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Friends of the Mercer Island Library Silent Auction Ends on September 6th, Book Sale Begins on September 9th

Thursday, September 1st, 2011
Silent Auction items in the display case at the entrance to the Mercer Island Library.

Silent Auction items in the display case at the entrance to the Mercer Island Library. (Photo by Joel Wachs)

It’s the final weekend for the Mercer Island Friends of the Library’s Silent Auction. There are nearly 100 items available including rare limited editions and signed first editions. The last bids will be accepted until the Library’s closing time (9 p.m.) on Tuesday, September 6th. Don’t miss out: get a bid in on one (or more!!) of the fantastic items showcased at the library!! All proceeds from the auction go to support programs at the Mercer Island Library.

Shoppers at the Friends of the Mercer Island Library Book Sale in April 2011.

Shoppers at the Friends of the Mercer Island Library Book Sale in April 2011. (Photo by Joel Wachs)

Also don’t forget next week’s Book Sale. The King County Library System’s trucks are set to bring back all of the boxes of great donated books to the Mercer Island Library for the Friends’ biggest book sale of the year. We expect to have around 10,000 books and other materials at the sale. There will be a members-only sale on Thursday evening starting at 5 p.m. (Bibliophiles, you can become a member of the Friends of the Mercer Island Library at the door on Thursday evening). The Book Sale will be open to everyone on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during library hours.

All of the books for sale have been generously donated by community members during the past several months. The Friends do receive fabulous materials and our prices are fabulous, too!!

As with the proceeds from the Silent Auction, all proceeds from the Book Sale are used to support programs at the Mercer Island Library. Over 75% of the programs at the Library are supported in whole or in part by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.

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Friends of the Mercer Island Library Silent Auction Highlights: Rie Muñoz and the Grateful Dead

Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Silent Auction items in the display case at the entrance to the Mercer Island Library.

Silent Auction items in the display case at the entrance to the Mercer Island Library. (Photo by Joel Wachs)

The Friends of the Mercer Island Library’s annual Silent Auction is current underway at the Mercer Island Library. The items are on display in the case by the entrance to the Library, which is also where the bid sheets are available. The auction runs until September 6, 2011.

We wanted to highlight two of the books that are in the Silent Auction.

Cover of Rie Munoz's "Portrait of Alaska"

Cover of Rie Muñoz's "Portrait of Alaska"

Item number 90 is a signed copy of artist Rie Muñoz‘s “Portrait of Alaska: A Thirty-Year Retrospective.” The book not only contains over 300 color images of Ms. Muñoz’s work from the mid-1960s to the mid-1990s, but also has a biography of the artist.

 

Slipcase and cover of "Grateful Dead: The Illustrated Trip"

Slipcase and cover of "Grateful Dead: The Illustrated Trip"

Item number 46 is the limited edition of “Grateful Dead: The Illustrated Trip,” the definitive history of the iconic rock band. Only 1,000 copies of the limited edition version of this book were printed.

The proceeds from the Friends of the Mercer Island Library’s Silent Auction and Book Sales help to fund over 75% of the programs at the Library.

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Bookmarks for the Friends of the Mercer Island Farmers Market September 2011 Book Sale

Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Friends of the Mercer Island Book Sale in October 2009.

Friends of the Mercer Island Book Sale in October 2009. (Photo by Joel Wachs)

As part of the Friends of the Mercer Island’s upcoming Book Sale and Silent Auction next month, the King County Library Service created a bookmark. A big “thank you” to KCLS and their staff.

We thought that our members and community would enjoy having these bookmarks. (We have actually heard of folks who are collectors of bookmarks.) So, we have uploaded the document, which, in fact, contains three identical bookmarks. Please feel free to download and print them out.  Maybe give one of the bookmarks to a friend.

The Friends of the Mercer Island Library’s Silent Auction runs from August 16, 2011 to September 6, 2011. Some of the items available include:

  • The World of Charles Addams
  • Aftermath, World Trade Center Archive by Joel Meyerwitz
  • Albrecht Durer and the Animal and Plant Studies of the Renaissance by Fritz Koreny
  • Pearl Jam Place/Date text by Charles Mercer, photos by Lance Peterson
  • The Grateful Dead. Limited slip case edition
  • Vertebrae by Samuel Green.  Autographed copy
  • Pacific Northwest, The Beautiful Cookbook by Kathy Casey
  • Orlando (The Marmalade Cat). A Seaside Holiday by Kathleen Hale

All of the items will be in the display cabinet by the entrance to the Mercer Island Library. A complete list of items in the auction was posted yesterday on our website.

The Friends of the Mercer Island Library’s Fall Book Sale will run from Friday, September 9, 2011 to Sunday, September 11, 2011. We anticipate having over 10,000 quality books and media at the sale. There will be a special early members-only opening of the Book Sale from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2011.

All proceeds from the Silent Auction and Book Sale go to support Mercer Island Library programs and activities.

The Mercer Island Library is located at 4400 88th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA.

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Friends of the Mercer Island Library to Hold Annual Silent Auction Beginning August 16th

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
A previous year's silent auction in the display cabinet at the entrance to the Mercer Island Library.

A previous year's silent auction in the display cabinet at the entrance to the Mercer Island Library. (Photo by Joel Wachs)

The Friends of the Mercer Island Library will hold its annual Silent Auction of very special books and media beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2011. The auction will continue during regular library hours through Tuesday, September 6, 2011. All bids must be made in writing at the Mercer Island Library. The list of materials in this year’s auction is below. All of the materials on auction are displayed in the glass case in the Mercer Island Library lobby along with instructions for bidding. The Mercer Island Library is located at 4400 88th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, Washington.

All proceeds from the Silent Auction go to support Mercer Island Library programs and activities.

