This book covers multiple fortune-telling techniques, including tarot cards, Chinese and Western astrology, palmistry, crystal gazing, and numerology.  It also explores the history and predictions of famous historical fortune-tellers, such as Nostradamus and Simon Forman.  The content is richly illustrated with over 200 contemporary prints, paintings, and photographs.  The author, Francis X. King, was a known writer and editor of occult topics, including witchcraft, magic, and tantra.  Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 9 x 12 inches.
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The Encyclopedia of Fortune Telling (1988) by Francis X. King

Eric Arthur fell in love with Toronto the first time he saw it. The year was 1923; he was twenty-five years old, newly arrived to teach architecture at the University of Toronto.  For the next sixty years he dedicated himself to saving the great buildings of Toronto&#39;s past.  Toronto, No Mean City sounded a clarion call in his crusade.  First published in 1964, it sparked the preservation movement of the 1960s and 1970s and became its bible.  This reprint of the third edition, prepared by Stephen Otto, updates Arthur&#39;s classic to include information and illustrations uncovered since the appearance of the first edition.  Readers will delight in these anecdotal accounts of the city&#39;s rich architectural heritage.   Softcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 6.5 x 9.5 inches.
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Toronto, No Mean City (1986) by Eric Arthur (and revised by Stephen A. Otto)

This book presents a pictorial history of the City of Toronto, focusing primarily on the period between roughly 1890 and 1950.  It is organized anecdotally by Toronto&#39;s various neighborhoods and functions as a kind of &#34;scrapbook&#34; of things that would have been common knowledge to residents of the era.  The book is  illustrated with the author&#39;s own watercolour paintings, plus archival photographs, old color postcards and maps.  Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 12 x 10 inches.
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Toronto the Way It Was (1988) by Michael Kluckner. 

The Children of Hurin  is a dark and tragic tale set thousands of years before the events of The Lord of the Rings.  It follows the lives of Túrin and his sister Niënor, whose family is cursed by the first Dark Lord, Morgoth. The narrative explores themes of fate, free will, heroism, and the devastating consequences of the curse as Túrin attempts to defy his tragic destiny.   This edition has illustrations by Alan Lee and contains an introduction, appendices on the story&#39;s history, and a map of Beleriand by Christopher Tolkien.  The story is considered one of the three &#34;Great Tales&#34; of the Elder Days of Middle-earth, alongside Beren and Lúthien and The Fall of Gondolin.  Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 6 x 9 inches.
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The Children of Hurin (2007) by JRR Tolkien &#38; edited by his son Christopher Tolkien

 Porsche: A History of Excellence details the story of Porsche on the road and track. It is illustrated with over 250 colour and black-and-white photographs and diagrams.  Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 9.5 x 12 inches.
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Porsche: A History of Excellence (1989) by Mike McCarthy

The most important rap song from 1979 to 2014 discussed, debated and deconstructed.  Hilarious, illustrated, thought-provoking.  Foreward by Ice-T.  Illustrations by Arturo Torres.  Softcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 7.5 x 9 inches.
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The Rap Yearbook (2015) by Shea Serrano

This coffee table book takes readers on a tour of the Graceland mansion, the automobile museum, and Elvis&#39;s clothes and music memorabilia, including photographs of previously unpublished items from the collection of Elvis&#39;s manager, Colonel Tom Parker.   The book shows the unique association between Elvis Presley and Graceland, his home in Memphis, Tennessee, for more than 20 years (1957-1977 ).  Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 10 x 11.5 inches.
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Graceland: The Living Legacy of Elvis Presley (1993) by Collins Publishers

This book explores Gould&#39;s intricate personality, eccentric behavior, and musical genius.  It incorporates documented facts with psychological insights based on interviews with family, friends, and reviewers.   The author, a psychiatrist, was interested in why the gifted musician died early despite excellent medical services in Toronto.   It was published in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Gould&#39;s birth and 25th anniversary of his death in the 2007-2008 Year of Glenn Gould.    Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 9 x 11 inches.
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Bravo Fortissimo Glenn Gould: The Mind of a Canadian Virtuoso (2008) by Helen Mesaros

