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Film Television & Radio
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1940 Walt Disney's FantasiaNew York: 1940The exceptionally vibrantly illustrated first edition of Deems Taylor's novelisation of Walt Disney's animated film 'Fantasia', a beautiful volume with tipped in colour plates. -
1983 Walt Disney's FantasiaNew York: 1983A fine first edition of John Culhane's wonderful study of the creation of the 1940s classic animation 'Fantasia', featuring 130 colour illustrations. -
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2008 Only Yesterday: Times of my LifeBerkshire: 2008A scarce signed presentation copy of actor Richard Baldwyn's autobiography, presented to the publisher and writer Carmen Callil, with letters from and to the author. -
1929 The NEW Osram Music Magnet Advertisement and GuideNewcastle-On-Tyne: 1929A very scarce folding advertisement and guide to the new Osram Music Magnet, with illustrations. -
1929 The King Who Was a KingLondon: 1929The first edition of this intriguing treatise by H. G. Wells on the history and nature of cinema. -
2010 Franco Zeffirelli: Complete WorksLondon: 2010A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of the works of Italian stage and film director Franco Zeffirelli. -
1938 Footnotes to the FilmLondon: 1938A smart copy of this detailed study of film and how a film is made, from the Reader's Union. -
1939 Donald & Pluto: Movie Book in Five ReelsLondon: 1939The first UK edition of this scarce Walt Disney Donald and Pluto movie book, featuring five flip books. -
1937 Garbo and the Night WatchmenLondon: 1937The first edition of this fascinating anthology volume of film and motion picture criticism from the 1920s and 30s. -
1940-42 Dear John (The Irene Rich Show)None: 1940-42A very scarce three volume set of original typed scripts from the radio show 'Dear John', also known as 'The Irene Rich Show', from the library of one of the authors. -
1986 Five Original Pencil Storyboard Illustrations for 'When the Wind Blows' by Raymond BriggsNot Stated: 1986Five original concept storyboard illustrations by artist and illustrator Raymond Briggs, for his animated film 'When the Wind Blows'. -
1930-1947 Television for All; Television ExplainedLondon: 1930-1947Vanishingly scarce first editions of two fascinating twentieth century guides to the use of the home television, illustrated throughout. -
1990 Better Than LifeLondon: 1990The first edition of this scarce science fiction comedy novel, inspired by the 'Red Dwarf' TV series and written by the show's co-creators. -
1931-2 Les Spectacles à Travers les Ages & Le Cinéma: Des Origines à Nos JoursParis : 1931-2An elegantly bound trio of works published by Cygne, exploring the history of all things relating to cinema, theatre, cabaret and music. -
1954 Quite Early One Morning: broadcasts by Dylan ThomasLondon: 1954A first impression of this collection of the broadcasts of Dylan Thomas, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1923-24 Programmes for King's Creek Law and Huntin' TroubleNot Stated: 1923-24Two scarce prorgammes promotions Westerns featuring Leo Maloney, illustrated with film stills. -
1920 The Wall Street MysteryLondon: 1920A very scarce programme for a silent film starring Glen White, illustrated throughout. -
1963 Howard HawksLondon: 1963A very scarce monograph on Howard Hawks, an illustrated study of his impressive filmography. -
1983 The Dresser, a Study GuideNot Stated: 1983A very scarce study guide for this play and film by Ronald Harwood, illustrated throughout. -
1923 The City of Drifting LoveLondon: 1923A very scarce programme for a 1923 silent film, a romance set in Venice. -
c1925 End of Season's Clearance Sale of Photographic & Scientific ApparatusLondon: c1925A very scarce 1920s sale catalogue for photographic equipment seller The City Seller & Exchange, Ltd., illustrated with images of cameras and equipment. -
1921 Dangerous PathsLondon: 1921A very scarce program for a 1921 silent film starring Neva Gerber, illustrated with a folding plate. -
1924 Leo Maloney in His First Big ProductionsLeeds: 1924A very scarce advertisement for six 1923 and 1924 silent films starring American film actor, director, producer, and screenwriter of the silent era, Leo D. Maloney. -
1921 Diane of Star HollowLondon: 1921A charming and very scarce programme for a 1921 lost silent film starring celebrated beauty Evelyn Greeley. -
1922 Winning A BrideLeeds: 1922A very scarce folding advertisement for the UK release of the 1921 French silent film 'Le Jockey Disparu', a tale of love and horse racing. -
1922 Another Man's BootsLondon: 1922A very scarce folding advertisement for the 1922 American western silent film 'Another Man's Boots', starring actor Francis Ford. -
1922 Mercury Film Service Offer You Seven House-Filling PropositionsLeeds: 1922A vanishingly scarce advertisement for seven American silent films of the 1910s, aiming to promote these films for screenings in British cinemas. -
1921 Programmes for Two Lost American Silent Western Films: Dead or Alive; The Sheriff of Hope EternalLondon: 1921Programmes for two lost silent Westerns, both produced in 1921 by Ben F. Wilson, and starring rodeo performer and actor Jack Hoxie. -
1921 Programmes for Three Lost American Silent Western Films: Hills of Hate; Dead or Alive; The Sheriff of Hope EternalLondon: 1921Programmes for three lost silent Westerns, each produced in 1921 by Ben F. Wilson, and each starring rodeo performer and actor Jack Hoxie. -
1922 ImpulseLondon: 1922A very scarce program for a silent film starring Neva Gerber, illustrated throughout. -
1999 The World is Not Enough: A CompanionLondon: 1999A terrific account of the making of 1999 James Bond film 'The World is Not Enough' starring Pierce Brosnan. -
1962 A is for AndromedaLondon: 1962The first edition of the novelisation of Fred Hoyle and John Elliot's science fiction drama series, broadcast by the BBC in 1961. -
1981 The Screenplay of The French Lieutenant's WomanLondon: 1981The first edition of Harold Pinter's screenplay of the 1981 film adaptation of John Fowles's 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'. -
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1937 The Film GameLondon: 1937The first edition of this uncommon work on the history of cinema, signed by the author and his wife. -
1951 Two Addresses Delivered at the Dedication of a New Transmitter of Radio Free Europe Beamed to HungaryStamford: 1951A very scarce program and record of the two addresses spoken at the ceremony inaugurating the new service of Radio Free Europe for Hungary. -
1951 Two Addresses Delivered at the Dedication of a New Transmitter of Radio Free Europe Beamed to HungaryStamford: 1951A very scarce program and record of the two addresses spoken at the ceremony inaugurating the new service of Radio Free Europe for Hungary.