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The Last Circus and the Electrocution: Available Copies

Stated first edition. One of Bradbury's fines books for young readers. A pristine copy, clean and unmarked. Now scarce. Protected by an archival Mylar jacket cover.

Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1980. Proof copy. 8vo paperback. xx+29pp. One illustration. Very Good book and dust jacket. Two pages stamped "Proof Copy". In protective mylar cover. (Short Stories, Fiction, Maturation, Psychology) Inquire if you need further information.

First Edition, 1980. First Trade Edition. A Fine copy in red cloth, in a Near Fine red and goldenrod dustwrapper, not price-clippped. 29pp, with an Introduction and an Afterword by Bradbury. This copy SIGNED by Bradbury on the goldenrod half tit le page, with a list of errata on the top edge of the half-title page.

Two early stories by the noted fantacist. Introduction by the author's friend William F. Nolan. Illustrations by Joseph Mugnaini. Although not called for, this copy is signed by the author on the flyleaf-page. A handsome hardcover presentation, printed letterpress, hardbound in cloth. A fine copy in d.j.

Two stories. Limited edition of an unstated number. SIGNED by Bradbury on the front endpaper and dated Oct. 28, 2980 and signed by William Nolan at the end of his introduction. Fine in jacket.

Inscribed by Bradbury on the half-title page, "Brown! Ray Bradbury 12/8/89." Trade issue bound in original red cloth with lettering stamped in gilt. Fine in fine and bright dust jacket.

First Printing. Introduction by William F. Nolan. SIGNED by the author on the first free-end paper and DATED Oct 23, '81.

First edition. Introduction by William F. Nolan. Fine in about fine slipcase. One of 300 numbered copies Signed by both Bradbury and Nolan.

Limited Edition. Number 7 of 300 numbered copies. SIGNED BY RAY BRADBURY AND WILLIAM NOLAN. Gilt stamped red and black cloth with facsimile signature of Bradbury in gilt. A bright and fine copy, slipcased.

Deluxe edition, copy 26/100 signed by Bradbury, William F Nolan (introducer) and illustrator Joseph Mugnaini. Publishers half cloth & marbled paper covered boards, spine titles in gilt, with red cloth slipcase with title label affixed; an as new copy of a most handsome production!

ONE OF 300 SIGNED BY BRADBURY AND NOLAN IN SLIPCASE.

First Edition, so stated, signed by Ray Bradbury on front free end paper. Touches of wear to the pictorial paper dust jacket. Book shows signs of wear to red cloth at the top of the spine, else Fine. A beautiful edition for a Bradbury collector. Would make a fine gift as well. Introduction by William F. Nolan and dedicated to Bruce Francis and Donn Albright. This edition was obtained directly from the library of Herb Yellin, making its provenance of unique importance. In Sam Weller's "Listen to the Echos: The Ray Bradbury Interviews," Ray Bradbury recalls an episode from his childhood in the 1930s, while attending a carnival and witnessing a performer: "He was a performer sitting in an electric chair and a stagehand pulled a switch and he was charged with fifty thousand volts of pure electricity. Lightening flashed in his eyes and his hair stood out. I sat below, in the front row, and he reached down with a flaming sword full of electricity and tapped me on both of the shoulders and then the tip of my nose and he cried, "Live, forever!" And I thought, 'God, that's wonderful. How to do you do that?'" Regarded as one of Ray Bradbury's most enduring narratives, this story has been scrutinized by journalists, writers, fans across forums, even Bradbury scholars, resulting in uncertainty. The story remained one that Bradbury took immense delight in sharing, seemingly drawing great wonder each time he recounted it. A note about Lord John Press: Lord John Press was a small private press founded by Herb Yellin in 1977. The press was based in Northridge, California, and it specialized in publishing limited edition, fine press books. Herb Yellin, the founder, was known for his passion for literature and his dedication to producing high-quality, collectible editions of works by notable authors. Lord John Press published works by various well-known authors, including Norman Mailer, Ray Bradbury, Joyce Carol Oates, and others. Herb Yellin, widely recognized as one of the most influential publishers in contemporary times, dedicated himself to crafting collector's edition publications and specialized in compiling smaller works from renowned authors-poems, short stories, essays-meticulously presenting them in the highest caliber collector's editions. From page quality to typesetting and cover board designs, Yellin's commitment to excellence was unwavering. After Lord John Press ceased operations, the limited availability and high quality of their publications made their books sought after by collectors.

Outstanding Copy - Signed By Ray Bradbury, & William F. Nolan On The Front Free End Page. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Are Clean. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy.

