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1948140733Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1948. Vintage double weight still photograph from the 1948 film. Photographer's rubber stamp and mimeograph snipe to the verso. Featuring an image of Lee J. Cobb and William Holden at a chess board. <br/><br/>A psychopathic killer takes a young psychoanalyst and his family hostage never expecting that the psychoanalyst would cure him of his murderous urges. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Fine condition. <br/><br/>Grant US Classic Noir. Selby US Canon. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Columbia Pictures unknown books
195324796New York: Random House 1953. First American Edition. Octavo 21cm.; original simulated cloth photographic plate mounted to upper cover top edge dyed dark purple; in cream decorative dust jacket; 6178pp.; photographic double-page title page. Lower edge of rear jacket cover shows signs of creasing spine darkened else a Fine copy in Very Good dust jacket. Review copy with publisher's slip laid in. "A Random House Play." Comedy involving a woman and her husband and lover trapped on a desert island; adapted from Roussin's La Petite Hutte 1947. Random House unknown books
1964WRCLIT71875New York etc.: Samuel French Inc. 1964. Printed wrappers. First edition. Wrapper priced at $1.25. Small bookseller's stamp in lower edge of upper wrapper otherwise very good. Samuel French, Inc. unknown books
1950145904N.p.: N.p. 1950. Ribbon copy typed manuscript for an unproduced play with essays on the history of the project the production casting and set/costume design written by June Shannon a drama student at the Carnegie Institute of Technology. With extensive holograph annotations in ink and pencil on virtually every page and 15 hand painted watercolor sketches of set and costume designs.<br/><br/>Based on the 1775 play by Richard Sheridan. A comedy of manners set in 18th century Bath where three suitors quarrel over the love of one woman. In this hypothetical casting Tony-winning Broadway actor Jose Ferrer assumed the role of Bob Acres a buffoonish country suitor to young Lydia played by Laura Hope-Crews. The character of Mrs. Malaprop who throughout the play uses words incorrectly helped coin the term malapropism.<br/><br/>Set in France. <br/><br/>Black untitled wrappers. 166 leaves with last page of text numbered 139. Typescript rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus in a spring binder. N.p. unknown books
2000257362Paris: Guy Delcourt Prods 2000. Hardcover. 48p. 9x12.5 inches texts in French pictorial endpapers retelling of the novel in comic illustrations lightly-used first edition thus in glossy pictorial yellow boards small chip at bottom edge of front board. Guy Delcourt Prods hardcover books
194180079New York: Harms 1941. Sheet_music. 8p. 9x12 inches sheet music very good in yellow pictorial wraps. Harms unknown books
194829420New York: Alfred de Liagre Jr. 1948. First edition thus. Paperback. Very Good . Bradbound screenplay in printed paper covers. 50 and 42 pps respectively for the two acts of this play. In very good condition The play was first performed on December 27 1948 at the Belasco Theatre by Alfred de Liagre Jr. director. Alfred de Liagre, Jr. paperback books
19719007144New York: Schirmer 1971. paperback. Fine Condition. Bound in publisher's original wrappers. Text is in French and English. <br/><br/> Schirmer paperback books
1973142419New York: Wroderick Productions 1973. Draft script for a 1973 Roderick Cook adaptation of the 1929 Noel Coward musical likely written after Cook's 1972 musical review of Coward's work entitled "Oh Coward!" <br/><br/>A three act operetta in which a wealthy young woman elopes with her music teacher. Coward's original script was basis for the 1933 film directed by Herbert Wilcox and the 1940 film directed by WS Van Dyke. The Van Dyke film was so disliked by Coward that he vowed to never let Hollywood adapt one of his works again. <br/><br/>Adaptation writer/actor Roderick Cook worked extensively with Coward's material his best-known work being a highly well-received 1972 musical review of Coward's work entitled "Oh Coward!" While it is believed that Cook's adaptation of "Bitter Sweet" was never performed professionally and the material in this script was not utilized in "Oh Coward!" it was likely written after Cook's considerable success with the review encouraged him to take another look at Coward's oeuvre. <br/><br/>Set in London and Vienna. <br/><br/>Pink titled wrappers with credits for playwright Noel Coward and adaptation writer Roderick Cook. Title page present dated September 1973 noted as REVISED with credits for screenwriter Coward and adaptation writer Cole. 96 leaves with last page of text numbered III-1-18. Mimeograph duplication. Pages about Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Wroderick Productions unknown books
