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1970ref. 150147N.p.: N.p. 1970. Draft script for an unproduced film. A man and a woman arrive at the North Pole with unknown debts and immediately are set to work for an oil company under the supervision of a hard-nosed warden who sends the man to a work camp and the woman to work in an igloo brothel. White titled wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Darec Haris. 259 leaves with last page of text numbered 258. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good lightly toned throughout wrapper Very Good bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
1970ref. 150147N.p.: N.p. 1970. Draft script for an unproduced film. A man and a woman arrive at the North Pole with unknown debts and immediately are set to work for an oil company under the supervision of a hard-nosed warden who sends the man to a work camp and the woman to work in an igloo brothel. White titled wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Darec Haris. 259 leaves with last page of text numbered 258. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good lightly toned throughout wrapper Very Good bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
ref. 146415N.p.: N.p. Unknown. Draft script for an unproduced film. With a manuscript ink annotation to the title page presumably to a prospective actor from screenwriter Darin Mercado and lines for the character "Billy" marked with manuscript pencil. Possibly incomplete. After being dumped by a long-term girlfriend once again a serial monogamist heads to a bar determined to have a one-night-stand. White self wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Darin Mercado. 24 leaves with last page of text numbered 24. Xerox rectos only. Pages Very Good plus partially bound with three staples at the top left corner. N.p. unknown
ref. 146415N.p.: N.p. Unknown. Draft script for an unproduced film. With a manuscript ink annotation to the title page presumably to a prospective actor from screenwriter Darin Mercado and lines for the character "Billy" marked with manuscript pencil. Possibly incomplete. After being dumped by a long-term girlfriend once again a serial monogamist heads to a bar determined to have a one-night-stand. White self wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Darin Mercado. 24 leaves with last page of text numbered 24. Xerox rectos only. Pages Very Good plus partially bound with three staples at the top left corner. N.p. unknown books
1980ref. 159643Paris: Twentieth Century-Fox 1980. Four vintage borderless reference photographs and one vintage pressbook for the French release of the 1980 Italian film. Photographs include three matte-finish photographs of actress Eleonora Giorgi and one glossy photograph of director Dario Argento talking with actor Sacha Pitoëff on the set. Pressbook text in French. The second installment in Argento's "Three Mothers" trilogy preceded by "Suspiria" 1977 and followed by "Mother of Tears" 2007. Partially derived from Thomas De Quincey's 1845 prose poetry essay collection "Suspiria de Profundis" the trilogy was inspired by De Quincey's concept of three "Ladies of Sorrow": an all-powerful triumvirate of ancient witches and Satanists. Photographs: 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Pressbook: 27 leaves. perfect-bound in wrappers. Very Good plus lightly rubbed. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
1980ref. 162331N.p.: N.p. 1980. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the set of the 1980 Italian film showing director Dario Argento talking with actress Eleonora Giorgi between takes while crew members adjust her makeup. The second installment in Argento's "Three Mothers" trilogy preceded by "Suspiria" 1977 and followed by "Mother of Tears" 2007. Partially derived from Thomas De Quincey's 1845 prose poetry essay collection "Suspiria de Profundis" the trilogy was inspired by De Quincey's concept of three "Ladies of Sorrow": an all-powerful triumvirate of ancient witches and Satanists. 10 x 8 inches. Fine. N.p. unknown
1970ref. 158269N.p.: N.p. 1970. Vintage reference photograph from the US release of the 1970 Italian film showing actress Suzy Kendall. An American expatriate witnesses the murder of an art gallery owner in Rome and decides to find the culprit without the help of the police. Set and shot on location in Rome. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
