How to preserve and display autographed books our pastimes. We also have book collecting information, a book appraisal service, author signature examples and a museum of bookmarks. Please note that while we have reason to be confident that the signature is genuine by virtue of its source, it has not undergone any expert examination or verification. An american experience in quilt, community and craft na. When he sees one at the museum, he thinks aloud that it would be nice to play with one. Buying and selling autographed books past, present. The official syd hoff web site famous cartoon artist. Signatures instantly turn ordinary books into collectibles, and offer a new way to connect to favorite authors.
Syd hoff is a muchloved and muchread author and illustrator of numerous books for children. Born and raised in new york city, he studied at the national academy of design and sold his first cartoon to the new yorker when he was eighteen. Danny and the dinosaur syd hoffs comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic i can read about a boy and his best friend, a dinosaur. Oct 27, 2016 grandpa al gave grandson jim his first taste of fame at age nine.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Born and raised in new york city, he studied at the national academy of design. When my 20 year old daughter was in 2nd and 3rd grades, syd hoff was her favorite author. He may very well have altered the h of his signature in the autograph drawing to a capital letter h resembling a switch with the on position above and the off position below, that off doubling as the last three letters of his name. And on page 6 of the occupied paper is a vintagelooking image signed a. Most are also in a case with glass doors, some are not as over the years the collection has spilled over. Sammy the seal i can read level 1 paperback carmichael.
I strive to describe and authenticate all the items that i list, and i am proud of the reputation that i have built among my customers and collectors. His cartoons appeared in a multitude of genres, including advertising commissions for such companies as eveready batteries, jello, ok used cars, s. The glass fronts go a long way toward keeping dust and dirt off your collection, and allow your autographed and other special books to be easily seen and enjoyed without constantly being touched or moved. I dont know of any other cartoonists named hoff, but syd hoffs signature usually has a small h, as in the offbeat 1939 magazine cartoon below. Personally, if i am buying a second hand book, i am buying it to read, so any autographs or dedications would get no more than a oh, look at that as i flick past it to get to the words i bought it for. Purchase glassfronted bookcases for your most prized books. Buy signed books by bestselling authors and celebrities from americas largest autographed book store. Syd hoff september 4, 1912 may 12, 2004 was an american cartoonist and childrens book author, best known for his classic early reader danny and the dinosaur. For authors that sell their autographed books exclusively at saturn booksellers, you can click their image and then purchase any autographed book directly from our online store. Sammy the seal by syd hoff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Please add me to your list of favorite sellers and visit often. Discover a wonderful selection of modern first edition books from abebooks seller, fine book cellar, aba ilab pbfa. Syd hoff biography syd hoff biography and list of works syd hoff books.
Syd hoffs dinosaur stories and more the eric carle. We have a collection of unique signed books, collectible books, rare books, outofprint books, 1st edition books and books with covers made of wood, burlap, metal etc. Syd hoff original art signed 1981 historyforsale item 15941. Julius an i can read book by syd hoff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Syd hoff books list of books by author syd hoff thriftbooks. Childrens books qty 8 stories and pictures by syd hoff. I came across this web page and decided to write and let you know what a nice man he was. Syd hoff s comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic i can read about a boy and his best friend, a dinosaur. Vj books offers author handsigned books that become treasures for readers, fans and book collectors alike. Chester i can read book, the horse in harrys room, oliver.
Redfield syd hoff daily worker this 1935 cartoon was. Syd hoff has 150 books on goodreads with 57863 ratings. Dec 01, 2010 what to do with signed, personalized books. We enjoyed a special relationship with clive cussler for over 25 years. Happy birthday, danny and the dinosaur books tell you why, inc. An autographed or signed edition from your favorite author increases the value of your book collection. We pay cash for books, textbooks, cds, lps, videos and dvds daily. What to do with signed, personalized books unclutterer. Half price books has new and used books, textbooks, music, movies and more both online and in stores. More recent books are much more likely to have large price swings. Clive cussler july 15, 1931 february 24, 2020 a note from john. Syd hoff continues this story from where he left it in 1958.
