Search Results: Yogis and Gurus from Black Cat Hill Books

Nevada City, CA Ananda Healing Prayer Ministry, 2001. Plastic Comb First Edition (2001), unstated. First Edition (2001), unstated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: mild rubbing to the clear plastic covers and the Plastic Comb Binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the clear plastic panels of the color wrapper covers beneath them. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear only. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.65 x 5.95 x 0.35 inches).154 pages, includes Footnotes. Language: English. Weight: 7.5 ounces. Paperback: Plastic Comb Binding. Mary Kretamann is the director of the Ananda Healing Prayer… Read More

Boulder, CO Satsang Foundation & Press, 1996. Video: VHS One VHS Tape in Nearly New condition [Near Fine], showing a small dampstain to a corner of the label affixed to the VHS Tape; housed in a Hard Plastic Clamshell Case, which shows some rubbing, toning to the white background field and faint toning [Very Good]. Overall, No longer pristine, but remains in Very Good condition. Photo of Gangaji at front of case. Recorded on April 7, 1996 in Marin County, California. Gangaji addresses the teacher/student relationship, its uses and abuses. Also, Gangaji shows how direct experience of emotions can reveal a still mind.

Middletown, CA Dawn Horse Press, 1978. Paperback First Edition (1978), so stated. First Edition (1978), so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities, with a couple of faint creases top to bottom of the backstrip; some sparse, very faint smudging and soiling to the outside edges of the text block; a short, very fine crease at the bottom of the front panel; some notations to the top of the rear free endpaper; else only the very mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing very mild wear and a couple of unobtrusive flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 1.65 inches). 600 pages. Illustrated with numerous photographs… Read More

Keralam, India Mata Amritananadamayi Mission Trust, 2006. Paperback First Edition (2006), so stated. 4000 copies. First Edition (2006), so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a couple of unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.9 x 4.7 x 0.2 inches). 106 pages. Compiled by Swami Jnanamritananda Puri. Translated by Dr. M.N. Namboodiri. Language: English. Weight: 3.3 ounces. 4000 copies. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Pondicherry, India Sri Aurobindo Ashram, 1961. Paperback First Edition (1961); Second Printing (1974). Sparse, scattered UNDERLINING IN INK. Else, Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing and very faint soiling to the pale blue-grey background field of the DJ's panels. The DJ has been covered with heavy clear plastic and both the it and the plastic have been taped to the book (the tape has left some residue to the front and rear endpapers. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing barely discernible wear and a very minor flaw. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.55 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches). 301 pages. Recorded by A.B. Purani. Language: English. Weight: 14 ounces. First Edition (1961); Second Printing… Read More

New York, NY Abelard-Schuman, 1958. Hardcover First Edition [1958]; Second Printing [1959]. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of use: mild shelving wear along the bottom edge of the powder blue cloth-covered boards; several flecks of foxing at the top edge of the text pages; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows just a touch of wear to the extremitie with a two-inch closed tear at the top of the front hinge; mild rubbing; faint soiling to the rear panel; the backstrip is moderately sunned, but the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 232 pages. First Edition [1958]; Second Printing [1959]. Hardback with DJ.

Los Angeles, CA Self-Realization Fellowship, 1971. Pamphlet First Edition Thus (1971), later printing (1981). Very Near Fine in Wraps: just a hint of a crease near the lower corner of the front panel; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 32mo. (5.5 x 3.85 x 0.05 inches). 14 pages. "How to Live" Series, no. 1705. First Edition Thus (1971), later printing (1981). Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps. Message from a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, who was with him for more than forty-five years.

Dehli, India Arnold-Heinemann, 1972. Hardcover First Edition; Second Printing [1976]. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Book shows light wear to extremities; some bleeding of binding glue apparent at endpapers; shadow where sticker has been removed at front free endpaper; backstrip lightly sunned; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows several small, closed tears at top edge; slight loss at upper extremities; moderate rubbing and faint, but pervasive soiling; price intact; mylar-protected. A clean, sturdy, presentable copy in a like DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 88pp. Illustrated with 24 black & white photographic plates. This is the Arnold-Heinemann Edition, published in Dehli, India in 1972. First Edition; Second Printing [1976]. Hardcover with DJ. This is a concise but compact book giving brief introduction to various gods in Hinduism in a lucid style and clear simple language. It deals with two saleint aspects of this fascinating religion: a) the nature of God and b).… Read More

Crescent Beach, SC Sheriar Press, 1964. Hardcover Reprint Edition (1971). Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows just a hint of wear to the lower extremities; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows some faint toning at the backstrip, though the titles thereon remain unaffected, bold and clearly legible; not entirely free of the faintest soiling; unclipped; mylar-protected. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.8 x 5.8 x 1.35 inches). 464 pages. Sparsely illustrated with photographs in black & white, maps,… Read More

Chambersburg, PA Anima Publications, 1985. Paperback First Edition (1985), unstated in accordance with Anima Publications' customary practice. First Edition (1985), unstated in accordance with Anima Publications' customary practice. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the faintest crease near the upper corner of the front panel; a former bookseller's small price sticker at the lower rear panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5… Read More

Shivanandanagar, Himalayas, India Divine Life Society, 1999. Paperback Third Edition (1999). First published in 1973. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of scuffing to the lower rear panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.3 x 4.9 x 0.25 inches). viii, 106 pages. Language: English. Weight: 3.5 ounces. Third Edition (1999). First published in 1973. Trade Paperback.

