Martha Stewart's Entertaining A Year of Celebration

STEWART, MARTHA

Potter

SKINNY TASTE FAST AND SLOW

GINA HOMOLKA

The Picture Framer's Handbook

Laurence & Janett Burnett

The Top: Universal Toy, Enduring Pastime

Gould, D. W.

The Viking Settlements of North America

Pohl, Frederick J.

Introduction by Lloyd Goodrich. New York, Clarkson N. Potter, [1976]. 1st edition. Dust jacket worn at extremities, book fine.

The Prints of Reginald Marsh

Sassowsky, Norman

I still prefer a life that has its ups and downs. A contented, uneventful life is no life at all as far as I'm concerned. I said I thought life was a sick joke. That doesn't mean I'm a pessimist. It may be sick, but it's still a joke; it's still funny. I've no illusions about the absurdity of life, but I'm still cheerful about it. Twenty-six years ago, a short novel called Bonjour Tristesse, written by an unknown eighteen-year-old, was published in France. Called by one reviewer a beautifully written malicious little tale, the story about a young girl who drives her potential stepmother to suicide sold over one million copies, was translated into twelve languages and became a modern classic. Francoise Sagan, its young author, became a legend and her fast life-style a symbol of postwar cynicism. As celebrity-seeking journalists moved in and kept the public informed (and misinformed) about her expensive tastes, changing lovers, passion for drink, gambling and sports cars, Sagan continued to write novels, plays and film scripts, avoiding the public eye as much as possible. Now, in this extended interview prepared by her French publisher, we have the opportunity to meet the real woman behind the myth. At forty-five we find her witty, simple and dazzlingly profound as she talks about her childhood, love, loneliness, money, fame, politics, drinking, predilections, writing, the theatre and films, friendship, religion, happiness, death, marriage. In these conversations it is clear that Sagan speaks as she writes, and she writes superbly. To read Nightbird is to be in the company of a fascinating woman.

Night Bird: Conversations with Françoise Sagan

Francoise Sagan. Jean-Jacques Pauvert

1982 Clarkson Potter trade paperback, 2nd printing. John Simon. The New York film critic shares his decade long work in the business.

Reverse Angle: A Decade of American Film

Humor & Entertainment

John, Simon

Movies

The rising moon sees a little girl who is afraid of the night and sends down a special moonbeam to show her the many wondrous things to see during the dark hours.

The Night Book

Mark Strand

Children's Books

Illus. in full color. "The General and Mrs. Pinch rule Liberty Street, prohibiting all laughter and games. Joy and the other youngsters who live there are unhappy but there is nothing they can do about it. Then the Araboolies, who speak no English and who change skin color daily, move in. Life becomes chaotic, exciting, and fun. This sure-fire plot, destined to woo readers, offers the welcome message of tolerance. The crisp text and autumn-muted paintings are a triumph of energy, enthusiasm, and design. Excellent to share with older readers, thought-provoking at any age."--(starred) Booklist.  

The Araboolies of Liberty Street

Sam Swope

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