Description: ...D'entre les morts [Vertigo] (First Edition) Author: Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac Title: ...D'entre les morts [Vertigo] (First Edition) Publication: Paris: Denoel, 1954 Description: First French Edition, preceding all others. The French crime fiction duo's third novel, preceding the British edition by two years and the American by three. Basis for the iconic 1958 film noir "Vertigo" directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring James Stewart, Kim Novak, and Barbara Bel Geddes. Not only is "Vertigo"' widely recognized as Hitchcock's masterpiece, it recently trumped "Citizen Kane" in "Sight and Sounds" definitive, once-a-decade poll as the greatest film ever made. A title that is rarely offered in commerce, and, for such an important film source book, surprisingly underrepresented in library holdings, with OCLC locating just four in American institutions. An attractive copy of a fragile volume and cornerstone film source title. Near Fine in photo illustrated wrappers, a paperback original. Light rubbing to the wrappers and extremities, a few vertical hairline creases along the spine, with a small, partial ink stamp to the top edge of the text block, else Fine and clean throughout. In a custom quarter-leather clamshell box.The Dark Page II: 1959-1965, p. 10. Seller ID: 131410 Subject: Books into Film, Film Noir, Mystery and Crime 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: 4500 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Author: Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac
Publisher: Denoel
Year Printed: 1954
Binding: Leather
Language: English