Title of book

 Min. Bid
1. Katha Upanishad translated by Swami Ambikananda Sarawati, 2001.  Beautifully illustrated text from the most popular of all the classic Hindu scriptures.  Excellent condition. $4
2. Robots, Tin Toy Dreams by Teruhisa Kitahara, 1983.  The book is a photographic record of a fabulous collection of Japanese toy robots selected from the author’s collection of over 10,000. $9
3. The World of Charles Addams with introduction by Wilfrid Sheed, 1991.  Full page black and white cartoons from one of New Yorker magazines most renowned humorists.  Excellent condition. $8
4. Nethercutt Collection, The Cars of San Sylmar by Dennis Adler, 1999.  Beautiful photos and text on the most elegant classic cars from 1886 on, including Rolls Royce Phantoms, Duesenbergs, Packards, Cadillacs, and more.  Excellent condition. $20
5. Girlhood Embroidery, American Samplers & Pictorial Needlework 1650-1850 by Betty Ring, 1993.  Well-illustrated in both black and white and color with a textual synthesis that links the samplers with the social history of young girls in America during the nation’s formative years. $7
6. The Legacy of the Puppy, text by Hiromi Nakano, photos by Hiroyuki Ueki and Toyofumi Fukuda, 2003.  Very charming photos and text covering nearly 100 breeds, with advice on acquiring and raising each breed. $6
7. Maison, French Country Style by Elizabeth Hilliard, 1994.  This is a practical sourcebook that captures the essence of classic French country style. $4
8. Montblanc Collectables, Creations of Passion, A Limited Edition Collector’s Guide. $3
9. The Pacific, Hell was an Ocean Away by Hugh Ambrose, 2010.  This text was written to accompany the HBO series of the same name.  It is a powerful blend of first-person immediacy and historical perspective. $5
10. Aftermath, World Trade Center Archive by Joel Meyerwitz, 2006.  Moving full-page, full-color photos forming the only existing photographic record of Ground Zero after the attacks at the World Trade Center on 9/11.  The photographer-author was granted special access to the site in the days and weeks following the attack. ISBN 0-7148-4655-4 $15
11. Spain in the Age of Exploration 1492-1819 edited by Chiyo Ishikawa.  This gorgeous book was written to accompany an Seattle Art Museum exhibition of works of art and science from Spain.  the excellent text recounts how Spain transformed itself from a small country into a global superpower in the years following 1492. $14
12. Royal Panoply, Brief Lives of the English Monarchs by Carolyn Erickson, 2003.  The well-illustrated book present multi-faceted portraits of the rulers of England.  Each monarch’s unique character is presented and placed in historical context. $7
13. Science, The Definitive Guide, editor-in-chief Adam Hart-Davis, 2009.  This encyclopedic and lavishly illustrated book is squarely within the tradition of the fascinating and comprehensive books produced by the publishing house DK. It covers all the major sciences and mathematics. $14
14. Theory of Evolution:  A History of Controversy, Part 1, 2002.  A set of 6 audio CDs presenting 12 30-minute lectures by Pulitzer Prize-winning Edward J. Larson, Professor of History and Law at the University of Georgia.  The set also contains a printed guide to the lectures.  The lectures are part of The Great Courses series on science and mathematics. $9
15. The Story of Human Language by John McWhorter, 2004.  This set consists of 4 video DVDs containing 36 30-minute lecture and 3 printed books containing lecture transcripts and course guidebooks.  The work is produced as part of the Great Courses series.  The author has written widely on the structure and power of language. $9
16. Ancient Empires before Alexander Parts 1, 2, and 3, 2009.  This 3-part set contains 6 video DVDs presenting 36 30-minute lectures by Professor Robert L. Dise, Jr.  The series is produced by The Great Courses in the area of Ancient & Medieval History. $9
17. The Art of Bird Illustration, A Visual Tribute to the Lives and Achievements of the Classic Bird Illustrators by Maureen Lambourne, 1990.  The art of bird illustration is a time-honored craft.  This lavishly illustrated volume pays tribute to master practitioners of the craft including Audubon and Edward Lear.  Authors are presented chronologically to present a history of the craft.  Excellent condition. $8
18. Animal, The Definitive Visual Guide to the World’s Wildlife by the Smithsonian Institute, Editors-in-chief David Burnie & Don E. Wilson, 2001.  Another outstanding book from the DK publishing house.  In lavish illustration and comprehensive text the book covers mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. $15
19. Arctic Wings:  Birds of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with CD,    This is a celebration in word and image of the birds who return each year to the Arctic National wildlife Refuge.  Includes 200 color photos and essays by noted writers, biologists, conservationists. $5
20. Tuscany:  Inside the Light by Joel Meyerowitz.  This book contains gorgeous photos of landscapes in the Tuscan region of Italy.  No inscriptions, book is in excellent condition. $6
21. New York From the Air by John Tauranac, 2001.  The book presents some of the best known and   loved buildings and monuments in New York from the unimpeded vantage of an airplane. $5
22. Charles M. Russell Paintings of the Old American West by Charles M. Russell, 1978, PLUS a bonus book of letters from Russell about his paintings and works.  This bundled set contains both visual and written work from the noted artist.  Note that the former book has a black marker scribble on the inside front cover and the latter title has no dust jacket and is inscribed in ink “Christmas, 1979.” $6
23. Albrecht Durer and the Animal and Plant Studies of the Renaissance by Fritz Koreny, 1986.  Published by the New York Graphic Society, this book beautifully reprints paintings by the classic German artist, Albrecht Durer.  Slight wrinkling of top of dust jacket, otherwise excellent condition. $25
24. Edward Hopper:  Light and Dark by Gerry Souter, 2007.  Published in England, this book contains beautiful reproductions of paintings by one of America’s best known and most recognizable artists. $20
25. Phantograms from Nature, Western US by Barry Rothstein, 2005.  A phantogram is a photo brought into 3 dimensions with the use of special glasses, two pairs of which are included in the spiral-bound book. $4
26. African-American Wisdom:  A Book of Quotations and Proverbs, 2003.  Charming visuals to accompany aphorisms and wise statements from some of the world’s most renowned African-American authors.  A few scratches on the dust jacket, otherwise excellent condition. $4
27. Pearl Jam Place/Date text by Charles Mercer, photos by Lance Peterson, 1998.  The book is a record of a performance by the classic Seattle rock band, Pearl Jam.  The book is autographed by the photographer. $14
28. From the Land of the Totem Poles:  The Northwest Coast Indian Art Collection at the American Museum of Natural History by Aldona Jonaitis, 1988.  Published by the UW Press, the book is filled with beautiful full-page color photos of masks, totems, and other artifacts made by Northwest Coast Indian artists. $12
29. Gould’s Exotic Birds by Maureen Lambourne  AND Ehret’s Flowering Plants by Gill Sounders, 1988.  Both books present paintings by natural history illustrators from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.  Both are filled with full-color, full-page illustrations. $7
30. The Only Game in Town, Sports Writing from the New Yorker, 2010.  For more than 80 years, The New Yorker magazine has been home to some of the toughest, wisest, funniest, and most moving sports writing around.  This volume reprints reportage and analysis, profound profiles, and sports tributes in a classic collection of 32 pieces from the magazine. $9