The fascinating story of the Louvre, from its inception as a humble fortress to its transformation into the palatial residence of the Kings of France and then into the world&#39;s greatest art museum.  By historian James Gardner.   Softcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 6 x 9 inches.
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The Louvre: The Many Lives of the World&#39;s Most Famous Museum (2022) by James Gardner

René Jules Lalique (1860 - 1945) is best known for his supreme artistry in glass but he also created beautiful jewelry in the curvilinear Art Nouveau style.  This book provides a comprehensive look into the history and evolution of René Lalique&#39;s work with photographs and the history of some of his most famous pieces.   Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 9 x 10 inches.
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Lalique (1989) by Tony L. Mortimer

This is a souvenir book and key chain from the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit.  The original exhibit opened in Toronto in 2020.  The exhibit featured Vincent Van Gogh&#39;s works of art as an immersive digital art experience.  The goal was to transport visitors into the artist&#39;s world through light, sound, and movement.   Book was designed by Vladimir Kevorkov and written by Richard Ouzounian.  New sealed condition.
Dimensions:
Book is approximately 7.5 x 13 inches and key chain is approximately 3 inches long.
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Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Book &#38; Key Chain - New

Meet the Group of Seven describes how the group formed, how and where they painted, and their influence on Canadian art.  Includes illustrations, photographs and reproductions of more than 40 masterpieces by the Group of Seven.  Nice reference book produced in collaboration with the Art Gallery of Ontario.  For ages 8 and up.  Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 9 x 11 inches.
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Meet the Group of Seven (1999) by David Wistow and Kelly McKinley

Origins is a landmark book that synthesizes paleoanthropological discoveries, particularly those from the Leakey team&#39;s work in Kenya, to trace human evolution, emphasizing cooperation and social sharing as key drivers, challenging innate aggression theories, and exploring how these evolutionary steps led to modern humanity, offering insights for contemporary society.   Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 8 x 10 inches.
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Origins: What New Discoveries Reveal About the Emergence of our Species and its Possible Future (1977) by Richard E. Leakey and Roger Lewin

The Living Planet book is the second of the author&#39;s &#34;Life&#34; trilogy, and accompanied the 1984 BBC television series of the same name.   It explores how plants and animals have adapted to survive in diverse habitats across the Earth, from the Himalayas to oceans and deserts.   Attenborough details the ingenuity with which species make a living and their complex interdependence on each other and their environments.  The narrative is divided into 12 chapters, each focusing on a different major geographical region or habitat.   Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 7 x 10 inches.
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The Living Planet (1984) by David Attenborough

This is a historical book about the life, campaigns, and tactics of Napoleon Bonaparte.  The book covers Napoleon&#39;s entire life, from his boyhood in Corsica to his defeat at Waterloo in 1815.   The author, David G. Chandler, was a respected British military historian specializing in the Napoleonic era.  Hardcover book.  First edition.  Bit of wear on book jacket.  
Dimensions:
Approximately 9 x 11 inches.
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The Illustrated Napoleon (1990) by David C. Chandler - FIRST EDITION

This book is an authoritative biography of Alexander&#39;s life, from his education by Aristotle to his conquests across the Persian Empire, Egypt, and as far east as India.  Freeman describes Alexander the Great as a highly competitive leader who was both &#34;petty and magnanimous, cruel and merciful&#34;.   Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 6.5 x 9.5 inches.
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Alexander The Great (2011) by Philip Freeman

Anansi Boys is a fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman.   It is centered on the children of Mr. Nancy, an incarnation of the West African trickster god Anansi.  The story follows Charles &#34;Fat Charlie&#34; Nancy, a timid Londoner, who discovers he has a magical brother named Spider after their father dies.  The book explores themes of family, luck, deceit, and myth.  It is set in the same universe as Gaiman&#39;s American Gods.  Hardcover book.  First edition.
Dimensions:
Approximately 6.5 x 9 inches.
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Anansi Boys (2005) by Neil Gaiman - FIRST EDITION

