New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc., 1965. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First American Edition. Wide Octavo. 264 pp, 293 illus. Translated by Richard Winston: First American Edition, 1965. Price clipped. Small stamp front pastedown. Preface, 5 titled chapters with sub-topics, bibliography, index. Chipping and edge wear to dj. Lightly age-toned text block and some pages. else, no wear. No markings, tight binding, clean. 7" x 9.25". Black cloth with silver lettering to spine. Pictorial dj in acetate protector. "A definitive history of the cinema before 1897. Four countries claim to have invented the film: America, England Germany, and France. This fascinating book throws light on the question, as well as many other aspects of the cinema.".

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Bookseller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 006132
Title: Archaeology of the Cinema
Author: Ceram, C. W
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good -
Edition: First American Edition
Publisher: Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1965
Keywords: MEDIA, FILM & TV CINEMA HISTORY ORIGINS DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES MEN AND WOMEN Kurt W. Marek
Bookseller catalogs: MEDIA, FILM & TV;
Size: Wide Octavo

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