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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION OF PORGY AND BESS, Ray Freiman, hardcover, illustrated with color and sepia-toned photos, 1959. ITEM CONDITION: very good. The text block and illustrations are in fine condition, with no tears, dog ears, or marks. No bookplate or signature of a prior owner. Not a library book or remainder. The illustrated boards are in very good condition (spine bumped and corners are lightly worn). 12 x 8 ½, 35 pages, 14 ounces XX [From producer Samuel Goldwyn's introduction] THEY CREATED AN AMERICAN CLASSIC. Presenting Porgy and Bess as a motion picture represents the fulfillment of a dream I have had for many years. It is also my personal tribute to George Gershwin, America's great composer. George Gershwin was a dear friend of mine, and his brother and collaborator, Ira, still is. They combined their talents with those of DuBose Heyward, one of America's most distinguished poets and novelists, in Porgy and Bess, they created an American classic. The years that have passed since its first appearance on the stage have but served to enhance its stature in America and throughout the world. It has brought joy to the hearts of all who have seen it or heard its superb songs and music. It has brought glory to our country by its contribution to the music and drama of the world. To film it for the screen was not only a dream but a challenge. There has never been a picture in which great music was such an integral part of the unfolding dramatic action as in Porgy and Bess. For many years I sought to be allowed the privilege of making Porgy and Bess as a motion picture. I feel deeply honored that Ira Gershwin, Dorothy Heyward and the heirs of George Gershwin and DuBose Heyward have expressed their confidence in me by permitting me to bring this classic to the screen. For over two years, with the assistance of the finest talent available in every phase of motion picture making, we have attempted to merit this trust. We have striven for a motion picture which would convey to the world the poignancy of the drama and the magnificence of the music that have made Porgy and Bess a symbol of American creative greatness. Our work on Porgy and Bess is now finished. It is the hope of all of us that the picture will bring something of the same measure of joy and pleasure to those who see it that was ours while making it.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Unnumbered pages. 8 1/4 x 11 1/4. Gold and black glossy pictorial boards. No dj. Incl two large illustrated foldouts. No damage or markings noted.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Book includes the cast, a brief biography of the author, Lew Wallace, fabulous drawings of the cast, numerous color stills from the film, wardrobe, music, etc., and two, marvelous color fold-outs which were meant to be cut out and displayed. No dust jacket as issued. Book is fine with exception light bump to corner.

Condizione: Fair. Acceptable condition. (Films, Musicals) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. It does have some cover shelfwear and edgewear. Inside pages are clean.

Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition. (Porgy and Bess, motion picture, film) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

FREIMAN, Ray [Editor]. THE AUTHOR LOOKS AT FORMAT. [No Place]: The American Institute of Graphic Arts, 1951. 16mo., printed wraps. First Edition. Near fine. $12.50.

Cloth. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Profusely illustrated. Unnumbered [35pp]. Pictorial glossy boards with title on spine and front board. Small nick in spine. Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. Stahl, Ben (illustratore). No Edition Or Printing Indicated. Laminated Pictorial Boards With Yellow And Red Lettering On The Spine. All Fold-Outs Present And In Fine Condition. Includes A List Of The Cast.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. First edition. 16mo. 58pp. Stapled printed wrappers. Rubbing at the edges, very good. Contains the first book appearance of John Steinbeck's, "Some Random and Randy Thoughts on Books" [G&P B66], and comments by Pearl S. Buck, Erskine Caldwell, John Dos Passos, John Hersey, William Carlos Williams, and more.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. First edition. 16mo. 58pp. Stapled printed wrappers. Rubbing at the edges, very good. Publisher's complimentary slip laid in. Contains the first book appearance of John Steinbeck's, "Some Random and Randy Thoughts on Books" [G&P B66], and comments by Pearl S. Buck, Erskine Caldwell, John Dos Passos, John Hersey, William Carlos Williams, and more.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Unpaginated. Colour and b&w photos. Stills from the film production of "Porgy and Bess". Light edgewear, Worn corners, edgewear especially head and heel of spine laminate separating with sections missing from spine, last page adhered to pasted endpaper at bottom edge.

Condizione: Good. Good condition. (African Americans, Drama, Motion Pictures) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condizione: good. Ben Stahl (illustratore). First? Edition. First? Printing. 29 cm, approx. 35, profusely illus. (many in color), boards somewhat worn and soiled. Front endpaper is three-page color fold-out painting of the chariot race; rear endpapers are five-page fold-outs of Ben Stahl paintings of scenes from the movie. Many color photographs from the film.

HARDCOVER. Condizione: VERY GOOD+ IN LAMINATED BOARDS. FIRST EDITION. COLOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: GJON MILI, PHIL STERN, AND AL ST. HILAIRE ART DIRECTORS: HOYT HOWARD AND MITCH HAVEMAYER PUBLISHER'S ORIGINAL PICTORIAL LAMINATED BOARDS WITH PICTORIAL ENDPAPERS. OTHER THAN SOME LIGHT CHIPS AT THE SPINE CORNERS AN EXCELLENT COPY OF THIS PROMOTIONAL BOOK FOR THE MOVIE STARRING SIDNEY POITIER, DOROTHY DANDRIDGE, SAMMY DAVIS JR., PEARL BAILEY, LESLIE SCOTT, DIAHANN CARROLL, ET.AL.

Stapled wrappers. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. Only printing. A Fine copy in stapled dark red and black patterned paper wrappers, as issued. 58pp. A collection of brief statements or "comments" by notable American writers at the book as format. Contributors include Van Wyck Brooks, Pearl S. Buck, Erskine Caldwell, Dorothy Canfield, John Dos Passos, John Hersey, John Steinbeck, Lionel Trilling, Thornton Wilder and William Carlos Williams. Q15600.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. First edition. 16mo. 58pp. Stapled printed wrappers. Modest edgewear, a bit musty, very good or better. Contains the first book appearance of John Steinbeck's, "Some Random and Randy Thoughts on Books" [G&P B66], and comments by Pearl S. Buck, Erskine Caldwell, John Dos Passos, John Hersey, William Carlos Williams, and more.

NY, American Institute of Graphic Arts, 1951, first edition, wrappers. Softcover. Includes John Steinbeck's Some Random and Randy Thoughts on Books, pages 27-34, Goldstone & Payne B66, Morrow 337, this is a Complimentary Copy from the Institute with its "compliments" card laid in loosely, also includes Pearl Buck, Erskine Caldwell, John Dos Passos, and others. Light extremity wear, else fine.

Cr.8vo, (164x100mm), 58p. A good copy in original decorated paper jacketed wrapper. The contents include John Steinbeck Some random and randy thoughts on books. Please note that the advised postage is based on an average book, if possible the postage will be reduced to the correct amount and you will be notified by email.

First Edition. A series of statements and comments on how various authors think their books should be designed and made. Among the contributors are John Steinbeck, Pearl Buck, Erskine Caldwell, Thornton Wilder, John Dos Passos, John Hersey, etc. This copy has the rarely present printed slip giving this booklet to member of the Society of Typographic Arts. Tiny bit of rubbing, near fine in wrappers.

Geh. 4°, o. P.: 16 Bl., zahlr. Abb. (u. a. auf 16 farbigen Tafeln), 1 loses Bl. Min. gebrauchsspurig. (= A Random House Book). Enthält Kurzporträts der Mitwirkenden und die Kapitel «Random Revelations», «The [William] Wyler Touch», «Casting», «The Making of the Film», «The Set», «Wardrobe» und «Camera 65»; das lose Blatt mit Auflistung der Auszeichnungen.

Illustriert mit zahlreichen s/w- und Farbphotos aus der Columbia-Produktion. Regie: Otto Preminger. Darsteller: Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis, Jr. Neuwertig FP 31x22. 378g.

