UFO Phenomenon, Unknown Mysteries Another impressive volume from the ‘Mysteries of the Unknown’ series, which examined the history and nature of seemingly paranormal phenomena, THE UFO PHENOMENON was published in 1988 by the Editors of Time-Life.

In the 160-page hardbound book are chapters on ‘Elusive Visitors,’ ‘Fear and Hope on Film,’ ‘Into the Saucer Era,’ ‘Kidnappers from Space,’ A Time of Close Encounters,’ ‘Project Blue Book,’ ‘A Deepening Controversy,’ ‘The Enduring Enigma,’ and ‘A Universe of Possibilities.’ As is usually the case with books from Time-Life, this is filled with wonderful color artwork and the articles are highly detailed. People, places and names are specific and make the information extremely interesting!

The book is in Very Good condition, with just some very minor edge/corner/spine end wear and a couple of minor scuffs to the covers Inside pages have no apparent defects. If you’re interested in UFOs, don’t miss this one! It’ll keep you wondering … (5169)

Publisher: Time-Life
ISBN: 0809463245  

Bulfinch Age of Fable, NICE COPY
Mythology is the handmaid of literature; and literature is one of the best allies of virtue and promoters of happiness. This book is not for the learned not, nor for the theologian, nor for the philosopher, but for the reader of English literature, of either sex, who wishes to comprehend the allusions so frequently made by public speakers, lecturers, essayists, and poets, and those which occur in polite conversation.

Those words are from the Preface of The Age of Fable, Or, Stories of Gods and Heroes, written by Thomas Bulfinch and published in this edition by Hurst & Co., New York. The book is not dated, but judging from the three-quarter leather and marble covers, decorated spine and gilt top edges, appears to be from the early 1900s.

All the familiar names are here: Prometheus and Pandora, June all and her rivals, Phaeton, Midas, Proserpine, Pygmalion, Venus, Adonis, the Halcyon birds, Cupid, Psyche, Narcissus, Hero and Leander, Minerva and more!

And their stories are written in any easily understood, yet fascinating way! There is a great drawing on the frontispiece, with other drawings in the text throughout the book.

The book is in very good condition with minor edge/corner/spine end wear. Leather on front edge of spine shows some roughness. Although a previous owner’s name is handwritten inside, we see no apparent defects on the inside pages. It’s a nice copy of a wonderful old book! (3959)
Publisher: Hurst & Co.
ISBN: none  

Law, Business and the Magazine Industry
LEGAL AND BUSINESS ASPECTS OF THE MAGAZINE INDUSTRY, 1982, is #147 in the Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks and Literary Property Course Handbook Series of the Practising Law Institute, New York. It was written by Peter C. Gould and Stephen H. Gross and was designed as a reference manual for attorneys and related professionals.

Included are 17 articles on Acquiring Publishing Rights, Editorial Concerns for the Magazine Attorney, Printing Agreements, Direct Mail Promotion of Magazine Subscriptions, Solicitation Agreements, Subscription Fulfillment, Single Copy Distribution, Protection of Titles and the Format of Covers, Copyright Office Regulations, Advertising, Collective Works, Regulation of Commercial Speech, Advertisers and Agencies, Buying and Selling Magazines and more.

The 592-page softcover book is in Very Good condition, with only very slight edge/corner wear to the covers. Inside pages have no apparent defects. (3763)
Publisher: Practising Law Institute
ISBN: None  

Gay in America: A Time of Change

In a time when much of the discussion of gay life in America centers around AIDS, this compassionate and provocative book concentrates on men and women in the process of living their lives. It follows the author as he journeyed through small towns, farmlands, suburbs and cities in search of the diversity of gay and lesbian life in America in the late 1980s.

His lively and telling profiles reveal lesbians and gay men building communities and families, coming to terms with their religious beliefs, reconciling with their roots and, for the minorities whom he interviewed, coping with racism as well as homophobia.

Written by Neil Miller and published in 1990 by Harper & Brothers, New York, the book is titled IN SEARCH OF GAY AMERICA, Women and Men in a Time of Change.

Towns mentioned in the contents include Selma AL; Bunceton MO; Morgantown WV; Ogilvie MN; Fargo ND; Wolverton MN; Bismarck ND; Rapid City SD; Newton MA; Miami FL; Boston; San Francisco; New York City; Memphis TN; Minneapolis MN; San Antonio TX; Dover NH; Louisville KY; Washington DC; Key West FL; St. Paul MN; and Johnson City TN.

The 309-page softcover book is in Very Good condition with no apparent defects, inside or out. It’s a rich and thought-provoking volume! (5296)
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
ISBN: 0060973080