First Trade Edition. INSCRIBED by Ray Bradbury & dated in year of publication on the front endpaper to the noted collector of vampire literature Bongo Wolf: "Bongo! Known since 1951!" Also SIGNED by William F. Nolan on the front endpaper. Fine in fine dust jacket. (B)

INSCRIBED first edition, as stated on copyright page. Book fine. Dust jacket near fine, minor wear along top edge.

Number 17 of 100 numbered copies of the deluxe edition signed by Bradbury, Mugnaini, and William F. Nolan who wrote the introduction. Bound with black cloth backstrip and marbled paper covered boards. Light fade to the black on the spine. A fine and bright copy, issued without dust jacket, within the publisher's slipcase.

Presentation copy outside of the 300 numbered copies signed by authors, and 100 deluxe editions signed by authors and illustrator. A Fine copy signed by the authors and illustrator on limitation page before half-title. Bound in the deluxe binding of red marbled boards with black cloth backstrip and gilt decoration and gilt title on spine, yellow endpapers, no slipcase. interior as new. A short story collection that includes not only 'The Last Circus" and "The Electrocution," but also the personal essay "Under the Mushroom Tent" in which Bradbury reflects on literary influences. The introduction was written by another award-winning science fiction author, screenwriter, and editor, William F. Nolan. A full-page illustration of a knife-swallowing circus perform by Joseph [Joe] Mugnaini, an Italian artist and frequent collaborator of Bradbury's known for his haunting and otherworldly style. Fine.

Printed by Lord John Press, this is a Deluxe Edition of "The Last Circus & The Electrocution." Restricted to a limited 100 edition run, the deluxe edition was signed by Ray Bradbury, the edition's artist Joe Magnani and William Nolan who provided the introduction. The book is in Fine condition with no flaws and is accompanied by the matching slipcase that shows very small, negligible signs of wear, else Fine. What distinguishes this edition is its unique provenance. Herb Yellin, the proprietor of the press responsible for publishing this edition, had a distinctive practice of reserving the No. 15 copy from his press publications for his own personal library. From the personal estate of Herb Yellin. In Sam Weller's "Listen to the Echos: The Ray Bradbury Interviews," Ray Bradbury recalls an episode from his childhood in the 1930s, while attending a carnival and witnessing a performer: "He was a performer sitting in an electric chair and a stagehand pulled a switch and he was charged with fifty thousand volts of pure electricity. Lightening flashed in his eyes and his hair stood out. I sat below, in the front row, and he reached down with a flaming sword full of electricity and tapped me on both of the shoulders and then the tip of my nose and he cried, "Live, forever!" And I thought, 'God, that's wonderful. How to do you do that?'" Regarded as one of Ray Bradbury's most enduring narratives, this story has been scrutinized by journalists, writers, fans across forums, even Bradbury scholars, resulting in uncertainty. The story remained one that Bradbury took immense delight in sharing, seemingly drawing great wonder each time he recounted it. A note about Lord John Press: Lord John Press was a small private press founded by Herb Yellin in 1977. The press was based in Northridge, California, and it specialized in publishing limited edition, fine press books. Herb Yellin, the founder, was known for his passion for literature and his dedication to producing high-quality, collectible editions of works by notable authors. Lord John Press published works by various well-known authors, including Norman Mailer, Ray Bradbury, Joyce Carol Oates, and others. Herb Yellin, widely recognized as one of the most influential publishers in contemporary times, dedicated himself to crafting collector's edition publications and specialized in compiling smaller works from renowned authors-poems, short stories, essays-meticulously presenting them in the highest caliber collector's editions. From page quality to typesetting and cover board designs, Yellin's commitment to excellence was unwavering. After Lord John Press ceased operations, the limited availability and high quality of their publications made their books sought after by collectors.

Introduction by William F. Nolan. Illustrated by Joe Mugnaini. 9-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches, folded sheet of 16 pp. First edition; one of 300 copies; signed proof sheets of the Dedication Copy, including the title page and colophon. Fine. Ray Bradbury has written: "Bruce! Ray Bradbury." Also signed by Joseph Mugnaini and William Nolan.

Fine Limited edition in slipcase, Special Limited edition signed by both Ray Bradbury and William Nolan, #72 of 300 copies, AND personally inscribed by both authors on endpaper

Octavo, cloth back marbled boards. The "deluxe edition" which was issued in a 100 copy numbered edition, this one of an unknown number of copies designated presentation copy, signed by Bradbury, William F. Nolan (introduction) and Joseph Mugnaini (artist). Additionally inscribed and signed by Bradbury on the rear free end paper, also inscribed by dedicatee, Donn Albright, both inscriptions to a well know fan. Introduction by William F. Nolan and an afterword by Ray Bradbury. First publication of "The Last Circus" and first book publication of "The Electrocution," latter first published in the August 1946 issue of The Californian under the pen name William Elliott. A fine copy, no jacket as issued. (31474)