The Proud Possessors, by Aline B Saarinen (used) history

The Proud Possessors, by Aline B Saarinen (used) history1959 British edition, no dust jacket, good condition. The Lives, Times, and Tastes of Some Adventurous American Art Collectors

and the dire consequences of their presence

Bill Buford has written what is sure to be the food-lover's book of the year

With her 30 years' worth of experience

where local officials sought payoffs for the most routine tasks

When busy he calls her

Her story is shot through with the constant terror of discovery and interception—of late night knocks at the door

Interweaving past with present so that each may tell its own intense story

"This is a first novel by a native South African who lives in Johannesburg where he operates a pharmacy

from underweight to overweight

his signature on title page

Ingrid Bergman

where he broke a world record and beat his long-time rival