Mgm: When the Lion Roars (Signed & Inscribed to Paramount Movie Exec)
by Peter Hay
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 187868504X
- ISBN 13
- 9781878685049
- Seller
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LA QUINTA, California, United States
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About This Item
Atlanta: Turner Publishing, 1991. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A superb fine copy in an unclipped and near fine dustjacket. This copy is signed by both the Author and Ted Turner--a presentation copy to Paramount Movie Exec David Wallerstein. Inscribed by Peter Hay to Wallerstein "Warm Regards". Deep red cloth with gilt lettering and decorations in unread condition--absolutely no evidence of previous ownership. The dustjacket is just light rubbed with no tears or rips--or would also be fine. Recently made available from the estate of David Wallerstein and wife Caroline Riesor. Wallerstein ran Balaban & Katz theater chain in the Chicago area. Wallerstein was sent to Hollywood and worked closely with Adolph Zukor in his early career. Later he served on the Board of Directors of ABC, Disney, and McDonalds. He was best friends with Walt Disney and Ray Kroc (founder of McDonalds). He is probably most well known for giving the world "Supersize" fries and suggesting to Walt Disney (through his wife) that he read a book called Mary Poppins. A very collectible copy now protected in a clear acetate dustjacket covering..
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- Bookseller
- Classic First Editions (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- cfe14225
- Title
- Mgm: When the Lion Roars (Signed & Inscribed to Paramount Movie Exec)
- Author
- Peter Hay
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- ISBN 10
- 187868504X
- ISBN 13
- 9781878685049
- Publisher
- Turner Publishing
- Place of Publication
- Atlanta
- Date Published
- 1991
- Pages
- 336
- Keywords
- MGM MOVIES HOLLYWOOD PICTURES
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- Gilt
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