kline herbert editor (8 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Cover By Paul Gamarello Ilustrador. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. Cover By Paul Gamarello Ilustrador. 1st Edition. Wrappers. Inscribed by the editor, "For Hugh Whitemore - April 23 after the thrill of 'The Best of Friends' at the last day matinee - Here's the American 'Theatre of Social Protest' of my friends Clifford Odets, Irwin Shaw, Archibald MacLeish. I hope you will enjoy it as one enjoyed and admired your writing over the years hoping to meet you some day and perhaps produce a film of your work next year? sincerely Herbert Kline London . . ."; with the author's further autograph notes on the title- and contents pages, and, loosely inserted, a long typed letter signed from him to Whitemore, 1p. 4to, [London] (St Martin's Street), 23 April 1988, and a copy typed letter from Kline to Sir John Gielgud, the same day. Kline thanks Whitemore for "the wonderful, deeply moving play with your great cast that held me enthralled" and declares that he is "a long time admirer of your writing . . . Stevie, 84 Charing Cross Road, Pack of Lies, Breaking the Circle, and with special interest in Concealed Enemies - since I knew Whittaker Chambers personally" and proposes that they get together and discuss the possibilities of a feature film. Inscribed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. An issue of this influential left-wing magazine devoted to the performing arts during the Depression. New Theatre was close to the Communist Party USA. This issue features an interview with Duke Ellington, who criticizes a production of "Porgy and Bess," a profile of the actor James Cagney, an article by Archibald MacLeish on poetry in the theatre, and more. The cover shows a photo of Harold Clurman (mistakenly called Clurmon), Stella Adler, and Clifford Odets on the set of Odets's play, "Paradise Lost." Copies of New Theatre are becoming increasingly scarce in the book trade. PHYSICAL DETAILS: Quarto (12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches; 310 x 235 mm), 39, [1] pages, in photo-illustrated, stapled wrappers (soft cover). CONDITION: Some splits along spine, evidence of water staining in a few spots, small abrasion to the front wrapper, and some tears along the edges. Internally unmarked. About Good overall.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. The July, 1936 issue of this influential left-wing magazine devoted to the performing arts during the Depression. New Theatre was close to the Communist Party USA. This issue features "A Call for a National Theatre" by producer Mark Marvin; a look at some recent Federal Theatre plays; a piece about Fritz Lang's film "Fury," which starred Spencer Tracy; a review of Pare Lorentz's film "The Plow That Broke the Plains"; and more. Copies of New Theatre are becoming increasingly scarce in the book trade. PHYSICAL DETAILS: Quarto (12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches; 310 x 235 mm), 31, [1] pages, in photo-illustrated, stapled wrappers (soft cover). CONDITION: Heavy rubbing to wrappers, a few nicks to cover extremities, and some light soiling and wear. Overall, Very Good.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. An issue of this influential left-wing magazine devoted to the performing arts. Articles include the full text of Irwin Shaw's antiwar play, "Bury the Dead," its first published appearance. There's also a profile of John Ford; the first installment of a three-part essay on film by Sergei Eisenstein; and theatre, dance, and film reviews. Cover illustration by George Grosz for Irwin Shaw's play. Additional illustrations by Otto Dix, William Gropper, and Gus Peck. The editor, Herbert Kline (1909-1999), was a documentary film maker.Issues of New Theatre are increasingly scarce in the market. PHYSICAL DETAILS: Quarto (12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches; 310 x 235 mm), 47, [1] pages, in stapled, illustrated wrappers (soft cover). CONDITION: Slightly rolled at bound edge, some staining to page 15, creasing to some page corners, occasional soiling. Very Good or better.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. An issue of this influential left-wing magazine devoted to the performing arts. Articles include a look at German films under Hitler; children's theatre in Moscow; the final installment of a three-part essay by the great Soviet director Sergei Eisenstein; the Los Angeles WPA project; union busting in Hollywood; and reviews and commentary. Striking cover illustration by William Gropper. The editor, Herbert Kline (1909-1999), was a documentary film maker.Issues of New Theatre are increasingly scarce in the market. PHYSICAL DETAILS: Quarto (12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches; 310 x 235 mm), 39, [1] pages, in stapled, illustrated wrappers (soft cover). CONDITION: Light soiling and edge wear; corners slightly creased. Very Good.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. An issue of this influential left-wing magazine devoted to the performing arts. Articles include "Air Raid Over Harlem: Scenario for a Little Black Movie," by Langston Hughes; "I Can't Sleep," a monologue by Clifford Odets; "Trudi on the Road," by Muriel Rukeyser; "Eddie Cantor Likes Peace," by Emanuel Eisenberg; "New Theatre in Philadelphia," by Molly Day Thacher; and "The Films of Rene Clair," by Lewis Jacobs. Cover art by Abe Birnbaum. The editor, Herbert Kline (1909-1999), was a documentary film maker.Issues of New Theatre are increasingly scarce in the market. PHYSICAL DETAILS: Quarto (12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches; 310 x 235 mm), 39, [1] pages, in stapled, illustrated wrappers (soft cover). CONDITION: A well-preserved copy showing only slight edge wear, a bit of rubbing, some soiling, and a tiny tear in the rear wrapper. Easily Very Good or better.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. An issue of this influential left-wing magazine devoted to the performing arts during the Depression. New Theatre was close to the Communist Party USA. This issue features the complete text of Albert Maltz's one-act play, "Private Hicks," in which a soldier refuses to follow orders to shoot striking workers; a letter from Hallie Flanagan about the new Federal Theatre Project; a review of Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times"; and more. The cover shows a scene from Albert Bein's play "Let Freedom Ring" and is credited to Margaret Bourke-White. (The play was adapted from the novel "To Make My Bread" by Grace Lumpkin). Copies of New Theatre are becoming increasingly scarce in the book trade. PHYSICAL DETAILS: Quarto (12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches; 310 x 235 mm), 34 pages, in photo-illustrated, stapled wrappers (soft cover). CONDITION: Some splits along the spine, although the wrappers are firmly in place, edge wear to wrappers, and a few creases to pages. Overall, a Very Good copy.