Mandarin on the St. Johns by Mary B. Graff This 1998 edition of "Mandarin on the St. Johns" marks 45 years as the definitive work of history on the village of Mandarin, Florida. The book was first published in 1953. The Mandarin community's affection for the book and the book's longevity are tributes to the author, Mary B. Graff. In 1981, Miss Graff generously transferred the rights to "Mandarin on the St. Johns" to the Mandarin Community Club. Price: $12.00