An Ambush of Ghosts, David Rothel — 1st Edition

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An Ambush of Ghosts, David Rothel — 1st Edition

Name: An Ambush of Ghosts, David Rothel — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6707
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Publication: Madison, North Carolina, Empire Publishing, Inc., 1990.

Formatting: Oblong 4to, pp. 277.

Condition Report: Near Fine. Bound in the publisher's original glazed pictorial boards, this copy presents exceptionally well, completely free from the shelf-wear or rubbing that typically afflicts this format. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, with sharp, unbumped corners and crisp spine ends. Internally, the text block is bright and immaculate, with pristine, unmarked pages exhibiting no signs of foxing, age-toning, or reading wear. Lacking a dust jacket, as issued, this is a highly attractive and well-preserved example.

Catalogue Note: A handsome first edition of David Rothel's comprehensive guide to the landscapes of Hollywood Westerns, confirmed by the presence of a full number line to the copyright page.

The volume is profusely illustrated throughout with location photography, juxtaposing historical film stills with contemporary site conditions to document the changing landscapes of the American West.

While the book itself is frequently encountered on the open market, locating an unsigned copy in such crisp, tightly bound condition is genuinely uncommon, as the large, heavy format often falls victim to bumped corners and compromised bindings.

David Rothel's An Ambush of Ghosts serves as an immersive, heavily researched guide to twenty of the most iconic Western film locations across the United States. Combining meticulous geographical research with detailed filmographies and on-the-ground photography, the author offers cinema enthusiasts a tangible link to the rugged terrains that shaped the golden age of Hollywood. From Monument Valley to Lone Pine, Rothel personally visited each site, providing readers with both a nostalgic journey and practical directions for modern-day exploration.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: David Rothel

Book Publisher: Empire Publishing, Inc.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Film & Theatre

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 277

Book Publication Year: 1990

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Madison, North Carolina, United States

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