Méliès Magie et Cinéma
Paris: Paris - Musées, 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. 4to. Pp. 280. French language. Preface by grand-daughter Madeleine Malthête-Méliès. Lavishly illustrated throughout with black & white and color reproductions on coated paper. Source notes, bibliography, filmography. Bound in illustrated coated paper covered boards. Lightly rubbed and corners lightly bumped. Very Good+. Item #4774
Exposition of the life and work of the illusionist showman who pioneered fantastic special effects when movies only had to be documentaries to astound viewers. With set design sketches, frame enlargements, artifacts, posters, etc. Produced on the occasion of an exhibit held at the Espace EDF Electra in Paris April - June 2002. Additional contributors Christian Fechner, Thierry Lefebvre and Laurent Le Forestier.
Price: $75.00