Ashton stevens (50 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Good plus or better, light general wear, corners bumped. Cloth Soiled. Bottom front corner worn to board. Pages lightly browned. Int hinge split at front endpapers. Markey, Gene.

Paperback or Softback. Zustand: New. Actorviews. Book.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Signed: "To Ashton Clark, from his devoted friend, Ashton Stevens." Front cover shows three obscure dime-sized stains, same light stain to right edge of front, HEAVY STAINING TO BACK COVER, light toning to spine. otherwise a presentable copy save for the back cover. Solid with clean pages.…

Hardcover. Good+: Shows moderate use: partially removed "Bohemian Club" stamp affixed to the lower backstrip and a not-unattractive Bohemian Club bookplate affixed to the front pastedown endpaper; the gilt titles at the backstrip are somewhat dulled; mold wear to the corner tips; the binding shows slight lean, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. A lightly used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and a number of minor flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.75 x 1.35 inches). 324 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1.4 pounds. Illustrated with humourous duotone character drawings by Gene Markey. First Edition (1923); probable later printing, as there is no explicit statement to the contrary. There is a "C-M" medallion at the middle of the title page. Hardback: Lacks DJ. First Edition (1923); probable later printing, as there is no explicit statement to the contrary.…

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First edition. 12mo, floral boards, splitting at tips of spine for this slim volume. Limited to 300 copies. It was written for the use of Beatrice Lillie. The scene is Afghanistan, 19th C. Stevens was a Chicago drama critic, and Markey a notable Chicago caricaturist and journalist before he became a top script writer in Hollywood. Printed on Cortlea ivory paper, hand-bound, with only 200 copies for sale.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Glassine Cover. 1st Edition. Limited edition one of 300 copies.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Folded for mailing. ; Ashton Stevens typed signed short letter. Addressed to Dear Mr. Flagg. On printed letterhead Ashton Stevens, Thirty-three East Bellevue Place, Chicago. Dated October 8, 1942. "Laughing my head off over the cartoon you sent Ben Bernie, ." . Stevens was a journalist and theater critic.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. None. First Edition. Original blue gilt buckram with date on title page. A collection of noted Chicago columnist Stevens's articles and interviews with notable figures in the theatre, many of them part of Chicago's renaissance including Ethel Barrymore, Sophie Tucker, and notably Black tenor William Warfield ("Mr. Warfield Declines a Million"). Theatre scholar Lorraine Brickman's copy, with her signature on the free endpaper and no other marks. A clean, unmarked, bright copy. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. One of 300 copies printed. Original publisher's boards with green and with floral pattern. 5 3/4" x 7 3/4." Eight pages, complete; with an introduction by Vincent Starrett. Inscribed in black ink by Ashton Stevens to Gene Fowler, a New Year message: "Love, Literature and a Happy New Year to the great Gene Fowler, here in our tenement on Jan. 1, 1949, from Flo-Flo and the 1/2 dramatist, Ashton Stevens." Pages and covers are very clean and intact. A comedic sketch about a husband and wife, Farquar and Agatha Winterbottom, who face dire circumstances when they are attacked by hostile natives. Ashton Stevens (1872-1951) was an American drama critic who was well-acquainted with many famous playwrights and stage performers. Gene Markey (1895-1980) was an American author, producer, and screenwriter who was familiar with the Hollywood scene. Vincent Starrett (1886-1974) was an American writer, journalist, and bibliophile. Gene Fowler (1890-1960) was a famous American writer, journalist, and dramatist. Inscribed by Author(s). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Actorviews' is a compelling collection of intimate interviews and insightful profiles featuring the most prominent figures of the early 20th-century stage. Penned by the legendary drama critic Ashton Stevens, the work serves as a vibrant window into the Golden Age of American theater, capturing the personalities, philosophies, and professional lives of the era's greatest performers.…