Poona, India Osho Commune International: Sadhana Foundation, 1990. Video: VHS One VHS Video Tape in Very Good condition (it has been played but still remains a handsome mildly used condition), housed in a hard black plastic case with an attractive photograph of Osho on the front panel in Good condition, showing considerable rubbing and scuffing to the vinyl plastic cover. Overall, Good+. Playing Time: 30 Minutes. Video: VHS.

Boulder, CO Satsang Foundation & Press, 1996. Video: VHS One VHS Tape in Excellent condition, housed in a Hard Plastic Clamshell Case, which shows mild rubbing, the faintest soiling and a touch of toning -Very Good+]. Overall, Very Good+. Photo of Gangaji at front of case. Recorded on June 3, 1996 in Asheville, North Carolina. Gangaji addresses the futility of clinging to any state of experience no matter how blissful it may be. Other topics include: suffering, surrender, how to stay true to the truth.

New York, NY Oxford University Press, 1966. Paperback First Edition Thus [1966], later printing [1970]. Six pages show UNDERLINING IN INK; Else, Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the extremities; considerable rubbing to the wrapper covers; there is a very faint crease near the upper front corner; the binding square and secure; text clean. Clearly, this is a flawed copy, but one which is structurally sound and tightly bound: would make a handsome, if flawed, reading copy. First Edition Thus [1966], later printing [1970]. University Press Paperback.

Rochester, VT Andrew Bloomfield, 2003. Paperback First Edition (2003); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (2003); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Contains UNOPENED CD-ROM. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing to the panels The binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of any creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A solid, lightly used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and minor cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Very close to 'As New'. REMAINDER, showing a couple of pale marks at the bottom edge of the text block. NOT a Book-Club or Ex-Library. 4to. (10 x 8 x 0.7 inches). 264… Read More

Clear Lake, CA Dawn Horse Press, 1982. Paperback First Edition, so stated. First Edition, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mild rubbing; the deep purple of the background field has been sunned to laveneder at the backstrip (the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible). Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large, Squarish 8vo. 59pp. Liberally illustrated with photographs in black & white. Adapted by Daji Bodha and Lynne Closser from "The Knee of Listening" by Da Free John. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. A children's life of Da Free John, following the master as he pursues his spiritual adventures in India and back here in America.

Pune, India Edizione del Cigno, 1996. Paperback First Edition (1996), so stated. First Edition (1996), so stated. Very Near Fine in Gatefold Wraps: The Book shows a couple of small, very faint scuffs near and at the heel of the backstgrip; just tick of wear to the upper corner tips; the very mildest rubbing to the panels; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear and unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches). 311 pages. Language: Italian. Weight: 14.6 ounces. Photographic image of Osho on the front panel. Originally published in… Read More

New York, NY E. P. Dutton, 1939. Hardcover First Edition [1939]; so stated. First Edition [1939]; so stated. Good+: Shows moderate use: some small water droplet stains at the bottom edge of the front panel; moderate wear the the lower corner tips, which are starting to wear through to the underlying board; the upper corner tips are a bit soft, but not worn; mild rubbing to the panels; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Former bookdealer's pastedown stamp at the bottom of the front pastedown endpaper. Free of any other creases. The pages have tanned ever so slightly. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A moderately worn copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a few flaws and light wear.NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches). 92 pages. Red cloth over boards with red titles at the front panel in a black field and black… Read More

Los Angeles, CA Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers, 1999. Hardcover First Edition, so stated. First Edition, so stated. Fine: Binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New', showing no flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. For a Self-Realization Fellowship student, this volume is a wonderful, comforting place to record introspections and inspirations. The subtle, gentle blues and golds of the typefaces are perfectly suited to the Peace-centered inspirationals of Yogananda that grace each page. It is not a large book - and so is unsuited for the stream-of-consciousness or endless detail of events with which some people fill journals. But if you take advantage of the soul-centering advice of Yogananda and take the time to select your own gems of insight for your journaling, you could scarce find a more pleasing abode to house them. I also find these little volumes perfectly suited for taking notes at a Convocation, an… Read More

New Delhi, India Rupa & Company, 2007. Hardcover First Edition (2007), unstated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows indications of careful use: just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities; a bit of roughage to the upper rear corner; a former owner's lengthy gift inscription at the half-title page; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; text clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing only mild wear in a couple of spots. Bright and Clean. Not far from 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels; else flawless; unclipped. Attractive and intact. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.25 x 1.65 inches). xxi, 545 pages. Extensive… Read More