PRE- CLASSIC DANCE FORMS
NY: The Dance Observer, [1940]. Illustrated. Foreword by Henry Gilfond. First Edition. 8vo., yellow printed cloth; 170 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight). More
NY: The Dance Observer, [1940]. Illustrated. Foreword by Henry Gilfond. First Edition. 8vo., yellow printed cloth; 170 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight). More
[Miami Beach, Florida: Joe Howard Music House, 1956]. Illustrated. Rare First Edition. Signed by Howard on a laid-in, four-page folder promoting the Montana Children’s Home And Hospital and the Shodair Crippled Children’s Hospital, with one page showing Howard’s visit there. Also, with a signed presentation from Howard on a portrait..... More
Paris: Editions Albatros, [1982]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed inscription from Humphreys on the front endpaper: “With the compliments of the author. Reynold Humphries. Paris, October, 1982.” The inscription is to University of Southern California Professor Ronald Gottesman, who specialized in the American novelist Upton Sinclair, film studies including the work..... More
NY: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, [1976]. Illustrated. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Infield on the title page: “To Frank & Louise with best regards, Glenn B. Infield.” Also, with an autograph signature of Riefenstahl on a 3-by 5-inch white card laid in. A unique copy! Helene Bertha Amalie..... More
Warner Books, 1989. IRELAND, Jill. LIFE LINES. NY: Warner Books, [1989]. Small quarto, cloth & boards in dust jacket. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Ireland on the half-title page. An account of Ireland's struggle to help her drug-addicted son and keep her family together. Ireland was married to actor..... More
NY: A Dutton Book, [1991]. Illustrated With Photographs. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Jackson on the front endpaper: "To Amanda, Love La Toya Jackson. [Draws a face]." 8vo., black cloth & boards in dust jacket; 261 pages. Very Good (covers nice with tiny bump to a lower corner;..... More
Harper & Row, 1975. JACOBS, David. CHAPLIN, THE MOVIES, AND CHARLIE. Illustrated. NY: Harper & Row, [1975]. Small quarto, pictorial orange cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. A Chaplin biography geared toward a younger audience, 10 to 14 years old. A bit uncommon. Signed presentation from Jacobs on the front..... More
Harry N. Abrams, 1999. JANIS, Maria Cooper. GARY COOPER OFF CAMERA: A DAUGHTER REMEMBERS. With an Introduction by Tom Hanks. NY: Harry N. Abrams, [1999]. Quarto, gray boards in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed by Cooper Janis on the title page. Beautifully illustrated with black and white photographs. A moving..... More
Seattle, Washington: Documentary Book Publishers, [1997]. Illustrated. First edition. Signed presentation from Johnson on title page: "For Barbara, From one fan to another, Wayne Johnson." Also with signed presentations from Ballet Directors Kent Stowell and Francia Russell. Fine in very nice d/j. More
Charles Scribner's Sons, 1993. JONES, James Earl. [With Penelope Niven]. VOICES AND SILENCES. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, [1993]. Small quarto, cloth & boards in dust jacket. First Edition, first printing. Signed by James Earl Jones on the half-title page and with a signed presentation from Penelope Niven on the title..... More
NY: Simon & Schuster, 2004. Illustrated With Photographs. First Edition, first printing. Interesting signed presentation from Jowitt on the half-title page: "Dear Kate- I so much enjoyed talking with you about Jerry. Thank you for sharing your memories. With affection- Deborah Jowitt." Tall 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket;..... More
Viking Press, 1971. KANIN, Garson. TRACY AND HEPBURN. NY: Viking Press, [1971]. 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed and dated ("NYC 1971") by Kanin on front endpaper. Near fine; minor wear d/j. $35.00. More