31. 21: The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey by Patrick O’Brian, 2004.  This volume presents the three chapters which constitute a fragment of Patrick O’Brian’s projected 21st novel.  These chapters are all that O’Brian completed before he died.  The novel, untitled at the time of O’Brian’s death, would have been the chronicle of Jack Aubrey’s mission to South Africa to continue the plot begun in novel 20 (entitled Blue at the Mizzen).  The book on auction here gives a printed version of the 3 chapters of novel 21 including O’Brian’s corrections to the typescript and a facsimile of his manuscript which goes several pages beyond the end of the typescript to include a duel between Stephen Maturin and an impertinent office who is courting Maturin’s fiancée. $7
32. The College Football Book, 2008 by The Editors of Sports Illustrated.  Comprehensive, encyclopedic, and well-illustrated.  A great reference and record book for lovers of college football. $5
33. Kuala Lumpur: A Sketchbook by Chen Voon Fee, 2001.  Charming watercolor landscape documenting travels in one of the most interesting cities in Asia with its blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures and corresponding traditional and colonial architectural treasures. $9
34. Women Empowered:  Inspiring Change in the Emerging World by Phil Borges, photographer, with foreword by Madeleine Albright, 2007 AND associated companion pamphlet Stirring the Fire by Phil Borges.  Published by the art house, Rizzoli, the book documents accomplishments of ordinary women in developing and war-ravaged countries who have broken through the barriers of oppression to make a positive difference in their communities is brilliantly told through radiant photography and riveting profiles. The heroic examples set by these women, whose bravery and determination enabled them to move beyond victimization to leadership, speak to the universal themes of courage, empowerment, and human rights. $9
35. The Illuminated Rumi by Jalal Al-Din Rumi translation by Coleman Barks with classical art selections and graphics provided by Michael Green., 1997.  Rumi is one of the world’s best loved mystical poets,  a philosopher and scholar with a wonderful gift for illuminating the spiritual in everyday life.  Selections of his work are presented here in fine translation and accompanied by lovely art work. $9
36. The Blues Album, Cover Art, 1996.  Contains 100s of examples of album covers from blues greats including Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley, and Tamp Red with many full-color and black-and-white illustrations. $8
37. Treasures of American Folk Art:  From the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center by Beatrix T. Rumford and Carolyn J. Weekley, 1989.  Lovely illustrations of American folk paintings, carvings, toys, quilts, scrimshaw, bird lures, pottery, and more from the collection amassed by one of America’s foremost folk art collectors. $9
38. Book of the International Film Poster by Gregory J. Edwards, 1999.  This volume is a visual history of the art of cinema advertising.  It is profusely illustrated in black-and-white and color.  It may serve as a trip down memory lane for movies lovers. $8
39. Visions of Love and Life:  Pre-Raphaelite Art from the Birmingham Collection, England by Stephen Wildman, Jan Marsh, and John Christian, 1995.  This lavishly illustrated book was produced as the catalogue for a show of art from the Pre-Raphaelite Period in England that toured the US in the late 1990, including a run at the Seattle Art Museum.  Soft cover binding. $20
40. Paris to Portland:  Impressionist and Post Impressionist Paintings from the Portland Art Museum.  Lovely reproductions of some of the world’s best loved paintings from an exhibit at the Portland Art Museum. $5
41. Leonardo The Scientist by Carlo Zammattio, 1981, Leonardo the Artist by Anna Maria Brizio, 1982, and Leonardo the Inventor by Ludwig H. Heyenreich, 1982.  This 3-volume set covers the three aspects of the genius of Leonardo da Vinci.  The books provide both a biographical and a critical account of daVinci’s work.  Some fading on the dust cover of one of the volumes. $10
42. Tramp Art, A Folk Phenomenon by Helaine Fendelman and Jonathan B. Taylor, 1999.  Tramp art, though primitive, is astoundingly intricate in its construction. The decorative objects are made by layering notched pieces of wood to create ornate surfaces. This catalogue contains photographs of many pieces. $10
43. Wacky Packages by The Topps Company, Inc. with interview with Art Spiegelman and afterword by Jay Lynch, 2008.  Beginning in 1967 the Topps Company has produced a series of satirical stickers that spoofed popular products and well-known brands.  The series of stickers over the years has gained the name Wacky Packs.  This book celebrates the 35th year of Wacky Packs by reproducing full=page and full color the wacky pack images from 1973 and 1974.  In all 223 rare and hard to find stickers are included. $10
44. Individual volumes by H.G. Wells, Wm Shakespeare, E.A. Poe, Walt Whitman, and Robert Frost.  This matched 5-volume set presents primarily poetry by five of the world’s greatest poets. $12
45. Oskar Kokoschka Watercolors-Drawings-Writings   A splendid art book on the subject of a lesser-published artist.  Aquarelles are beautifully presented and of high quality.  Book has a musty smell and the protective plastic has some tears and missing pieces. $25
46. The Grateful Dead.  Limited slip case edition, 2003.  Collector’s item.  Only 1,000 copies ever printed. $150
47. The Great Book of French Impressionism by RH Value Publishing, 1987.  Beautifully illustrated, over-sized compendium of art from the Impressionist Movement in France. $9
48. Landscape and Memory by Simon Schama, 1995.  A comprehensive scholarly investigation of the roots of landscape painting by one of the world’s foremost art historians. $6
49. Vincent—A Complete Portrait by Bernard Denvir, 1994.  This well-illustrated book presents reproductions fo the series of self-portraits painted by Vincent Van Gogh during the 10 years of his active painting life.  The book also includes excerpts from his writings, a detailed family tree, a biographical index, and a chronology of Van Gogh’s life. $10
50. Art & Wonder:  An Illustrated Anthology of Visionary Poetry by Kate Farrell, 1996.  Published in collaboration with NY’s Metropolitan Museum or Art, this charming book pairs inspirational poems with paintings from the museum’s famous collection. $5
51. Aunt Sallie’s Lament by Margaret Kaufman.  The first popular adaptation of an extraordinary collaboration between Claire Van Vliet, one of the country’s most renowned book artists, and Margaret Kaufman, a deeply insightful poet. This inspirational story of a southern quilter is printed on richly colored, uniquely shaped pages that create a layered effect, mimicking the patterns of a quilt, gathering words as stitches, gazing back to a moment lost but not forgotten, to a love burned deep. $8
52. Vertebrae by Samuel Green.  Autographed copy by the Inaugural Poet Laureate for WA State.  Poems 1978-1994.  Women Empowered by Phil Borges with the booklet Stirring the Fire, both autographed. $35
53. Planet Drum: A Celebration of Percussion and Rhythm by Mickey Hart.  Mickey’s Hart’s monumental work on drumming. $6
54. The World’s Best Architecture Past and Present by D.M. Field.  Wonderful examples of architecture through out history and from so many interesting parts of the world. $6
55. Impatient Seas and Other Poems by Franklin Epler, 1937.    A collector’s edition of poetry published in the late 30s by Seattle’s Ivy Press.  This paper-bound volume is illustrated with black and white prints by the poet’s two daughters, Daphne and Venetia Epler, who were successful artists in California in the mid-20th century.    The book is inscribed in ink “Love to my little pal, my bell, Franklin Epler.”   Paper binding, some wear and a few bent page corners but generally good condition. $10
56. Lust for Life, A Novel About Vincent Van Gogh by Irving Stone, text from 1934, this edition printed in 1937.  This edition of the famous novel was originally made for the members of the Heritage Club.  The novel is illustrated with 150 paintings, drawings, and etching by Van Gogh himself.  Some wear is visible on the book and dust jacket edges. $9
57. The Venetian’s Wife – A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer and a Metamorphosis by Nick Bantock.  By the author of the “Griffin & Sabine” trilogy, written in the same mystical, or perhaps whimsical, style with the wonderful art of the first three, about a woman torn between two places in time. $5
