MEETING AT THE SPHINX: GABRIEL PASCAL'S PRODUCTION OF BERNARD SHAW'S CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA.

Bernard Shaw And Gabriel Pascal

Verlag: Macdonald, London.

Beschreibung

Macdonald, London. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good+. Book has name crossed out in blue ink on ffep.Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Behind-the-scenes story of the film, showing the extent of Shaw's work on the scenario and quoting from author-producer correspondence. Every aspect is discussed: actors, costumes, music, decor. Forewords by Shaw and Pascal. 31 colour plates from the film, plates, 33 b/w stills by Wilfred Newton. Some of Oliver Messel's costume sketches are reproduced in the text margins. Attractive wraparound dustjacket shows Shaw pulling back a stage curtain to reveal Caesar and Cleopatra (probably by Messel, but uncredited). 114pp. Red boards with facsimile of Michelangelo's head of Cleopatra on front, gilt lettering. Some rubbing and wear to dustjacket but a very nice copy.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 000288

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: MEETING AT THE SPHINX: GABRIEL PASCAL'S PRODUCTION OF BERNARD SHAW'S CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA.
• Verlag: Macdonald, London.
• Einband: Cloth
• Zustand: Very Good +
• Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good+