Years later alex is making a bold move in his life. You have one shot at introducing your story to your reader make it count. I think this one constitutes a must read for fans of patterson and dr cross. James patterson signed first edition book cross now available. An oswald alias seen as anagram the new york times. The main character marcellusmore much of origins is about the fear of change, of losing the peace and stability that the tekromun home world represents. For a music autobiography its surprisingly well written, highlighting the more literate nature of blur compared to many of their contemporaries. For your reference, we printed the shoephabet with blurb as a 60page, 6. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Food records finally signed the newly christened band in march 1990. On november 25, 2019, criss cross, the 25th novel in james.
Bit of a blur i was the foolking of soho and the numberone slag in the groucho club, the second drunkest member of the worlds drunkest band. Book does have slight page edge tanning but there are no marks. In bit of a blur, alex james has written the definitive guide to britpop, which for him included booze, cocaine and making passes at marianne. Welcome to the official page for alex james author. Point blanc alex rider series investigations into the accidental deaths of two of the worlds most powerful men have revealed just one link. Roots won nine emmy awards, a golden globe and a peabody award. But when alex learns that his father may have been an assassin for the most lethal and powerful terrorist organization in the world, scorpia, his world shatters. As an author, he creates alienated protagonists that must be empowered.
It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others. Bit of a blur the autobiography signed copy by james. I dont think blur would be signed if they were around today. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over 100,000. This book charts the formation of the band through to almost the present day from the point of view of alex james, the bands bass player. I have long been a fan of the author and his long running alex cross series and this book. The agency signed alex after seeing his two 3rd year graduation shows and end of year showcase at the arts educational schools, london. The main character marcellusmore much of origins is about the. For alex james, music had always been a door to a more exciting life. You can find james rollins signed books below this author biography. Book is in fine condition and is a clean, square and tight copy. Point blanc author alex rider sherlock holmes james bond. Buy i, alex cross by james patterson online at alibris. One direction announce new official book music metro radio.
Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. Theres certainly ideas floating around for a new haywired book, but unfortunately it wont be for a year or so until it could be released. Being a bit of a blur fan i had to own this book, and its exactly what i expected a entertaining and inciteful insight into alex james life from his college days, rise to celebrity and eventual change into family man. Actually, i do not think the issues i had with the blurb trade book have to do with using it as a photo book. If you cant catch up with julie at one of her upcoming appearances and events, you can order signed copies of any of her books through the book cellar bookstore in chicago. Alex james is a witty, engaging guide to the mad goingson behind the. Agents of fear, the dark magical thriller saga of the urban sorcerers book one. Ingramspark ive shared a little about our publishing choices in previous posts, but today, i wanted to get more specific about the printing choices weve made. Autograph was part of an enormous collection of over 9000 in person collected signatures. Dylan reinhart and detective elizabeth needham, now known to audiences from the toprated cbs series, reunite to stop the most sinister plot against new york city since 911. Alex cross was a rising star in the washington, dc, police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife, maria, in front of him. Alex james much of origins is about the fear of change, of losing the peace and stability that the tekromun home world represents.
Want exclusive content, like free chapters, news, and sweepstakes. Get the best deals on james patterson hardcover signed books when you shop the largest online selection. How likely is it that you would recommend blurb to. Hours later, they are called to the scene of a copycat crime. Growing up with that instinct to dress different pushed me toward working in the industry.
Book is bubble wrapped and boxed for shipment with tracking to your usa location. The blithe and gilded youth of blur bass player james. Following a stylistic change influenced by english guitar pop groups such as the kinks, the beatles, and xtc, blur released modern life. James kidd, independent on sunday this new book is long, pageturny, deeply moving, sometimes excessive, but always packed with the weight of a genuine experience.
It sold about 10,000 copies, a modest, if respectable, showing for a first novel. Image caption james signed a deal to start making cheese for the prince of wales in 2009 the blur bassist alex james is set to receive an honorary doctorate from bournemouth university. Blurs debut album leisure 1991 incorporated the sounds of madchester and shoegazing. Dylan reinhart out of his ivory tower and onto the streets of new york, where he reunites w. A 100% official release, the book provides exclusive access to zayn malik, niall horan, harry styles, louis. The group consists of vocalist damon albarn, guitarist graham coxon, bassist alex james, and drummer dave rowntree blurs debut album leisure. Autographed books by james patterson classic bookshop. I wanted to print a photo book with blurb for a long time, and finally ordered my first blurb photo book in. First edition, first printing, mint, newunread, flawless dust jacket, signed by both james patterson and candice fox. Blurb is a bookmaking platform and creative community that enables individuals to create, publish, share, and sell highquality photo books, trade books. Jan 24, 2010 like most authors, james patterson started out with one book, released in 1976, that he struggled to get published. Blurbs were originally printed on the back or rear dustjacket of a book, and are now found on web portals and news websites. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book.