58. Kafka’s Soup : A Complete History of World Literature in 14 Recipes by Mark Crick.  In this entertaining lit/cooking book, Crick turns back the clock on some of the most famous authors of our time, bringing them to life through 14 recipes that will fill your mind with literary wonder and your stomach with delicious food. You’ll experience Proust’s delicate creation of tiramisu, Steinbeck’s earthy and delicious mushroom risotto, and the Marquis de Sade’s sinfully rich boned stuffed poussins, along with eleven other creations. $5
59. Irish Country Cooking by Helen Walsh. Sixty-three authentic Irish recipes. $5
60. Simply Tuscan Recipes for a Well-Lived Life by Pino Luongo. The Tuscan people enjoy themselves by maintaining an uncomplicated attitude. It’s about how the deep connection to nature.  It’s about looking at daily life-food, fashion, and entertaining-through the window of simplicity. $10
61. Boozy Baker by Lucy Baker.  The Boozy Baker is a fun collection of recipes for cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, and more, all of which contain a healthy dose of alcohol. Home bakers will recognize classic treats such as profiteroles, peach cobbler, and spiced Bundt cake, and be delighted by the ways they are reinvented with chocolate stout, almond liqueur, and even Jagermeister. $10
62. Picturing Wright : An Album from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Photographer by Pedro Guerrero.  A warm and intimate look at the world’s most famous architect. 143 pages filled with photos. $15
63. Classic Houses of Seattle by Caroline T. Swope.  With 300 photographs and illustrations, both historic and contemporary, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the city’s major residential architectural styles, including Victorian, Craftsman, Tudor Revival, and Modern. The homes featured range from the showplaces of the wealthy to humble cottages and bungalows in residential neighborhoods. $15
64. Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence and the Golden Mean: In Which the Extraordinary Correspondence of Griffin & Sabine Concludes  (2 Volumes) by Nick Bantock.  The strange and intriguing correspondence of Griffin and Sabine. And since each letter must be pulled from its own envelope, the reader has the delightful, forbidden sensation of reading someone else’s mail.  Lovers Griffin and Sabine find their passion tested by new obstacles, including a mysterious intruder. $10
65. Pacific Northwest, The Beautiful Cookbook by Kathy Casey.  200 beautifully photographed recipes; informative and descriptive regional text by author and historian Lane Morgan and stunning scenic photography by John Callanan round out this glorious celebration of the cuisine and heritage of the Pacific Northwest. $15
66. The Principles of Uncertainty by Maira Kalman. 2007.  A beautiful production of a book, 325 pages of illustrations, photographs, collage style musings (on frangipani, flowers, Freud, fruit platters, forgetting, floating into the future, etc.) by children books illustrator – artist, Maria Kalman, a resident of New York. Illustrated – black handwritten text on white boards. $10
67. Beatrice Potter’s Letters by Judy Taylor. 1989. From a collection of over 1400 letters, Judy Taylor assembled a selection which documents every stage of Beatrice Potter’s life $10
68. Legends of King Arthur. Edited by Richard Barber. 2000. FolioSociety with slipcase. $12
69. Dr. Seuss Pops Up. 2005. A celebration of seven Seuss classics.  Slight wear. $10
70. Orlando (The Marmalade Cat). A Seaside Holiday. By Kathleen Hale.1991.  Beautifully illustrated in the manner of the 1952 original, this book conveys the magic of childhood seaside adventures. $25
71. East of the Sun and West of the Moon illustrated by Kay Nielsen.  Old Tales from the North.  Fine color and b/w illustrations.  Dust jacket clipped. $20
72. From Sea to Shining Sea compiled by Amy Cohn.  More than 140 American folktales, folk songs, poems, and essays, placed in historical context, are brought together with over 300 original illustrations by some of today’s most distinguished artists.  Dust jacket clipped. $7
73. The Illustrated Wee Free Men, a story of Discworld.  Watercolor illustrations by Stephen Player throughout, some foldout. $5
74. Dark Tower by Robin Furth–2 volumes:  Treachery and Long Way Home   Marvel Comics 2009 and 2008 Hardcover $12
75. Wizardology:  The Book of the Secrets of Merlin.  Pull tabs with “magical” effects, attached booklets, a phoenix’s feather, a scrap of Fairy Flag, and more-all sandwiched between “crystal” gems embedded in the front and rear covers. $10
76. Dr. Ernest Drake’s Dragonology:  The Complete Book of Dragons.  A clever fantasy book of dragon lore replete with flaps, envelopes, windows, inside pages to open, plus beads and dragonskin samples – a colorful treasury of stuff to satisfy the most devoted dragon fan. $10
77. Egyptology:  Search for the Tomb of Osiris.  Beautiful gilded cover with colorful hawk and 3 jewels. Based on Emily Sands journal of her visit to Egypt in 1926. Wonderful replica attachments throughout the book such as postcards, pyramids, sample of Mummy cloth, game of Senet board and dice, Mummy coffin, and more. $8
78. Fairyopia:  A Flower Fairy Journal by Cicely Mary Barker.  Protected and hidden by a society of fairy lovers for over 80 years, the secret fairy journal of Cicely Mary Barker is available for the first time. Learn what really happened during that magical summer of 1920 when she discovered the secret world of the Flower Fairies. $10
79. Wind-Up Tractor Book (Usborne Farmyard Tales) by Gillian Doherty, Heather Amery.  You can play and tell stories with this fabulous interactive book. Wind up the tractor and watch it whizz around the tracks, and use the pieces to tell the stories. $18
80. Pirateology:  The Pirate Hunter’s Companion.  This magnificent resource offers adventurers and treasure hunters, landlubbers and sailors alike heretofore hidden knowledge of the exploits of one wickedly daring woman pirate and the lore of pirate ships, weapons, dress, customs, codes, and pirate routes. $10
81. Children’s Encyclopedia of American History.  DK Children.  Featuring more than 1,000 photos, plus maps, charts, and profiles of famous Americans, this major reference is an essential resource for helping children relate today’s news to the events of the past. $8
82. Persepolis and Persepolis 2. 2 volume set. 2003/2004.  Memoir-in-comics of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. $10
83. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Illustrated by Donald McKay. Illustrated Junior Library edition 1946. Excellent condition especially for its age. Slipcase. Many black and white illustrations as well as several full page color ones. $5
84. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. 1969.  Franklin Library edition.  Lovely edition with gilded edges, spine and cover; illustrations are reproductions of the woodcut, black and white illustrations done for the first edition of the novel published in 1870. $22
85. The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony Differlizzi and Holly Black.  Five hardcover volumes in slipcase. Still in original shrink-wrap.  It all started with a mysterious letter left at a tiny bookstore for authors Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. Its closing lines: “We just want people to know about this. The stuff that has……..” $20
86. Desperate Housewives. First season on DVD. Still in original shrink-wrap. $8
87. Family Guy, Volume Four.  14 episodes on disc. Still in original shrink wrap. $6
88. The Metaphysical Club by Louis Menand. A story of ideas in America.  If past is prologue, then The Metaphysical Club by Louis Menand may suggest an intellectual course for the United States in the 21st century.  This enthralling study of Oliver Wendell Holmes, William James, Charles Sanders Peirce, and John Dewey shows how these four men developed a philosophy of pragmatism following the Civil War, a period Menand likens to post-cold-war times. Together, “they were more responsible than any other group for moving American thought into the modern world.”Compact discs. $5

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The Friends of the Mercer Island Library Announce 2011 Book Sales Dates

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Table of Books at the Friends of the Mercer Island Library Fall Book Sale, 2009. Photo by Joel Wachs.

At our annual meeting last month, the membership of the Friends of the Mercer Island Library approved the dates for their three book sales this year. All sales are held at the Mercer Island Public Library, 4400 88th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

Spring Book Sale

Thursday, April 14th to Sunday, April 17th in the lobby during Library open hours.

Great fiction paperbacks and hardbacks along with a nice selection of children’s and nonfiction for sale.

Fall Book Sale

Friday, September 9th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, September 10th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, September 11th, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This is our biggest sale of the year.  We will have over 10,000 books in all genres, plus media. Most items are priced between $0.50 and $2.00 with new items added daily. Paperbacks will be sold in the lobby as early as Wednesday the 7th.

Our usual Members-Only Presale at the Fall Book Sale will be Thursday, September 8th, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (non-members can join the Friends of the Mercer Island Library at the door.)

The Silent Auction for the Fall Book Sale will be held from August 15th through September 6th. Roughly 100 special books will be showcased in the lobby display case.  Last year’s items included a signed cookbook by Julia Child.

Winter Book Sale

Thursday, December 1st- Sunday, December 4th in lobby during Library open hours.

Mini but mighty.  We will have great books for sale suitable for gifting or just for your reading pleasure including holiday-themed books for children.

Proceeds from the book sales fund, in whole or in part, over 75% of the programs at the Mercer Island Library so please donate your quality used books and support our sales!

Anyone interested in donating books can leave them at the Library’s circulation desk.  And anyone interested in volunteering at the books sales is welcome.  Please call us at 206-250-5909 or 206-236-3537, or email us at info “at” milibraryfriends.org for more information.

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Annual Silent Auction and Fall Book Sale Next Week

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Just two quick reminders:

1) The Friends of the Mercer Island Library’s Annual Silent Auction of special books and audio-visual materials is in progress now at the MI Library. The auction is filled with wonderful items. It will conclude at the end of the day on Wednesday, October 20.

A list of items on auction can be found at the Friends website, milibraryfriends.org. You may bid in writing for any auction item any time during regular library hours up through Octoboer 20th.  Enjoy!

2)  The Friends large annual Fall Book Sale begins next week with a sale of paperback books in the library lobby starting as early as Wednesday, Oct. 20th. The members-only opening sale will occur from 5-9pm on Thursday, Oct. 21. The open-to-the-public hours for the sale are 10am to 6pm on Friday, Oct. 22, 10am to 5pm on Saturday, Oct. 23, and 1 to 5pm on Sunday, Oct. 24 when all remaining books will be half price. New items will be added daily.

Over 12,000 books of all genres plus CDs and DVDs will be available, most priced from 50 cents to $2. We hope to see you there! All proceeds from these events go to support programs and activities of the Mercer Island Library.

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Friends of Mercer Island Library Silent Auction–October 2010

Monday, September 13th, 2010

The Mercer Island Friends of the Library will hold its annual silent auction of special books from October 1 through October 20.  The volumes in the auction will be displayed in the main glass case at the Mercer Island Library beginning October 1 along with instructions on how to bid.  Auction items have been selected to appeal to a variety of tastes and many contain exceptional graphics and art work; and many are hard to find or out of print.

The following list provides a preview of the auction items.  Bidding can be done during the silent auction period any time during regular library hours. Bidding must be done in writing at the library; no telephone or e-mail bids can be accepted.  All proceeds from the auction go to support activities of the Mercer Island Library.

