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VJ Books Presents Non-Fiction and Humor Books

Occasionally real life drama, scientific discoveries, archaeological discoveries, or stories of survival stand boldly above the imagination of fiction. Many a riveting page-turner can be found in the world of these signed and first edition non-fiction books.

And. . . on a lighter note, if you need a good laugh or a heartfelt good time, do not miss the books of Dave Barry, Kinky Friedman, and other comic personalities. Here is just a sampling of what humor books for adults you will find:

Insane City
Signed First Edition

Insane City by Dave Barry

Cowboy Logic
Signed First Edition

Cowboy Logic by Kinky Friedman

Real Change
Signed First Edition

Real Change by Newt Gingrich

Acedia & Me
Signed First Edition

Acedia & Me by Kathleen Norris

Sides
Signed First Edition

Sides by Peter Straub

Against Medical Advice
Signed First Edition

Against Medical Advice by James Patterson
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Rocket's Red Glare, The | Messer, Kent Aaron. | Signed First Edition Trade Paper Book Messer, Kent Aaron. | Rocket's Red Glare, The | Signed First Edition Trade Paper Book

Author Signed Trade Paperback Book  November 2000 NY: iUniverse First Trade Paperback edition, mint, new/unread in pictorial wraps, signed by the author.

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Gierach, John | Fool's Paradise | First Edition Book Gierach, John | Fool's Paradise | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Hardcover Book 2008 NY: Simon & Schuster First edition, first printing, near-fine (bumped spine, tear on front end paper) in near-fine dust jacket.

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Liebman, Ron | Shark Tales | First Edition Book Liebman, Ron | Shark Tales | Unsigned First Edition Copy

2000 NY: Simon & Schuster First Edition, first printing, fine in fine dust jacket.

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Morris, Dick & McGann, Eileen | Here Come the Black Helicopters! | First Edition Book Morris, Dick & McGann, Eileen | Here Come the Black Helicopters! | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Hardcover Book. 2012 NY: Broadside Books First edition, first printing, near-fine (toned) in a near-fine dust jacket.

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Richtel, Matt | Inspired: Understanding Creativity | Book - Advance Reading Copy Richtel, Matt | Inspired: Understanding Creativity | Unsigned Book - Advance Reading Copy

Advance Reading Copy. April 2022 NY: Mariner Books Advance reading copy, mint, new/unread in pictorial wraps.

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Sinetar, Marsha | Sometimes, Enough is Enough | First Edition Book Sinetar, Marsha | Sometimes, Enough is Enough | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Hardcover Book. 2000 NY: Cliff Street Books First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, remainder marked.

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Manning, Martha | Undercurrents | First Edition Book Manning, Martha | Undercurrents | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Hardcover Book. November 1995 NY: HarperCollins First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, remainder marked.

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--> May have Remainder Marks or imperfections
Top Secret/Majic | Friedman, Stanton T. | Book Friedman, Stanton T. | Top Secret/Majic | Book

1996 NY: Marlow & Company  First edition (thus), first trade paper printing, fine in fine pictorial wraps. Imperfections noted, remainder marked.

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Volcano Explodes, The | Palmer, Leonard | First Edition Book Palmer, Leonard | Volcano Explodes, The | First Edition Trade Paper Copy

Trade Paperback Book. May 1980 OR: Lee Enterprises  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in flawless pictorial wrappers.

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Insatiable | Greene, Gael | Book - Advance Reading Copy Greene, Gael | Insatiable | Book - Advance Reading Copy

Advance Reading Copy. 2006 NY: Warner Books Advance reading copy, mint, new/unread in pictorial wraps.

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Snatched | Porter, Bruce | Book - Advance Reading Copy Porter, Bruce | Snatched | Book - Advance Reading Copy

2016 NY: St. Martin's Press  Advance reading copy, mint, new/unread in pictorial wraps.

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Mummy Congress, The | Pringle, Heather | First Edition Book Pringle, Heather | Mummy Congress, The | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Book. 2001 NY: Hyperion First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Hidden School, The | Millman, Dan | Signed First Edition Book Millman, Dan | Hidden School, The | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book   June 2017 NY: Simon & Schuster    First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author.  This is a collectible book free from material defects.  Jacket covering services are available for a small fee..