1970ref. 150721N.p.: UMC 1970. Two vintage studio still photographs from the US release of the 1970 Italian film. With a stamp noting production No. 71-621 on the verso. A US expatriate witnesses the murder of an art gallery owner in Rome and decides to find the culprit himself. Set and shot on location in Rome. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good with pinholes and wear to the corners. UMC unknown
1992ref. 154689Pittsburgh and Rome: ADC Films 1992. Second Draft script for the 1993 film INSCRIBED by screenwriter and author T.E.D. Klein on the title page. Theodore 'Eibon' Donald Klein T.E.D. Klein is an American horror writer and editor who despite his sparse output is highly regarded for his meticulous prose and provocative essays. He was the acclaimed editor of The Twilight Zone Magazine from 1981 to 1985 and author of the bestselling novel "The Ceremonies" 1984 and the award winning four novella collection "Dark Gods" 1985. "Trauma" is his only screenplay. Dario Argento's underrated first feature-length American production a giallo horror film wherein Asia Argento stars as Aura an anorexic young woman who with the help of her new young lover David searches for "The Headhunter" killer responsible for the beheading of both of her parents. Asia Argento's character was partly inspired by her half-sister Anna who suffered from anorexia and died in a scooter accident shortly before the film's release and is seen during the closing credits sequence. Featuring memorable performances from Piper Laurie Frederic Forrest and Brad Dourif. Set in Minneapolis shot on location in Minneapolis Hopkins and St. Paul Minnesota. Self wrappers with front wrapper integral with title page dated April 1992 noted as SECOND DRAFT with credits for screenwriter T.E.D. Klein and story credits for Franco Ferrini Giovanni Romoli and Dario Argento. 122 leaves with last page of text numbered 121. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine with light toning and adhesive shadow to the title page bound with three gold brads. McPadden Heavy Metal Movies. Howarth So Deadly So Perverse Vol. 2. ADC Films unknown
1992ref. 154689Pittsburgh and Rome: ADC Films 1992. Second Draft script for the 1993 film INSCRIBED by screenwriter and author T.E.D. Klein on the title page. Theodore 'Eibon' Donald Klein T.E.D. Klein is an American horror writer and editor who despite his sparse output is highly regarded for his meticulous prose and provocative essays. He was the acclaimed editor of The Twilight Zone Magazine from 1981 to 1985 and author of the bestselling novel "The Ceremonies" 1984 and the award winning four novella collection "Dark Gods" 1985. "Trauma" is his only screenplay. Dario Argento's underrated first feature-length American production a giallo horror film wherein Asia Argento stars as Aura an anorexic young woman who with the help of her new young lover David searches for "The Headhunter" killer responsible for the beheading of both of her parents. Asia Argento's character was partly inspired by her half-sister Anna who suffered from anorexia and died in a scooter accident shortly before the film's release and is seen during the closing credits sequence. Featuring memorable performances from Piper Laurie Frederic Forrest and Brad Dourif. Set in Minneapolis shot on location in Minneapolis Hopkins and St. Paul Minnesota. Self wrappers with front wrapper integral with title page dated April 1992 noted as SECOND DRAFT with credits for screenwriter T.E.D. Klein and story credits for Franco Ferrini Giovanni Romoli and Dario Argento. 122 leaves with last page of text numbered 121. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine with light toning and adhesive shadow to the title page bound with three gold brads. McPadden Heavy Metal Movies. Howarth So Deadly So Perverse Vol. 2. ADC Films unknown books
