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A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. Butler offers a blueprint for a creative life from the perspective of the award-winning science-fiction writer and “MacArthur Genius” Octavia E. Butler. It is a collection of ideas about how to look, listen, breathe. Hardcover. 176 pages 7 x 9".

A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. Butler offers a blueprint for a creative life from the perspective of the award-winning science-fiction writer and “MacArthur Genius” Octavia E. Butler. It is a collection of ideas about how to look, listen, breathe. Hardcover. 176 pages 7 x 9".

A handful of earth, a handful of sky: the world of octavia butler by lynell george $30.00

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man describes Stephen Dedalus’s development from a bright young student to a promising clergy student to an artist. Set in Ireland at the turn of the century, It begins with his earliest childhood memories and progresses to his grand epiphany. 272 pages Hardcover.

A portrait of the artist as a young man $25.00

From the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower: After the near-extinction of humanity, one young man with extraordinary gifts will either help the human race rebuild its future . . . or doom it to self-destruction. Paperback 320 pages.

Adulthood rites $18.99

The classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll comes in a new edition with a gorgeously decorative embossed cover. This remarkable cover makes this beloved title feel extra special. Lewis Carroll's tale of Alice's surreal adventures in Wonderland has enchanted readers of all ages since it first appeared in 1865. 112 pages. Hardcover

Alice's adventures in wonderland $25.00

The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.

The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Astrophysics for people in a hurry $18.95

This edition of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America features a striking new package. The book presents exquisite reproductions of all 435 of Audubon’s hand-colored engravings, derived from the original plates of the rare double elephant folio. 696 pages. Hardcover with presentation case.

This edition of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America features a striking new package. The book presents exquisite reproductions of all 435 of Audubon’s hand-colored engravings, derived from the original plates of the rare double elephant folio. 696 pages. Hardcover with presentation case.

Audubon's birds of america $195.00

Beautiful flowers coloring book $12.99

This field guide from author Brian Wheeler titled Birds of Prey of the West is a reference guide to iconic birds of prey located all around North America.

This field guide from author Brian Wheeler titled Birds of Prey of the West is a reference guide to iconic birds of prey located all around North America.

Birds of prey of the west $27.95

A new reissue of Babitz’s collection of nine stories that look back on the 1980s and early 1990s—decades of dreams, drink, and glimpses of a changing world. Black Swans further celebrates the phenomenon of Eve Babitz, cementing her reputation as the voice of a generation. Paperback 256 pages.

Black swans: stories by eve babitz $16.95

This book is an excellent deep dive into California’s wild edibles. The plant profiles in California Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving.

This book is an excellent deep dive into California’s wild edibles. The plant profiles in California Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving.

California foraging $24.95

A raw and tender poetry collection that captures the Dirty Old Man of American letters at his fiercest and most vulnerable. Charles Bukowski was a man of intense emotions, someone an editor once called a “passionate madman.” In On Love, we see Bukowski reckoning with the complications of love, lust, and desire.

A raw and tender poetry collection that captures the Dirty Old Man of American letters at his fiercest and most vulnerable. Charles Bukowski was a man of intense emotions, someone an editor once called a “passionate madman.” In On Love, we see Bukowski reckoning with the complications of love, lust, and desire.

Charles bukowski - on love $24.99

San Francisco, 1938: A world’s fair is preparing to open, a war is brewing overseas, and the city is alive with possibilities. Grace, Helen, and Ruby, three young women from very different backgrounds, meet by chance. But after the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, paranoia and suspicion threaten to destroy their lives.

China dolls $17.00

One woman is called upon to rebuild the future of humankind after a nuclear war, in this revelatory post-apocalyptic tale from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower. When Lilith Lyapo wakes from a centuries-long sleep, she finds herself aboard the vast spaceship of the Oankali. Paperback 320 pages.