Title of book Min. Bid Actual Bid/date
1. The Ellen Degeneres Collection. 2-DVD set featuring two of her finest comedy shows, “The Beginning” and “Here and Now”. $6
2. The Crusades. 10-DVD set. History presented by the University of Washington Alumni Association and the UW College of Arts and Sciences. $10
3. The World at War. 11-DVD set. The award winning television classic presents an unsurpassed visual history of the war.  Narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier. $15
4. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. Audio CD. This classic story is brought to life in a fresh, wonderous way. $4
5. The Big Burn by Timothy Egan. Audio CD. A reading of the stirring non-fiction account of Teddy Roosevelt and the fire that saved America. $4
6. For the Love of the Game: My Story by Michael Jordan. Shrink-wrapped in special slipcase. $5
7. Dueling for the Empire, edited by Edwin Markham, art edition, Volume VII, 1927. A history covering the age of rivalry, 1680 to 1700, and the struggle for the rich prize of North America. Embossed cover and gorgeous illustrations. Excellent condition for its age. $6
8.   Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction, and the Drama by E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. 8-volume set, 1902. Heavily illustrated with dozens of full page plates each protected in tissue. Bound in original leather, ornate gileded spine. Copiously illustrated with full-page plates, photogravures, etchings, wood engravings, and typogravures. The object of this collection is to provide a lucid but brief account of names that occur as allusions and references throughout literature. $200
9.   The Olive Farm by Carol Drinkwater. 2001.  A memoir of life, love, and olive oil in the South of France. $4
10.   Maus I/Maus II by Art Speigelman 1986/1991. Graphic novel in two volumes. The story of Vladek Spiegelman, a Jewish survivor of Hitler’s Europe. Pencil notations in the text. $6
11.  Dropping In on Andy Warhol by Pamela Stephens. Book and DVD, 2006.  Join Puffer as he flies into NYC to meet Andy Warhol and learn about his life and art. $6
12.  The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. 1992, book and CD. $4
13.  The Christ Child as Told by Matthew and Luke by Maud and Miska Petersham. 1931.  Beautifully illustrated of the Christ Child.  Jacket is clipped, pen inscriptions inside, dust jacket somewhat tattered. $6
14.  From the Tower Window of My Bookhouse, edited by Olive Miller, 1921, volume five. Book is boxed, some scratches on the cover. $4
15.  Heidi by Johanna Spyri. 1986 Easton Press edition. Leather cover, lovely illustrations. Former owner’s book plate is inside. $10
16.  Swan Lake by Mark Helpren, illustrations by Chris Van Allsburg. 1989. Classic tale with fabulous illustrations. No dust jacket. $5
17.  N.C. Wyeth’s Pilgrims, text by Robert San Souci, 1991. The settling of Plymouth Rock Colony shown in illustrations by one of America’s foremost book illustrators. $5
18.  Little Brown Koko by Blanche Seale Hunt, 1940. Children’s stories of a child called Little Brown Koko. Pencil and crayon scribbling inside, some rips in binding. $3
19.  Two Little Bears by Ylla, 1954. Children’s story book. Some crayon scribbling inside, inscription, and loose binding. $4
20.  “The Bee Book” by Kit Williams. 1984. $3
21.  The Odyssey for Boys and Girls, from Homer, told by A.J. Church, 1906. Despite some tearing in the illustration on the spine, this 104-year-old book is in remarkable condition. Inscription in ink on the first page. $5
22.  The World Treasury of Children’s Literature, selected and with comments by Clifton Fadiman, 1984. Two volume set in illustrated slip case.  Contains all the best known fairy tales and children’s stories. Excellent condition. $4
23.  The Wandmaker’s Guidebook by Ed Massessa, 2006. The volume is actually a kit that contains a “starter” wand, feathers, glass crystals, and colored sand along with a 24-page guide book. Bejeweled cover. $5
24.  Math Curse and Science Verse, a two volume set, by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, 2004. Delightful books for children. Signed by the authors. $4
25.  Blood Fever, A James Bond Adventure by Charlie Higson, 2006. Book 2 of the “Young Bond” series. A tale featuring a young James Bond as a student at Eton. Lots of action. The novel is signed by the author. $4
26.  Big Mouth and Ugly Girl by Joyce Carol Oates, 2002. In her first novel for young adults, one of America’s most prolific and best known authors creates a provocative and unflinching story of friendship and family, loyalty and betrayal. $3
27.  The Hardy Boys, set of 4 mystery stories, by Franklin W. Dixon, 1929-1931. Classic children’s books. Some wear on the exteriors of each book. $4
28.  The French Laundry Cookbook by Thomas Keller. 1999. This book captures, through recipes, essays, profiles and extraordinary photography, one of America’s great restaurants, its great chef and the food that makes them both unique. $35
29.  Mexico: the Beautiful Cookbook. Recipes by Susanna Palazuelos, Text by Marilyn Tausend and Photographs by Ignacio Urquiza. 1991. This gorgeous cookbook captures the fascinating culinary heritage of Mexico in one stunning volume as well as sharing scenic photographs of the varied and beautiful country.  Gift inscriptions by Susanna and Marilyn. $30
30.  Vegetables by 40 Great French Chefs by Patrick and Lyndsay Mikanowski and Joel Thiebault.  2006.  Forty of France’s most prominent chefs share recipes that will make even the most resistant vegetable snubber reach for a fork. The chefs—including pastry god Pierre Herme, l’Arpege’s elegant Alain Passard, and grande dame of Parisian cuisine Helene Darroze—create eye-catching and satisfying recipes with vegetables ranging from spinach and broccoli to rhubarb and sweet peas, from leeks and beets to fennel and artichokes. Vegetables offers a fresh, new view of French culinary trends. $15
31.  Pasta: Every Way for Every Day by Eric Treuille and Anna Del Conte. 2000. Pasta tailored to meet the needs of time-pressed cooks. Quick-fix recipes coupled with DK’s great photographs. $6
32.  Chocolate Passion by Tish Boyle and Timothy Moriarty. 2000. Recipes and inspirations from the kitchens of Chocolatier Magazine. $10
33.  Lumiere by Rob Fennie. 2002. In his resplendent debut cookbook, Fennie shares the original culinary inventions and methods that have won him international accolades including being the first independent Canadian (Vancouver) restaurant to receive the Relais Gourmand designation. $15
34.  In Julia’s Kitchen with Master Chefs by Julia Child, 1995. America’s beloved chef works one by one with 26 chefs in her Cambridge kitchen. The book is autographed “To Jane/Julia Child”. Autographed copies of this book are listed on line at $400 each. A provenance from the original owner/donor of the autographed copy offered here can be provided at the request of the winning bidder. $250
35.  Tuscany and Its Wine by Hugh Johnson, 2000. Beautiful color illustrations of one of the world’s most renown culinary regions. $4
36.  Sunday Suppers at Luques by Suzanne Goin with Teri Gelber, 2005. Goin, a much celebrated chef, presents inspired recipes that nonetheless re-create the atmosphere of a relaxed family dinner. $20
37.  Cucina Ebraica by Joyce Goldstein, 1998. The author tells the story of the Italian Jews through their food.  Wonderful recipes included. $9
38.  Cooking for Madam by Marta Sgubin and Nancy Nicholas, 1998. The author came to the US in 1969 as governess to the children of Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy and stayed on with the family after the children left for boarding school. The book presents nearly 100 the family’s favorite recipes. $4
39.  Celebrate the Rain by The Junior League of Seattle, 2004. Well-tested recipes from some of the best cooks in the Northwest. Book also contains original paintings by NW artists. $4
40.  Hellish Relish by Sharon Niederman, 1994. Attention-getting recipes for “sizzling salsas and devilish dips” from New Mexico. $3
41.  The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook by Sharon Kramis and Julie Kramis Hearne, 2004.  Paperback. Recipes for “the best pan in your kitchen” by two noted chef/food critics from the Seattle area. $5
42.  Italian Cuisine, A Cultural History by Alberto Capatti and Massimo Montanari, 1999.  The authors cover the cultural history of Italian food throughout history. Exceptionally well researched. $25
