Didier Ghez

Andreas Deja

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Arizona

The Hidden Art of Disney's Late Golden Age (the 1940s - Part Two) (Art of Disney, Cartoon Illustrations, Books about Movies)

Walt Disney always envisioned the studios that bear his name remaining relevant by consistently taking creative risks and doing the unexpected. Heading into the 1940s, he crafted an entirely new division of the studio called the Character Model Department, which focused solely on the details of character development. This latest volume from famed Disney historian Didier Ghez profiles six remarkable artists from that department, sharing uncommon and never-before-seen images of their influential work behind the scenes. With vivid descriptions and passages from the artists' journals, this visually rich collection offers a rare view of the Disney artists whose work gave rise to many classic Disney characters, and who ultimately rewrote the future of character creation in animation.

They Drew As They Pleased Vol. 3

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Robert E. Abrams

John Canemaker

Rare first edition (3rd printing) in good condition. Dust jacket slightly shopworn with a tear in the front upper left corner. Collectible. 

New York

Treasures of Disney Animation Art

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Huge Hardcover (6 to 8 lbs)

Georgia

From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms

Based on hundreds of interviews with Disney staff members past and present, this story of Walt Disney and his company's vast artistic achievements through the decades contains more than 800 illustrations ranging from concept art to film stills to views of the theme park attractions. / Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

The Art of Walt Disney

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Disney Art Books

Ann Rule

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Ohio

Ann Rule's Crime Files: Volume 11

Collects true crime stories about sociopaths who kill ruthlessly, including the tale of a sea captain who is tricked into marriage and cheated out of his fortune by the mother of his illegitimate children before being murdered by her and her brother.

No Regrets

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Elizabeth Kendall

Molly Kendall

Illinois

My Life with Ted Bundy, Updated and Expanded Edition

The inspiration for the five-part Amazon Original docuseries Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer Now in paperback, this updated, expanded edition of The Phantom Prince, Elizabeth Kendall's 1981 memoir detailing her six-year relationship with serial killer Ted Bundy, includes a new introduction and a new afterword by the author, never-before-seen photos, and a startling new chapter from the author's daughter, Molly, who has not previously shared her story. Bundy is one of the most notorious serial killers in American history and one of the most publicized to this day. However, very rarely do we hear from the women he left behind--the ones forgotten as mere footnotes in this tragedy. The Phantom Prince chronicles Elizabeth Kendall's intimate relationship with Ted Bundy and its eventual unraveling. As much as has been written about Bundy, it's remarkable to hear the perspective of people who shared their daily lives with him for years. This gripping account presents a remarkable examination of a charismatic personality that masked unimaginable darkness.

Phantom Prince

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Erik Larson

Tennessee

Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America

An account of the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 relates the stories of two men who shaped the history of the event--architect Daniel H. Burnham, who coordinated its construction, and serial killer Herman Mudgett.

The Devil in the White City

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For Fans of True Crime

Some of my favorite books to reread during the holidays

Charles Dickens

Florida

Imaginative, heartwarming classic tells of the eerie encounters of Ebenezer Scrooge, an arrogant and insensitive miser whose ghostly journeys through the past, present, and future provide glimpses of his life as a schoolboy, apprentice, and young lover. His visions ultimately transform him into a generous and caring individual -- loving all and by all beloved. Unabridged edition.

A Christmas Carol

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Julia Livshin

Wisconsin

Sixteen Timeless Yuletide Tales

A collection of sixteen classic stories about the Christmas holiday.

