House Shadows Built by Irwin Will (45 results)
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Published by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Garden City, 1928
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Seller: Books Again, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.Books Again
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: fair. First Edition. Hardcover. Owner name on front endpaper, some soiling to the covers, still a very good copy with clean text and solid binding in a fair dust jacket (front flap detached, heavy chipping to the edges, soiling). Now protected in an archival cover.
More imagesPublished by Doubleday Doran & Co, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Sheapast Art and Books, Sherman Oaks, CA, U.S.A.Sheapast Art and Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The House That Shadows Built by Will Irwin, Will illustrated with photos. Published by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Garden City, 1928, cloth hardcover, stated 1stedition. The Story of Adolph Zukor and The Rise of the Motion Picture Industry.Adolph Zukor was a Hungarian-American…film producer best known as one of the three founders of Paramount Pictures. He produced one of America's first feature-length films, The Prisoner of Zenda, in 1913. some cloth wear, a little edge fraying, webbing showing inside back cover, a loose pages, otherwise good" BX23.
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Published by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: stoney cove books, cambridge, MD, U.S.A.stoney cove books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This 1928 first edition is bound in tan cloth and is in very good condition for its age. The book is tight and unmarked, but the pages are age discolored and the cover has stains along the edges. The uncut ($3.50) dust jacket is colorful and complete… and the spine is quite readable, but overall there is wear and staining, n ow in protective cover. This is the story of Adolph Zukor and the motion picture industry. Illustrated with photographs.
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The House That Shadows Built; the story of Adolph Zukor and the rise of the motion pictures industry
Published by Doubleday, Doran and Company, 1928
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- First Edition
Seller: COLLINS BOOKS, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.COLLINS BOOKS
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Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Ed. minor fading to board edges yet clean, binding solid and strong, interior text clean. DJ covers toned and lightly worn, bottom 3/5 of dj spine missing, top 1" of front dj cover missing, large chip top rear dj, price-clipped, in mylar cover.
Published by Garden City, N. Y. , Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc, 1928
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- First Edition
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.MW Books
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst Edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 293 pages; Description: vii, 293 p. Front. , plates, ports. 25 cm. Subjects: Zukor, Adolph, 1873-1976. Motion pictures--History. 1 Kg.
- Hardcover
Seller: Hollywood Canteen Inc., Toronto, ON, CanadaHollywood Canteen Inc.
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hardcover. Condition: Good. no. 2025 JUNE FILED IN DR BIOSCOVER FADED/SURFACE WEAR.
- Softcover
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.Books Puddle
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Published by Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
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Seller: Arundel Books, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Arundel Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Inscribed by author on the ffep. Stated First Edition. 8vo. - over 7¾ in. - 9¾ in., 293pp. Personal copy of Fulton Oursler, American journalist, playwright, editor and writer, with his bookplate to front pastedown. Moderate soiling and wear to boards, fading to spine, straigh…t and neat cut to upper spine cloth, inner front hinge starting, some toning to interior pages. Good copy.
Published by Garden City, N. Y. , Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, IrelandMW Books Ltd.
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Add to basketFirst Edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 293 pages; Description: vii, 293 p. Front. , plates, ports. 25 cm. Subjects: Zukor, Adolph, 1873-1976. Motion pictures--History. 1 Kg.
Published by Doubleday, Doran & Co. Inc., Garden City, New York, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Barry Cassidy Rare Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.Barry Cassidy Rare Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. First Edition. Publisher's deluxe three quarter leather binding. Some worn spots along cloth edges, but the leather in nice condition. A biography of movie executive Adolph Zukor, illustrated with 16 photogravures.
Published by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Garden City, NY, 1928
- Hardcover
Seller: Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, CanadaAttic Books (ABAC, ILAB)
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. vii, 293 p. 25 cm. Frontispiece portrait and numerous other b&w illustrations. Brown cloth in mylar-covered dustjacket. Chips and tears to jacket edges affecting text. A couple of marks on rear cover. Pages browning slightly. The story of Adolph Zukor and the rise of…the motion picture industry.
- Hardcover
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.Books Puddle
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Published by Doubleday, Doran, Garden City, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: By Books Alone, Woodstock, NY, U.S.A.By Books Alone
Contact seller4-star sellerOriginal Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Dust jacket repaired tear on front panel.
Published by NY Doubleday, Doran & Co. 1928. 0, 1928
- Hardcover
Seller: Ira Joel Haber - Cinemage Books, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.Ira Joel Haber - Cinemage Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. fine/vg/rarely seen art deco dj has some chips. & mends, and small pieces missing. Early book on Adolph Zuckor & the pioneer days of the motion picture industry. 15 photos. 1st edition. Binding is cl.w.dj. Book.
