New Arrivals
A FACE IN THE CROWD
NY: Random House, 1953. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed by Schulberg on the ffe to Jane and Bob Emerson who managed the Drama Book Shop for many years, the go-to bookstore for theatre professionals and aficionados. Book near fine, dustajcaket rubbed. More
THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1961. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed on the title page by actress Tammy Grimes who played the totle character in the original Broadway production "Dear Jane and Bob - I remember her well - wishing you unsinkable joy. Tammy Grimes" Jane and Bob Emerson managed..... More
IF YOU DON'T DANCE THEY BEAT YOU
Boston: Little, Brown, 1974. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Memoir by the highly influential theatre director Quintero who founded Circle in the Square and is most credited with the modern revival of the plays of Eugene O'Neil. Inscribed by him on the title page to Jane and Bob Emerson who managed the..... More
FADE OUT - FADE IN
NY: Random House, 1965. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed by playwrights and lyricists Adolph Green to Bob and Jane (Emerson) who ran the Drama Book Shop for decades. Uncommon, Boiok near fine, Price-clipped dw, slightky faded spine, trace chipping. More
JOSH: MY UP AND DOWN, IN AND OUT LIFE
NY: Delacorte, 1976. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed by legendary playwright and director Logan: "NYC 1-3-80 For Jane Thank you for being so helpful & courteous. Sincerely, Joshua Logan." Jane Emerson, with her husband Bob, managed the Drama Book Shop in Manhattan for many years, which for theatre professionals like Logan..... More
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
NY: Viking, 1955. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Miller on the ffe. Solid, clean copy in unclipped dw, showing light wear at edges and a short closed tear front panel top edge. More
CONTRADICTIONS: NOTES ON TWENTY-SIX YEARS IN THE THEATRE
NY: Dodd Mead, 1974. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed by legendary theatre director and producer Prince on the ffe: "For Bob & Jane - battlefield reminiscences! - best - Hal Prince 1/29/75'" Bob and Jane Emerson managed the Drama Book Shop in Manhattan for many years, the go-to bookshop for theatre..... More
CLARENCE DARROW
NY: Doubleday, 1975. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed on the verso of the ffe by Henry Fonda who played Darrow in this one-man play. Dustjacket toned, book near fine. More
INVITATION TO A MARCH
NY: Random House, 1958. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed across the top of the front pastedown and ffe by Sondheim "For Bob and Jane from Stephen Sondheim". Bob and Jane Emerson managed the Drama Book Shop in Manhattan for many years, the go-to bookshop for theatre professionals and aficionados. Price-clipped dustjacket..... More
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
NY: Dodd Mead, 1963. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed on the half title by Sondheim "For Bob and Jane -Stephen Sondheim". Bob and Jane Emerson managed the Drama Book Shop in Manhattan for many years, the go-to bookshop for theatre professionals and aficionados. Unclipped dustjacket, slightly toned at spine. Missing ffe..... More
ANYONE CAN WHISTLE
NY: Dodd Mead, 1977. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed on the ffe by Sondheim "ForJane and Bob from Stephen Sondheim 12/31/81". Jane and Bob Emerson managed the Drama Book Shop in Manhattan for many years, the go-to bookshop for theatre professionals and aficionados. Price-clipped dustjacket, moderately soiled, more to rear panel..... More
FOLLIES
NY: Dodd Mead, 1973. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed across the top of the front pastedown and ffe by Sondheim "For Jane and Bob from Stephen Sondheim" Bob and Jane Emerson managed the Drama Book Shop in Manhattan for many years, the go-to bookshop for theatre professionals and aficionados. Price-clipped dustjacket..... More
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
NY: Dodd Mead, 1973. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed on the ffe by Sondheim "To Bob and Jane with best wishes from Stephen Sondheim 1/15/82". Bob and Jane Emerson managed the Drama Book Shop in Manhattan for many years, the go-to bookshop for theatre professionals and aficionados. Unclipped dustjacket, spine lightly..... More
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
NY: Dodd Mead, 1979. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed on the ffe by Sondheim "For Jane and Bob Emerson with best wishes from Stephen Sondheim 5/10/81". The Emersons managed the Drama Book Shop in Manhattan for many years, the go-to bookshop for theatre professionals and aficionados. Unclipped dustjacket, slightly toned at..... More
PACIFIC OVERTURES
NY: Dodd Mead, 1977. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed on the ffe by Sondheim "For Jane Emerson with best wishes from Stephen Sondheim 6/15/81". Jane along with husband Bob Emerson managed the Drama Book Shop in Manhattan for many years, the go-to bookshop for theatre professionals and aficionados. Unclipped dustjacket, slightly..... More
OUT TOWN
NY: Coward McCann, 1938. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed on the title page by Broadway producer and director Jed Harris, who produced many shows from the 1920s - 1950s - besides Our Town, The Crucible, The Front Page, etc. Dustjacket toned, worn about edges with some minor loss at corners and..... More
HARRISON, TEXAS: EIGHT TELEVISION PLAYS
NY: Harcourt Brace, 1956. Hardcover. First book of published plays - these for television, including "Trip to Bountiful" in its early days - from the prolific playwright (Pulitzer Prize for"The Young Man from Atllanta") and screenwriter (two Oscars for "To Kill A Mockingbird" and "Tender Mercies"). Rare association copy inscribed..... More
WONDERFUL TOWN
NY: Random House, 1953. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed (unidentifiable) by one of the authors on behalf of both on the ffe: "To Dorothy and Eli with love Joe and Jerry June 12, 1953". The page is also signed by Adolph Green half of the inimitable pair of lyricists Comden and..... More
THE GOLDEN APPLE
NY: Random House, 1953. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed by musical comedy actress Kaye Ballard, who played the lead role in the original production of THE GOLDEN APPLE: "To Jane & Bob - Memories!!!! Love & Peace Kay Ballard" Between two lines of the inscription, Ballard has sketched a musical scale..... More
THE WISTERIA TREES
NY: Random House, 1950. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Revealing inscription thirty years after this play was produced by the legendary producer, playwright and director Logan (who struggled with bipolar disorder): "NYC 1-3-80 For Jane & Bob I was never happier than when I was writing this. Best wishes, Joshau Logan". Jane..... More
A STAR DANCED
NY: Doubleday Doran, 1945. Hardcover. Inscribed by actress Lawrence with Christmas wishes in 1945 on the half-title. Inscribee unidentified. More
THE HOT L BALTIMORE
NY: Hill & Wang, 1973. Hardcover. Inscribed by prize-winning playwright Wilson to Jane and Bob (Emerson) on the title page. The Emersons managed the Drama Book Shop, the go-to bookstore for theatre professionals and aficionados in Manhattan. Near fine in near fine unclipped dw. More
A LESSON FOR ALOES
NY: Random House, 1981. Hardcover. Inscribed by prize-winning playwright Fugard to Jane and Bob (Emerson) on the title page. The Emersons managed the Drama Book Shop, the go-to bookstore for theatre professionals and aficionados in Manhattan. Near fine in near fine unclipped dw. More