Frankenstein, Philip J. Riley (Editor) — 1st Edition

£39.70

Frankenstein, Philip J. Riley (Editor) — 1st Edition

Name: Frankenstein, Philip J. Riley (Editor) — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6541
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Publication: Absecon, New Jersey, MagicImage Filmbooks, 1989

Formatting: 4to, pp. 176.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The softcover binding is exceptionally tight and secure, exhibiting no discernible reading creases along the spine. The black gloss wrappers are remarkably bright and clean, retaining their original sheen with only the faintest hint of superficial rubbing to the extremities, typical of light shelf-wear. The page block is crisp and unblemished, free from foxing, age-toning, or structural weakness. An exceptionally well-preserved example, internally bright and solid.

Catalogue Note: A handsome First Edition copy of the original shooting script for Universal's Frankenstein, meticulously compiled and edited by Philip J. Riley as Volume 1 of the esteemed Universal Filmscripts Series. Featuring comprehensive production background by Gregory Wm. Mank and a Foreword by Forrest J Ackerman.

Illustrated throughout, the book contains rare production background materials, the complete script text, behind-the-scenes photographs, a press book, and biographical notes sourced directly from the Ackerman Archives.

While later facsimile reprints exist, the original 1989 printings, especially those maintained in such sharp, uncreased condition, have grown increasingly uncommon on the open market, appealing strongly to serious film historians and collectors of classic Universal horror memorabilia.

Delve into the laboratory of cinema's most iconic mad scientist with this complete, original shooting script for the classic film, Frankenstein. Far more than just dialogue, this exhaustively researched volume opens the vault on the legendary film's creation, presenting a treasure trove of rare behind-the-scenes photographs, press book excerpts, cast biographies, and extensive production background from the Ackerman Archives. A must-have for classic horror aficionados, this book is your ultimate VIP pass to the set of the film that defined the monster genre.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Philip J. Riley (Editor)

Book Publisher: MagicImage Filmbooks

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Film & Theatre

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 176

Book Publication Year: 1989

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Universal Filmscripts Series

Country/region of manufacture: Absecon, New Jersey, United States

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