1980ref. 159643Paris: Twentieth Century-Fox 1980. Four vintage borderless reference photographs and one vintage pressbook for the French release of the 1980 Italian film. Photographs include three matte-finish photographs of actress Eleonora Giorgi and one glossy photograph of director Dario Argento talking with actor Sacha Pitoëff on the set. Pressbook text in French. The second installment in Argento's "Three Mothers" trilogy preceded by "Suspiria" 1977 and followed by "Mother of Tears" 2007. Partially derived from Thomas De Quincey's 1845 prose poetry essay collection "Suspiria de Profundis" the trilogy was inspired by De Quincey's concept of three "Ladies of Sorrow": an all-powerful triumvirate of ancient witches and Satanists. Photographs: 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Pressbook: 27 leaves. perfect-bound in wrappers. Very Good plus lightly rubbed. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1980ref. 162331N.p.: N.p. 1980. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the set of the 1980 Italian film showing director Dario Argento talking with actress Eleonora Giorgi between takes while crew members adjust her makeup. The second installment in Argento's "Three Mothers" trilogy preceded by "Suspiria" 1977 and followed by "Mother of Tears" 2007. Partially derived from Thomas De Quincey's 1845 prose poetry essay collection "Suspiria de Profundis" the trilogy was inspired by De Quincey's concept of three "Ladies of Sorrow": an all-powerful triumvirate of ancient witches and Satanists. 10 x 8 inches. Fine. N.p. unknown books
1970ref. 158269N.p.: N.p. 1970. Vintage reference photograph from the US release of the 1970 Italian film showing actress Suzy Kendall. An American expatriate witnesses the murder of an art gallery owner in Rome and decides to find the culprit without the help of the police. Set and shot on location in Rome. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1970ref. 150721N.p.: UMC 1970. Two vintage studio still photographs from the US release of the 1970 Italian film. With a stamp noting production No. 71-621 on the verso. A US expatriate witnesses the murder of an art gallery owner in Rome and decides to find the culprit himself. Set and shot on location in Rome. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good with pinholes and wear to the corners. UMC unknown books
1978ref. 135472N.p.: Carolco 1978. Collection of 3 vintage black-and-white studio still photographs from the 1978 film. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine condition. Carolco unknown books
1982ref. 163721N.p.: N.p. 1982. Five vintage borderless oversize color reference photographs from the 1982 film. One with a Dutch distributor label on the verso. A conservative American couple explore sexuality and exhibitionism while on vacation in Greece culminating in a threesome with a French archaeologist. Shot on location on the islands of Greece in Crete Delos Mykonos and Santorini Greece. 7.25 x 11 inches. Very Good plus with pinholes at the corners. N.p. unknown
1982ref. 163721N.p.: N.p. 1982. Five vintage borderless oversize color reference photographs from the 1982 film. One with a Dutch distributor label on the verso. A conservative American couple explore sexuality and exhibitionism while on vacation in Greece culminating in a threesome with a French archaeologist. Shot on location on the islands of Greece in Crete Delos Mykonos and Santorini Greece. 7.25 x 11 inches. Very Good plus with pinholes at the corners. N.p. unknown books
ref. 147358N.p.: N.p. Unknown. Draft script for an unproduced film. Based on the true story of Simon Gunanoot and his brother-in-law Peter Himadam two Canadian men accused of murder in the early 1900s both ultimately found not guilty. Set in the Canadian wilderness. Black faux-leather agency wrappers with titles in gilt. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Daryl Henry. 126 leaves with last page of text numbered 123. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
ref. 147358N.p.: N.p. Unknown. Draft script for an unproduced film. Based on the true story of Simon Gunanoot and his brother-in-law Peter Himadam two Canadian men accused of murder in the early 1900s both ultimately found not guilty. Set in the Canadian wilderness. Black faux-leather agency wrappers with titles in gilt. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Daryl Henry. 126 leaves with last page of text numbered 123. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1943ref. 171691N.p.: N.p. 1943. Two vintage working advertising proofs for the 1943 film both with copied layout annotations on the rectos. Based on Lillian Hellman's 1941 play. A German-born engineer and his family escape to the US after engaging in anti-Fascist activities in Europe. The screen rights for this World War II drama were attained by Jack L. Warner who saw its potential as a propaganda film. After a difficult production the film was released to positive reviews with Paul Lukas receiving the Academy Award for Best Actor. 9.75 x 22.25 inches and 7.5 x 11.5 inches. Very Good plus with three horizontal creases to the larger proof and two small pieces of cello tape to the top corners of the smaller proof. N.p. unknown
