Wahlströms ungdomsböcker, 1952, 127 sidor, något sliten rygg, gott skick, häftad

Tate gallery publishing, 1998, 1-85437-254-8, 80 s, rikt ill, hft, mkt gott skick, illustrated, soft bound, fine condition

Very-nice, clean copy of this vintage hardback. Apparent First Edition. Pictorial green boards (plane flying) are clean and show only slight wear. 279 pages. NO writing or tears inside book. Previous owners bookplate (nice!) in book front - on blank page. NO foxing. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine. Frontispiece artwork "Rex Agrees To Do Some Wing-Walking To Help The Circus" .

Very-good copy - NO tears - Tight spine - 8 pages have underlining - NO other writing or marks - 213 pages - Shakespeare was a supremely successful accommodator. The story of his career as actor and playwright, which this book tells, shows the accommodation of his remarkable talents to the circumstances of his time: the social, political and professional life of Elizabethan and Jacobean England. It describes the development of this talent into genius. It also describes a background of theatrical rivalry, opportunism, service to noble patrons, and the sometimes involuntary involvement in political intrigue. The book begins with Stratford-upon-Avon and investigates Shakespeare's likely link with the Earls of Derby, who were probably his first theatrical patrons. It goes on to detail the theatrical conditions that prevailed when Shakespeare first embarked on his profession. Year by year Peter Thomson recreates Shakespeare's writing career, showing how the plays mirror their times. The story reveals the precarious nature of theatrical survival, the constant threat posed by the withdrawal of noble or royal patronage, the spread of disease, the anxieties of war and the uncertain climate. Peter Thomson's concern throughout is with the concrete details of the profession, setting out playhouse practices from the viewpoint of playwright, actor and audience. His discussion of the London playhouses incorporates the new evidence provided by the recent Rose and Globe excavations. The narrative is succinct but entertaining, enabling the non-expert to pick a clear path through contemporary political struggles and intrigues, the structure of Elizabethan patronage, the formation and disbanding of theatre companies and the fate of their buildings. There are numerous illustrations. Some will be familiar to students of Shakespeare, but are reproduced here in the context of his professional development; others have been gleaned from museums, libraries and great houses to illustrate the wider social context of Elizabethan and Jacobean England.

Dustcover has been price-clipped and shows 3 closed tears. Book is in near-fine condition. NO remainder marks. Black boards with gilt lettering. Tight spine - Bright pages. Illustrated with photos. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. 437 pages.

Near-new condition. NO writing, marks or tears - Tight spine - Bright pages - NO remainder marks or price clippings. 415 pages. Illustrated.

Near-new condition. NO writing, marks or tears - Tight spine - Bright pages - NO remainder marks or price clippings. 415 pages. Illustrated.

reprint.~ Full contemporary calf, G. xxxii+[iv]+209pp, engraved portrait frontis, 4 engraved plates by G V Neist showing the seasons, leather very worn, text bloxck with several old ink stains & splashes, old scribblings on the pastedowns, a reading copy. ~ The first 32 pages are a life of the author, followed by his most famous work - The Seasons. James Thomson [ 1700 - 1748 ] Scottish Playwright & dramatist, who enjoyed much success whilst in favour with the Prince of Wales. When that relationship went sour, Thomson's career went on the wane.

121 x 125 mm "Antal sidor: 239. Inbunden med skadat skyddsomslag.

210 x 125 mm Antal sidor: 239. Inbunden med skyddsomslag. Jess Lamhet låg död bland vinbärsbuskarna på morgonen. Under bärplockningen dagen före hade man sett henne tillsammans med en ung man, Chris. Var det honom Jess gått ut för att träffa på kvällen? Det skvallrades i byn. Vad skulle Chris ha haft för anledning att mörda Jess? De kände ju knappt varandra. Eller gjorde de kanske det ändå? Jess hade ju varit med barn när hon flyttade dit. Det var bara Maggie som trodde att Chris var oskyldig. För hans skull ljög hon för polisen. Men nu var Chris försvunnen...