BOOKS by James Thurber

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1	My Life and Hard Times more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist Thurber recounts incidents from his childhood, riddled with events like "The Night the Bed Fell", "The Night the Ghost Got In", "The Day the Dam Broke". This book is considered by many critics to be the peak achievement of Thurber's early career. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.50! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The 13 clocks more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist With the help of his magical protector, Golux, Prince Zorn performs impossible tasks to win the hand of Princess Saralina. see all copies from $4.88! new only from $8.01! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Wonderful O more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist This delightful tale, first published in 1957, features two pirate adventurers, Black and Littlejack, who sail to the island ofOoroo in search of treature. Black, a despot, bans anythings and everything to do with the letter "O" upon his arrival there. Now the people of the newly named island of R must live without things containing a letter "O" ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.26! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Thurber Carnival more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist A series of small plays, several of which are adaptations from previously published work. As a performance, "A Thurber Carnival" won a Tony in 1960. Thurber himself appeared in the 1960 production, playing himself, for a total of 88 performances. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Many Moons more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist When Princess Lenore falls ill from eating too many raspberry tarts, her father, the king, says he will give her anything her heart desires in order to make her well. Princess Lenore is sure that the only thing that will make her feel better is the moon. Will the king and his loyal court be able to fulfill the Princess's wish? Pastel illustrations ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.15! \| first editions \| SVS
6	My World & Welcome to It more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist A collection of 30 stories, essays and musings, first published in 1942, by the distinguished American humorist, James Thurber. Complete with his familiar bizarre drawings, the collection offers glimpses of the world Thurber evoked with his dry humour. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Thirteen Clocks more books like this by James Thurber, Marc Simont (Illustrator) add to wishlist This fairy tale, first published in 1950, tells the story of a cold, cruel Duke who limps around his castle devising impossible and usually fatal tests for the suitors of lovely Princess Saralina. But the arrival of Prince Zorn of Zorna to try for Saralina's hand just might change all that. Color illustrations throughout. see all copies from $2.44! new only from $9.76! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Wings Bestsellers: James Thurber: 92 Stories by James Thurber add to wishlist A giant collection of the master American humorist's essays and short stories. Illustrated with his own drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| first editions
9	Thurber's dog's; a collection of the master's dogs more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist see all copies from $5.89! signed copies \| first editions
10	Campaigns and Elections American Style more books like this by James A Thurber (Editor), Candice J Nelson (Editor) add to wishlist A fully updated compendium of essays from political scientists and campaign professionals on the topic of campaign management and elections.. For the first time, leading political scientists and experienced campaign professionals have come together to consider the nuts-and-bolts of American campaigns and elections in conjunction with academic ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.88! \| SVS
11	Thurber: Writings and Drawings more books like this by James Thurber, Garrison Keillor (Editor) add to wishlist The library of America is dedicated to publishing America's best and most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. Hailed as the "finest-looking, longest-lasting editions ever made" (The New Republic), Library of America volumes make a fine gift for any occasion. Now, with exactly one hundred volumes to ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $20.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12	The Last Flower: A Parable in Pictures more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist Originally published in November 1939, two months after World War II officially began, James Thurber's parable in pictures - a graphic novel ahead of its day - about the eternal cycles of war, peace, love, and the resilience of one little flower remains as relevant today as it was then. "The New York Times" called it "at once one of the most ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.59! \| first editions
13 view cover	Is sex necessary? or, Why you feel the way you do more books like this by James Thurber, E. B. White add to wishlist The first book of prose published by either James Thurber or E. B. White, Is Sex Necessary? combines the humor and genius of both authors to examine those great mysteries of life -- romance, love, and marriage. A masterpiece of drollery, this 75th Anniversary Edition stands the test of time with its sidesplitting spoof of men, women, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.52! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Thurber on Crime more books like this by James Thurber, Robert Lopresti add to wishlist James Thurber, American humourist, was not a man to shrink from danger - as long as he was safely ensconced behind his typewriter or drawing board. This is a collection of his ruminations on everyday villainy: stories, articles, essays, drawings and reflections on the evil that men and women do. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.13! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15	Alarms and Diversions more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story more books like this by James Thurber, Edith Wharton, Shirley Jackson add to wishlist This three-CD compilation features some of the best short stories from National Public Radio's "Selected Shorts", an award-winning series of classic and contemporary short fiction read by distinguished stage and screen actors and recorded live at the Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City. More than three hours of recordings in each ... see all copies from $16.37! new only from $16.37!
17	Lanterns & Lances more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.32! \| first editions \| SVS
18	Is Sex Necessary?: Or Why You Feel the Way You Do more books like this by E B White, James Thurber add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
19 view cover	The Years with Ross more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist A biography of Harold Ross, founder of "The New Yorker", by the magazines most well known illustrator. Related in a series of anecdotes, the book was initially seen as somewhat elliptical, although Mark Schorer of "The San Francisco Chronicle" called it "a book to savor and treasure." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Fables for our time more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist First published over 50 years ago, this volume contains a collection of fables with a twist, as well as poems such as "Excelsior", "The Sands o'Dee", "Lochinvar" and "Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.22! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Secret Lives of Walter Mitty and of James Thurber more books like this by James Thurber, Marc Simont (Illustrator) add to wishlist This is first in a new series from Collins Design focusing on Wonderfully Illustrated Short Pieces from today's foremost illustrators and writers of adult literature - previously only available in collected editions. It includes the beloved works of one of the New Yorker's most famous writers - and his best-loved character Walter Mitty in a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.15! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Secret Life of Walter Mitty more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, a classic short story! This title features historical and illustrative photos, as well as brief author biography and insight story analysis. see all copies from $3.29! new only from $3.29! \| SVS
23	Let Your Mind Alone more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist A spoof on psychoanalysis, in which Thurber states, "An undisciplined mind...is far better adapted to the confused world in which we live today than the streamlined mind." He proceeds to give purported case-studies to prove his case. see all copies from $4.00! first editions
24	Further fables for our time more books like this by James Thurber add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Campaigns and Elections American Style more books like this by William R Hamilton, James A Thurber (Editor), Candice J Nelson (Editor) add to wishlist For the first time, leading political scientists and experienced campaign professionals (many instrumental in the 1992 and 1994 elections) have come together to consider the nuts-and-bolts of American campaigns and elections in conjunction with academic theories and research. Offering a careful mix of Democratic and Republican, academic and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS

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