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Shadow Chasers | DeLoach, Carolyn | Signed Trade Paper Book DeLoach, Carolyn | Shadow Chasers | Signed Trade Paper Book

Signed Trade Paperback Book. 2000 GA: Eagles Publishing. Second edition, mint, new/unread in pictorial wraps, signed by the author.

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When All Hell Breaks Loose | Lundin, Cody | Book - Advance Reading Copy Lundin, Cody | When All Hell Breaks Loose | Book - Advance Reading Copy

Advance Reading Copy 2007 NY:  Gibbs Smith Advance reading copy, mint, new/unread in flawless pictorial wrappers.

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Weird Like Us | Powers, Ann | First Edition Book Powers, Ann | Weird Like Us | Unsigned First Edition Copy

Hardcover Book. February 2000 NY: Simon & Schuster  First edition, first printing, new/unread in flawless dust jacket.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Treason | Powell, Bill | First Edition Book Powell, Bill | Treason | Unsigned First Edition Copy

Hardcover Book. November 2002 NY: Simon & Schuster First edition, first printing, new/unread in flawless dust jacket.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Traplines | Rember, John | First Edition Book Rember, John | Traplines | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Hardcover Book. July 2003 NY: Pantheon First edition, first printing, new/unread in flawless dust jacket.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Eiger Obsession, The | Harlin III, John | First Edition Book Harlin III, John | Eiger Obsession, The | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Hardcover Book. March 2007 NY: Simon & Schuster First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket.

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Crossing the Gates of Alaska | Metz, Dave | Book - Advance Reading Copy Metz, Dave | Crossing the Gates of Alaska | Book - Advance Reading Copy

Advance Reading Copy 2010 NY: Citadel Press Advance reading copy, mint, new/unread in flawless pictorial wraps.

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God of Driving, The | Collins, Amy Fine | First Edition Book Collins, Amy Fine | God of Driving, The | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Hardcover Book 2004 NY: Simon & Schuster First edition, first printing, new/unread in flawless dust jacket.

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It Happened in Manhattan | Frommer, Myrna Katz | First Edition Trade Paper Book Frommer, Myrna Katz | It Happened in Manhattan | First Edition Trade Paper Book

First Trade Paperback Book  2003 NY: Berkley First Trade Paperback edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in pictorial wraps.

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South Mountain Road | Anderson, Hesper | First Edition Book Anderson, Hesper | South Mountain Road | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Hardcover Book 2000 NY: Simon & Schuster First edition, first printing, new/unread in flawless dust jacket.

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Rome 1960 | Maraniss, David | Signed First Edition Book Maraniss, David | Rome 1960 | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book. 2008 NY: Simon & Schuster First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author.  This is a collectible book free from material defects.  Jacket covering services are available for a small fee..

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Zero Footprint | Chase, Simon & Pezullo, Ralph | Book - Advance Reading Copy Chase, Simon & Pezullo, Ralph | Zero Footprint | Book - Advance Reading Copy

Advance Reading Copy  January 2016 NY: Mulholland Books Advance Reading Copy, mint, new/unread in flawless pictorial wrappers.

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Boss of Bosses | O'Brien, Joseph F. & Kurins, Andris | First Edition Book O'Brien, Joseph F. & Kurins, Andris | Boss of Bosses | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Hardcover Book 1991 NY: Simon & Schuster First edition, first printing, new/unread in flawless dust jacket.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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NurtureShock | Bronson, Po & Merryman, Ashley | Book - Advance Reading Copy Bronson, Po & Merryman, Ashley | NurtureShock | Book - Advance Reading Copy

Advance Reading Copy 2011 NY: Twelve Books Advance reading copy, mint, new/unread in flawless pictorial wraps.

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Finding My Balance | Hemingway, Mariel | First Edition Book Hemingway, Mariel | Finding My Balance | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Hardcover Book 2003 NY: Simon & Schuster First edition, first printing, new/unread in flawless dust jacket.

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Navy Seals III: Post-Vietnam to the Present | Dockery, Kevin | First Edition Book Dockery, Kevin | Navy Seals III: Post-Vietnam to the Present | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Hardcover Book 2003 NY: Berkley First edition, first printing, new/unread in flawless dust jacket.

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Still Life with Brook Trout | Gierach, John | First Edition Book Gierach, John | Still Life with Brook Trout | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Hardcover Book 2005 NY: Simon & Schuster First edition, first printing, new/unread in flawless dust jacket.

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