Cambridge, Massachusets: Harvard University Press, 1957. Hardcover. SIGNED copy of Mary Manning's theatrical adaptation of Finnegan's Wake, first performed in 1955. As described by Denis Johnston in his introduction, Manning's adaptation cuts to the heart of Joyce's use of language: 'It is not surprising, therefore, that the best approach to.....
Martiz: Elfos, 1994. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. The much expanded second edition of Barsante's exhaustive biography of Carmen Miranda, with much material and photographs not included in earlier editions. From the jacket (via google translate): 'This is not just another biographical book. Nor is it just a deluxe edition, endowed with.....
Chronicle Books, 2002. Hardcover. From the rear panel of the jacket: 'If you didn't know what "matte painting" is, it's because you weren't meant to - until now. In this stunning retrospective, Mark Cotta Vaz and Craig Barron reveal the secret history of a visual effect that is almost as.....
Applewood Books, 2000. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Limited to 2,500 copies of which this is 533. Certificate of Authenticity included. Minor shelf wear to slipcase, tiny blemish to front cover (see photos). Otherwise clean and unmarked. From the introduction: 'When audiences watch Toy Story and Toy Story 2, they are seeing.....