1972CNFBV03New York: E. P. Dutton and Company Inc 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine/very good. Oblong quarto 40 pp. Caldecott Medal winner. Based on a story by Patrick Lafcadio Hearn 1850-1904;born in Greece raised in Ireland at the age of 19 he emigrated to the United States spending time in Cincinnati and New Orleans. He eventually traveled for work newspaper reporting to the West Indies and thence to Japan where he found his true home. He married Setsuko Koizumi who was from a Samurai family; they had four children and Hearn fully immersed himself into Japanese culture. He and his wife would travel around Japan gathering the old folk tales which he translated; they were immediately popular and would eventually delight generations. This tale is of a "funny little woman" who goes chasing after a runaway dumpling laughing all the way only to find herself cooking with a magic paddle for the wicked "oni" that live underground. Illustrated by Blair Lent 1930-2009 who is probably best known for his Asian folklore inspired work; this volume was the winner of the 1973 Caldecott Medal.<br/><br/>___DESCRIPTION: Original green cloth with a dark-green illustration to the upper board title stamped in dark-green to backstrip illustrated title page fully illustrated throughout in colour; oblong quarto size 9.25" by 9.75" 40 unnumbered pp. first edition. In the original pictorial dust jacket which shows the price of $5.95 summary of the book on the front flap author and illustrator bios on the back flap Caldecott Medal on the front panel back panel illustration which mirrors the design on the front board.<br/><br/>___CONDITION: A near fine copy the binding is clean and without wear the corners are straight and unrubbed the hinges are strong internally bright and free of prior owner markings; a slight lean to the spine else fine. The unclipped dust jacket is very good with several short closed tears some with old cello tape on the verso from a prior owner and minor overall edgewear; the colours are bright the cream background just lightly toned. Overall a near fine copy of the first edition and a lovely story by a renowned author retold for a contemporary audience.<br/><br/>___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.<br/><br/>___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. E. P. Dutton and Company, Inc hardcover books
1938WRCLIT75517Hollywood: Paul Kohner Inc. 1938. 195 leaves. Quarto. Carbon typescript on onionskin paper. Bradbound in agency binder with label and manuscript denotation "Copy." Wrapper nicked along lower overlap edges title written on lower edge otherwise very good or better. An agency typescript of Howard's adaptation/translation of Molnár's play first produced in New York in October of 1928. The typescript though original is obviously later - reference is made to the 1928 production on the title leaf and Kohner established his agency in 1938 the year prior to Howard's death. The agency address on the binder is in the Berman Bldg 9169 Sunset Blvd sans zip code which may help slightly to date the typescript although their offices were there for decades. A pencil note appears on the title leaf "Original for Copying." Paul Kohner, Inc. unknown books
1938WRCLIT71241Hollywood: Paul Kohner Inc. 1938. 195 leaves. Quarto. Original typescript on onionskin paper. Bradbound in agency binder with label and manuscript denotation "Original." Upper wrapper somewhat smudged and soiled title written on lower edge otherwise very good or better. An agency typescript of Howard's adaptation/translation of Molnár's play first produced in New York in October of 1928. The typescript though original is obviously later - reference is made to the 1928 production on the title leaf and Kohner established his agency in 1938 the year prior to Howard's death. The agency address on the binder is in the Berman Bldg 9169 Sunset Blvd sans zip code which may help slightly to date the typescript although their offices were there for decades. Paul Kohner, Inc. unknown books