Those books will experience less volatility in the marketplace since they have withstood the test of time. While the carle is temporarily closed, we are able to place orders from our book distributor to ship direct to your home. The official syd hoff web site famous cartoon artist 19122004. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Julius by syd hoff abebooks abebooks shop for books. So much has been said about this man, but he should be remembered first as a kind and gentle man who took time for anyone who approached him, and second as the. Syd hoff books biography and list of works author of danny and. A brand new collection of recipes for gatherings shop all joanna gaines books. A saga of churchill, family, and defiance during the blitz signed book add to wishlist. I was just thinking about childrens books and decided to look up syd hoff. So much has been said about this man, but he should be remembered first as a kind and gentle man who took time for anyone who approached him, and second as the creator of the modern adventure novel.
Syd hoff famous carsyd hoff famous cartoon artist 1912. When perrywinkle and andromeda try out some new magic tricks, the results are disastrous. I am retired and now collect and share a wide range of historical items. Instead of a new pet they create a glop monster, and they accidently make their classmates hair disappear. See all books authored by syd hoff, including danny and the dinosaur, and sammy the seal i can read book 1, and more on. Signed first edition books, signed books, rare books. Grandpa al gave grandson jim his first taste of fame at age nine. We cannot know for certain if our investment in autographs or autographed books will provide us a fortune when we retire. Als instructional book for kids, play ball with roger the dodger, featured illustrations by syd hoff, known most for danny and the dinosaur. As in the original book, the dinosaur does things very much with his own unique twist first edition.
Syd hoffs dinosaur stories and more the eric carle museum. All orders shipped to destinations within the united states will ship free of charge per standard usps mail. Syd hoffs most popular book is danny and the dinosaur. Awesome books for 2nd graders saratoga springs public. Danny and the dinosaur i can read level 1 paperback. The books are fun and have quick, easyread stories for children. Danny comes back to the museum to invite his dinosaur friend to his sixth birthday party. Syd hoff american children s book author and cartoonist known foremost for his i can read series. Bottom banner a reference for used and rare books, periodicals, and paper ephemera courtesy of an international coop of independent dealers. Hoffs artwork was based on many photos of nineyearold jim modeling proper baseball techniques.
For nonexclusive authors who have signed copies of their books for us, visit or call the store to inquire about autographed copies, as availability changes constantly. I stress the stack flat, the heavy books will damage the spine simply by their own weight in a fairly short period of time. Book supply in their warehouse varies from our store so if youre interested, email us the titles and quantities youd like and well check on the availability before you place your order. A selection of eight childrens books, all with story and pictures by syd hoff. Syd hoff is one of the greatest cartoon artists and humorists of the 20th century, best known for his cartoons which appeared in. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Displaying or storing signed space books collectspace. Our mission is to make it easy for customers to discover and buy the books. When a dinosaur answers danny, they have a wonderful adventure together. Syd hoff has given much pleasure to children everywhere as the author and illustrator of numerous childrens books, including the favorite i can read books sammy the seal, the horse in harrys room, and the danny and the dinosaur books. Browse and buy a vast selection of syd hoff books and collectibles on. Nov 12, 20 i dont know of any other cartoonists named hoff, but syd hoff s signature usually has a small h, as in the offbeat 1939 magazine cartoon below.
We own just about every book and she had to read them daily. Danny and the dinosaur i can read level 1 hardcover. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Danny loves dinosaurs when he sees one at the museum and says, it would be nice to play with a dinosaur, a voice answers, and i think it would be nice to play with you. Syd hoffs danny and the dinosaur 1958 1st printing in. Whether youre seven or seventy, the chances are youve probably come in contact with one of his many books 150 plus, or cartoons that. With hundreds of photographs, many historical and neverbefore published, this beautiful book celebrates the lives of a community that had lived out its faith in spare yet splendid ways. Norwood press is an imprint of vj books, a leading online retailer of collectible modern fiction. Autographed books the eric carle museum of picture book art. Krueger books bookstore offers signed and collectible first edition books from todays bestselling authors. Simplicity is one of the most distinguishing features of his drawing style. The lighthouse children 1st edition1st printing syd hoff. Since then his cartoons have become a regular feature in many magazines and newspapers.
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