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Thea von Harbou / METROPOLIS 1st Edition 1926

Description: METROPOLIS Author: von Harbou, Thea Title: METROPOLIS Publication: Berlin: August Scherl, G.m.b.h., 1926 Edition: First Edition Description: Attractive copy of von Harbou's best-known work, a novel of class struggle set in a futuristic urban dystopia. Fritz Lang's 1927 film adaptation, with a screenplay co-written by von Harbou, would go on to premiere in more than 40 countries between 1927-1929. A cornerstone work of science fiction, whose super-scientific future city and contribution to robot culture can be seen in everything from Star Wars to Blade Runner. Bleiler (1948 ed.), p.141; Barron 3-23 (Anatomy of Wonder, 1976 ed.). First Impression, cloth issue. Octavo (19cm); publisher's green linen boards, with titling and decorations stamped in gilt and red on spine and front cover; yellow edge-staining; dustjacket; 274,[1],[5]pp ads. Hint of a forward lean, base of spine gently nudged, else very Near Fine, fresh internally, without rubbing to cloth or decorative elements. In the original dustjacket designed by Walter Reimann; hint of sunning to spine, light wear to extremities, with a few small nicks and short edge tears, and shallow loss to crown; an unrestored, Very Good+ example. Seller ID: 2969 Subject: Books into Film, Science Fiction & Fantasy Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items 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.

Price: 9350 USD

Location: Stephenson, Virginia

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Author: von Harbou, Thea

Publisher: August Scherl, G.m.b.h

Year Printed: 1926

Special Attributes: 1st Edition

Binding: Cloth

Language: English

Original/Facsimile: Original

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