43.  Blue Moon Soup, A Family Cookbook by Gary Goss and Jane Dyer, 1999. Whimsical illustrations and soup recipes chosen to appeal to every member of the family. $3
44a.  Visual Explanations by Edward R. Tufte, 1997.  A justly famous book on how to present scientific and other types of information in succinct, beautiful, and memorable ways. One small tear in the back dust jacket. $12
44b.  Envisioning Information by Edward R. Tufte, 1990. Another volume by the guru of information presentation. Beautifully illustrated. Excellent condition. $15
45.  The Monkey Handlers by G. Gordon Liddy. 1990. First Edition and signed by the author.  Liddy is in a unique position to write a spellbinding thriller. $5
46.  The Ground Beneath Her Feet by Salman Rushdie. 1999. First Edition signed by the author. A celebration of Americana, a brilliant examination of what the world means to America and what America means to the world. $5
47.  A Yellow Raft in Blue Water by Michael Dorris, 1987. First edition. Set primarily on a Montana Indian reservation, this novel by well-known author Dorris tells the saga of three generations of Indian women beset by hardships and angry secrets. Former owner name inked on an early page. $3
48. Spiderman, Secret of the Sinister Six by Adam-Troy Castro, 2002.  Novel. Peter Parker, aka Spiderman, battles a villain known as “the Gentleman.”  Signed by the author. $3
49.  Himalayan Dhaba by Craig Joseph Danner, 2001. Novel. In a remote Himalayan village, a widowed American doctor searches for the ghost of her husband and other adventures. Signed by the author. $3
50.  The Pilgrim’s Progress: From this World to That Which is to Come by John Bunyan. 1979.  Beautiful leather bound Easton Press volume with gold gilting on edges and gold embossing on the cover and spine. Book plate by former owner. $30
51. Moliere Comedies 1985. Franklin Library. Gold tooled imitation leather with 3 raised spine cords, all edge gilt. Illus. by Tony Johannot. Several bent pages $7
52.  Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope. 1982. Franklin Library. This is a beautiful faux leather (leatherette) edition. Red boards, three raised bands to spine, all edges gilt, elaborate gilt decoration to covers and spine, patterned endpapers. $8
53.  The Metropolitan Museum of Art by Howard Hibbard, 1980. First edition. This large beautiful  book presents a general account of all the collections from 18 separate departments of the museum and a concise history of the museum itself. 1,050 illustrations (608 in color). $10
54.   Frans Molenaar, Haute Verrerie by a variety of contributors. The authors write of their appreciation for the talents of the well-known Dutch glass artist/craftsman, Molenaar. Beautiful photos of his art glass. Text is in both English and dutch. $5
55.  Picasso Linocuts 1958-1963 by Donald H. Karshan, 1968. Black and white with some color illustrations. $15
56.  Beatrix Potter’s Art, paintings and drawings selected by Anne Stevenson Hobbs, 1989. Potter is well known as the creator of the Peter Rabbit stories but she has rarely been considered an artist in her own right. This volume presents many of Potter’s finest paintings and drawings (primarily watercolors). $12
57.  Ekiben, The Art of the Japanese Box Lunch by Junichi Kamekura, Gideon Bosker, Mamoru Watanabe, and Masaru Mera, 1989.  Paperback. A lavishly illustrated survey of the boxed lunches traditionally sold in Japanese train stations. $3
58.  Lalique by Jesse McDonald, 1995. The author pays tribute to Rene Lalique’s ground breaking designs in jewelry, glass, and metal work. Exceptionally beautiful color photos. $8
59.  Photographs by Annie Leibovitz. 1983. Sophisticated photo-portraiture of the stars at its best. $5
60.  Jewels for a Crown, The Story of the Chagall Windows by Miriam Freund, with foreword by Rene D”Harnoncourt, 1962. The author recounts the creation of the famous Jerusalem stained glass windows by the artist Marc Chagall. The windows are illustrated in beautiful color. $4
61.  Posters by Attilio Rossi, 1966. The author explores the fascinating psychological and aesthetic factors which have influenced the evolution of poster art. 77 full-color plates. $4
62.  Camille Patha Geography of Desire by Matthew Kangas with preface by Judy Chicago, 2006.  Patha is a pioneer Northwest surrealist artist who is reconceived as a proto-feminist and modernist painter.  Author is the distinguished Northwest art critic and gallery owner.  Most painting reproduced full-page and full-color. $9
63.   Great Drawings of the Louvre Museum.  3 Volume Set:  The German, Flemish and Dutch Drawings, The French Drawings and The Italian Drawings by Roseline Bacou or Maurice Serullaz.  1968  The curators of the Louvre’s Cabinet des Dessins have made a selection of what they consider to be the most important drawings in their immense and magnificent collection exhibiting them in three volumes that faithfully reproduce the finest drawings over some six centuries.  Dust jackets clipped and somewhat worn. $40
64.  The Father Christmas Letters by J.R.R. Tolkien.  Full color illustrations and examples of Christmas related cards and letters created by J.R.R. Tolkien. $5
65.  Skilled Work: American Craft in the Renwick Gallery. National Musuem of American Art, Smithsonian Institution Press. 1998. Lavishly illustrated, this volume is a fine introduction to the world of contemporary crafts. $6
66.  Pictures of Nothing: Abstract Art since Pollock by Kirk Varnedoe. 2006. Eminent art historian Varnedoe’s statement of faith in modern art making a scholarly case for abstraction and a fascinating tour through a half century of art. Some pencil notations and underlining throughout. $25
67.  Wassily Kandinsky and Gabriele Munter by Annegret Hoberg. 1994. Lovers Kandinsky and Munter jointly became the moving spirits of the Blue Rider school which pioneered the epochal turn from figurative painting to abstraction. Not only are there supurb reproductions of their finest paintings but the story of their ill-starred love affair is told in letters, memoir and diary extracts. $10
68.  Watercolor Workstation by Polly Raynes, 1992. Step-by-step instructions for painting a variety of subjects in watercolor. Contains 8 tubes of watercolor paint, a brush and a small palette—all materials unused. $6
69.  Treasures from the National Museum of American Art. Smithsonian Institution Press. 1985.  Highlights of the American paintings and sculpture in the collection. $7
70.  Earrings From Antiquity to the Present by Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, 1990. This lavishly illustrated book traces earrings through the centuries up to the present providing a sumptuous and wide-ranging study of one of the most rewarding of jewelers’ art. $15
71.  Nancy Lancaster: English Country House Style by Martin Wood, 2005. Nancy Lancaster was a hugely influential decorator, championing the ‘English Style’. The story of Nancy is richly illustrated by an intriguing collection of images of Nancy, her houses, her gardens and her friends by celebrated artists and photographers of the era. $12
72.  The Oriental Carpet by Volkmar Gantzhorn, 1991. This encyclopedic book covers two and a half thousand years of rug making are presented and analyzed. Contains hundreds of color and black-and-white photos. $9
73.  A Century of Dolls, Treasures from the Golden Age of Doll Making by Tom Kelley and Pamela Sherer, 1995.  Photographed from private collections around the world, here are more than 70 precious dolls clothed in period attire in intricate settings that complement their beauty. $10
74.  Vanity Fair’s Hollywood edited by Graydon Carter and David Friend with text by Christopher Hitchens, 2000.  An incomparable collection of classic photos, essays, and caricatures depicting a century of Hollywood power, glamour, myth, and mystery—directly from the pages of Vanity Fair magazine from 1914 to 2000. $9
75.  A Tiffany Christmas by John Loring, 1996. This splendid visual and verbal feast celebrates the traditions, legends, and festivities of the holiday season in America and abroad. Book is in excellent condition. $6
76.   The First Century of the Motorcycle, 100 Motorcycles, 100 Years by Fredric Winkowski and Frank D. Sullivan with Richard E. Mancini, 1999. The wonderful collection of over 200 full-color photos depict antique and classic bikes, spotlighting one significant motorcycle from yeach year of the twentieth century. $8
77.  Classic Wooden Yachts of the Northwest by Ron McClure, 2000. Paperback. Published in Seattle by Sasquatch Books, the book covers over 30 classic wooden motor yachts from Washington and British Columbia. Lovely photos. Front page contains inscription in ink by former owner. $4
