Just a Touch of Nearness by Fred Bauer (1985 Hardcover in DJ)



'"How we receive love and how we give love begins with just a touch of nearness." In this inspiring book on friendship, Fred Bauer leads readers to a richer understanding of the joys to be found in reaching out to others.


Yes, he says, there is the risk of being hurt, but that "is the price of admission to the most wonderful show ever composed", he explains. An inspiring book about friends and friendship to read and savor.


Fred Bauer is a writer from New England. He has written more than a dozen books, including "How Many Hills to Hillsboro?", "Everett Dirksen: The Man and His Words", "For Rainy Mondays and Other Dry Spells" (a book of poems), "Then Sings My Soul" (with George Beverly Shea), "Putting It All Together" (with Brooks Robinson), "The Springhouse Daily Devotional" and "In the Vineyard of the Lord" (with Helen Steiner Rice).


Born in Ohio, he has had wide experience in communications, having worked in the newspaper, radio and magazine fields before turning to books. He makes his home in Princeton, New Jersey.


Hardcover has ivory cloth boards with gold lettering in a near fine, price clipped dust jacket. Interior is tight, clean and unmarked.



Copyright 1985. No Edition or print-run info. Printed in U.S.A. No LCCN nor MSR. ISBN: 0-8576-5082-7. Gibson catalog: GB 582.



Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:


Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...


Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.


Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership.


Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.


Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure

someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership Copyrights 1970. Originally published by Follett Publishing Company under the title "THE GISMO." This Scholastic edition printed by permission in 1974. Stated from 1st print run, September, 1974. Printed in U.S.A. No ISBN, LCCN nor MSR. Scholastic catalog TX 2881.everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)


Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have

missing pages (you should ask).


Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.


1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector

might desire this copy.


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