Historical Biographies

For exposés of celebrity weaknesses.

For biographies of people associated with science and technology.

By A.M. Sperber. 1986, Freundlich Books, 795pp, photo inserts. (VG in VG DJ. Owner's name inside.) The definitive biography of CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow. (4/11/99)

By Robert H. Ferrell. 1983, Little Brown, 209pp. (Fine in torn DJ. 2-inch tear in front of DJ.) "This concise analytical biography of Harry S. Truman focusses on his contributions to our idea of the presidency through his accomplishments as an administrator and as a maker of foreign policy." (5/3/99)

By Todd Mason. 1990, Business One Irwin, 316pp, 8-page photo insert. (VG in VG. Black mark on edge.) "The real Ross Perot," focussing on his business dealings. (5/5/99) - Also listed on Wretched Celebrity: On the Excesses of Actors and Politicians.

By Barry Goldwater. 1979 (1980), Berkley, 340pp. (VG. Bookstore stamp inside. Light spine crease.) "If I am right, if the Republic is in danger, then time is short. I must take this opportunity to share what I have seen..." (5/17/99)

By Barry Goldwater and Jack Caserly. 1988 (1990), St. Martin's Press, 528pp, photo insert. (Fine) "Goldwater weaves a rich portrait of 20th-Century America in his bestselling memoir -- proving that there's more to this legendary gifure than just politics." (5/17/99)

By Robert A. Caro. 1990, Alfred A. Knopf, 506pp, 32-page photo insert. Pub. at $24.95. (Near Fine in Near Fine DJ. No marks or defects.) Biography of the president. (6/21/99)

By J. Paul Getty. 1976 (1986), Berkley, 340pp. Photo insert. (G+) (7/16/99)

By Helen Dukas (editor) and Banesh Hoffman (editor). 1979, Princeton University Press, 140pp. (VG in G DJ) "Most of the material quoted in this book comes from the Einstein Archive. It is woven into a narrative tapestry that provides the necessary background information as needed and draws together various threads of Eistein's personality to produce a delightful and thought-provoking book that gives a unique insight into an extraordinary human being." (5/19/99)

By Robert Lacey. 1994, Putnam, 463pp. Photo inserts. Biography of move star Grace Kelly, who became Princess Grace of Monaco. (Good+ in Good DJ. Xlib with usual markings. Flyleaf removed. Catalog number cut from spine of DJ.) (8/6/99)

By Tony Tanner. 1986, Harvard University Press, 291pp. Biography of the 19th Century novelist. (VG. Remainder mark on bottom.) (7/29/99)

By A.J.A. Symons. 1934 (1997), Ecco Press, 293pp. Introduction by Nicholas Dawidoff. Preface by Julian Symons. "Follows author's eight-year quest to uncover the life story of Frederick Rolfe -- a.k.a. the Baron Corvo -- author of the novel 'Hadrian the Seventh.'". (Fine. Unread.) (8/11/99)

By Mark Schorer. 1961, McGraw-Hill, 867pp. (VG in chipped DJ. ) (9/6/99)

By Margarent Trudeau. 1979, Paddington Press, 256pp. Flamboyant ex-wife of the former prime minister of Canada tells her story. (Fine in Near Fine DJ) (10/8/99)

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