1943ref. 171691N.p.: N.p. 1943. Two vintage working advertising proofs for the 1943 film both with copied layout annotations on the rectos. Based on Lillian Hellman's 1941 play. A German-born engineer and his family escape to the US after engaging in anti-Fascist activities in Europe. The screen rights for this World War II drama were attained by Jack L. Warner who saw its potential as a propaganda film. After a difficult production the film was released to positive reviews with Paul Lukas receiving the Academy Award for Best Actor. 9.75 x 22.25 inches and 7.5 x 11.5 inches. Very Good plus with three horizontal creases to the larger proof and two small pieces of cello tape to the top corners of the smaller proof. N.p. unknown books
2000ref. 167530Santa Monica: Silent Development Corporation 2000. Revised Draft script for the 2001 film. Screenwriter David Atkins' directorial debut a criminally overlooked black comedy. Steve Martin is an innocuous straight-laced dentist engaged to his ambitious dental hygienist played by Laura Dern. Martin's life is pulled into a maelstrom of sex drugs and murder when an alluring Helena Bonham Carter comes into his office seeking a root canal and pain killers. Shot on location in Illinois and Wisconsin. Front wrapper integral with title page dated April 07 2000 noted as REVISION I with credits for screenwriter David Atkins and story by Paul Felopulos and David Atkins. 122 leaves with last page of text numbered 115. Xerographic duplication rectos only with blue pink yellow and green revision pages throughout dated variously between 3/27/00 and 4/07/00. Pages Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Silent Development Corporation unknown
2000ref. 167530Santa Monica: Silent Development Corporation 2000. Revised Draft script for the 2001 film. Screenwriter David Atkins' directorial debut a criminally overlooked black comedy. Steve Martin is an innocuous straight-laced dentist engaged to his ambitious dental hygienist played by Laura Dern. Martin's life is pulled into a maelstrom of sex drugs and murder when an alluring Helena Bonham Carter comes into his office seeking a root canal and pain killers. Shot on location in Illinois and Wisconsin. Front wrapper integral with title page dated April 07 2000 noted as REVISION I with credits for screenwriter David Atkins and story by Paul Felopulos and David Atkins. 122 leaves with last page of text numbered 115. Xerographic duplication rectos only with blue pink yellow and green revision pages throughout dated variously between 3/27/00 and 4/07/00. Pages Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Silent Development Corporation unknown books
1983ref. 161337N.p.: N.p. 1983. Vintage borderless matte-finish color reference photograph from the 1983 film showing actor David Bowie preparing to face the firing squad. Printed snipe provenance label and ink annotations regarding cropping on the verso. Based on Laurens van der Post's 1963 novel "The Seed and the Sower" about Post's experiences as a prisoner of war during World War II. An international co-production ultimately shot with parts in both English and Japanese. Shot in Auckland New Zealand. 10 x 8 inches. About Fine. Criterion Collection 535. N.p. unknown
1990ref. 163900Los Angeles: Linguini Productions 1990. Draft script for the 1991 film. From the archive of crew member Chris Scher. A British bartender and a magic-obsessed waitress at a successful brasserie in Chelsea decide to team up to rob the restaurant. Chris Scher has worked in American films from 1994 to the present. She was a propmaker construction accountant/estimator/buyer and carpenter on over 20 films including "The Last Seduction" "Pulp Fiction" "From Dusk Till Dawn" "The Horse Whisperer 1998 "Joy Ride" 2001 and others. She also performed the same work for prestige television dramas including "The Bridge" 2014 "Ozark" 2017 and "Yellowstone" 2018. Set in New York shot on location in New York City and Los Angeles. Blue rear wrapper lacking front wrapper. Title page present dated April 26 1990 with credits for screenwriters Tamar Brott and Richard Shepard. 105 leaves with last page of text numbered 104. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with a large binder clip. Linguini Productions unknown