jack balchin (5 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 164 pages. Illustrated. Thomas Hardy, books about Yorkshire, Arthur Rackham's late works, Patrick O'Brian's 'Jack Aubrey' books, Nigel Balchin, 'Commando' picture library, the Bonnie and Clyde Story,

Vintage black-and-white reference photograph of Renee Asherson, Jack Hawkins, and Anthony Steel from the 1953 UK film. Distributor rubber-stamp on the verso, and shadow where a mimeograph snipe (present) was once affixed. Based on Hugh P. Lloyd's book, "Briefed to Attack" (1949), about Britain's waning control of the island of Malta in WWII. Archival footage of air and sea battles was used to build context around the romantic plot. 7.25 x 9.25 inches. Very Good plus, with a horizontal crease at the middle.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 4to, i-xiv, 381 pp, very well illustrated with black and white photographs, plans and diagrams. An excellent copy in a dust wrapper with some light wear.

Three vintage reference photographs from the 1949 British film, showing director Michael Powell during filming on location. All three with studio stamps on the verso. Based on the 1943 novel by Nigel Balchin, about a British research scientist and bomb disposal expert who must work to understand and combat a new type of German explosive device while struggling with his own trauma and alcoholism. The film marked the return of Powell and his longtime co-director Emeric Pressburger to producer Alexander Korda, following their tenure at the Rank Organisation. Set and shot on location in London. 10 x 7.75 inches. Near Fine. Criterion Collection 441. Grant UK. Selby UK. Selby UK Masterwork. Spicer UK.