1950131050Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1950. Revised First Draft Continuity script for the 1951 film. Included is an index to the script breakdown detailing various scenes and script page numbers with revisions. Copy belonging to Dane Anderson an uncredited member of the crew with his name on the front wrapper of the script breakdown and annotations throughout in holograph pencil. File copy rubber-stamped on the front wrapper. <br/><br/>Based on Weidman's 1937 novel and Vera Caspary's loose adaptation. Harriet Boyd Hayward is a fashion designer who partners with Teddy Dailey whom she loves and Sam Jaffe and starts a new business dedicated to selling affordable women's dresses. A rival fashion company lead by Noble Sanders momentarily distracts Harriet but at the last minute she realizes her true devotion to Teddy and Sam. <br/><br/>Screenwriter Polonsky was blacklisted shortly after the film's release refusing to answer questions before the House Un-American Activities Committee. <br/><br/>White titled wrappers rubber-stamped as REVISED FIRST DRAFT CONTINUITY on the front wrapper copy No. 3 and production No. 2446.8 dated August 4 1950. Distribution page present with receipt removed. Title page present dated August 4 1950 noted as Revised 1st Draft Continuity with a credit for screenwriter Polonsky. 170 leaves with last page of text numbered 168. Mimeograph on eye-rest green stock. Pages and wrapper Near Fine internally bound with three gold brads. <br/><br/>Script Breakdown: self wrappers as issued. 88 leaves dated 10/2/50 mimeograph on eye-rest green stock. Near Fine bound with three gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1972147482Los Angeles: Dan Curtis Productions 1972. Two Revised Draft scripts "Frankenstein - Part 1" and "Frankenstein - Part 2" for the two part television film "Frankenstein" which aired two two hour episodes on January 16 and 17 1973 on ABC's "Wide World of Mystery." Name of uncredited crew member David Dyer and "filming 12-18-72" on top right of each script in holograph ink. With holograph ink annotations to the credits of "Part 1."<br/><br/>Dan Curtis creator of the popular ABC vampire soap opera "Dark Shadows" 1967-1971 adapted and produced this version of the classic Mary Shelley 1818 novel with "Dark Shadows" screenwriter Sam Hall penning "Part 1" and screenwriter Richard Landau penning "Part 2."<br/><br/>Curtis' "Frankenstein" is a fairly faithful adaptation shot with television broadcasts cameras in Curtis' gothic soap opera style with a memorable performance from Bo Svenson as the monster.<br/><br/>Though well received when aired it was overshadowed by the Universal Television production "Frankenstein: The True Story" which aired in late 1973 on NBC. <br/><br/>"Frankenstein - Part 1"<br/>Red titled wrappers. Title page present noted as Revised with credits for screenwriter Sam Hall and novelist Mary Shelley. 82 leaves with last page of text numbered 77. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near FIne wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads.<br/><br/>"Frankenstein - Part 2"<br/>Blue titled wrappers. Title page present noted as REVISED with credits for screenwriter Richard Landau. 60 leaves with last page of text numbered 58. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus with vertical crease near spine bound with two gold brads. Dan Curtis Productions unknown books
1985UMANPAR00EFW.W. Norton 1985. Very Good. Mandela Winnie. Part of my Soul Went with Him. Benjamin editor Anne; Benson adaptation Mary. New York: W.W. Norton 1985. 163pp. Illustrated. 8vo. Paperback. Book condition: Very good with lightly rubbed and bumped edges. Former owner's name inside front cover. W.W. Norton paperback books
1932144467Hollywood: Fox Film Corporation 1932. Final Shooting script for the 1932 film. Based on the 1932 novel by Zane Grey. <br/><br/>George O'Brien plays an itinerant cowboy named Jim Wall who agrees to take part in a cattle rustling scheme but backs out after developing feelings for the rancher's sister. <br/><br/>Set in Arizona and shot there on location. <br/><br/>Green titled wrappers noted as FINAL SHOOTING SCRIPT on the front wrapper production No. 103 dated 8/24/32 with credits for novelist Zane Grey and screenwriter Dudley Nichols. Title page integral with the first page of the text with credits for novelist Grey and screenwriter Nichols. 108 leaves with last page of text numbered 108. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with three gold brads.<br/><br/>Pitts 3559. Fox Film Corporation unknown books
