{"product_id":"buster-crabbe-king-of-the-serial-aces-and-western-action-mario-demarco","title":"Buster Crabbe: King of the Serial Aces and Western Action, Mario DeMarco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuster Crabbe: King of the Serial Aces and Western Action, Mario DeMarco — 1st Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: Worcester, Massachusetts, Mario DeMarco, 1984\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 4to, pp. 66.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"171\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine. Firmly bound in the original green photographic wrappers. The spine remains square and uncreased, with only minimal rubbing to the extremities. The corners are sharp, and the covers remain remarkably bright, showing only the faintest signs of handling wear. Internally, the text block is bright and clean, free from foxing, toning, or prominent blemishes. The perfect binding remains tight and secure throughout, displaying none of the fragility often associated with self-published, large-format paperbacks of this era. A highly attractive, well-preserved copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"763\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: First edition thus. A scarce, self-published photo-biography and tribute to the legendary serial star and Olympic swimmer Buster Crabbe, compiled by comic artist and western film historian Mario DeMarco shortly after Crabbe's death in 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe volume is profusely illustrated with black-and-white film stills, studio portraits, and behind-the-scenes photographs documenting Crabbe's expansive career as the quintessential \"King of the Serial Aces,\" celebrating his iconic Saturday matinee roles as Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, and Tarzan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eAs a privately printed, fanzine-style tribute, copies were produced in highly limited numbers for a niche collector market. The title is exceedingly scarce on the open market today, particularly in such unblemished, collectible condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eA loving visual tribute to one of Hollywood's most enduring action stars, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"320\"\u003eBuster Crabbe: King of the Serial Aces and Western Action\u003c\/i\u003e charts the remarkable career of the Olympic gold medalist turned cinematic icon. Through a wealth of rare photographs and personal anecdotes, author Mario DeMarco explores Crabbe's reign over the Saturday matinee, celebrating his unforgettable performances in science fiction serials and classic Westerns that captivated a generation of moviegoers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55391967084883,"sku":"6190","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261012_145346.jpg?v=1792070635","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/buster-crabbe-king-of-the-serial-aces-and-western-action-mario-demarco","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}