NY: KNOPF.. Near Fine. 1987. First Edition. 0394559355 . First American Edition. INSCRIBED & dated ("3 May '19..." likely in year of publication) by Michael Powell on the title page. The place "San Quentin Calif" noted as well. (almost certainly the town, and not the notorious maximum security prison of the same name) Laid-in is color poloroid photo of the esteemed film director and his wife Thelma Schoonmaker, the recipient of 3 Oscars for her film editing prowess sitting at table presumably in the home of the inscribees. Near fine in a close to fine dj. (Light trace of foxing at top edge. Hint of shelfwear to boards & cloth. Dj. a tad toned at white edges) (B) .

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Bookseller: Waverley Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 311785
Title: A LIFE IN MOVIES. AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
Author: Powell, Michael
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0394559355
ISBN 13: 9780394559353
Publisher: KNOPF.
Place of Publication: NY
Date Published: 1987
Keywords: 0394559355, Hollywood & Cinema/directors/michael Powell/biographies/199

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