. . . a potpourri of books signed by ex-Presidents.
First up is My Life by Bill Clinton, an autobiography published in 2004 by Alfred Knopf. Everything that you could possibly hope to know about this two-term President is contained within the book's 957 pages.
Clinton spent over two years penning the book, even hand-writing all the drafts. (Say what you will about his time in office, but that's dedication!) Our copy is signed on the title page by Clinton in blue felt-marker.
Next up is Jimmy Carter's Turning Point, which is the tale of how Carter ran for state senate in Georgia during the turbulent year of 1962. Segregation was on its way out the door, protests at lunch counters and on campuses were peaking, and Carter's opponents did not care a bit for civil rights. This particular copy is a signed, limited first edition from the Easton Press, which is known for their collectible fine bindings of classic and popular books. Among its features are 22k gold accents, peach-colored silk endpapers and tooled red leather.
You can't find that at a Borders or Barnes & Noble! Neither can you find a signed copy of Jimmy Carter's Christmas in Plains. Of today's three books, this may be the most affordable and the most engaging, not to mention the most pertinent to the holiday season. It is a slim 155 pages next to Clinton's behemoth of a book. Engaging and unpretentious, Carter relates Christmas anecdotes from his own life, beginning with his childhood in Plains, GA and ending at the present day. He glosses over his four Christmases in office in favor of more meaningful events, like the time a truck accidentally spilled Christmastime grapefruits--an unexpected and delightful bounty--near the Carter home.
All of these books are hardcovers in very good condition with very good dust jackets, and perfect for the political junkie on your list.
Title: Turning Point
Publisher: Easton Press
Year: 1992
Features: Signed, First Edition, Fine Binding
Condition: Very Good
Price: $180
You might also like these other presidential presents:
Title: Christmas in Plains
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Year: 2001
Features: Hardcover, Dust Jacket
Condition: Very Good
Price: $4
Title: Sharing Good Times
Author: Jimmy Carter
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Year: 2004
Features: Signed, First Edition
Condition: Very Good
Price: $25
We also have several trade paperbacks of Barack Obama's two books.
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