House of Dracula, Philip Riley (Editor) — 1st Edition

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House of Dracula, Philip Riley (Editor) — 1st Edition

Name: House of Dracula, Philip Riley (Editor) — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6542
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Publication: Absecon, New Jersey, MagicImage Filmbooks, 1993

Formatting: 4to, pp. 104.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The glossy pictorial wrappers remain remarkably bright and sharply defined, displaying only the most trivial hints of superficial edge-wear to the extremities. The spine is completely uncreased, indicating the volume has seen little to no practical reading use, and the binding remains exceptionally tight and square. Internally, the text block is crisp, clean, and free from any foxing, tearing, or dog-earing, presenting a highly preserved and attractive copy.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition of the MagicImage Filmbooks publication, issued as Volume 16 in their highly regarded Universal Filmscripts Series: Classic Horror Films.

Profusely illustrated with archival production stills, this volume provides the complete, original 1945 shooting script for House of Dracula, alongside invaluable historical context. It features an introduction by cast member John Carradine, a foreword by producer Paul Malvern, an interview with Jane Adams, and extensive production background by cinema historian Gregory Wm. Mank.

The MagicImage script series has become increasingly sought-after by film historians and classic horror collectors.

Well-preserved copies are currently uncommon on the open market, as these large-format reference paperbacks are frequently found with heavily creased spines, significant surface rubbing, or standard reading wear.

House of Dracula offers an unparalleled, behind-the-scenes look into one of Universal Pictures' iconic monster rallies. Presenting the original 1945 shooting script in its entirety, this comprehensive volume delves into the cinematic resurrection of Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein's Monster. Enriched with cast interviews, rare production photographs, and detailed historical commentary, it stands as an essential reference for classic horror aficionados and scholars of Golden Age Hollywood filmmaking.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Philip Riley (Editor)

Book Publisher: MagicImage Filmbooks

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Film & Theatre

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 104

Book Publication Year: 1993

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Universal Filmscripts Series: Classic Horror Films

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

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