Samurai Film by Alain Silver - 1977-07

Cranbury, NJ: Barnes. Near Fine/VG. 1977. 1st US. hardcover. 8vo . 242pp . Bit of edgewear to DJ. .

AS Barnes/Tantivy Press, 1977. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:0498013499

South Brunswick & New York / London:: A. S. Barnes / The Trinity Press, , (1977.). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in very good dust jacket (minor edgewear to dust jacket.). First printing. Uncommon first edition of this important study of "the most potent symbol of Japanese film to the Western filmgoer," that of the samurai, especially as exemplified in the films of Akira Kurosawa. Includes chapters on the major themes - the blind - blind swordfighters, rebellion, slayers - and more - Illustrated throughout with photographic stills. Glossary of Japanese terms, bibliography, filmographies and index; 242 pp.

South Brunswick, N.J.: A. S. Barnes, 1977.. 8vo. 242 pp. Very Good+. Hard Cover. Black cloth covered boards, with silver lettering on spine. Dust Jacket Very Good. Minor edge wear and chip on top edge. B&W plates throughout. Publisher’s review slip laid in.ISBN: 9780498013492 9780904208856.Provenance: from the Estate of Judy Stone (1924 –2017), The San Francisco Chronicle’s movie critic who for two decades was a passionate and articulate advocate for the world of cinema outside Hollywood. Judy Stone started at the San Francisco Chronicle in 1961, putting in 10 years as editor of the Datebook section. She began reviewing films for the paper in 1971, favoring arthouse films.She was the youngest of four politically minded children whose eldest brother was the great reporter and gadfly I. F. Stone.She won the Novikoff Award given for "enhancing the public's appreciation of world cinema.” Among her publications are “The Mystery of B. Traven” and "Eye on the World,” a collection of… Read More

A. S. Barnes. 1977 A. S. Barnes first edition hardback; very good sound and clean condition; with very good unclipped dj; UK dealer, immediate dispatch . Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1977.