First Edition. 12mo, pp. 58.Illustrated wraps. This copy has the rarely present printed slip giving this booklet to member of the Society of Typographic Arts. Little rubbed near fine. Wallace B60, Goldstone and Payne 105. A series of statements and comments on how various authors think their books should be designed and made. Among the contributors are John Steinbeck, Pearl Buck, Erskine Caldwell, Thornton Wilder, John Dos Passos, John Hersey, etc.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 57 Pp. Annotated By Ian Ballantine, With Four Page Numbers On Front Endpaper, Directing The Reader To: P. 17, Pearl S. Buck "I Appreciate Very Much Indeed A Beautifully Made And Designed Book. But Even More I Appreciate Books Which Are Cheap Enough For People To Buy. Somehow Or Other We Must Get Books Within The Range Of Low And Average Income, So That Book Reading Is No Longer A Luxury As It Is Now. Whenever I See A Book That Is Both Beautiful In Design And Low In Price, I Am Especially Grateful." The Quotation Has Ballantine's Emphasis Mark In Margin. P. 23, John Dos Passos: . To My Way Of Thinking, The Great Problem Before The Book Designer At Present Is The Design Of Cheap And Pocket Books. In A Period When The Continued Use Of Books On Any Large Scale Is Very Much A Moot Question, It Is To Be Hoped That The Dangers And Hazrds Which Confront The Trade Will Stimulate New Inventiveness In Design As In Other Directions." This Part Of The Quotation Has Ballantine's Emphasis Mark In The Margin. P. 27 ( Through P. 34, "Some Random And Randy Thoughts On Books", Hayashi 1066, Which Is Otherwise Hilarious): ". For Myself, I Like The Whole Theory Of The Twenty-Five Cent Book. For One Thing The Very Cost Of A Trade Edition Encourages A Degree Of Selfishness. Such A Book Must Be Hoarded And Put On The Shelves. It Becomes Property And Property Must Be Protected. With The Cheap Editions The Opposite Is True. You Load Your Friends' Arms With Books.I Don't Know How Many Writers Have The Feeling I Have About Books. I Do Not Love Books For Themselves . I Would For Myself Much Rather Have Thousands Of Cheap, Dog-Eared Volumes Filed In Closed Cabinets Like Phonograph Records." This Section With Ballantine's Emphasis Marks In Margins. P. 37, Thornton Wilder: " I'm Ashamed To Say That I Must Have Been Brought Up Wrong. I Never Took To Noticing The Chassis On Automobile Engines, Clothes On People, Facades On Buildings, Nor The Format Of Books. I Wish That English Books, Like French Ones, Had Plain Covers And Cost 60C." The Whole Piece With Ballantine's Emphasis Mark In Margin.On The Front Cover, Their Are Five Sets Of Pencil Initials, Glb, V, Wp, Sd, And C (?) M, Each Of Which Is Also Crossed Out, Apparently Indicating That It Was Being Distributed To Each And Then Passed On. Ian Ballantine Founded Ballantine Books In 1952 And Then Bantam Books; Bantam Concentrating On Well Made Paperbacks With Covers With Original Art, Ballantine Books Usually Publishing Original Works In Both Small Runs Of Hardcover Editions With Simultaneous Large Runs Of Softcover Editions, Or, In The First Few Years, Simultaneous Or Early Softcover Versions Of Original Hardcover Editions By Other Publishers. Ballantine Soon Began Publishing Original Sf, Becoming The First Mainstream Publisher To Concentrate On This Genre, With Fine (And Now Exceptionally Valuable) Cover Art By Now-Classic Sf Illustrators, And Also Began Publishing Sf Paperback Originals Which Are The True Firsts Of Some Classic Works, There Being No Simultaneous Hardcover Version. Fahrenheit 451 Was First Published In Several Hardcover Versions, Including One Bound In Asbestos, But The Ballantine 1953 Softcover Is The True First Of That Classic Work.

30 cm; geheftet. Condizione: Gut. ohne Seitenzählung (12 Bl.) "Souvenir Bildschrift"; Umschlag leicht berieben und fleckig, vorne eine Knickspur Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 200.

brosch., Heft. Condizione: Gut. [20] S., 30 cm Etwas berieben, sonst guter Zustand. DQ1082 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 55.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Hardcover. Pages tanned, laminate lifting in a few spots, else a very good in publisher's illustrated boards. Inscribed and signed by the co-author of the play Porgy Dorothy Heyward at the bottom of the front free endpaper thus: With Love/ Dorothy Heyward.