One woman is called upon to rebuild the future of humankind after a nuclear war, in this revelatory post-apocalyptic tale from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower. When Lilith Lyapo wakes from a centuries-long sleep, she finds herself aboard the vast spaceship of the Oankali. Paperback 320 pages.

Dawn $18.99

Dress in the Age of Jane Austen covers fashion and clothing of the Regency era, which took place between 1795 to 1825. Jane Austen's stories take place in this world, and the types of dress reflected the various parts of society one may belong to. This book is great for understanding these fashions. 336 pages Hardcover

Dress in the age of jane austen - regency fashion $40.00

Journalist, party girl, bookworm, artist, muse: by the time she’d hit thirty, Eve Babitz had played all of these roles. Immortalized as the nude beauty facing down Duchamp and as one of Ed Ruscha’s Five 1965 Girlfriends, Babitz’s first book showed her to be a razor-sharp writer with tales of her own. Softcover.

Eve's hollywood $18.95

Lose yourself in the enchanting solitude of the wild with this bold collection of poems. Featuring dozens of handpicked verses, this beautiful hardcover gift book about mountains, rivers, and forests includes beloved works by poets like William Wordsworth, Li Po, Emily Dickinson, and many more! 98 pages Hardcover

Favorite poems of the wild - an adventurer's collection $14.99

This gorgeous natural feather vintage style pen is sure to promote the most inspired notes. Adorned with a beautiful piece of metal sculpting, making the pen comfortable to hold and easy to write with. As each feather is completely natural, colors will vary from pen to pen. Refillable Ball-point pen.

This gorgeous natural feather vintage style pen is sure to promote the most inspired notes. Adorned with a beautiful piece of metal sculpting, making the pen comfortable to hold and easy to write with. As each feather is completely natural, colors will vary from pen to pen. Refillable Ball-point pen.

Feather quill pen $14.95

Filled with beautiful full-color illustrations, a groundbreaking compendium honoring the amazing true stories of fifty inspirational women who helped fuel some of the greatest achievements in space exploration from the nineteenth century to today—including Hidden Figure’s Mary Jackson and Katherine Johnson as well as former NASA Chief Astronaut Peggy Whitson, the record-holding American biochemistry researcher who has spent the most cumulative time in space.

Galaxy girls: 50 amazing stories of women in space $19.99

Gatsby Cocktails features more than 20 classic cocktails inspired by the 1920s. Try re-creating the classic Sidecar, or discover the way to make Jay Gatsby’s tipple of choice: the Mint Julep. With more than 20 classic recipes, this collection captures the iconic elegance of Prohibition-era beverages. 64 pages Hardcover

Gatsby Cocktails features more than 20 classic cocktails inspired by the 1920s. Try re-creating the classic Sidecar, or discover the way to make Jay Gatsby’s tipple of choice: the Mint Julep. With more than 20 classic recipes, this collection captures the iconic elegance of Prohibition-era beverages. 64 pages Hardcover

Gatsby cocktails $12.99

Dry weather defines California and the southwest, and it's getting dryer. As water becomes more precious, our gardens suffer. If we want to keep gardening, we must revolutionize our plant choices and garden practices. Hot Color, Dry Garden provides gardeners with a color-filled way to garden in low-water conditions.

Hot color, dry garden: inspiring designs and vibrant plants for the waterwise gardener $27.99

I am not your negro $17.00

Winner of the James A. Porter and David C. Driskell Book Award for African American Art History, I Too Sing America offers a major survey on the visual art and material culture of the groundbreaking movement one hundred years after the Harlem Renaissance emerged as a creative force at the close of World War I. 248 pages. Hardcover.

I too sing america: the harlem renaissance at 100 $55.00

With Eve’s Hollywood Eve Babitz lit up the scene in 1974. The books that followed have seduced generations of readers with their wit and impossible glamour. The title essay recounts the accident that came close to killing her in 1996; it reveals an uncharacteristically vulnerable yet charming Babitz. Softcover.

