Roberts bruce and nancy (3 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. VG/VG 1st. Book.

Wraps. 71, [1] p. illus. 29 cm. Includes Illustrations. "A Southern living edition." Nancy Roberts (1924 2008) was often described as the "First Lady of American Folklore." She not only a best selling author but a superb storyteller, presenting storytelling programs and lectures on creative writing at clubs, public libraries, schools and universities. The author of over two dozen books, Roberts began her career in Charlotte, North Carolina writing ghost stories for the Charlotte Observer. Carl Sandburg encouraged her to publish her stories as a book. In 1958 she followed Sandburg's advice and her books have sold over one million copies earning her national recognition including a nomination for the Great Western Writers Spur Award and a certificate of commendation from the American Association for State and Local History. Southern Living magazine described her as the "custodian of the twilight zone." Nancy Roberts was married to photographer, Bruce Roberts, from 1958 until the early 1980's. Good. No dust jacket. Signed by author. Signed by both authors. Cover has some wear and soiling. First edition. First edition [stated]. Presumed first printing.…