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This book, translated the Spanish by Rachel Belash describes the descriptions of techniques, solution and moviemaking by one of the world's leading cinematographers,(Nestor Almendros) including reflections on his work on over 40 films and sketches of major directors and actors.
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A Man with a Camera
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Farrar Straus & Giroux, NY, 1984
ISBN 10: 0374201722
ISBN 13: 9780374201722
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. (USA) Stated first printing. No markings, book is tight and square, Near Fine in unclipped Very Good dust jacket with 1/4" tear to the head of the spine panel repaired with a small piece of clear tape, some colour offsetting to the back of the dust jacket from the red cover. DJ is in mylar sleeve. Hardcover, viii, 306pp, B&W photos mostly stils from the films he had worked on. Almendros is probably te world's leading cinematograher. He has been director of photography for the filsm of Eric Rohmer (Claire's Knee), Francois Truffaut (The Last Metro) and other celebrated filmmakers. In this book Almendros details the techniques and aesthetic solutions he devised to overcome problems in filmmaking. (1.9 JM HOZ 403/4 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Seller Inventory # 08181
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Nestor Almendros: A Man with a Camera. (Signed by Director Robert Benton at the chapter on Kramer vs. Kramer).
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux, New York, 1984
ISBN 10: 0374201722
ISBN 13: 9780374201722
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Seller: Orpheus Books, Edmonds, WA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First U.S. edition / First printing. Signed by Robert Benton at the chapter on Kramer vs. Kramer. Benton won Oscars for Best Film Director and Screenwriter for the film. He also won an Oscar for the screenplay of Places in the Heart, which Nestor Almendros also lensed. Nestor Almendros won the Academy Award for Cinematography for Days of Heaven. He was nominated for Academy Awards for Kramer vs Kramer, The Blue Lagoon and Sophie's Choice. He did cinematography for Claire's Knee, Chloe in the Afternoon, Cockfighter, The Last Metro, and many others. He was known for using natural light in his films. Black cloth spine, red paper-covered boards. Vii, 306 pages. Very fine in very fine dust jacket. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 7016
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A Man With a Camera (Inscribed Association copy by Nestor Almendros!)
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ISBN 10: 0374201722
ISBN 13: 9780374201722
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Seller: Eric E Carr, Holliston, MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Stated "First Printing" on copyright page. Good-plus condition in Good-plus condition dust jacket. A solid copy with rubbing/minor staining to board/jacket edges/corners; minor chipping/tears to top and bottom of spine jacket; minor soiling and edge sun fading to back of jacket; previous owner name in ink on inside front board; small initials in ink on front jacket flap. An insider's look at moviemaking by one of the most highly appraised contemporary cinematographers, Nestor Almendros. INSCRIBED BY NESTOR ALMENDROS on half-title page: "To Bobby Bukowski, Best Wishes. Nestor Almendros , 26-XI-'84, New York". Bobby Bukowski is a cinematographer and director known for the films Arlington Road, Imperium and Boogeyman. Great Association copy! Seller Inventory # P4526369
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A Man With a Camera
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 95R27_84_0374201722