schiff stuart david whispers (38 résultats)

Pictorial covers. First edition. No 6/7 (June 1975) and the first ''double issue'' (and the first issue to be ''perfect bound'', like a paperback). 132 pages. Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Front cover by Frank Utpatel. Includes ''The Fourth Seal'' by Karl Edward Wagner, ''The Glove'' by Fritz Leiber and other stories by Cark Jacobi, Hugh B. Cave and Manly Wade Wellman. NFFine copy but for browning along page edges.

Stapled pictorial wrappers. First edition. Fourth issue (July 1974). Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Front cover by Tim Kirk. This issue includes ''The Soft Wall'' by Dennis Etchison. NF/Fine copy with fading along edge of front cover.

Stapled pictorial wrappers. First edition. Eighth issue (December 1975). Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973 - 1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Laid in is a one page (folded) ''Supplement to Whispers #8'' (news). Fine (unread) copy but for browning along page edges.

Stapled pictorial wrappers. First edition. Tenth issue (August 1977). Last of the stapled, single issues, all issues from now on were double-issues, perfect bound paperbacks. Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Front cover Frank Utpatel: inside rear cover Lee Brown Coye. Includes fiction from Robert Aickman ''Le Miroir'', Karl Edward Wagner (''Undertow'') and Richard Christian Matheson (''Graduation''). Fine (unread) copy but for front cover a little faded.

Trade paperback original. First edition (& 1st printing). Double issue (no. 23/24): 176 pages. Sixteen magazine issues (some ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Fine (unread) copy.

Stapled pictorial wrappers. First edition. Eighth issue (December 1975). Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973 - 1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Laid in is a one page (folded) ''Supplement to Whispers #8'' (news). NF/Fine (unread) copy.

Trade paperback original. First edition. No 13/14 (October 1979) - the second of the author double issues - a FRITZ LEIBER Special Issue: 132 pages. Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Wraparound colour cover art by Steven Fabian (the first issue to have colour covers). NF/Fine (unread) copy.

Trade paperback original. First edition. Double issue (no. 21/22, December 1984)): 176 pages. Sixteen magazine issues (some ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Fine (unread) copy but for a touch of spine edge wear.

Stapled pictorial wrappers. First edition. Ninth issue (December 1976). Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Front cover by Steven Fabian: rear cover by Lee Brown Coye. Includes fiction by R. A. Lafferty, Dennis Etchison and William Nolan: also a five-page ''HPL: A Reminiscence'' by H. Warner Munn. THIS COPY SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY EDITOR SCHIFF/''for John Bredon, Whispers most prolific poet, Stuart David Schiff''. Near fine (NF) copy.

Stapled pictorial wrappers. First edition. Tenth issue (August 1977). Last of the stapled, single issues, all issues from now on were double-issues, perfect bound paperbacks. Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Front cover Frank Utpatel: inside rear cover Lee Brown Coye. Includes fiction from Robert Aickman ''Le Miroir'', Karl Edward Wagner (''Undertow'') and Richard Christian Matheson (''Graduation''). SIGNED BY THE EDITOR. Fine (unread) copy.

Stapled pictorial wrappers. First edition. Fifth issue. Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973 - 1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Front cover by Vincent Di Fate. This issue includes stories by Hugh B. Cave and Ramsey Campbell. Fine (unread) copy.

Stapled pictorial wrappers. First edition. Fourth issue (July 1974). Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Front cover by Tim Kirk. This issue includes ''The Soft Wall'' by Dennis Etchison. Fine (unread) copy.

Pictorial covers. First edition. No 6/7 (June 1975) and the first ''double issue'' (and the first issue to be ''perfect bound'', like a paperback). 132 pages. Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Front cover by Frank Utpatel. Includes ''The Fourth Seal'' by Karl Edward Wagner, ''The Glove'' by Fritz Leiber and other stories by Cark Jacobi, Hugh B. Cave and Manly Wade Wellman. Fine (unread) copy.

Trade paperback original. First edition. No 11/12 (October 1978) issue - the first of the author double issues - a MANLY WADE WELLMAN Special Issue: 132 pages. Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). This issue has both front and rear cover art by Lee Brown Coye. Fine (unread) copy.

Stapled pictorial wrappers. First edition. Ninth issue (December 1976). Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Front cover by Steven Fabian: rear cover by Lee Brown Coye. Includes fiction by R. A. Lafferty, Dennis Etchison and William Nolan: also a five-page ''HPL: A Reminiscence'' by H. Warner Munn. Laid in is a one page (folded) ''Supplement to Whispers #9'' (news). Fine (unread) copy.

Single folded sheet. First edition (& 1st printing). One large single newspaper sheet folded to make twelve pages. Edited by Stuart David Schiff, this mini-issue of Whispers was published after no 8 and before no 9 of the regular (fantasy fiction) magazine: consisting of news and non-fiction only, the editor being concerned that with the lengthening delay between issues 8 and 9, the ''news'' section might be out of date by the time issue 9 was published. I don't think many people know this issue exists! LONG INSCRIPTION, SIGNED AND DATED JULY 1976, BY tHE EDITOR. A rare, fragile item. A good copy.

