Paul Newman Steve McQueen TOWERING INFERNO Original poster for the 1974 #159689

Description: The Towering Inferno (Original poster for the 1974 film) Author: Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Jennifer Jones (starring); John Guillermin (director); Richard Martin Stern (novel); Thomas N. Scortia, Frank M. Robinson (novel) Title: The Towering Inferno (Original poster for the 1974 film) Publication: Bradford: W.E. Berry, 1974 Description: Vintage British quad poster for the 1974 American film. Based on Richard Martin Stern's 1973 novel "The Tower," and on the 1974 novel "The Glass Inferno" by Thomas N. Scortia and Frank M. Robinson. Both Twentieth Century-Fox and Warner Brothers had purchased rights to similar skyscraper disaster novels, when "Master of Disaster" producer Irwin Allen convinced both studios to join forces in the production of a motion picture—the first in the history of the major studios. The result was one of the highest grossing films of 1975 and one of the largest ensemble casts yet assembled.During the premiere gala for the world's tallest skyscraper, the building catches fire, the result of shoddy wiring by corrupt contractors, trapping 300 guests on the 135th floor. Winner of three Academy Awards, including Best Cinematography.Set in San Francisco, shot on location in San Francisco and Los Angeles. 40 x 30 inches, folded. Very Good plus, lightly edgeworn on the top left corner, with a pinhole on the bottom right portion of the poster. Seller ID: 159689 Subject: 1970s Cinema, Academy Awards, Action Film, Film Posters, Films with Literary Sources Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 450 USD

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