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How to Write Like Chekhov: Advice and Inspiration, Straight from His Own Letters and Work

By Piero Brunello (editor) and Lena Lencek (editor)

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Paperback:

9781569242599 | Da Capo Pr, November 10, 2008, cover price $15.99

Off the Wall: Wonderful Wall Coverings of the Twentieth Century

A richly illustrated design reference provides close-up reproductions of 150 classic and unique wallpapers representing every decade of the twentieth century, accompanied by lively captions and commentary that profile the designers, trends, and context of each piece and the development of wall covering over the course of the century. 12,500 first printing.

By Gideon Bosker and Lena Lencek

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9780811835732 | Chronicle Books Llc, January 1, 2004, cover price $22.95 | About this edition: A richly illustrated design reference provides close-up reproductions of 150 classic and unique wallpapers representing every decade of the twentieth century, accompanied by lively captions and commentary that profile the designers, trends, and context of each piece and the development of wall covering over the course of the century.

Pilgrimage: The Spirit of Place

By Gideon Bosker, Mittie Hellmich and Lena Lencek

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Hardcover:

9780811834735 | Chronicle Books Llc, May 1, 2003, cover price $24.95

Escape: Stories of Getting Away

Focusing on the theme of getting away from it all, a collection of short fiction dealing with escape--from reality, domesticity, intimacy, matrimony, and more--features contributions by Isabel Allende, Isaac Babel, Harold Brodkey, Michael Chabon, Jamaica Kincaid, D. H. Lawrence, David Malouf, and other acclaimed authors. Original. (view table of contents)

By Gideon Bosker (editor) and Lena Lencek (editor)

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9781569245262 | Da Capo Pr, July 10, 2002, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Presents a collection of short fiction dealing with escape--from reality, domesticity, intimacy, and matirmony--by such authors as Isabel Allende, Isaac Babel, Jamaica Kincaid, D.

Sail Away: Stories of Escaping to Sea

Collects twenty-one short stories and narratives about traveling on the sea, from sailing to surfing, including pieces by Jules Verne, Thor Heyerdahl, Virginia Woolf, and Inoue Yasushi. (view table of contents)

By Gideon Bosker (editor), Mittie Hellmich (photographer) and Lena Lencek (editor)

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9781569245842 | Da Capo Pr, June 12, 2001, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Collects twenty-one short stories and narratives about traveling on the sea, from sailing to surfing, including pieces by Jules Verne, Thor Heyerdahl, Virginia Woolf, and Inoue Yasushi.

Beach: Stories by the Sand and Sea

A selection of stories set on the seashore includes contributions by J. D. Salinger, John Cheever, Doris Lessing, Nadine Gordimer, Gabrial Garcfa Mßrquez, and other notable authors. Original. 25,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

By Gideon Bosker (editor), Mittie Hellmich (photographer) and Lena Lencek (editor)

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9781569246368 | Da Capo Pr, May 28, 2000, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Celebrates seaside living with short stories, novel excerpts, and narrative nonfiction by such writers as Kay Boyle, Anton Chekhov, John Updike, Rachel Carson, Albert Camus, Jamaica Kincaid, Russ Rymer, and Takesi Kaiko.

The Beach

By Gideon Bosker, Lena Lencek and Nadia May (narrator)

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Cassette/Spoken Word:

9780786116003 | Unabridged edition (Blackstone Audio Inc, August 1, 1999), cover price $69.95

The Beach: The History of Paradise on Earth

A history of the development of the beach traces its image in popular culture, the rise of the great resorts, and the evolution of the leisure industry (view table of contents)

By Gideon Bosker and Lena Lencek

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Hardcover:

9780788195792 | Diane Pub Co, November 1, 1998, cover price $26.00 | About this edition: Blue-green surf, pillowy white sand, and a warm salty breeze--when it comes to restoring body and soul, no place in the world can compete with the beach.

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9780140278026 | Penguin USA, June 1, 1999, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: A history of the development of the beach traces its image in popular culture, the rise of the great resorts, and the evolution of the leisure industry

The Beach: The History of Paradise of Earth

A unique, illustrated account of the development of the beach traces the history of its image in popular culture, the rise of the great resorts from Coney Island to Cap d'Antibes, and the evolution of the leisure industry. 20,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

By Gideon Bosker and Lena Lencek

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Hardcover:

9780670880959 | Viking Pr, June 1, 1998, cover price $25.95 | About this edition: A history of the development of the beach traces its image in popular culture, the rise of the great resorts, and the evolution of the leisure industry

Time and Tide: The History of the Beach

By Gideon Bosker and Lena Lencek

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Hardcover:

9780684824222 | Simon & Schuster, May 1, 1998, cover price $30.00

Salt and Pepper Shakers: Identification and Price Guide

Product Description: For one of the fastest growing collectibles comes a fascinating book covering salt and pepper shakers from the 1860s to today. From humble pottery to the finest porcelain, from commemorative sets to advertising premiums--thousands of shakers and their market values are listed...read more

By Gideon Bosker and Lena Lencek

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9780380769582 | Avon Books, July 1, 1994, cover price $15.00 | About this edition: For one of the fastest growing collectibles comes a fascinating book covering salt and pepper shakers from the 1860s to today.

The Antic Alphabet

An unusual alphabet book features characters that become the letters themselves as they create a zany parade of brilliant color in which A applauds B, B balances C, C cuddles D, and so on.

By Lena Lencek

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Hardcover:

9780811804806 | Chronicle Books Llc, April 1, 1994, cover price $11.95 | About this edition: Follows the twenty-six letters of the alphabet each depicted with a human head, arms, and legs as they vacuum, wash, x-ray, and yank each other through the pages

Making Waves: Swimsuits and the Undressing of America

Explores the design and manufacture of swimwear throughout the twentieth century and delves into the psychological and social roots of swimsuit styles and their appeal

By Gideon Bosker and Lena Lencek

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9780877013983 | Chronicle Books Llc, April 1, 1989, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Explores the design and manufacture of swimwear throughout the twentieth century and delves into the psychological and social roots of swimsuit styles and their appeal

Frozen Music: A History of Portland Architecture

Product Description: Book by Bosker, Gideon, Lencek, Lena

By Gideon Bosker and Lena Lencek

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Hardcover:

9780875951645 | Oregon Historical Society Pr, November 1, 1985, cover price $39.95 | About this edition: Book by Bosker, Gideon, Lencek, Lena

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