Pictorial covers. First edition. No 6/7 (June 1975) and the first ''double issue'' (and the first issue to be ''perfect bound'', like a paperback). 132 pages. Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Front cover by Frank Utpatel. Includes ''The Fourth Seal'' by Karl Edward Wagner, ''The Glove'' by Fritz Leiber and other stories by Cark Jacobi, Hugh B. Cave and Manly Wade Wellman. Laid in is a news supplement (one folded sheet) for this issue. SIGNED BY THE EDITOR. Fine (unread) copy.

Stapled pictorial wrappers. First edition. Ninth issue (December 1976). Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). Front cover by Steven Fabian: rear cover by Lee Brown Coye. Includes fiction by R. A. Lafferty, Dennis Etchison and William Nolan: also a five-page ''HPL: A Reminiscence'' by H. Warner Munn. THIS COPY SIGNED BY THE EDITOR. Fine (unread) copy.

Etat : Magazine, Stapled Wraps, Fine, Steve Fabian (illustrateur). Browns Mills: Stuart David Schiff:, 1976. Magazine, Stapled Wraps, Fine, 68 pp. Cover artwork by: Steve Fabian A clean, straight and tight copy with modest scuff to edge of rear cover.

Vincent Di Fate (illustrateur). Fayetteville: Stuart David Schiff:, 1974. Magazine, Stapled wraps, Near Fine, 63 pp. Cover artwork by: Vincent Di Fate A clean, straight and tight copy with lightly rubbed covers. Magazine, Stapled wraps, Near Fine,

Trade paperback original. First edition. No 11/12 (October 1978) issue - the first of the author double issues - a MANLY WADE WELLMAN Special Issue: 132 pages. Sixteen magazine issues (some were ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). This issue has both front and rear cover art by Lee Brown Coye. Included is an eight-page section of b/w illustrations by UK artist John Stewart, illustrating Clark Ashton Smith's Averoigne. On the contents page John Stewart has drawn a figure saying/''This is where the good stuff is found''/and pointing to his mention there. ADDITIONALLY SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY STEWART TO FELLOW UK ARTIST JIM PITTS AT THE START OF HIS ARTWORK ON PAGE 95/''for Jim Pitts with best wishes.I hope you like these Jim 'cos I think they just might be amongst the best I have done, John Stewart''. Fine (unread) copy.

Hardcover. First edition (& 1st printing). Double issue (no. 23/24, October 1987)): 176 pages. Sixteen magazine issues (some ''double issues'' and so the actual numbering goes from 1-24) were published of this US dark fantasy/heroic fantasy A5 magazine between 1973-1987 (with a final issue released ten years later in 1997, combined with Paul Ganley's Weirdbook magazine as a back-to-back publication). LIMITED EDITION: 350 numbered copies bound in blue cloth and signed by various (but not all) of the contributors. Signed by Hugh B. Cave, David Drake, Steve Rasnic Tem, Joe R. Lansdale and William Relling, Jr. This is no 231. Fine copy as issued without dustjacket (as new).

Etat : A fine copy, unread. (29418). First edition. Octavo, single issue, cloth. Of 376 hardbound copies this is one of 350 numbered copies signed by Whitley Strieber and publisher Stuart Schiff. The Whitley Strieber issue. Contributors include Strieber, Charles Grant, Stephen Goldin, Manly Wade Wellman, Hugh B. Cave and others.

Etat : Good. Typed letter signed, 8.5" x 11" Single Leaf, Very Good. On verso of Whispers Press flyer.Provenance: Herb Yellin (1935-2014) was the highly respected publisher and founder of Lord John Press, considered by many to be one of the most important small presses of the 20th century.

Etat : Good. Typed letter signed, 8.5" x 11" Single Leaf, Good with marginal tear, minor staining & creasing. Illustration.Provenance: Herb Yellin (1935-2014) was the highly respected publisher and founder of Lord John Press, considered by many to be one of the most important small presses of the 20th century.

Etat : Good. Prospectus. Letter-sized Poster, Very Good with minor creases.Provenance: Herb Yellin (1935-2014) was the highly respected publisher and founder of Lord John Press, considered by many to be one of the most important small presses of the 20th century.

Etat : Good. Typed letter signed, single 20.5" x 9" sheet, Very Good. Illustrated Dust Jacket on verso.Provenance: Herb Yellin (1935-2014) was the highly respected publisher and founder of Lord John Press, considered by many to be one of the most important small presses of the 20th century.

Etat : Good. Typed letter signed, single 8.5" x 5.5" sheet, Very Good. Illustration on verso.Provenance: Herb Yellin (1935-2014) was the highly respected publisher and founder of Lord John Press, considered by many to be one of the most important small presses of the 20th century.

Stephen Fabian (illustrateur). Fayetteville: Stuart David Schiff:, 1973. Magazine, Stapled wraps, Near Fine, 64 pp. Cover artwork by: Stephen Fabian A clean, straight and tight copy with modest edgewear to fore-edge of front cover. Magazine, Stapled wraps, Near Fine,

Etat : A fine copy, unread. (29415). First edition. Octavo, single issue, cloth. Of 376 hardbound copies this is one of 350 numbered copies signed by contributors J. N. Williamson, Margo Skinner, Fritz Leiber, Hugh B. Cave, David Morrell, Susan Casper, Stuart Schiff, Dennis Etchison, and Alan Ryan. Fiction, news, reviews and other material.