Members of the club receive a thoughtfully selected book delivered to them each month. Commander william liebenow, the man who rescued jfk and the pt 109 crew. Strout thirtytwo years ago, the first american book. Book club editions are sold to members at a good discount compared with the original issue price.
I have heard that when a book has the words book club edition on it, no matter how old the book is, that book has no value. Of course, theres always the exception to help prove the rule. Pt 109 william doyle paperback harpercollins publishers. If any one else has any further information on the book club, i and many others would be grateful. A popular book is sometimes reissued under the imprint of a book club. Pt 109 by robert john donovan goodreads share book. As captain of pt 105, the author was in the same battle. If you know that a book has been widely circulated in a book club edition, and you feel the dealer might have overlooked book club signs, it doesnt hurt to ask, especially on ebay or amazon. Book clubs frequently neglect to remove edition indicators from the plates before printing their copies. An american epic of war, survival, and the destiny. Significant soiling and dampstain to cloth boards, and spine in particular, with staining lower edge of text block.
Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Club edition book types book types club edition here are just a few example of what we call our club edition range of green books, take a look at each, if you would like to know more simply request a quote and our team will contact you right away. An american epic of war, survival, and the destiny of. I know, i know, in the book world the lec is considered a fine press and not a book club. There are some general rules that do apply that can help you to correctly identify bce. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Jul 19, 2015 the james bond novels published by the book club ian flemings early james bond novels are some of the most collectible first editions in modern fiction. What book s are available to military book club members. An american epic of war, survival, and the destiny of john f. Many paperback originals pbos exist in hardcover only in a book club edition. Identifying book club edition books a guide to identify. Some book club editions are quite blunt about it, with a statement directly on the jacket. Hard cover, 1997 isbn 0966017633 the hardcover book is intended for both accademic and professional use.
The first novel, casino royale commands eye watering sums of money and for many lovers of the genre the idea of collecting a full set of the first editions. Usually the overall quality of the books materials is lower than the same book as printed by a traditional publishing house. The dust jacket may be made of thinner or uncoated paper. John f kennedy and pt109 is an exceptional read wellcomposed, thorough, and rivetting. Commander william liebenow, the man who rescued jfk and the pt 109 crew in august 1943. Pt 109 by william doyle overdrive rakuten overdrive.
To ask other readers questions about pt 109, please sign up. A generic term denoting a book which was produced or distributed by one of any number of book club organizations. First published in 1961, this 40th anniversary edition comes with a foreword by. Without pt 109, said powers, there never would have been a president john f. My collecting ps volumes is now somewhat hit and miss. Pt 109 by robert john donovan was published as john f. Editions of pt 109 by robert john donovan goodreads. Admittedly small and vulnerable, pt boats were, nevertheless, fastthe fastest craft on the water during world war iiand dick kereseys account of these tough little fighters throws new light on their contributions to the war effort. Just as in standard bookcollecting, the indicators vary between the different book clubs.
We also produce our own club editions for most books which are full length, but sometimes altered in size to save you money. See below for books that have been part of our signed first editions club, including the 2017 man booker award winner lincoln in the bardo by george saunders and two of the five 2014 finalists for the national book award, all the light we cannot see and station eleven. Just as in standard book collecting, the indicators vary between the different book clubs. Learn about a new club launched in spring 2019, delivering four debut novels each year, here. Based on a political map of europe, the berlinbased artists ce jian and yuzheng cheng played a game of chinese whispers in order to create 60 maps in 60 days using acrylic paint on paper. This 40th anniversary edition of pt 109 reminds us once again of the courage of president kennedy and the men who served with him on his pt boat during world war ii. The book on the top, missing this element, is the book club edition.
Oct 10, 2015 without pt 109, said powers, there never would have been a president john f. Book club edition does that mean that book has no value. Many book club editions have a small blind stamp on the lower right hand corner of the back cover. As the above definition makes clear, book club editions are reprints of books for a defined audience. As to the titles, im sure there must be more out there, somewhere. The reverse of the title page may carry an advertising statement.
