Bachmanns tar baby controversy and the truth about brer rabbit. Browse todays selected uncle remus book for sale, best offer and auction. Jan 09, 20 good morning, welcome to just answer, my name is frank and i would be happy to assist you with your question. Some terminology that may be used in this description includes. But while harris name is forgotten, when people hear uncle remus, brer. Your copies of treasure island and uncle remus are of very modest value but definitely worth a read or reread. Uncle remus borrowed the west african version, zomo the hare, but he could as easily have been loki, coyote, the japanese badger.
Nights with uncle remus gathers seventyone of harriss most popular narratives, featuring african american trickster tales, etiological myths, sea island legends, and chilling ghost stories. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. His listener is their seven yearold son john, who returns nightly to uncle remus s side to hear about the fates of brer rabbit, brer fox, brer wolf, brer tarrypin, and fellow. Looking for the value of a vinyl record, cd, cassette or any other music format. Antique teddy bears in excellent condition with provenance can sell for recordhigh prices. His songs and his sayings was published in late 1880 and received instant acclaim.
Uncle remus by joel chandler harris, paperback barnes. While this is not a book that will pass a current political correctness test, due to its use of labels for black folks which have gone out of polite conversation, uncle remus is. Uncle remus is a fictional character, the title character and fictional narrator of a collection of black folktales adapted and compiled by joel chandler harris, published in book form in 1881. While this is not a book that will pass a current political correctness test, due to its use of labels for black folks which have gone out of polite conversation, uncle remus is a largely sympathetic look at postwar plantation life. The stories themselves are tales of power, greed and love, plus the trickery told to a child and for children forever. Uncle remus the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Uncle remus is deprogramming this young lad from the racist claptrap he was being taught. Drawn from black southern folklore, they are told in local dialect by old uncle remus. Value of an original uncle toms cabin book answers. But though you can still find his books in libraries and book stores, harris and his work for decades have been controversial. Uncle remus returns by joel chandler 18451908 harris first. Generally speaking market value for rare or collectible books lies with the first editions, signed works by significant authors, original artwork and the like.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Joel chandler harris has departed this life at the age of 60. This book will be a great christmas surprise for my nephew who use to listen to me read it to him when he was real young. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The stories were read to us with love, and we loved hearing them. Walt disneys uncle remus stories 1982 golden book illus. Uncle remus, his songs and his saying includes thirtyfour folktales narrated by uncle remus, an elderly man living in a cabin on sally and john huntingtons plantation. The only online music price guide for all prerecorded music formats.
The complete tales of uncle remus by joel chandler harris. The uncle remus teddy bear was produced in the united states in 1906 and 1907. Harris was a journalist in postreconstruction atlanta, and he produced seven uncle remus books. First edition of the last important collection of uncle remus tales, inscribed by the author, faithfully yours, joel chandler harris, 10 february 1907. Bear and all the other characters that inhabit whats commonly known as the uncle remus stories. This first edition by joel chandler harris is available at bauman rare books. The stories themselves are tales of power, greed and love, plus the trickery told to a. Uncle remus is the fictional title character and narrator of a collection of black american folktales compiled and adapted by joel chandler harris and published in book form in 1881.
A journalist in postreconstruction atlanta, georgia, harris produced seven uncle remus books. Large 8vo 8 78 to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. Its been more than a hundred years since the publication of the first uncle remus book, and it was in 1955 that all of the delightful and. Valueyourmusic free price guide for rare vinyl records, cds. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Harris use of innovative spelling to give the reader a sense of the black dialect was considered novel. In 1880, harris published his first book of uncle remus stories, setting down old african american folktales in the dialect in which he heard them. The more that brer rabbit fights the tarbaby, the more entangled he becomes. First edition later printing of the second uncle remus book, illustrated with frontispiece and 19 plates by frederick church. Find great deals on ebay for uncle remus record and disney splash mountain.
Weve compiled a list of items for sale at and other vendors. Walt disneys uncle remus stories a golden book goodreads. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book. Replying, i dont know, my hunt was on to locate the precise edition for his 65th birthday present. I see on the title page that this is the third date of the book by this publisher. Nights uncle remus by harris, first edition abebooks. First edition of the second book of uncle remus stories, illustrated with frontispiece and 19 plates by frederick church. Read book uncle remus online book uncle remus download book uncle remus book description book description this book, no doubt in a different edition, was read to my class throughout the school year by our beloved second grade teacher, miss speer. What is the moral value of the story brer rabbit and brer. Bachmanns tar baby controversy and the truth about brer. Bessie potter vonnoh sculpture, silver teapot, uncle remus.
While working for the atlanta constitution in 1876, harris invented uncle remus he published uncle remus pieces regularly in the constitution, and they were extremely. Further tales of uncle remus by lester, julius and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The uncle remus tales took the world by storm almost immediately. Walt disney uncle remus vinyl records and cds for sale.
Alternative answer brer rabbit is the main character from the uncle remus stories, and from the later adaptation of this jole. Book as new in as new jacket childrens these fables of brer rabbit, brer fox and brer terrapin have long since become enduring favorites for their humor and wisdom. These are the original bookplates of the etchings for the uncle remus series. Hard back binding in publishers original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering and black illustration to spine and upper panel. The shape or form of a house, bank building, or a pig always comes to mind when anyone mentions a toy savings bank. Its been more than a hundred years since the publication of the first uncle remus book, and it was in 1955 that all of the delightful and inimitable tales of brer rabbit, brer fox, brer bear, and brer wolf were gathered together in one volume. Valueyourmusic free price guide for rare vinyl records. Joel chandler harris 1848 1908 was an american journalist, fiction writer and folklorist best known for his collection of uncle remus stories. Your copies of treasure island and uncle remus are of very modest value but. Jan 15, 2008 uncle remus has been banned in the united states because it is racist, one woman said. Consider william morriss brer rabbit wallpaper, completed 18 months after the first book of uncle remus tales was released. Your 1921 new revised edition of uncle remus, his songs and sayings by joel chandler harris illustrated by a.
With a foreword by marc connelly and woodcuts by seong moy. Harris, a native of eatonton, was a literary comedian, new south journalist, amateur folklorist, southern localcolor writer, and childrens author. This book was first published in 1947 and as late as 1986 with still the same stories. I wish the book inner cover had not been written in but this price on the uncle remus book beats the cost of a like new condition. Clothbound generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the.
At the time, harris said his purpose was not ethnology, or. Frost and published by grosset and dunlap in new york would value between 5085 dollars, based on the overall condition as well as the regional demand. I have a book, uncle remus, his songs and sayings, by joel. Harris was born in eatonton, georgia, where he served as an apprentice on a plantation during his teenage years. Uncle remus is a collection of animal stories, songs, and oral folklore, collected from southern united states blacks. This book contains all of joel chandler harriss animal fables as told by the character uncle remus remus is a freed slave on a southern plantation, and his stories are told in harriss attempt at the negro dialect of the time, although the stories themselves are an invaluable cultural reference, remus can be seen as too much of a yus masser. Provenance, such as pictures or family stories in writing, increases the value of an antique teddy bear by as much as 50%. Walt disneys uncle remus hc 1946 golden press a little golden.
Is it still appropriate to read uncle remus books to my. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over 100,000 booksellers and 60. Two record set from the rca victor youth series, features brer rabbit and the tar baby and brer rabbit grossly deceives mr. Cloth bound generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the.
So far in our classification of mechanical banks none of these have come into the group. Be the first to ask a question about walt disneys uncle remus stories. Values for harris, joel chandler 18481908 frost, arthur burdett 18511928. Walt disneys uncle remus stories a giant golden book joel chandler harris, marion palmer, al dempster. Uncle remus, his songs and sayings by joel chandler, new and revised edition with one answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Nights with uncle remus first edition joel chandler harris. Buy uncle remus by joel chandler harris online at alibris. Childrens vinyl record albums at the record collector. Uncle remus and his friends more editions of uncle remus and his friends. Uncle remus or to give it its original title, uncle remus.
Within months, magazines across the country were reprinting his tales, and after more than 1,000 written requests for a collection, the first uncle remus book was published in november, 1880. Remus was originally a fictional character in a newspaper. Limited to 1,000 copies printed at the thistle press and signed by the artist. Published in 1973, this contains a subset of the stories of the complete tales of uncle remus above. Nights with uncle remus, myths and legends of the old plantations. Price guide for harris, joel chandler 18481908 frost. More recently, editor julius lester rewrote number of uncle remus stories and added a few of his own in plain english. Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
Walt disneys uncle remus stories 1982 golden book pictures by al dempster and bill justicethis is the 34th printing 1982 book is in acceptable condition except a large repaired tear on page 63small tear on page 62cover is in very good conditionbinding is tightno writing ask questions see. Jul 01, 2010 my brother asked in a recent conversation, whatever happened to the copy of uncle remus tales mom used to read us. I doubt that there is a sixtysomething from that class. Uncle remus teaches the boy that those who are oppressed by the ignorant will eventually prevail by virtue of their intellects and moral superiority. Uncle remus, his songs and sayings by joel chandler, new and revised edition with one answered by a verified antique expert.
Tom nicely, owner of leaves of grass, a byappointment antiquarian bookshop in ann arbor, michigan believes that old editions of uncle toms cabin by harriet beecher stowe are fairly common it. Inludes colored story book some pages of the book have been taped back into the cover a disneyland record st 3934. The closest modern day equivalent would be to the frenzy surrounding the harry potter saga. The uncle remus tales are african american trickster stories about the exploits of brer rabbit, brer fox, and other creeturs that were recreated in black regional dialect by joel chandler harris. Songs and stories of uncle remus,plus an 11page book of full color illustrations. Better uncle remus by joel chandler harris online read. And the popular actor from the lethal weapon movies, danny glover, read an uncle remus audio book for children. Uncle remus by joel chandler harris free at loyal books. As nostalgic as these books are, there would be only value in the first original edition of the book in impeccable condition. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. Jun 07, 20 uncle remus or to give it its original title, uncle remus.
The stories of uncle remus visitor daddy jack often also include unnamed stock roles such as a daughter, a foolish bird, a man, a. The uncle remus book was in good condition considering the age of book issue. The tarbaby is the second of the uncle remus stories published in 1881. Told by uncle remus first edition signed joel chandler. As told by norman cordon and cast, with henri rene and his orchestra. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Told through the distinct voices of four slave storytellers, indispensable tales like the moon in the millpond and other brer rabbit stories have. At the time, harris said his purpose was not ethnology, or folklore analysis, but simply documentation. Walt disneys uncle remus stories a giant golden book. This is a list of fictional characters in the book the complete tales of uncle remus.