I used to be charming: the rest of eve babitz $19.95

Ida b. the queen: the extraordinary life & legacy of ida b. we $27.00

From the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower: After the near-extinction of humanity, a new kind of alien-human hybrid must come to terms with their identity — before their powers destroy what is left of humankind. Paperback. 320 pages.

From the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower: After the near-extinction of humanity, a new kind of alien-human hybrid must come to terms with their identity — before their powers destroy what is left of humankind. Paperback. 320 pages.

Imago $17.99

In Kathy Fiscus: A Tragedy that Transfixed the Nation historian William Deverell tells the heartbreaking story of a young, San Marino CA girl trapped in a well—a story that would become the first live, breaking-news TV spectacle in history. Hardcover 208 pages.

Kathy fiscus: a tragedy that transfixed the nation $30.00

A fantastically illustrated graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's mold-smashing science fiction book, Kindred. To see Butler's work presented in this way is deliciously harrowing; the very medium of the graphic novel already electrifies words and images. 254 pages. Softcover.

A fantastically illustrated graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's mold-smashing science fiction book, Kindred. To see Butler's work presented in this way is deliciously harrowing; the very medium of the graphic novel already electrifies words and images. 254 pages. Softcover.

Kindred: a graphic novel adaptation $19.99

The classic novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott comes in a new edition with a gorgeously decorative embossed cover. With their father away at the Civil War, times are hard for the March sisters and their mother. Louisa May Alcott's coming-of-age story is a cultural landmark in America. 288 pages Hardcover

Little women $25.00

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert is a timeless masterpiece that delves into the complexities of love, desire, and the pursuit of an ideal life. This stunning edition features a beautifully printed and embossed cover which will enhance any bookshelf. 397 pages Hardcover with gilt edges and satin ribbon bookmark.

Madame bovary $25.00

Mind of my mind $17.99

Motherhood: poems about mothers $18.00

Mushroom Botanical Art is a collection of mushroom and fungi paintings by European and Japanese naturalists from the 18th and 19th centuries. Beautiful illustrations of mushrooms adorn each page, while also introducing the various artists who drew the mushrooms in their respective styles. 208 pages Hardcover

Mushroom Botanical Art is a collection of mushroom and fungi paintings by European and Japanese naturalists from the 18th and 19th centuries. Beautiful illustrations of mushrooms adorn each page, while also introducing the various artists who drew the mushrooms in their respective styles. 208 pages Hardcover

Mushroom botanical art $35.00

This Night Sky Guide is for all sky-gazers and constellation lovers! Includes a star chart with instructions that shows major constellations, asterisms & nebulas. The moon map shows moon attributes, like its seas and craters, as well as a chart showing phases of the moon. For travel and outdoor use. Dimensions: 9" x 5"

This Night Sky Guide is for all sky-gazers and constellation lovers! Includes a star chart with instructions that shows major constellations, asterisms & nebulas. The moon map shows moon attributes, like its seas and craters, as well as a chart showing phases of the moon. For travel and outdoor use. Dimensions: 9" x 5"

Night sky guide $10.95

Lisa See chronicles the one-hundred-year-odyssey of her Chinese-American family, a history that encompasses racism, romance, secret marriages, entrepreneurial genius, and much more, as two distinctly different cultures meet in a new world. 402 pages Softcover.

On gold mountain $17.95

Women fought for almost a century to win the right to vote. For many, especially women of color, the fight continues long after 1920. This revised and expanded edition of a classic anthology adds new information and insights about the long, complex, ever-evolving suffrage struggle, and the battle to expand and protect voting rights that continues to this day.

One woman, one vote $29.00

Patternmaster $16.99

Between August and October 1720, two female pirates named Anne Bonny and Mary Read terrorized the Caribbean in and around Jamaica. Despite their short career, they became two of the most notorious pirates during the height of the eighteenth-century Golden Age of Piracy. 256 pages. Hardcover.

