Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1988
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage reference photograph from the 1988 film, showing William Hurt. Based on the 1985 novel by Anne Tyler, about a tightly wound travel writer who begins a relationship with an eccentric dog trainer after his son's death and the dissolution of his marriage. Nominated for four Academy Awards, winning one for Best Supporting Actress for Geena Davis. Set and shot on location in London, Baltimore, and Paris. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine, lightly worn at the bottom corners.
Editore: Lucasfilm, N.p., 1983
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still photograph of the Ewoks from the 1983 film. The third entry in George Lucas' "Star Wars" trilogy, a trilogy of films that started a multibillion dollar media empire (pun intended) which now includes ten additional live action films, animated shows, novels, comic books, video games, and tons of officially licensed merchandise, with no signs of slowing down. Winner of an Academy Award, nominated for four others. Set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, and shot on location in California, Arizona, Mexico, Guatemala, Tunisia, and the UK. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: Paramount Pictures, Los Angeles, 1981
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage borderless reference photograph with left margin, of Steven Spielberg on the set of the 1981 film. An homage to the serialized Saturday matinee films of the 1930s and 40s, "Raiders" is the first in the well-loved Spielberg/Lucas high-adventure trilogy starring Harrison Ford as roguish archaeology professor Indiana Jones. Still one of the highest grossing films of all time. Winner of five Academy Awards and nominated for four others, including Best Picture. Set in Peru, Egypt, Nepal, and Washington DC, shot on location in England, France, Tunisia, California, and Hawaii. 8 x 9.75 inches. Near Fine. National Registry. Ebert II.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1981
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Five vintage color studio still photographs from the 1981 film. A young woman manipulates her lover, a small-town lawyer, into killing her wealthy husband. A watershed neo-noir update to the classic femme fatale of the 1940s and 1950s. Set and shot on location in Florida. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Ebert I. Grant US. Penzler 101. Silver and Ward Neo-Noir. Spicer US Neo-Noir.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1997
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Draft script for the 1999 film, with manuscript highlighter annotations throughout, calling out settings and props. From the archive of crew member Chris Scher. When psychiatrist Dr. Mumford moves to Mumford, Oregon, he quickly becomes endeared to the quirky, neurotic residents, unaware he may be harboring a secret of his own. Zooey Deschanel's screen debut. Chris Scher has worked in American films from 1994 to the present. She was a propmaker, construction accountant/estimator/buyer, and carpenter on over 20 movies, including "The Last Seduction" (1994), "Pulp Fiction" (1994), "From Dusk Till Dawn" (1994), "The Horse Whisperer (1998), "Joy Ride" (2001), and others. She also performed the same work for prestige television dramas, including "The Bridge" (2014), "Ozark" (2017), and "Yellowstone" (2018). Set in the fictitious town of Mumford, Oregon, and shot on location in California. Gray untitled Kasdan Pictures wrappers. Title page present, dated 11/19/97, with credits for screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan. 119 leaves, with last page of text numbered 118. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with two gold brads.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1987
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Revised Final Draft script for the 1988 film, based on the 1985 novel by Anne Tyler. Pink self-wrappers, noted as Revised Final Draft on the front wrapper, dated October 30, 1987, with credits for screenwriter Kasdan and writer Tyler. 143 leaves on pink stock, mechanical duplication. Pages Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.
Editore: The Ladd Company, Burbank, CA, 1981
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Two vintage reference photographs from the 1981 neo-noir film, both showing actress Kathleen Turner. Annotations in manuscript ink on the versos. A young woman manipulates her lover, a small-town lawyer, into killing her wealthy husband. A watershed neo-noir update to the classic femme fatale of the 1940s and 1950s. Set and shot on location in Florida. 10 x 8 inches. About Fine. Ebert I. Grant US. Penzler 101. Silver and Ward Neo-Noir. Spicer US Neo-Noir.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1981
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage color publicity photograph from the 1981 neo-noir film, showing a scantily clad Kathleen Turner. Stamp of Cine-Street on the verso. A young woman manipulates her lover, a small-town lawyer, into killing her wealthy husband. A watershed neo-noir update to the classic femme fatale of the 1940s and 1950s. Set and shot on location in Florida. 8 x 10 inches. About Fine. Ebert I. Grant US. Penzler 101. Silver and Ward Neo-Noir. Spicer US Neo-Noir.
Editore: Werc Werk Works, Minneapolis, 2010
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Original working script from the 2012 film belonging to costume designer Molly Maginnis, with her name on a handwritten slip of paper tucked into the front of the binder, including a Revised Draft script, a two-page xerographically duplicated document regarding costume fitting, and two photographs from the set of the film. Warmly INSCRIBED on the title page by various crew and cast members, including actors Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline, Sam Shepard, and Elisabeth Moss. From the collection of costume designer Molly Maginnis. An unhappily married, lonely woman finds love when she rescues a stray dog named Freeway. Shot on location in Utah. Housed in a blue three-ring binder. Title page present, dated 9/20/10, noted as BLUE REVISION, with credits for screenwriter Meg Kasdan and screenwriter-director Lawrence Kasdan. 110 leaves, with last page of text numbered 109. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Very Good plus. Signed.
Editore: The Ladd Company, Burbank, CA, 1980
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Collection of 32 vintage color slides from the 1981 film, as well as one vintage studio still photograph showing actress Kathleen Turner. Three slides with annotations in manuscript ink on their cardboard sleeves. A young woman manipulates her lover, a small-town lawyer, into killing her wealthy husband. A watershed neo-noir update to the classic femme fatale of the 1940s and 1950s. Set and shot on location in Florida. Photograph 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Slides 2 x 2 inches. Near Fine. Ebert I. Grant US. Penzler 101. Silver and Ward Neo-Noir. Spicer US Neo-Noir.