Fairview Press, 1996. KEESHAN. Bob. GOOD MORNING CAPTAIN. Fifty Wonderful Years With Bob Keeshan: TV's Captain Kangaroo. Foreword by Charles Osgood. Edited by Cathryn Long. Minneapolis: Fairview Press, [1996]. Quarto: printed wraps. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Keeshan on the title page: "To Donald- Love- Captain Kangaroo." If..... More
American Heritage Publishing Company, 1973. KETCHUM, Richard M. WILL ROGERS: HIS LIFE AND TIMES. NY: American Heritage Publishing Company, [1973]. Quarto, patterned cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. A biography prepared with the full cooperation of the Rogers family and the Will Rogers Memorial Commission. Signed presentation from Will Rogers..... More
Atheneum, 1973. FEITLER, Bea. KIMBALL, Robert. [With Alfred Simon]. THE GERSHWINS. Illustrated by Bea Feitler. NY: Atheneum, 1973. Quarto, orange cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Kimball, Simon & the Gershwins' sister on a front blank page: "Sept. 26, 1973- For Rick Ballad, With thanks, from Frances..... More
Madison & Teaneck: Farleigh Dickenson University Press, [1996]. First Edition. Signed by Kronish on the front endpaper. This book provides a fascinating account of film-making in Israel, from the early pioneering newsreels and documentaries to the bold work of contemporary feature directors such as Uri Barbash, Michal Bat-Adam, Moshe Mizrahi..... More
South Brunswick & NY: A.S. Barnes & Company, [1971]. Illustrated. First Edition. Interesting signed comment from actress Lillian Gish on the half-title page: "If silent films had married great music instead of words, we would still control the world market. 'Napoleon' proved it. Only they must be rehearsed, like every..... More
Crown Publishers, 1973. LAMPARSKI, Richard. WHATEVER BECAME OF. NY: Crown Publishers, [1973]. Small 4to., cloth in dust jacket. Second Printing. Very Good (little browning front endpapers); short tear d/j. $35.00. More
Cappelli Editore, 1962. LATTUADA, Alberto. LA STEPPA. [San Casciano]: Cappelli Editore, [1962]. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. With the wrap-around promotional band. Signed presentation by Lattuada, in Italian, on front endpaper to American film director & producer Robert Rossen, dated Feb., 1963. Very Good (bright); edgewear & light..... More
[NY]: S.P.I. Books, [1992]. Introduction by Ed. McMahon. Illustrated. First Edition, first printing. Unique signed presentation on the front endpaper, to “The Tonight Show” cohost Ed McMahon, who wrote the book’s introduction: “Dear Ed, Your help and kindness were simply gorgeous. Nobody but you could have been as appropriate to..... More
Roundtable Publishing Inc., 1985. LENNON SISTERS, The. SAME SONG- SEPARATE VOICES: The Collective Memoirs Of The Lennon Sisters. Santa Monica: Roundtable Publishing Inc., [1985]. Tall 8vo., lavender faux-leather in dust jacket; 352 pages. First Edition, first printing. Wonderful signed presentation from all four Lennon Sisters on the front endpaper, to..... More
Alfred A. Knopf, 1954. LINDSAY, Cynthia. DEAR BORIS: THE LIFE OF WILLIAM HENRY PRATT: A.K.A. BORIS KARLOFF. With more than 100 drawings and photographs. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. Small quarto, cloth & boards in dust jacket; 273 pages. First Edition. Ever secretive, this book is one of the first..... More
1946. LOEWS THEATRE. LO MAGAZINE: DECEMBER, 1946. An original copy of "Lo" magazine, December, 1946. Printed wraps, 23 pages. A monthly magazine issued by Loews Theatre chain with various articles on theatres, employees, and the theatre business. This issue features a three-page article on the three Loews State theatres in..... More
1946. LOEWS THEATRES. LO MAGAZINE: MAY 1, 1946. An original copy of "Lo" magazine, May 1, 1946. Printed wraps, 19 pages. A monthly magazine issued by the Loews Theatre chain with various articles on theatres, employees, and the theatre business. This issue features a front cover of actor Walter Pidgeon..... More
1946. LOEWS THEATRE. LO MAGAZINE: SEPTEMBER, 1946. Second anniversary Edition. Printed wraps; 23 pages. This issue features a three-page article on Loews theatre in Toronto, Canada; a rear cover picture depicting the Loews operator in Queens, NY welcoming his son back from military service in World War II, and an..... More