Between August and October 1720, two female pirates named Anne Bonny and Mary Read terrorized the Caribbean in and around Jamaica. Despite their short career, they became two of the most notorious pirates during the height of the eighteenth-century Golden Age of Piracy. 256 pages. Hardcover.

Pirate queens: the lives of anne bonny & mary read $32.95

The most frequently quoted man in history--or arguably the most frequently misquoted--Oscar Wilde's pithiest, pitiless and provocative work is collected in this miniature (2.5 x 3 inch) hardcover edition that fits snugly into a pocket so you can have excellent companionship wherever you go.

Quotable oscar wilde: a collection of wit & wisdom $7.95

A renowned classic in a way you have never seen it before; the beautiful cover makes this book feel extra special. The tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, is one of the most famous plays written by William Shakespeare. It is a story about two young people who fall in love, despite the animosity between their families.

Romeo and juliet - william shakespeare $25.00

The rediscovery of Eve Babitz continues with this special reissue of her novel, originally published in 1979, about a dreamy young girl moving between the planets of Los Angeles and New York City. Sex and Rage further solidifies Eve Babitz's place as a singularly important voice in Los Angeles literature. Softcover.

Sex and rage $16.95

Shakespeare miniature box set $15.95

You can grow vegetables anywhere, including balconies, porches, walls, or wherever you find room. Author Andrea Bellamy will show you how to grow a bounty of delicious edibles in a minimal amount of space. 216 pages. Softcover.

You can grow vegetables anywhere, including balconies, porches, walls, or wherever you find room. Author Andrea Bellamy will show you how to grow a bounty of delicious edibles in a minimal amount of space. 216 pages. Softcover.

Small-space vegetable gardens Sold Out

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a brilliantly realistic journey back to an era of Chinese history that is both deeply moving and sorrowful. With the period detail and deep resonance of Memoirs of a Geisha, this emotionally charged novel delves into one of the most mysterious of human relationships: female friendship.

Snow flower and the secret fan $18.00

Stories of Motherhood gathers more than a century of literary celebrations of mothers of all ages. These short stories by a wide range of great writers illuminate the many facets of our most elemental human relationship, from birth to death and everything in between. 352 pages Hardcover

Stories of motherhood $24.00

In this book from Taschen's Library of Esoterica, Jessica Hundley traces the history of Tarot. The reader is taken on a journey through cards and symbols behind more than 500 different decks and works of original art. The book features Tarot art and cards from Medieval times to modern eras. Hardcover 519 pages

In this book from Taschen's Library of Esoterica, Jessica Hundley traces the history of Tarot. The reader is taken on a journey through cards and symbols behind more than 500 different decks and works of original art. The book features Tarot art and cards from Medieval times to modern eras. Hardcover 519 pages

Tarot - the library of esoterica $40.00

The love story between Christopher Isherwood and Don Bachardy―in their own words. The Animals is the testimony in letters to their partnership, which lasted until Isherwood's death in 1986. The Animals articulates the devotion between two uniquely original spirits. 528 pages Hardcover

The love story between Christopher Isherwood and Don Bachardy―in their own words. The Animals is the testimony in letters to their partnership, which lasted until Isherwood's death in 1986. The Animals articulates the devotion between two uniquely original spirits. 528 pages Hardcover

The animals: love letters between christopher isherwood and don bachardy $30.00

To save ancient Arabic texts from Al Qaeda, a band of librarians pulls off a brazen heist worthy of Ocean’s Eleven in this “fast-paced narrative that is…part intellectual history, part geopolitical tract, and part out-and-out thriller”.

The bad-ass librarians of timbuktu $18.00

A must-have for every gardener in California looking for a new way to garden in a changing climate. The Drought-Defying California Garden highlights the best 230 plants to grow, shares advice on how to get them established, and offers tips on how to maintain them with the minimum amount of water. 201 pages. Softcover.

The drought-defying california garden Sold Out