Gas Light. A Victorian Thriller in Three Acts

HAMILTON, Patrick

Published by Constable and Company Ltd., London, 1939

About this Item

First Edition. -- Condition: Near fine, slight wrinkling and fading to spine, internally very good, scattered foxing, small watermark to lower edge from page 40, growing larger towards end of book but not affecting text. -- Details: First edition of this highlight work, scarce in this condition. 'A Broadway hit first produced in London under the title 'Gaslight', 'Gas Light' tells the story of the Manninghams who live on Angel Street in the 19th Century. The secret of the dimming gaslight and the mystery of the hidden rubies will captivate all.' [Stageplays] Vincent Price arranged the rights for the Broadway production renamed it 'Angel Street' and starred in it, closing after 1,295 performances. 'Gas Light' was also twice adapted for film, in Britain in 1940, and the 1944 American film which was nominated for seven academy awards, including best actress for Ingrid Bergman. 'Gas Light' gave rise to the term "gaslighting", meaning a form of psychological abuse in which false information is presented to victims with the intent of making them doubt their own memories, perceptions and judgements. -- Reference: web stageplays. (book size 18.8x12.6cm), pp. [2] 83 [1] [2]. In publisher's green card wrappers, spine and rear panel lettered in black, front panel lettered in black and bordered in black with design of theatre curtains. Publisher's slip regarding fee payment for using the play inserted after title page. Price of '2/6 net' to lower corner of front flap. --. Seller Inventory # 110581

Bibliographic Details

Title: Gas Light. A Victorian Thriller in Three Acts

Publisher: Constable and Company Ltd., London

Publication Date: 1939

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition