A Reference Guide to American Science Fiction Films Volume 1 [Inscribed]
Bloomington: T.I.S. Publications, 1981. First edition. Hardcover. Quarto. (xvii) 397pp. White dust jacket with b&w photomontage, and black lettering on front cover and spine. Red buckram boards with light brown lettering on front cover and spine. This is a comprehensive survey of, and guide to the science fiction genre in American films from the inception of the medium in 1897 until 1929. The authors argue for the inclusion of many early films that would otherwise not be generally considered science fiction films as we know them today, but are considered for their speculative fictional qualities and inclusion of mechanical devices and inventions that do strange or miraculous things. Inscribed by Ackerman in red and black marker on front free endpaper. Dust jacket with light scratches and smudges. Minor chipping and rubbing along edges, corners and spine of dj. Binding with minor rubbing at hinges of spine, bottom edge and corners. Dust jacket in overall very good-, binding in very good and interiors in near fine condition. vg- to near fine. Item #40507
ISBN: 0899172687
Price: $50.00