TALKING TO MYSELF
(1971)
Signed first edition of Bailey's follow-up to her successful autobiography THE RAW PEARL, with personal anecdotes and thoughts on US life.
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WRITING FOR THE SCREEN
(1950)
First edition of this early handbook on writing film scripts by a silent-film screenwriter who was credited on over eighty productions.
MÔME À CHEVAUX BLANCS
1969
Inscribed true first edition of the legendary actor's memoir.
MY LIFE: As Told to Howard Teichmann
(1981)
First edition of this dictated memoir, actually written by Teichmann but with source material from 200 hours of tape recordings of Henry Fonda speaking about his life.
THE BLACK DOLL
1973
Signed limited first edition, one of only 100 numbered copies signed by Gorey, of his screenplay for an unproduced silent film.
SEE AND HEAR
(1929)
Inscribed first printing of this history of cinema and development of talkies by the first chairman of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, the author of the Hays Code moral censorship guidelines for American movies.
STATE OF THE ART
(1985)
Inscribed first edition, association copy, of this collection of Pauline Kael's NEW YORKER film reviews from 1983 to 1985.
HOLLYWOOD ON TRIAL: The Story of the Ten Who Were Indicted
1948
First edition of this insider account of the House Un-American Activities Committee regarding "alleged subversive influence in motion pictures" – this copy signed by Adrian Scott, one of the Ten.
I BLOW MY OWN HORN
1957
Inscribed first edition of the scarce autobiography of Jesse L. Lasky, one of the founders of Paramount Pictures and a profoundly important figure in American film.
BREAKING INTO THE MOVIES
(1921)
First printing, in the scarce original dust jacket, of this guide for ambitious amateurs by the author of GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES and the most successful screenwriter of her era.
Original Photo Album from Animation Productions
[circa 1932]
Personal photo album of several commercial animation projects undertaken by the Academy Award-winning animator, producer, and director before emigrating to the United States.
SILENT SCREENS
(2000)
Inscribed first edition of this striking black and white photobook picturing the faded beauty of the single screen theater in various states of disrepair or reuse.
A MILLION AND ONE NIGHTS: The History of the Motion Picture
1926
First edition of this important work of film history from the silent era, noted for its attention to detail, and emphasizing technological innovation and commercial enterprise.
THINKING IN PICTURES : The Making of the Movie Matewan
1987
Signed uncorrected proof copy of this carefully constructed memoir about the making of Sayles' 1987 film.
A HISTORY OF THE ACTORS' FUND OF AMERICA
(1972)
First edition of this uncommon history, covering the first 90 years of the important performers' charitable organization.
Photo Album of Tobacco Industry Packaging
(1964)
Stylish album of 1960s British cigarette and loose tobacco packaging produced in conjunction with the appropriately-named industrial film "Packaging for the Tobacco Industry."
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