Adams by Clair Rene (14 results)

Softcover. Condition: Good. Tenth printing. Printed wrappers as issued. Lacking bottom half inch of the paper spine, pages toned, a good copy only. The first novel by the famous French film director probably best known in the English-speaking world for his 1945 film of Agatha Christie's *And Then There Were None.*.…

8°, Leinen. 1. Auflage. 171 Seiten, (Sehr) gutes Exemplar Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.

Pappband. 0. 8°, 171 S., Fraktur, Pappband, Buch gut erhalten, Einband berieben, Ecken u. Kanten leicht bestoßen, normale Gebrauchsspuren RW 7 R 2/B Sprache: Deutsch 0,380 gr.

* 171 Seiten. 18,5 x 13 cm. Illustrierter Original-Leinenband (etwas angestaubt) mit rotem Farbschnitt. *** Erste deutsche Ausgabe. - Der erste Roman des französischen Regisseurs und Autors René Clair (1898-1981) um den Hollywood-Komiker Cecil Adams ist eine Hommage an Charlie Chaplin. - Gutes Exemplar.…

Hardcover. Condition: Mäßig. kA. Auflage. Anzahl Bände: 1 - Bd.Nr.: kA - Sprache: de - Einband: Leinen - Gewicht: 238 - Illust.: kA - Zustand: Mäßig - berieben, angestaubt. kA (illustrator).

First German Edition. Text in German. Ownership stamp, slight dust soiling to covers, else about fine without dust jacket. A novel.

Broché. Condition: Bon État. 232 pages en format 12 - 18 cm - BE.

171 + 1 S. OLwd. DEA. Lexikon des interntionalen Films, rororo Handbuch 6322/4553. - Ebd. etw. fleckig, priv. Widm. a. V., leichte Gbrsp. - Clair wurde vor allem seiner Filme berühmt, darunter "Unter den Dächern von Paris" u. "Es geschah morgen". Selten.

First French Edition, preceding all others. Copy No. 1 of seven copies on Japon, numbered 1-5, and two hors commerce copies numbered HCI and HCII. Warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title page: "a Monsieur Brun / qui a si cordialement accueilli mon debut. / Avec la reconnaisance de René Clair," translating roughly to "To Mr. Brun / Who so cordially welcomed my debut. / With appreciation, René Clair." Published about a year after Clair's film debut, "The Phantom of Moulin-Rouge" ("Le fantome du Moulin-Rouge") and translated ten years later in English as "Star Turn" by Chatto and Windus, in a hardcover edition. The great French film director's first book, a novel about a film star who becomes lost in his own character, and devises a scheme to make a film with God as a means of escape. Clair's evocative, fantastical style echoed the work of his American counterpart, Frank Borzage, and was a monstrous influence on the French New Wave. Some very slight wear to the first leaf from earlier erasures, else Fine and unread. A spectacular copy. Signed.…

Softcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Printed wrappers as issued. Very slight wrinkling on the front wrap, still easily fine. This is Copy #1 of seven copies on Japon (of the seven there were also two copies *hors commerce* numbered HCI and HCII). Very warmly Inscribed by the author: "á Monsieur Brun qui a si cordialement accueilli mon début. Avec la reconnaissance de René Clair," which translates roughly as "To Mr. Brun who so cordially welcomed my debut. With appreciation, René Clair." A nicely inscribed, and highly limited issue of the first novel by the famous French film director probably best known in the English-speaking world for his 1945 film of Agatha Christie's *And Then There Were None.* Rare.…

P., Bernard Grasset, 1926. In-8, broché, couv. ill., 252 pp. EDITION ORIGINALE. Exemplaire du service de presse. Avec le feuillet d'erratum. Premier roman du réalisateur, dédié à Charlie Chaplin. PEU COMMUN. Avec un envoi de l'auteur "A M. W.F.C. Tommermans. Hommage de René Clair". /25B Couv. un peu défraîchie, dos bruni avec petit manque, intérieur en bon état.…

Condition: Bon état. in-12, demi-chagrin vert sapin à coins, dos à nerfs, caissons ornés d'un fleuron doré, tête dorée, couvertures et dos conservés, 252 pp. Édition originale de ce roman d'inspiration surréaliste, hommage à un acteur comique d'Hollywood, "Cecil, Adams", dans lequel on reconnaît aisément Charlie Chaplin. Un des 7 exemplaires de tête numérotés sur Japon, avec un bel envoi autographe signé de l'auteur à Paul Eluard : "Un coup de dés, jamais n'empêchera cet exemplaire d'être à Paul Eluard, bien amicalement René Clair, 1930". En cet été 1930, Eluard et Nush passaient quelques jours sur la côte d'Azur en compagnie du cinéaste, proche des surréalistes depuis qu'il avait réalisé en 1924 le film Entr'acte où apparaissent notamment Francis Picabia, Erik Satie, Man Ray et Marcel Duchamp. Dos passé, mais excellente provenance.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 284. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1926 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: French Pages: 284.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1926. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Pages: - 284, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 284 284.…