Two program booklets including: [40p] 9.25x12.5 inch souvenir booklet illustrated with color plates by Bel Geddes of the costumes and sets including a full-color center-spread of the set design, b&w photos of participants, a synopsis by the author, essays and biographies, covers detached but present, covers rubbed and edgeworn with much wear to the spine-fold, stapled text-block pages are very good with bright plates. The Civic program is 20p. including covers, 6x9 inches on plain cream stock, production and local staff information as well as local ads, booklet in stapled wraps. With a company of 600 and designs by Norman Bel Geddes this production was scheduled for a four city tour with a company of 600. A musical pageant about a cathedral near a nunnery where the image of the Madonna performs cures and miracles, based upon Vollmoeller's novel "The Last Miracle".…

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Contains 'The Death Crystal' by Smith (illustrated by Paul Callé); 'By the Stars Forgot' by MacDonald (illustrated by Callé); The Long Way' by Ashton; 'The Call from Beyond' by Simak (illustrated by Finlay); 'The Gift of Darkness' by Reed (John MacDonald with illustrations by Van Dongen); 'Slave of Eternity' by Dee (illustrated by Callé); 'Hop o' my Thumb' by Morrison; and 'The Vanishers' by Burks. Also includes an essay and reviews by Pohl and contributions from Chad Oliver and Bill Venable. One inch tear to the left side of the front cover also affecting the first few pages. Light edge chipping but otherwise the covers are bright and unmarked. Pages browned with a little chipping to the corners a but otherwise clean and unmarked. Cover illustration by Lawrence. Lawrence (Stevens, Lawrence Sterne); Callé, Paul; Finlay, Virgil; Van Dongen,H.R.; Leydenfrost (illustrator).…

Zustand: New.

324 pp. With Drawings by Gene Markey. 8vo, original cloth in dust jacket. First edition. A few short breaks to hinges; otherwise a fine copy in a lightly soiled jacket.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Actorviews' is a compelling collection of intimate interviews and insightful profiles featuring the most prominent figures of the early 20th-century stage. Penned by the legendary drama critic Ashton Stevens, the work serves as a vibrant window into the Golden Age of American theater, capturing the personalities, philosophies, and professional lives of the era's greatest performers.Through a series of engaging conversations, Stevens brings to life the wit and wisdom of legendary actors and actresses, offering readers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the craft of acting and the realities of the theatrical world. The text bridges the gap between the traditional stage and the emerging influence of early cinema, documenting a pivotal moment in cultural history. Stevens' sharp observation and literary flair provide a nuanced portrait of celebrity before the age of mass media saturation.For students of theater history, scholars of dramatic criticism, and fans of classic entertainment, 'Actorviews' remains an essential primary source. It preserves the voices and legacies of the individuals who shaped the foundation of modern performance, delivered with the charm and expertise that made Ashton Stevens a definitive voice in American journalism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Orig paperboards, 12pp text + 20 tipped in full-page colour plates + 39pp BW plates + 24pp colour & BW advertisments.cover eges rubbed, 4 plate pages missing, otherwise internally clean & bright.

Softcover. Zustand: VG: Sticker on the last page. A matte softcover book with black and white text on a gray spine. Pages: (9), 8-84. Illustrated with black-and-white images.

SOFTCOVER. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. Large square 4to in colour printed stiff card covers, 84pp on stiff art paper, plates etc . [CONDITION: An extremely well preserved AS NEW unread and unmarked copy (merest hint of tanning to leaves) ] . __To see more of our Art Monographs etc type DbbARTIST in the Keywords search box . . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS.…

Buckram. Zustand: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Ed. 324 pages, inscribed and signed by the author on the front free end page, lettering on the backstrip perhaps a bit faded. Gene Markey (illustrator). Signed and Inscribed By the Au.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. New endpapers. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 324 pages; Impressively illustrated. Subjects: Actors--United States. Actresses--United States. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. BOOK WAS A PRESENT FOR CHRISTMAS 1948 from Flo-Flo and Ashton. Limited to 300 copies of which only 200 were for sale. Introduction by Vincent Starrett. A one act play. An very good + copy in paper covered boards with very little wear to the corners and spine ends. Warmly inscribed at the time of publication to a friend. Inscribed by Author(s).…

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. New endpapers. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 324 pages; Impressively illustrated. Subjects: Actors--United States. Actresses--United States. 1 Kg.…