Christopher Lee Authorised Screen by Rigby Jonathan (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Trade Paperback. Tall 8vo. (2001). Very Good+. No names, marks or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Presenting Christopher Lee ? The Authorised Screen History (2001) by Jonathan Rigby , published by Reynolds & Hearn ?a handsomely morbid chronicle of the man who could make the word ?Good evening? sound like both a greeting and a legally binding curse. ISBN: 9781903111116 . This copy comes from the defiantly self-deprecating emporium Crappy Old Books and is graded Condition: Good ?which here means ?handsomely handled, not a drop of stage blood left on the pages, and the binding still stands to attention like a guardsman at a gothic mausoleum.? This is the authorised account, which is a delightful way of saying the great man himself let the drawbridge down. Jonathan Rigby?gentleman film historian and keeper of the midnight flame?walks you through Lee?s screen life with the sort of informed relish that pairs perfectly with a velvet cloak and an ominous pipe organ. Expect the full procession: Hammer Horror nights where capes swish like cutlass blades, cloak-and-dagger matinees where villains purr instead of shout, and those elegant detours into detectives, dukes, and dastards of every flavour. You?ll find filmographies, production lore, candid insights, and the recurring lesson that menace, when correctly applied, is an art form with posture. Highlights you can sink your teeth into: Dracula and beyond: the fanged years, of course, but also Scaramanga?s golden cool , Sherlock?s hawk-eyed intellect , and The Wicker Man ?s smiling unease?the sort of range that suggests Lee collected genres the way other people collect stamps. Behind the scenes without breaking the spell: anecdotes that feel like Rigby has turned the set lights up just enough to see the craft, not enough to dispel the magic. A voice like velvet thunder: the recurring supporting character in every chapter. If baritones had a coat of arms, Lee?s would be embossed on it. Photo plates & production ephemera: the glossy reliquary bits that make you point and murmur, ?Ah, that?s how they lit the cheekbones.? About this particular volume: Good means the corners remain courtly, the spine uncracked by improper enthusiasm, and the pages delightfully free of pencil moustaches. It?s the sort of copy that has clearly been read at a sensible candlelit distance and then shelved upright, not stacked under a wobbling tower of lesser tomes. If there?s a whiff of the crypt, it?s purely atmospheric. Buy it if you?ve ever: Believed that villains should be elegant , not sticky. Considered a raised eyebrow a special effect. Wanted to understand how an actor becomes a cinematic landmark : not just seen, but consulted like a cathedral . Needed a reminder that horror, when done properly, is less about shrieking and more about authority arriving quietly . Why Jonathan Rigby ? Because he knows his chiaroscuro from his camp and never confuses reverence with boredom. Why Reynolds & Hearn ? Because they publish film histories that feel like curated retrospectives, not rummage sales. And why Crappy Old Books ? Because they bravely say the C-word so you don?t have to?then hand you a decidedly un-crappy Good copy with a courteous nod. In short: a richly atmospheric, properly sanctioned tour through Christopher Lee?s screen empire?equal parts biography, film school, and masterclass in poised menace. Delivered in Good condition from Crappy Old Books , where the only thing that goes bump in the night is your heart when you reach the photo section.…

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.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket in good condition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Very minimal rubbing to head of spine with cut to front panel. Very minimal smudging smudging to endpapers. All interior pages remain clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. Hardcover in unclipped dust-jacket.Reprint.Two corresponding marks to endpapers.Dust-jacket a little rubbed to extremities.No foxing,tanning or inscriptions.

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 2nd Edition. This is a Fine Copy of this Book in black cloth with gilt title lettering to spine in a Fine Dust-Jacket that has no chips or tears to extremities.Not Price clipped and this copy has NO previous owner's names or inscriptions present.The book has a firm binding and it's a lovely clean tight copy with lovely crisp white page edges.Great copy for the collector profusely illustrated throughout in black and white featuring the many villains portrayed by Christopher Lee.The dust-jacket well protected in a brodart cover sleeve.Uncommon title 8vo 272pp Second Edition [2003].…

Trade Paperback. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Trade Paperback - 2nd. Print - Inscribed, "Scott from Christopher Lee" on title page - AS NEW - For many years, the name Christopher Lee was virtually synonymous with the best in screen horror. His Count Dracula has rarely been equaled, and his performances in classics like The Mummy, The Face of Fu Manchu, and The Wicker Man are just as striking. Lee¹s film and television appearances, however, outnumber those of any other British star, and his work stretches well beyond the conÞnes of Hammer Horror. Christopher Lee: The Authorized Screen History is the best book to chronicle the actor¹s entire career, including his starring role as James Bond¹s nemesis in The Man With the Golden Gun and appearances in The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars Episode II. Compiled with the cooperation of Christopher Lee, and featuring many previously unseen photos from his private collection, this is the ultimate guide to one of the cinema¹s last true icons. Signed by Author(s).…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Signed. First Edition. Reynolds & Hearn Ltd 2001. Signed by Christopher Lee and author Jonathan Rigby. Binding firm. Pages clean and bright, no markings. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…