- Softcover
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermanyAHA-BUCH GmbH
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The House That Shadows Built' is a compelling biographical account of Adolph Zukor, the visionary force behind Paramount Pictures and a titan of the early American film industry. Written by acclaimed journalist Will Irwin, the narrative traces Zukor's remarkable journey from a young Hungar…ian immigrant arriving in New York to his ascent as one of the most influential figures in Hollywood. Through Zukor's life, Irwin masterfully illustrates the broader evolution of the motion picture from a novelty sideshow to a global cultural phenomenon.The work provides an insider's perspective on the strategic battles, artistic innovations, and business maneuvers that defined the silent film era. It explores the formation of the studio system and the birth of the 'star system,' capturing a pivotal moment in cultural history when shadows on a screen began to reshape the world's imagination. 'The House That Shadows Built' serves as both a personal portrait of an industry pioneer and a definitive history of the foundations of modern cinema. This narrative remains an essential resource for those interested in the history of mass media, American entrepreneurship, and the enduring magic of the silver screen.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Published by Doubleday, New York, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: sonalsorises, los angeles, CA, U.S.A.sonalsorises
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition of"the story of adolph zukor and the rise of the motion picture industry." The book is very good plus in a very good dust jacket missing two small pieces at t he crown of spine. The front panel of the dut jacket is a brilliant example of…the art deco style of the 1920's. The dust jacket is unclipped and in a acid-free brodart jacket protector. Recently taken out of storage after 50 years.
Published by New York, Doubleday, Doran & Co. Inc. 1928, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Chaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB, Canterbury, United KingdomChaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB
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Add to basketFirst Edition, 8vo, pp293, bound in brown cloth, illustrated D/W. B/w portrait photo frontispiece. V. Good copy in chipped, browned D/W with large piece missing to top of back cover. (SHELF 200) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon…request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.
Published by Doubleday, Doran & Co, Garden City, 1928
- Hardcover
Seller: Mullen Books, ABAA, Marietta, PA, U.S.A.Mullen Books, ABAA
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Orange fabric casebound book with blue text on the spine and front cover. Pages: (14), 3-293. The pages have deckled edges and there are several black-and-white illustrations. Signed by Zukor on the title page. G: A well-loved exlibrary book reinforced with clear tape on the top and bottom of the spine and edges of th…e cover. Sticker at the base of the spine. Sticker on the back pasted end page. Clean, bright pages and solid binding overall.
Language: English
Published by DOubleday, Doran, Garden City, 1927
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Bohemian Bookworm, Flemington, NJ, U.S.A.Bohemian Bookworm
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The story of Adolph Zukor and his circle, 1st edn, inscribed by Zukor to A. J. Balaban, another giant in the early cinema business (his bp on pastedown) who is discussed on p. 273 seq. ill; this is accompanied by the Baliban biography written by his wife, mentioning Zukor, signed by…her, limited edn, VG/VG (2 books). Inscribed by Author(s).
More imagesPublished by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Garden City, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Very faint ring on front board, very good lacking the dust jacket. The Story of Adolph Zukor and His Circle. Presentation issue Inscribed by Zukor to Agnes F. Mengel. Mengel was a Paramount films booster.
Published by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Garden City, NY, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Oddball Books, Burbank, CA, U.S.A.Oddball Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The book is signed by Adolph Zukor in pen on the second page under the printed words "THIS VOLUME IS PRESENTED WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF". The spine is broken along the inside cover. The cover has some small tears in the cloth over the top and bottom corner edges. Signed by Autho…r(s).
Published by Doubleday, Doran, Garden City, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA
Contact seller5-star seller293 pp. Large 8vo, publisher's blue cloth. First edition; special signed presentation edition made exclusively for Zukor. Binding a little sunned, but a very good copy. Zukor has inscribed the special printed presentation page to Paramount executive James R. Cowan, who was an associate producer on the Marx Brothers' Cocoanuts (1…929).
More imagesPublished by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Garden City, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Half leather and papercovered boards. Modest rubbing at the extremities, very good. The Story of Adolph Zukor and his Circle. Presentation issue Inscribed by Zukor to Hon. At the time of publication, Nicholas Longworth was the Speaker o fthe U.S. House of Representatives.
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Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.Grand Eagle Retail
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "The House That Shadows Built" is a compelling biographical account of Adolph Zukor, the visionary force behind Paramount Pictures and a titan of the early American film industry. Written by acclaimed journalist Will Irwin, the narrative traces Zukor's remarkable journey from a young Hungari…an immigrant arriving in New York to his ascent as one of the most influential figures in Hollywood. Through Zukor's life, Irwin masterfully illustrates the broader evolution of the motion picture from a novelty sideshow to a global cultural phenomenon.The work provides an insider's perspective on the strategic battles, artistic innovations, and business maneuvers that defined the silent film era. It explores the formation of the studio system and the birth of the "star system," capturing a pivotal moment in cultural history when shadows on a screen began to reshape the world's imagination. "The House That Shadows Built" serves as both a personal portrait of an industry pioneer and a definitive history of the foundations of modern cinema. This narrative remains an essential resource for those interested in the history of mass media, American entrepreneurship, and the enduring magic of the silver screen.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