Richard Ellmann spent two decades researching and writing this detailed portrait of the poet and playwright Oscar Wilde (1854-1900).  The book covers Wilde&#39;s rise as a literary talent, his personality, and his eventual imprisonment and death in exile.  It details his Irish background, relationships, American tour, and impact on the literary scene in London and Paris.  Ellmann&#39;s work provides a critical account of Wilde&#39;s works and his radical aesthetic that was at odds with Victorian society.  Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 6.5 x 9.5 inches.
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Oscar Wilde (1987) by Richard Ellmann

This book is a biography of Charles Dickens by Peter Ackroyd.   Ackroyd explores Dickens&#39;s private life, complex personality, and ambition.   
Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812 - 1870) was an English novelist, journalist, short story writer and social critic.  He created some of literature&#39;s best-known fictional characters, and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.  His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius.  His novels and short stories are widely read today.  Some of his greatest works include: A Christmas Carol. Oliver Twist, Great Expections, David Copperfield, Bleak House, and many more.  Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 6.5 x 9.5 inches.
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Dickens (1990) by Peter Ackroyd

This book details many maritime disasters throughout history, including the sinking of the Titanic.  It examines shipwrecks caused by natural forces, human error, and warfare.  The book includes black and white photos and drawings.  Softcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 9 x 11 inches.
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Shipwrecks: Disasters of the Deep Seas (2005) by Nigel Cawthorne

This book provides an illustrated and technically detailed description of more than 300 of the world&#39;s most famous locomotives.  The book also traces the development of rail power globally, beginning with the age of steam and continuing to modern electric and diesel locomotives.  Covers a range of trains from early pioneers of the 1830s to modern high-speed trains.  Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 9 x 12 inches.
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The Great Book of Trains (1998) by Brian Hollingsworth and Arthur Cook

This book explores the history of Japanese art and culture, focusing on enduring traditions.   Collectible item for those interested in Japanese culture.  Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 8.5 x 11 inches.
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Traditions: A Thousand Years of Japanese Beauty (1992) by Takashi Ishikawa

This is a guide to common slang, insults, and explicit expressions used in everyday Japanese on the streets of cities like Tokyo and Kyoto.  The book goes beyond traditional phrasebooks to teach informal language not found in typical Japanese classes.   The author, Matt Fargo, worked in Japan as a writer, translator, and musician.  Softcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 4 x 7.5 inches.
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Dirty Japanese (2007) by Matt Fargo

This children&#39;s book tells an adorable and witty tale about a family of mice at Mouseton Abbey.  The story revolves around the search for the missing &#34;Great Big Cheesy Diamond&#34; during their &#34;Cheesemas&#34; celebration.   The book features beautiful, hand-knitted characters and illustrations by Tim Hutchinson.   Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 10.5 x 10.5 inches.
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Mouseton Abbey: The Missing Diamond (3013) by Nick Page and Joanna Bicknell

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Hardcover photography book, 1982, author Michael Jay, part of The World of Movies series, 58 full-page color and black-and-white studio portraits of 20th-century film actors, approximately 9 x 11.5 in

Matinee Idols: Portraits of the Stars hardcover book (1982)

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Glossy filmstrip-bordered dust jacket featuring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant photographs; 58 large portrait plates sourced from MGM, Paramount, Warner Bros archives

Matinee Idols: Portraits of the Stars hardcover book

Matinee Idols: Portraits of the Stars features portraits of 20th-century actors, and is part of &#34;The World of Movies&#34; series.   Contains 58 full-page photo-portraits from various studio archives, including MGM, Paramount, and Warner Brothers.  The cover prominently features images of Katharine Hepburn (top) and Cary Grant (bottom).  Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 9 x 11.5 inches.
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Lot #38: Matinee Idols: Portraits of the Stars (1982) by Michael Jay

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Lot #38: Matinee Idols: Portraits of the Stars (1982) by Michael Jay

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, January 17 2026

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