About this title: MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey ...
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Edition: 3rd Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books, N.Y. C
Date Published: 1977
Description: Fair. No Jacket. Paperback. 7 x 4 3/4. Rare 1977 edition has color cover illustration by Charles Lilly: 3 portraits of Malcolm X in college. Tight binding. 460 pages. Page edges show water damage but all pages turn freely. Spine creases. Lots of underlining. PON on FFEP. Chief value of this book lies in the rare edition and rare cover art. In protective bag. read more
Edition: 11th Printing
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Books
Date Published: 1966
Description: Used: Good. The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Haley, Published by Grove Books 1966, Paperback 11th Printing-Stated 11th Printing. Showing light exterior wear/creasing, contents are overall clean and tight with no owner markings. Images available upon request. Please email us with any questions. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1966-01-01
Description: Good. Cool 1966 Grove Press 1st Printing Paperback Edition! Cover shows some shelf wear and creases. No highlighting or underlining. Pages tanned. Unforgettable and true! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grove Press, New York
Date Published: 1965
Description: Very Good + No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Very-nice copy. Black boards with gilt lettering. Boards are clean and bright. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine-Bright pages. Illustrated with photos. NO writing or tears. 455 pages. With the Assistance of Alex Haley. Introduction by M.S. Handler. Eplogue by Alex Haley. Published in Collaboration with Parallax Publishing Company, Inc. Copyright 1964 by Alex Haley and Malcolm X. Copyright 1965 by Alex Haley and Betty Shabazz. ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grove Press, New York
Date Published: 1965
Description: Near Fine in Very Good+ jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author Seventh printing..455 pgs. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON A BOOKPLATE WHICH HAS BEEN TIPPED IN. Black cloth covered binding with gold lettering pressed to spine and front cover. Covers are bright and clean no smudges, slight rubbing to lower edge of front cover. Edges virtually unworn. Corners are sharp. Light wear to lower spine. Text block is clean with no writing or marks. Dust jacket is clean and bright but has lightly sunned ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Castle Books, New York
Date Published: 1965
Description: Very Good+ in Very Good + jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Inscribed Association Copy. First Thus Edition. Uniquely inscribed to Ira V. "Jack" Birdwhistell, Kentucky Baptist leader, and author of "Gathered at the River. " Dated, "October 7, 1986, " on ffep in black marker, and inscribed, "To Jack Birdwhistell-with warm wishes from me and the memory of Malcolm X-Sincerely, Alex Haley. " Introduction by M.S. Handler. Epilogue also by Haley. VG+/VG+. Hardcover; 8vo; mustard colored paper over boards ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grove Press, New York
Date Published: 1965
Description: Very Good in Very Good+ jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. First Edition. First printing..455 pgs. Black cloth covered binding with gold lettering pressed to spine and front cover. Covers are bright and clean no smudges. Edges virtually unworn. Corners are sharp. Light wear to lower spine. Text block is clean with no writing or marks. Dust jacket is clean and bright. Small chips, closed tears and creases to edges. Some rubbing to DJ spine/front cover fold. Front flap priced. A very nice copy ... read more
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grove Press, New York
Date Published: 1965
Description: BOOK VERY GOOD+ JACKET VERY GOOD+ 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Alex Haley, on a special, decorative bookplate. A VERY CLEAN, ATTRACTIVE COPY WITH A BRIGHT, ATTRACTIVE DUSTJACKET IN NEW, GLOSSY BRODART. 1st printing. NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKINGS. 455 pages. Illustrated with 32 photos. Stated first edition of author's first book. A handsome, collectible copy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grove Press, Inc., New York
Date Published: 1965
Description: With the assistance of Alex Haley, introduction by M. S. Handler, Epilogue by Alex Haley. Octavo. Original black cloth, titles to spine gilt. With the dust jacket. 32 illustrations. An excellent copy in the price-clipped dust jacket. First edition, first printing. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Grove Press, New York
Date Published: 1965
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. First edition stated of this classic work, an autobiography of one of the most controversial and influential figures of the 1960's. Prior owner name to front endpaper, else a gorgeous fine copy in black cloth. Priceclipped dustwrapper in near fine bright and unfaded condition. A wonderful example of this classic of religious enlightenment. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1966
Description: Good. Light Cosmetic scuffs, Bright Covers, bookstore stamp, First Paperback Edition, The First few reading pages loose...binding glue brittle ** OLD RANCH BOOKS: A Family Bookstore Online Since '99 ** read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Research & Education Association
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780878910045ISBN:0878910042
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 104 p. Contains: Illustrations. MAXnotes. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Paperback, 460 pages, stated 2nd edition. Overall Good, tight, creased cover, spine split, no loose pages, thumbed. He rose from hoodlum to leader of the black revolution. read more
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