Books published by publisher easton press

1990, 1st thus hardcover edition, bound in full, rich leather boards (introduction by A. E. Hotchner, and illustrated by the remarkable Richard Powers), (originally published in 1961), Easton Press, CT. 133 pages. Gorgeous edition of this short story collection, a standard work of the author. 13 stories in all. One of the most handsome editions (red leather boards) you will find of this title. All edges gilt. Stamped in gold / blue on front, spine and rear boards. Name of book stamped in gold on spine.

SIGNED EDITION Factory Sealed - Shrinkwrapped Easton Press shrink wrapped and signed edition. Book comes with original COA and documentation shrink wrapped inside the book as normally sent from Easton Press. THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE STORY OF AN ORDINARY MAN WHO BECAME THE CENTURY'S MOST IMPORTANT EXPLORER Adventurers the world over have been inspired by the achievements of Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man ever to set foot on the summit of Mount Everest. In this candid, wry, and vastly entertaining autobiography, Hillary looks back on that 1953 landmark expedition, as well as his remarkable explorations in other exotic locales, from the South Pole to the Ganges. View From The Summit is the compelling life story of a New Zealand country boy who daydreamed of wild adventures; the pioneering climber who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth after scaling the world's tallest peak; and the elder statesman and unlikely diplomat whose groundbreaking program of aid to Nepal continues to this day, paying his debt of worldwide fame to the Himalayan region. More than four decades after Hillary looked down from Everest's 29,000 feet, his impact is still felt -- in our fascination with the perils and triumphs of mountain climbing, and in today's phenomenon of extreme sports. The call to adventure is alive and real on every page of this gripping memoir.

In a loose, unstructured modernist narrative style that draws from Christian allegory and oral storytelling, Faulkner explores themes of race, sex, class and religion in the American South. By focusing on characters that are misfits, outcasts, or are otherwise marginalized in their community, he portrays the clash of alienated individuals against a Puritanical, prejudiced rural society. In 1932, early reception of the novel was mixed, with some reviewers critical of Faulkner's style and subject matter. However, over time, the novel has come to be considered one of the most important literary works by Faulkner and one of the best English-language novels of the 20th century.

In The Mysterious Island a group of men escape imprisonment during the American Civil War by stealing a balloon. Blown across the world, they are air-wrecked on a remote desert island. In a manner reminiscent of Robinson Crusoe, the men apply their scientific knowledge and technical skill to exploit the island s bountiful resources, eventually constructing a sophisticated society in miniature. The book is also an intriguing mystery story, for the island has a secret...

Singling out his most autobiographical novel, Dickens wrote, "Like many fond parents, I have in my heart of hearts a favorite child. And his name is David Copperfield." Filled with some of literature's most memorable characters, David Copperfield is an enduring story of growing up. Full leather-bound hardcover, no dust jacket as issued. Collector's edition. Beautifully bound in genuine leather, hand selected from individually tanned hides. Sophisticated hubbed design (raised ridges) on spine, stamped with gorgeous accents of 22 karat gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers are beautiful satin moire, specially dyed for the publisher. All edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound into book.

Set against the tumultuous years of the post-Napoleonic era, The Count of Monet Cristo recounts the swashbuckling adventures of Edmond Dantes, a dashing young sailor falsely accused of treason. The story of his long imprisonment, dramatic escape, and carefully wrought revenge offers up a vision of France that has become immortal.From the Hardcover edition.

Omar, son of a tentmaker (Khayyam), was born at Nishapur in the latter half of he eleventh century, and died early in the twelfth century. He was a deeply learned man who followed his own convictions. He evolved a concept of life which was basically mystic: he preached the moral purity of the contemplative life; he struggled to master the eternal, the good, the beautiful. And he set down his newly found convictions in a series of quatrain.