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Click to view full description | 1. | Lawrence, Michael A Crack in the Line.
UK Orchard Books 2003 First Edition. First Printing Hardcover As New. Very fine unread. Very fine jacket. Hardcover. 8.v.o. Signed and Dated on the date of publication Sept 2
SYNOPSIS - First in a trilogy, by the author of the Jiggy McCue books. Two years ago, Alaric's mother died in an accident, and his world fell apart. Then one winter's day, Alaric finds himself drawn into a parallel world - a world in which his mother didn't die. The only problem is that in the other world she has a daughter, not a son. Please see our listings for book two, Small Eternities.
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| 2. | Lawrence, Michael Milking the Novelty
UK. Wordybug 2005. Limited Edition. First Printing Softcover. New. Very fine. sewn binding. 12 mo. Signed and Numbered by Michael Lawrence.
This is one of a limited edition of 350 signed and numbered copies of the autobiographical memoirs of Michael Lawrence, author of many children's novels including the Jiggy McCue series, and the superb Aldous Lexicon trilogy (book three of which, is out later in the year). For collectors of Michael Lawrence's work this book is a must.
Anderida Books still maintain that the Aldous Lexicon is a 'sleeping giant', and once the trilogy is complete, it will become highy sought after by collectors worldwide. As with many great authors, this will have a knock-on effect with Michael's other work. (Look what His Dark Materials did for Pullman regarding the collector market). For the sake of a few pounds now, is it worth regretting later on that you didn't buy this book at cover price when you had the chance. Others who might like this book, who are not yet familiar with Michael Lawrence's other work, will be readers and collectors of biographies and autobiographies. Specifically with an interest in an alternative view of 1960s London, Paris and holiday camps
or the adventures of a young photographer
at that time.
SYNOPSIS - About thirty years before his first book was published Michael Lawrence was a freelance photographer in London. At twenty-one, unimpressed with the burgeoning pop culture of the 1960s, he gave up his balconied flat in Pimlico and, with just £15 in his pocket, set off for Paris and a different kind of life. In Paris a great many things happened to him, but it was years before he began to write about them, along with other things that had occurred around that time. Then, gradually, over many more years, a book emerged. This book.
In Milking the Novelty Michael asks Judy Garland to get off his case, photographs The Moody Blues among the mummies in The British Museum, prints the early girlie photos of Bob Guccione (about to launch Penthouse magazine), has his fortune wrongly foretold by the elderly Coco Chanel, takes up residence in the luxury apartment of a Japanese samurai without his knowledge, sleeps in Marianne Faithfull's bath, joins the cardboard box brigade on the Metro steps, and shares a Butlin's chalet with Christine Keeler's father.
But some quite interesting things happen as well. PLEASE NOTE: Publication date is 15th June 2005. Please order now, and the book will be sent as soon as it is in stock. PARENTAL WARNING: This book contains language and passages that are not suitable for younger readers.
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| 3. | Lawrence, Michael Small Eternities
UK. Orchard Books. 2004. First edition. First printing. Hardcover. As New. Very fine. As New. Very fine 8 vo. Signed and Dated.
SYNOPSIS - The river hs burst its banks. The grounds at Withern rise are under water. Three Underwoods ponder their separate futures.
Naia wonders how she'll keep up the pretence that she's who people take her for.
Aleric wonders if the joy of his perfect new reality can last.
Aldous, just eleven years old, wonders how long he has to live.
Great change is in the air - and terrible happenings, which might not be survived.
The second part of the Aldous Lexicon trilogy.
Signed and Dated by Michael Lawrence on the date of publication, September 16th 2004
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| 4. | Lawrence, Michael Small Eternities - Unique
UK. Orchard Books 2004 First edition. First printing. Hardcover. Fine. As New. Very Fine. 8 vo. Signed, Dated and Inscribed.
