Editore: Howco Productions, New Orleans, LA, 1954
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage black and white studio photograph from the 1954 film. With distributor's red warehouse stamp on the verso. Cult director Ed Wood, Jr.'s attempt at film noir, with the director's usual flare for bad music, acting, sets, dialogue, etc., resulted in a film that is in both the B-noir pantheon and the realm of the Psychotronic. 8 x 10 inches. Archival repair to a long closed tear at the verso, some faint creasing, but no loss or staining. Good to Very Good overall. Lyons. Spicer US.
Editore: Warner Brothers, N.p., 1970
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage French grande affiche poster for the 1969 film. Based on director and screenwriter Gordon Parks' semi-autobiographical 1963 novel. The first major studio production directed by an African American, and one of few dramas of the period to focus exclusively on Black life in America, depicting the life of a teenager in late 1920s Kansas who grows up quickly as he experiences events related to racial and economic injustice in his community. Set and shot on location in Kansas. 45.5 x 82 inches. Folded as issued. Near Fine, with modest starting to some of the center folds.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Rome, 1970
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage Italian 4-Fogli poster for the 1969 film designed by Italian poster artist Manfredo Acerbo. Based on director and screenwriter Gordon Parks' semi-autobiographical 1963 novel. The first major studio production directed by an African American, and one of few dramas of the period to focus exclusively on Black life in America, depicting the life of a teenager in late 1920s Kansas who grows up quickly as he experiences events related to racial and economic injustice in his community. Set and shot on location in Kansas. 55 x 78 inches. Printed in two panels and folded as issued. Near Fine, with modest toning and starting to some of the folds.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Bruxelles [Brussels], 1970
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage Belgian petite poster for the 1969 film. Based on director, photographer, and screenwriter Gordon Parks' semi-autobiographical 1963 novel. The first major studio production directed by an African American, and one of few dramas of the period to focus exclusively on Black life in America, depicting the life of a teenager in late 1920s Kansas who grows up quickly as he experiences events related to racial and economic injustice in his community. Set and shot on location in Kansas. 21.5 x 17.5 inches. Folded as issued. Very Good plus, with light toning to the extremities and a small splash to the middle top margin (see image).
Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1969
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Four vintage reference photographs from the 1969 film, including three single weight and one double weight. All four show director Gordon Parks on the set. Three with printed mimeo snipes affixed to the versos. Based on director Gordon Parks' semi-autobiographical 1963 novel. The first major studio production directed by an African American, and one of few dramas of the period to focus exclusively on Black life in America, depicting the life of a teenager in late 1920s Kansas who grows up quickly as he experiences events related to racial and economic injustice in his community. Set and shot on location in Kansas. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry.