Henri Langlois First Citizen of Cinema 1994 HC Biography Akira Kurosawa Film

by Glenn Myrent, Georges P. Langlois

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1994 Henri Langlois: First Citizen of Cinema by Glenn Myrent and Georges P. Langlois. This highly collectible vintage hardcover biography, published by Twayne Publishers, offers a fascinating look at the co-founder of the Cinémathèque Française and one of the most influential figures in film history. The book features a clean black cloth binding with crisp silver lettering down the spine, and it comes complete with its original metallic silver and black illustrated dust jacket. This edition features a prestigious preface by legendary director Akira Kurosawa and translation by Lisa Nesselson, making it a critical addition for collectors of film history, avant-garde cinema lore, French New Wave movement essays, and academic director biographies. As a unique bonus, this copy includes an archival vintage 2005 newspaper book review clipping from The Seattle Times detailing Langlois' legacy. The book shows light shelf wear, minor corner scuffs to the dust jacket, and negligible age toning along the internal page margins. Disclaimer: Books are gently cleaned before shipping. Depending on age and previous storage, minor superficial shelf dust or light age residue may remain. Please review photos for exact condition. Sold as-is. Twayne Filmmakers France

• Publisher: Twayne Publishers
• Year: 1994
• Condition: Very Good

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