This is we believe a totally unique copy of Small Eternities by Michael Lawrence. As you can see from the photograph, Michael has signed and dated the book on the date of publication and also added the following inscription: "A copy from another small eternity, where many things are not quite as we feel they should be. ML".
Michael has obviously drawn a parallel with this particular copy of the book and his story.
But why?
The text block has been bound upside down!
This in itself must be extremely rare, but to have such an inscription added by the author, makes this book all the more special.
The book has some minor bumping to the boards, which in view of its rarity is of secondary importance. The dustcover has been replaced, so there is no evidence of the bumping.
A high price, because this is my only (and probably THE only) copy.
Trade offers are welcome on this book for cash purchase or exchange of stock.
Price: 50.00 GBP | See Full
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| 5. | Lawrence, Michael The Killer Underpants.
USA. Dutton Children's Books 2002. First edition. First printing. Hardcover. Fine. Fine. 8 vo. Signed and inscribed by Michael Lawrence.
SYNOPSIS - Jiggy's new underpants won't come off. As if that wasn't enough, they seem to give him a peculiar sort of power over people. This is the second humourous adventure starring Jiggy McCue. These books are from Michael Lawrence's personal collection, and you will be very unlikely to find any other signed first editions of this, the American edition. The books are in fine unread condition. Each book has been signed and dated 2002 by Michael to the title page, and in addition he has added an inscription: One of the books for sale has "London", one has "New York" and the other "In which we meet Neville the Devil". When purchasing, please state your preference.
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| 6. | Lawrence, Michael The Killer Underpants.
USA. Puffin. 2003 First edition, first printing thus. Softcover. New. Very fine. 12 mo. Signed and dated by Michael Lawrence.
SYNOPSIS - Jiggy's new underpants won't come off. As if that wasn't enough, they seem to give him a peculiar sort of power over people. This is the second humourous adventure starring Jiggy McCue.
These books are from Michael Lawrence's personal collection, and you will be very unlikely to find any other signed first editions of this, the American edition. The books are in fine unread condition. Each book has been signed and dated 2003 by Michael to the title page.
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| 7. | Lawrence, Michael The Poltergoose.
USA. Puffin. 2003. First edition. first printing thus. Softcover. New. Very fine. 12 mo. Signed, dated and inscibed by Michael Lawrence.
SYNOPSIS - This illustrated tale is a fun and wacky story introducing Jiggy McCue, the boy who things seem to happen to - in this case, being haunted by a dead goose.
These books are from Michael Lawrence's personal collection, and you will be very unlikely to find any other signed first editions of this, the American paperback edition. The books are in fine unread condition. Each book has been signed and dated 2002 by Michael to the title page, and in addition he has added an inscription: One of the books for sale has "The first Jiggy McCue adventure", and the other "Here comes Jiggy McCue!". When purchasing, please state your preference.
Price: 15.00 GBP
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| 8. | Lawrence, Michael The Toilet of Doom
USA. Dutton Children's Books. 2001 First edition. First printing. Hardcover. Near fine Near fine 8 vo. Signed and inscribed by Michael Lawrence.
Synopsis - "Feel that your life has gone down the pan? Well here's your chance to swap it for a better one!" When these tempting words appear on the computer screen, Jiggy McCue just can't resist. He hits 'F for Flush' and...Oh dear. He really shouldn't have done that. Because the life he gets in place of his own is a very embarrassing one - for a boy. Another loo-ny adventure with The Three Musketeers! "Fast paced action and irrverent humour...Michael Lawrence has a very quirky talent, given full rein here.." Publishing News Starred Choice (The Poltergoose and The Killer Underpants) These books are from Michael Lawrence's personal collection, and you will be very unlikely to find any other signed first editions of this, the American edition. The books are in near fine unread condition, but do have the odd bump here and there. Each book has been signed and dated 2002 by Michael to the title page, and in addition he has added an inscription. One of the books for sale has "One for all and all for lunch", and the other "Jiggy McCue goes American!". When purchasing, please state your preference.
Price: 25.00 GBP | See Full
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