Description: Basis for DiaboliqueThe Woman Who Was No More Author: BOILEAU, Pierre and Thomas Narcejac Title: The Woman Who Was No More Publication: New York: Rinehart, (1954) Description: Hardcover. First American edition. Page edges browned, else fine in just about fine dust jacket with a bit of rubbing and one small, internal tape repair. An exceptionally uncommon title, the first book by this French team to be published in the U.S. Basis for the classic Henri-Georges Clouzot film *Les Diaboliques*, with Simone Signoret and the director's wife Vera Clouzot, in which the two women conspire to murder their sadistic husband/lover. The film is arguably the best psychological thriller of all time, and one from which many of the conventions of the genre stem. Alfred Hitchcock, already well-established as the "Master of Suspense," was upset at having missed the film rights to this book and took special care to acquire the rights to Boileau and Narcejac's follow-up, which became *Vertigo*. Later remade several times, including a 1994 version with Sharon Stone and Isabelle Adjani. A translation from the French, and published before the film was released, this had a very small print run, perhaps as few as a thousand copies. Considering the cheap leftover wartime materials employed, it is unlikely to have survived in any numbers. Seller ID: 33642 Subject: Books Into Film, First Books Between the Covers Between the Covers has been selling books for more than 30 years. Today we offer a wide ranging inventory, from Modern First Editions to General Used Books to Rare Archival Collections. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All books are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: BOILEAU, Pierre and Thomas Narcejac
Publisher: Rinehart
Year Printed: 1954
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