Many authors write the book blurb as an afterthought. If you have a look at the first video you can see that blurb does recommend trade books for photography projects. I was the foolking of soho and the numberone slag in the groucho club, the second drunkest member of the worlds drunkest band. A photo of e l james at her book signing will be included with the signed book. Invisible by james patterson, david ellis, paperback. In this tenth anniversary year of the new labour government, the mid1990s present themselves as a time when the champagne flute. As a hugely successful rock star in his late 30s, blur bassist alex james realises. James patterson hardcover signed books for sale ebay. I have long been a fan of the author and his long running alex cross series and this book does not disappoint. I wanted to print a photo book with blurb for a long time, and finally ordered my first blurb photo book in june 2014. I enjoyed this book all the way through and plan on reading a life less blurry in the future as well. One direction have announced details of a new book called where we are.
He writes fulltime and lives in florida with his family. Signed in person by e l james directly on the title page, not signed to anyone. Alex is bowled over to sign with jonathan arun and is understandably very excited for the future. Please allow ample time if you are purchasing a book as a gift. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. Alex s need for vengeance was placed on hold as he faced another huge challengeraising his children without their mother. I think annoying sexygiraffeboy alex was one reason i took against blur way back when im alex and ive got a big biiiiiiiig bass.
Alex rider, teen spy, has always been told he is the spitting image of the father he never knew. Once your title and cover have drawn the reader in, the blurb is what is going to make the difference between a missed opportunity and a sale. It is not like alex rider, where the adventures come straight away. I, alex cross by james patterson signed first edition book. Jul 03, 2008 being a bit of a blur fan i had to own this book, and its exactly what i expected a entertaining and inciteful insight into alex james life from his college days, rise to celebrity and eventual change into family man. Congratulations alex you have worked incredibly hard to achieve this success and it is well deserved. Hardcover book, james patterson criss cross an alex. In this tenth anniversary year of the new labour government, the mid1990s present themselves as a time when the champagne flute was. James pattersons 25th alex cross novel announced with details. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work. Blur bassist alex james awarded honorary degree bbc news. The group consists of vocalist damon albarn, guitarist graham coxon, bassist alex james, and drummer dave rowntree. A fans diary of the 2018 boston red sox championship season has just been released and is now available for purchase.
Book signings are popular events and they are also a great way to increase the value of your book, especially if its signed by someone famous. Cross by james patterson signed first edition book vj books. Mission queen and the urbanhorror thriller dark streets book one. This first edition, signed by andrew carnegie is available at bauman rare books. Since his first novel won the edgar award in 1977 james pattersons books have sold more than 300 million copies. Through galexy tales, author alex james has published the spaceopera thriller amazon seven book one. The pleasure of this book is in imagining the wild tales clinton might disclose about his own years as president, if only he could. After contacting blurb support i received a response within a few hours.
My first james patterson but not my last, really enjoyed and so will you. Each dust jacket is protected in an acidfree archival quality acetate cover. With astonishing plot twists and electrifying revelations that will keep readers on the. If you are a book collector looking for something special and the condition is absolutely paramount, then youre in the right place. He is the author of the alex cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twentyfive years, including kiss the girls and along came a spider. Roots by alex haley, first edition, signed abebooks.
It is not a book about blur as a band, the other members are not given extreme detail, but why would they, this is alex james. James patterson books signed for sale in stock ebay. Jun 04, 2018 the pages of the president is missing are filled with the classic tropes of a big commercial thriller. This book is fast paced with lots of twists and turns. Blur are an english rock band formed in london in 1988. The warren report said alek was oswalds nickname in russia, signed by him in letters to his wife. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. This article gives you simple steps to follow to write a book blurb, and gives examples of both fiction and nonfiction back cover blurbs.
Alex james young autographed pic of alex james its. For alex james, music had always been a door to a more eventful life. His works include the alex rider series, sherlock holmes and james bond novels and foyles war for television. As i was reading, i literally dreamed about it every night. However, this task typically comes just when youre at your least able. Alex james galexy tales galexy tales novels are constantly described as pageturners that keep readers awake til the early hours. See more ideas about alex james blur, blur and britpop. The group consists of vocalist damon albarn, guitarist graham coxon, bassist alex james, and drummer dave rowntree blurs debut album leisure 1991 incorporated the sounds of madchester and shoegazing. Blurb expressed their regret, and my blurb trade book will be reprinted for free.
Im alex james cofounder of pleasures and many other. As soon as you become a father, you get the phone book out and say, get me eton. First vintage books edition 1st printing with full number line. Dust jacket is in fine condition, has a mylar cover for protection and the original price is intact.
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