78.  Mark Hampton On Decorating by Mark Hampton, 1989. One of America’s foremost decorators demonstrates wit, erudition, and imagination in his coverage of such decorating elements as color, style, and materials. Contains color and black-and-white drawings. $4
79.  A History of English Furniture by Percy MacQuod, 1988. MacQuod’sencyclopedic history of English furniture was the first major survey of such furniture and was first published in London in 1904-1908. This 1988 reprint contains both color and black-and-white illustrations and addresses “the age of oak,” “the age of satinwood,” “the age of mahogany,” and “the age of walnut.” $15
80.  At Home with Carolyne Roehm by Carolyne Roehm, 2001. Former fashion designer Roehm follows the seasons to provide year-round suggestions for place settings, floral arrangements, and menus. $9
81.  The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses by Rick Darke, 1999.  The author explores the unique aesthetics of grasses and ways of maximizing these qualities in the garden. Contains an alphabetical encyclopedia of grasses sedges, rushes, restios, cat-tails, and selected bamboos. $20
82.  The Practical Encyclopedia of Container Gardening Indoors and Outdoors by Stephanie Donaldson and Peter McHoy, 1999. British authors present myriad ways to choose, display and care for ornamental plants. $5
83.  A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants by the American Horticultural Society, Christopher Brickell and Judith D. Zuk, editors-in-chief, 1996.  Plants are arranged alphabetically. Detailed and lavishly illustrated. $14
84.  Junior, Griffey on Griffey edited by Mark Vaneil, photos by Walter Iooss, Jr., 1997.  A baseball prodigy at 16 and recently retired Mariner presents his view of the pressures and possibilities of a life in major league sports. $7
85.  Baseball, An Illustrated History by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns, 1994.  The book was published to accompany Ken Burn’s documentary on one of American’s defining phenomenon. Lavishly illustrated. Inked name is printed on page edges. $5
86.  James Dean by Sanford Roth and Beulah Roth, 1983.  Dramatic black-and-white phots of the iconic movie actor. Text in English, German, and French. Paperback. $5
87. Racing Through the Century, The Story of Thoroughbred Racing in America by Mary Simon, 2002.  This volume chronicles the history of racing and its relationship to a changing America in the 20th century.  Dramatic color and black-and-white photos of important horses and people. $7
88.  Flyboys by James Bradley. 2003. First Edition. James Bradley’s horrific story of complex war crimes involving nine WWII Flyboys, one who just happened to turn out to be the future President of the U. S. George H. W. Bush. $5
89.  Sea of Thunder: Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign, 1941-1945 by Evan Thomas. 2006. Thomas takes us inside the naval war of 1941-1945 in the South Pacific in a way that blends the best of military and cultural history and riveting narrative drama. $5
90.  Churchill and the Jews: a Lifelong Friendship by Martin Gilbert. 2007. First US Edition. In this revealing book, Gilbert explores the origins, range, implications and results of Churchill’s determined commitment to Jewish rights. $7
91.  Mount Everest and Beyond, Sir Edmund Hillary by Sue Miller Hacking, 1997.  An account of Sir Hillary’s climb to the top.  Inscribed in ink to the previous owner and signed by the author. $4
92.  Aircraft of World War II by Bill Gunston, 1980.  First published in Great Britain, this superbly illustrated book includes 40 different aircraft types in 600 full-color illustrations. $5
93.  Prisoners of Age, The Alcatraz Exhibition by Ron Levine and Michael Wou, 2000.  This unusual book presents matter-of-fact yet empathetic biographies and photo portraits of men in so-called “geriatric prisons” who have been incarcerated for most of their lives. $4
94.  Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Portfolio 16 by BBC  Books, 2006.  Exceptionally beautiful color photography by the winners of a well-known annual international photo contest.  The book is in excellent condition. $7
95.   The History of the Western Railroads by Jane Eliot, 1995.  Contains both color and black and white photos of the historic achievements of railroading in the Western part of the United States. $5
96.   Sierra Club, 100 Years of Protecting Nature by Tom Turner, 1991.  This book is the first illustrated history of the Sierra Club to appear.  Gorgeous color and black-and-white photos by Ansel Adams, Eliot Porter and others accompany the text. $8
97.  From Lucy to Language by Donald Johanson & Blake Edger, 1996.  The book covers in gorgeous photography and wonderful text the anthropological history exemplified by one of the most famous fossil discoveries in history. $10
98.  Song and Garden Birds of North America and Water, Prey, and Game Birds of North America by the National Geographic Society, two volumes in a slip case, 1965.  Each volume contains a vinyl recording of bird sounds to match entries described in the text.  These sound recordings play on a turntable at 33 and 1/3 rpm. $5
99.  A Vanished World by Wilfred Thesiger, 2001.  The book contains a master photographer’s portraits of tribal people in East Africa.  Photos are in black and white. $5
100. Ranches of the American West by Linda Leigh Paul, 2009.  Recently published by Rizzoli, this large beautiful book is filled with exceptional photographs of outstanding American ranches, both old and new. $20
101. Little Things in a Big Country, An Artist and Her Dog on the Rocky Mountain Front by Hannah Hinchman, 2004.  The book is a naturalist’s notes in illustrated journal style.  Contains beautiful color sketches and watercolors. $7
102. Strange Curves, Counting Rabbits, and Other Mathematical Explorations by Keith Ball, 2003.  In a relaxed and friendly style, the author displays the relevance and beauty of a variety of mathematical topics.  Excellent condition. $4
103.  A Net of Fireflies:  Japanese Haiku and Haiku Paintings with translation by Harold Stewart.  1962.  Burgundy half cloth over tan linen decorated with pasted Japanese character arch, and gilt lettering.  An anthology of 320 Japanese haiku translated into English verse, and 33 haiku paintings in full color, each by a different artist.   Doubled paper for each leaf.  Frontpiece: Haiku painting, Starry Night by Tomoda Sogyo, with calligraphic rendering of a haiku by Buson (which is reproduced for the front cover of the book); the verse reads: “What a delightful game it is to set/Fireflies loose in bed beneath the net!” The title of the volume anthology is taken from this haiku. The anthology is arranged by the year’s seasons; an essay on haiku follows. $15
104.  DIMAGGIO ALBUMS Selections from Public and Private Collections Celebrating the Baseball Career of Joe DiMaggio 1932 [through] 1951.  1989.  2 volumes in slipcover.  WONDERFUL BOOK ON DIMAGGIO and a fantastic collection on one of the greatest baseball stars of all time.  For the lover of beautiful books, the lover of baseball, or just the lover of Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio! These two folio sized volumes contain hundreds of articles, photographs and just about anything else that you can imagine pertaining to the Fantastic career and life of Joe DiMaggio. From newspaper articles from the time, to many photos covering all stages of his career, these books cover it all. Both volumes are in very fine condition. The slipcase has a pictorial pastedown photo of Joe in his younger years. Mr. DiMaggio himself contributed to this set by writing the introduction and commentaries. $25

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Silent Auction and Fall Book Sale

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Save the Dates! Mercer Island Friends of the Library Annual Silent Auction and Book Sale are just around the corner.
Silent Auction:
October 1st through October 20th, Featuring 100 special books.
Bid winners can pick up their items Oct 22th-Oct 24th.

Fall Book Sale :
Thursday, October 21, 5-9pm Members Only (you can join at the door)
Friday, October 22, 10am-6pm
Saturday, October 23, 10am-5pm
Sunday, October 24, 1pm-5pm
• Over 8,000 books of all genres plus media- most priced 50¢ to $2
• New Items will be added daily.
• Paperbacks will be sold in the lobby as early as Wednesday, October 20.

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