Search Results: Cinema Biography from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Berkley Books, 1990. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus [1990]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. This title was first published in hardcover by Lyle Stuart in 1986. First Edition Thus [1990]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: free of wear to the extremities; shows only the mildest rubbing; a faint crease at the backstrip; the pages have tanned very slightly, due to aging. The binding is just slightly cocked, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. There is a short gift inscription at the upper corner of the inside of the front cover. Not without flaw, but remains a very handsome copy: very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.75 x 4.2 x 0.75 inches). 261 pages. Sixteen pages of black & white photographs. Weight: 5.5 ounces. This title was first published in hardcover by Lyle Stuart in 1986. Mass Market Paperback.

San Francisco, CA HarperCollins: HarperSanFrancisco, 1994. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows a tiny, faint smudge at the top edge of the text block; the faintest indications of shelving along the bottom edge of the boards; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows a small, very superficial scuff at the upper front panel and the mildest rubbing overall; price unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 271pp. Hardback with DJ. The author of the biography, Gertrude and Alice, discusses the relationship between the enigmatic and elusive Hollywood actress and the celebrated Hollywood photographer, discussing Garbo's loves, Cecil Beaton's flamboyance, and more.

New York, NY Carol Publishing: Birch Lane Press, 1992. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows barely discernible spine lean; a supperficial bump at the midpoint of the top of the front panel; the top edge shows a couple of very small and very faint smudgesbinding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows tiny tears at the upper corner tips and very mild rubbing; else flawless; price unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 271pp .Hardback with DJ. Having been born long after the success of MacRae's famous husband, Gordon in 1960, I was unfamilar with his films as well as Miss MacRae's credits as an actress. Through this autobiography, I read with great interest as well as great sadness, over a man and woman who were deeply in love, but destroyed by Gordon's alcoholism and excessive gambling.… Read More

New York, NY Beaufort Books, 1986. Paperback First Edition Thus [1982], Third Printing [1986]. so much is stated; also shows a complete numberical sequence. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities, with a tiny, very superficial bump at the bottom edge of the front panel; the binding leans ever so slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. No longer pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches). 144 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs in black & white;. Language: English. Weight: 16.5 ounces. First Edition Thus [1982], Third Printing [1986]. so much is stated; also shows a complete numberical sequence. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY Harcourt Brace Jovanovich: Harvest Books, 1984. Paperback First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; some very faint mottling at the backstrip, perhaps caused by binding glue bleeding through the wrapper cover; barely discernible sunning to the same (not even sure it's there). Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Royal 8vo. 369pp. Liberally Illustrated with many production photos, stills & drawings. Trade Paperback. Memoirs of the art director for "Grand Illusion", "Rules Of The Game" , "The River", "Limelight", "Sahara", "Krakatoa", "East of Java" & many films made in Hollywood.

New York, NY Watson-Guptill: Back Stage Books, 2004. Paperback First Edition; First Printing [2004], so stated. First Printing also Indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition; First Printing [2004], so stated. First Printing also Indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding square and secure; the text clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.2 x 6.2 x 1.65 inches(). xix, 593 pages. Extensive Notes, Chronology. Bibliography. Index. Liberally illustrated in black & white. Language:… Read More

Metuchen, NJ The Scarecrow Press, 1991. Hardcover First Edition (1991), unstated. Near Fine:in Wraos: shows a hint of spine lean; else flawless; the:binding is secure; the text is cean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single minor flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 1.3 inches). xi, 457 pages. Language: English. Weight: 22 ounces. Filmmakers Series 28. First Edition (1991), unstated. Paperback.