Classic Christmas Stories

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Natasha Fried

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Missouri

WithThe Christmas Almanac, we launch a new series that incorporates many of the elements of vintage art, literature, songs, crafts, and recipes that have made our Little Big Book series such a success, and takes it even further, adding practical advice for shopping, travel, entertainment, as well as trivia, history, facts, and tips. This is the ultimate Christmas book.The Christmas Almanacwill be organized into 8 chapters: Deck the Halls: Trees, Trimming, and Tinsel; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! Holiday Music, Concerts & Events; Bring Us Some Figgy Pudding: The Christmas Feast; My True Love Gave To Me: The Gifts Of The Season; Santa Claus is Coming To Town: The Legend And Lore of St. Nick; 'Twas The Night Before Christmas: Christmas Eve; Christmas is Here: December 25th; What Can I Give Him? Charity at Christmastime. Each chapter will be a combination of elements based on its particular theme, including: Classic Stories- fromThe Fir Treeby Hans Christian Andersen to Eleanor Roosevelt'sChristmas in Hyde Park Poems- including "A Visit From St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore and Lewis Carroll's "Christmas Greetings From A Fairy To A Child" Recipes- American standards such as Sugar Cookies and Cranberry Sauce; classic recipes from around the world; Christmas drinks; and entertaining ideas History & Traditions- find out how the legend of St. Nick came to be, why we hang stockings and much, much more Carols- complete with lyrics and music, from "Deck the Halls" to "Silent Night" Games- to entertain children and grown-ups alike at holiday festivities Gifts- where to buy them, what to buy, gifts to make, stocking stuffer ideas, tipping guides, and Christmas card etiquette Facts & Trivia- Where is a white Christmas guaranteed? What's the most expensive Christmas present ever given? The biggest snowman ever made? Shopping- Want to get your tree fresh from Vermont? Serve the coolest hot chocolate around? Send out the best fruitcake? We'll tell you where to go Entertainment- celebrations around the country and the world, the best concerts, festivals, movies, music, and ballets Tips- How to care for your tree, make sure Santa writes your kids back, and track him on-line as he makes his way around the world Crafts- learn how to make tree decorations, orange clove balls, mini cookie & candy trees, cookie puzzles, scented sachets, and snow globes Volunteering- cook and deliver Christmas dinners, make a child's Christmas wish list come true, or participate in a coat drive - we'll give you tons of options!

The Christmas Almanac

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Holiday Reads

S. A. Chakraborty

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Colorado

A Novel

S. A. Chakraborty continues the sweeping adventure begun in The City of Brass—"the best adult fantasy I’ve read since The Name of the Wind" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir)—conjuring a world where djinn summon flames with the snap of a finger and waters run deep with old magic; where blood can be dangerous as any spell, and a clever con artist from Cairo will alter the fate of a kingdom. Nahri’s life changed forever the moment she accidentally summoned Dara, a formidable, mysterious djinn, during one of her schemes. Whisked from her home in Cairo, she was thrust into the dazzling royal court of Daevabad—and quickly discovered she would need all her grifter instincts to survive there. Now, with Daevabad entrenched in the dark aftermath of a devastating battle, Nahri must forge a new path for herself. But even as she embraces her heritage and the power it holds, she knows she’s been trapped in a gilded cage, watched by a king who rules from the throne that once belonged to her family—and one misstep will doom her tribe.. Meanwhile, Ali has been exiled for daring to defy his father. Hunted by assassins, adrift on the unforgiving copper sands of his ancestral land, he is forced to rely on the frightening abilities the marid—the unpredictable water spirits—have gifted him. But in doing so, he threatens to unearth a terrible secret his family has long kept buried. And as a new century approaches and the djinn gather within Daevabad's towering brass walls for celebrations, a threat brews unseen in the desolate north. It’s a force that would bring a storm of fire straight to the city’s gates . . . and one that seeks the aid of a warrior trapped between worlds, torn between a violent duty he can never escape and a peace he fears he will never deserve.

The Kingdom of Copper

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Nicholas Christopher

Great condition, comes from a smoke and mold free home. 

On a snowy night in February, at the improbable point in Lower Manhattan where Waverly Place intersects Waverly Place, a photographer named Leo meets Veronica for the first time. Starkly beautiful, mysterious, aloof, she leads him into a world where illusion blends seamlessly with reality—a luminously transformed city where powerful underground streams crisscross beneath the streets, a city of dragonpoints and Tibetan mysticism where real time is magically altered. Ten years have passed since Veronica’s father, the famous magician Albin White, disappeared while performing a dangerous feat of time travel before a packed theater audience. White’s disappearance was no accident: he was sabotaged by his apprentice Starwood, who interfered at a critical moment and sent him hurtling into the past, free to explore other eras but with no means of returning to the present. Until Veronica finds Leo…

Veronica

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J. R. R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings: Part Two

The Two Towers

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