Why a Duck? Visual and Verbal Gems from the Marx Brothers Movies
Anobile, Richard J. (edited) Marx, Groucho (introduction); Shepard, Richard F. (preface)
ISBN 10: 0821203738 ISBN 13: 9780821203736
Published by Avon Books, New York, USA, 1973
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First Edition / Second Print (first published in 1972). Large hardback copy bound in quarter yellow cloth, grey cloth boards with black lettering to front and spine. Unclipped dustjacket ($7.95) in new removable protective clear sleeve. 288pp. B/w photographic film stills throughout. Not library copy, no inscriptions, few missing sections to dustjacket edges. (56/6). Seller Inventory # ABE-1719215426786
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Here it is: The funniest scenes from the funniest of all Marx Brothers film, recreated for you by means of more than 800 fame blow-up photos taken directly from Animal Crackers
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Title: Why a Duck? Visual and Verbal Gems from the ...
Publisher: Avon Books, New York, USA
Publication Date: 1973
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
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Edition: 1st Edition
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Why a Duck? : Visual and Verbal Gems from the Marx Brothers Movies
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Darien House Books, 1971
ISBN 10: 0821203738
ISBN 13: 9780821203736
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Why a Duck? : Visual and Verbal Gems from the Marx Brothers Movies
Published by
Darien House Books, 1971
ISBN 10: 0821203738
ISBN 13: 9780821203736
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
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Condition: Good. 1st. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 3541213-20
Why a Duck?
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Avon Books, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1971
ISBN 10: 0821203738
ISBN 13: 9780821203736
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Photographs and drawings (illustrator). 1st Edition. Here it is: a book of visual and verbal gems from the Marx Brothers moviesâ"a unique film book which may very well revolutionize the presentation of film material in book form. It does for the Marx Brothers what no other volume about them has ever achievedâ"as direct a transition from film to book page as is humanly possible. Remember the stateroom scene from A NIGHT AT THE OPERA? The tutsie-fruitsie scene from DAY AT THE RACES? The auction scene from THE COCOANUTS?â"here they are. Not publicity stills but frame-by-frame blow-ups of the scenes in their hilarious entirety, with the actual dialogue from the soundtrack. WHY A DUCK? (Chico's wacky Italianate mispronunciation of "viaduct") shows all the great comic sequences - over 600 pictures in all - from the films the brothers Marx made during the 1930s and 40s. MONKEY BUSINESS, HORSE FEATHERS, DUCK SOUP, BIG STORE, AT THE CIRCUS, and GO WEST, presented in a unique form which faithfully translates the filmed original to the book page. An ambitious book that lets you enjoy nine great comic films in the comfort of your own home. In addition, Groucho himself has written what can only be considered the last word on Man Brothers films, a kind of pastoral-comical-sociological treatise on the cinemalosophy of screen comedy. (And if you believe that, you'll believe anything.) Richard Shepard, culture critic of the NEW YORK TIMES has added a one-of-a-kind personal noteâ"telling of his own experience in seeing the Marx Bros. films when they first hit the unsuspecting world. Richard J. Anobile has edited the whole business. Don't invite him out to the movies until his eyes are returned from the ophthalmologist: he viewed each film scores of times to make this book possible. Buy the book, take it home and read it! But by all means, have fun. Some lines that launched Groucho, the lover: Groucho (to Margaret Dumont): "I mean - your eyes - your eyes, they shine like the pants of a blue serge suit. That's not a reflection on you, it's on the pants." "I'll meet you tonight under the moon. Oh, I can see you nowâ"you and the moon. You wear a necktie so I'll know you." "Martha dear, there are many bonds that will hold us together through eternity. your Government Bonds, your savings bonds, your Liberty Bonds.â Groucho (to Thelma Todd): "I know - I know. You're a woman who's been getting nothing but dirty breaks. Well, we can clean and tighten your brakes, but you'll have to stay in the garage all night." Richard J. Anobile, 24, has an all-consuming interest in films. He previously edited a short volume of W. C. Fields wit, "Drat!", and is now at work on a larger treatment of Fields' humor using the same methods and style as employed here. He is founder and president of Cinema Dimensions, Inc., a film distribution firm, and he will shortly go into film production as well. The front inside flap of the dust jacket has some creases. This is a large book and will require extra postage. All orders shipped protected in a box. Book. Seller Inventory # 001015