THE APARTMENT AND THE FORTUNE COOKIE: TWO SCREENPLAYS by Wilder, Billy and I. A. L. Diamond - 1971

London: Films in London Publications Quarto magazine. Pictorial card wrappers. Profusely illustrated. An excellent run of 122 issues of this magazine from No. 1 to No. 124. Missing two issues only (No. 3, September 1971, and No 4, October, 1971). *A comprehensive record of the films of the era. Note: this is a very heavy set (about 15kgs), so shipping outside Australia would be expensive.. Original Wraps. Very Good.

New York, Alfred A Knopf, 1933, hardcover, 256 pp, First Edition stated, First Printing, Association copy Signed and Inscribed by the Author on the front endpaper "To Kay Francis - all admiration - Max Ewing" and dated "New York, December 1932" Very Good condition, lacking dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, slightly rolled and faded spine, nicks to top edge of front board and head of spine, two small holes and edge nicks to front endpaper, small split to paper at front hinge. The many accomplishments of this multi-talented pianist, composer, novelist, poet, sculptor, and photographer were overshadowed by his homosexuality and his unlikely friendship with the prize fighter Jack Pollock. Max's suicide in 1934, at the age of 31, adds drama and sadness to this remarkable man's mostly happy but short life during which Max mingled with dozens of artists, authors, composers, musicians, politicians, stage and movie stars, and wealthy families in Europe, New York, and Hollywood. An… Read More

Warner Brothers., 1965.. First Edition. Soft Cover.. Fine/--. 9 1/2 W x 14 H x 1/4 inch. NON SMOKING STORE. MY LISTING INCLUDES PHOTO OF ACTUAL BOOK FOR SALE. This program is a special edition for the Cinerama version of the film. I was presented with this book, new, in 1965. Book FINE/ Covers Fine. Never Opened. Covers are orange and yellow with the title in white and black on front. Stapled binding. Covers are flat and undamaged, no rips, no holes, no stains. Large format book. Contains story and stunning photos of the making of the film. A wonderful copy of this scarce special film program which was issued by Cinerama for Premier screenings of the film.

New York: Hyperion, 1993. Signed on the front free endpaper by Peter O'Toole. First U.S. edition / First printing. Navy cloth spine, gray paper-covered boards. Very fine in very fine dust jacket.

Folio. Unpag. full-page plates (3 color with tissue guards). Japanese text. Pictorial boards with title on attached paper label, faded, lightly stained green cloth slipcase with bone clasps.
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National., 1964. First Edition.. Soft Cover.. Fine/--. 9 1/2 W x 14 H x 1/4 inch.. NON SMOKING STORE. MY LISTING INCLUDES PHOTO OF ACTUAL BOOK FOR SALE. This program is a special edition for the Cinerama version of the film. I was presented with this book, new, in 1964. Book FINE/ Covers Fine. Never Opened. Covers are red and white with black and two colour pictures on the front. Stapled binding. Covers are flat and undamaged, no rips, no holes, no stains. Large format book. Contains story and stunning photos of the making of the film. A wonderful copy of this scarce special film program which was issued by Cinerama for Premier screenings of Samuel Bronston’s film. Film starred John Wayne.

Abbot’s Magic Novelty Co., Colon, MI, 1937; 8vo, 320 pages; illustrated. Profusely illustrated magic catalog for 1937, featuring hundreds of professional magic tricks, with description and price for each. Art deco cover art by Sid Lorraine. Former copy of early vaudeville magician Leon Harry Levy (1876-1951), known professionally as "The Great Leon," signed on the title page using his stage name, and bearing his address label on the verso of the front wrap. Very Good Plus, clean, crisp, bright, no chips or tears. Included is an 8" x 10" original photograph of Leon with his stage assistant Edythe Packard Levy, whom he married in 1903 and with whom he remained for thirty-six years. Because of her ability to magically disappear and quickly reappear on another part of the stage, Edythe was known as the "It’s Me Again!" girl. Both items from the Leon estate. A unique set from the golden age of magic.

New York: Crown Publishers, 1984. Publisher's promotional poster distributed in limited numbers at the ABA trade show in 1984. Featuring a wonderful Sendak illustration. Near Fine, 1/2" closed tear left margin could easily be covered by framing, 20"w x 22 1/2" h. Well suited for framing, will be shipped loosely rolled in a mailing tube. . First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 20" x 22 1/2".

New York, Grove Press, 1978, hardcover, 95 pp, First Edition stated, First Printing stated, Association Copy, Signed, stamped and inscribed to actor Ed Asner by the Author with his unique "Chicago" chop and Mr. Asner's name and address stamp to the front endpaper, "To Ed Asner with love from a fellow Chicagoan", Very Good in Very Good dustjacket. Tightly bound and clean with no other markings, slight lean, light spine-end bumps, slight fading to board edges. Dustjacket unclipped bearing original price, light edge nicks, slight rubs, touch of dampstain to upper edge, in new Brodart sleeve. In this early work the prolific American playwright, essayist, screenwriter, and author presents a series of short, spare, and increasingly raw exchanges between two actors: John, young and rising into the first flush of his success; and Robert, older, anxious, and beginning to wane. The original small print run of this work makes the book difficult to find in first edition and signed copies are very scarce. ISBN… Read More

Linda Blair will forever be remembered for her memorable and frightening performance as a girl possessed by a demon in the movie, "The Exorcist". In this photo she is a young woman, posing topless for the camera. Her autograph is mounted below the photo. The color photo measures 8 inches by 10 inches. Mounted and matted, the photo and autograph measure 12 inches by 16 inches.
The strategically placed Hershey's Kisses are an available option.
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