Books published by publisher Contemporary Books

Nice, tight, paperback copy in great reading condition. From Burroughs to Poe, this is a copy of poems from the best poets ever. Of course considering its age (printed in 1958), the book shows quite a bit of wear and tear. In good condition, but it has water marks on the bottom edge of the front cover, which continues through on the bottom, fore-edges. The cover and pages mentioned also have small tears as well, but they are small. The top, bottom and side fore-edges (edges of the pages) are worn and stained. On the bottom corner of the front binding (and the first page), they are torn from the binding--about a half-inch tear. Front/back covers have a few, small stains as well. Front cover has a spot where the sticker was removed many years ago! Of course there is shelf wear, and the binding is worn and torn (small tears) in a few places. Amazingly enough, there is NO yellowing of the inside pages whatsoever!! The book is not as torn up as it sounds, I am just very descriptive so that my customers receive the book exactly as described. We guarantee customer satisfaction, ship fast and include delivery confirmation.

Tells the stories of the 100 Chicagoans who had the greatest impact on America in the 20th century. The microbiographies cover the most influential individuals in crime, sports, politics, business, media, law, performing arts, literature and architecture plus an additional handful of singularly successful people who defied categorization but whose contributions to contemporary life are no less profound, thus providing an account of the personal triumph and indomitable tenacity of people who aimed for greatness and surpassed their goals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)