Last week i received my copy of fantastic worldslost worlds and that was the first ps book that i had purchased in some time. Often it is a new setting and with cheaper paper and binding. The best thing to do if youre serious about finding out the value of your books to have a professional book appraiser or bookseller evaluate your collection. Feb 15, 2010 of course, theres always the exception to help prove the rule. Recommended books for collectors of first editions. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Pt 109 robert donovan john f kennedy hardcover 1961 book club edition. Any photographic illustrations in the original are either absent or reduced in number. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. Kennedys path to power hailed as a breathtaking account by james patterson, masterfully written by historian douglas brinkley, and the finest book ever. The result is hedera, a vivid new extended recording on physical editions from the new yorkbased electronic musician and instrument builder, and an elegant new platform for the powerful vehicle of flanigans voice. Bob donovan has written the definitive story of my brothers heroic efforts to save his crew in 1943 after their torpedo boat was cut in half by a japanese destroyer, near the solomon islands in the south pacific.
The james bond novels published by the book club ian flemings early james bond novels are some of the most collectible first editions in modern fiction. The signed first editions club is the ultimate way to build a personal library and will please true collectors and lovers of the written word. The author traveled to the south pacific to the location where the ramming of kennedys pt boat patrol torpedo by a japanese warship split his ship in two and started the whole ordeal of life and death for lieutenant kennedy and his crew. The new foreword and new preface to this 40th anniversary edition help put things in perspective. Heart of darkness joseph conrad color etchings by sean scully. Book editions, titles, and bindings the scientist and engineers guide to digital signal processing by steven w. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The only criticism i would have is that jfks time as commander of the pt 59 is only very briefly mentioned in the main book.
However, one could argue that this is a book focusing on jacks time with the pt 109, only. Book club editions for the most part see the end of this writeup for the exceptions are not of collectible value and cause a lot of confusion for many book collectors. If you have details of other book club editions or know where i can get those details, please contact me. The boards the book cover may be bound with thick paper instead of cloth. A book club copy will always be a book club copy, even though it states first edition. Founded in 1929 in new york city by george macy, the club consisted of a select group of book enthusiasts limited in number to 2,000. Often printed on lesserquality paper or in a noticeably smaller trim size see image above. Feb 12, 2008 i have heard that when a book has the words book club edition on it, no matter how old the book is, that book has no value. Im not really a fan of 50s horror comics and poverty row publishers but that seems to be all that they are doing now. The limited editions club, much as its title suggests, was a subscriptionbased book club intent on circulating limited edition copies of classic titles to its members. Only the books that do not have those words are the ones that would have value.
However, one could argue that this is a book focusing on jacks time with the pt109, only. Kennedys path to power hailed as a breathtaking account by james patterson, masterfully written by historian douglas brinkley, and the finest book ever written on the subject by lt. Another aspect of what is often a cheaper overall design is the absence of a headband on some book club editions. The ghostly beat is by a malfunctioning tape deck and the voicecloud is by lesley flanigan, layering herself against the unceasing pulse. May, 2019 the best thing to do if youre serious about finding out the value of your books to have a professional book appraiser or bookseller evaluate your collection. Halfway into the book, chapter 8, disaster at sea, is skilled dramatical, suspenseful, and inspirational writing. Each signed first edition club pick is a first edition and first printing, personally signed by the author, delivered to you in pristine condition with its jacket in a transparent protective wrapping to extend the life of the book. Military book club members enjoy all of the latest bestsellers, popular favorites and classics. Each signed first edition club pick is a first edition and first printing, personally signed by the author, delivered to you in pristine condition with its jacket in a transparent protective wrapping to extend the. Pt 109 robert donovan john f kennedy hardcover 1961 book. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should.
Collecting book club editions book collectors librarything. Doyle, a 20152016 fulbright scholar and coauthor of the best seller american gun. Kennedy and pt109 on your kindle in under a minute. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Stenzel, hook up by harvey jones, the mansions twins by rose m. Publiez gratuitement votre livre au format papier ou numerique, et vendezle.
William doyles pt109 is a masterfully written book on john f. Ioba identifying book club editions independent online. Since criteria for indicating a first edition varies from publisher to publisher, theres no easy answer. It has a note from the person who bought the book originally in 1962 as a gift.
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