1950WRCLIT70799New York: Kal Efron 1950. 20pp. Quarto. Stiff two-color pictorial wrappers cover art by Al Hirschfeld. Numerous black & white photo illustrations and essays about principal actors. Wrappers a bit sunned lightly rubbed very good. Delightfully illustrated with production stills and principal portraits and there is a lengthy article by Ms. Loos describing "The Further Adventures of Lorelei Lee" replete with spelling errors intended as a parody of Ms. Lee's voice."Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" was performed on stage version in 1926 and as a film in 1928 prior to this Broadway production by John C. Wilson. Featuring lyrics by Leo Robin and music by Jule Styne this mid-century revival played 740 performances at the Zeigfeld Theatre followed by road engagements starring Carol Channing Yvonne Adair Rex Evans and Anita Alvarez et al. Enduring songs from this play include "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" and "I'm Just a Little Girl from Little Rock." Kal Efron unknown books
1931130961Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1931. Revised Final Script for the 1932 pre-Code film an early starring role for Carole Lombard. Rubber stamped as a Paramount File Copy at the top right corner of the front wrapper. <br/><br/>Penelope Newbold is a wealthy divorcée looking to remarry. She falls for her physician Dr. Karl Bemis but ends up marrying Bill Hanaway. Bill then has an affair with another woman. <br/><br/>Tall peach side stapled self wrappers noted as Third Buff Script on the front wrapper dated October 6 1931 with credits for writers Hughes Heath Buchman and Leahy. 205 leaves on peach stock mimeograph duplication with annotations throughout. Paramount Pictures unknown books
19711338589Tokyo: Gakken 1971. Hardcover. Octavo oblong; G; Hardcover; Spine white with black print; Boards in glossy illustrated paper light wear to spine caps and corners light smudging/shelfwear small vendor label on front; Text block clean and tight; unpaged illustrated color. 1338589. FP New Rockville Stock. Gakken hardcover books
19341331253New York and London: G. Schirmer Inc 1934. Hardcover. Large Octavo; pp 301; Good; green spine with gilt text; cloth has slightly sunned edges; sturdy boards; mylar wrap; text block shows light tone to exterior edges; illustrated endpapers; illustrated; good binding. 1331253. FP New Rockville Stock. G. Schirmer, Inc hardcover books
76139NY:: Payson & Clarke Ltd. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. Printed by the Plandome Press. First edition thus. Uneven toning and soiling to boards else very good in tan paper covered boards with gilt lettering and design. No dust jacket. . Payson & Clarke Ltd., hardcover books
1931205528London: B. Feldman & Co 1931. Sheet_music. 4p. 9.75x12 inches excerpts from several other songs offered by the company large ad on rear for Roland's Pianoforte Tutor very good sheet music in beautiful striking illustrated covers. Also includes ukelele chord fingering by R. S. Stoddon. Cover depicts a crowd around a bonfire tossing in cards titled "Rates" "Taxes" "Demand Note" etc while a figure in top hat labeled Kill Joy burns in the blaze. Uplifting song written to combat the Great Depression in the UK. These music sheets were sold at Feldman's Blackpool summer shows which were also titled "Blaze Away B. Feldman & Co unknown books
195724125Cambridge: Harvard University Press 1957. First Edition. Slim octavo 24cm.; publisher's cloth in dark grey pictorial dust jacket; xiii175pp. General light shelf wear to top dust jacket extremities spine a bit toned else Very Good or better overall. Harvard University Press unknown books
1957WRCLIT78564Cambridge: Harvard 1957. Cloth. Pencil note on front endsheet see below otherwise near fine in very good tanned and slightly soiled and nicked dust jacket. First edition. Introduction by Denis Johnston. The neatly almost calligraphically written note is signed simply 'R.W." and comments on Manning's background at the Abbey and productions of the play. Harvard hardcover books
19281313474New York: The Viking Press 1928. First Edition Third Printing. Hardcover. 10vo 187 pages; VG/VG-; dust jacket is in a mylar covering has price uncut '$2.00' has minor wear along the top and bottom edges with several small closed tears has mild chipping at the top and bottom of the spine and on the fore edge corners has discoloration and blotching along the spine; binding has minimal wear along the top and bottom edges; pages have dust build up along the top edge; illustrated endpapers; shelved case 0. 1313474. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. The Viking Press hardcover books
