Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Howard, Rachel (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. Howard, Rachel (illustrator). **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Published by N.p., N.p., 1995
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Revised Draft script for the 1997 film, with rainbow revisions dated variously between April 8 and May 6, 1996. Bound in at the rear of the script are a shooting schedule and a cast and crew contact list. Based on James Ellroy's 1990 novel, the third in his L.A. Quartet series. Three detectives are tasked with investigating a serious of grisly murders in 1950s Los Angeles, which they learn are linked to a notorious gang leader, high-class escorts, and widespread corruption within the police force. A formidable nod to film noir. Nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning two for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Kim Basinger. Shot on location throughout Los Angeles. Self wrappers. Lacking title page, presumably as issued or used. 86 leaves, with last page of text numbered "68-70". Xerographic duplication, rectos only, with rainbow revision pages throughout, dated variously between April 8 and May 6, 1996. Pages Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. National Film Registry. Grant US. Hardy, The Gangster Film US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.
Published by Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1997
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Vintage press kit for the 1997 film. Full-color illustrated pocketed folder, containing three black and white photographs, and three gatherings of promotional reading material. Based on James Ellroy's 1990 novel, the third in his L.A. Quartet series. Three detectives are tasked with investigating a serious of grisly murders in 1950s Los Angeles, which they learn are linked to a notorious gang leader, high-class escorts, and widespread corruption within the police force. A formidable nod to film noir. Nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning two for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Kim Basinger. Shot on location throughout Los Angeles. Folder, photographs, and promotional material Near Fine. National Film Registry. Grant US. Hardy, The Gangster Film US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.
Published by Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1958
Vintage one sheet poster for the 1958 film. Screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky reportedly modeled the story on the lives of Marilyn Monroe and Ava Gardner, with elements taken from the lives of Joan Crawford and Judy Garland. An in-depth character study of a girl who overcomes her traumatic and bleak childhood and attains her dream of being an adored film star, only to find her personal life miserable and unfulfilled. Featuring an outstanding and primal performance by Kim Stanley in her first film role. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Screenplay. Shot on location in Ellicott City, Maryland. 27 x 41 inches. Linen backed and rolled. Near Fine with some professional restoration and repair at the original folds.