CHARLES FORT: The Man Who Invented the Supernatural — 2008; HC/DJ; 1st Ed Magic
RARE! A SIGNED First (1st) Edition of a wonderful biography of the iconic Charles Fort, “one of the most fascinating and polarizing figures in all of Americana — the mad genius of the Bronx, the enfant terrible of science, and the pioneering writer who shaped our view of the paranormal." An excellent, seminal biography. SIGNED by author Jim Steinmeyer, with a note to his fellow author James B. Alfredson.
The book comes from the personal collection of James B. Alfredson, a fellow author of the spiritualist movement and its key figures. As an author and collector of unique works, his books are in pristine condition — and many are signed by the books’ authors; please see my other listings for more such books on the occult, magic, and spiritualist movement.
A truly excellent and unique collector’s book on magic, spiritualism, and the occult!
ISBN: 978-1-58542-640-9
Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher / Penguin (The Penguin Group)
Copyright: 2008, Jim Steinmeyer
Condition: Hardcover in pristine condition, with orginial dust jacket. No interior markings, save author’s signature and message to fellow author Mr. Alfredson. Front inside board contains book plate / ex libris of James B. Alfredson, from whom this book was part of a wonderful collection.
