Murray Markowitz (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Deaccessioned from a Harvard University library; spine is cocked; corners bumped; the bookplate at front has a large black X, which rubbed off slightly onto the free front endpaper; tight, text clean. 348 p., illustrated. [b 724].

Shooting script for the 1978 Canadian film, seen here under its alternate title, "I Miss You Hugs and Kisses" (the title used for its recent restoration by Severin Films). Brief annotations in manuscript ink on two pages. Shot in flashback scenarios, a beautiful model (Sommer) is murdered and left for dead in her garage, and the key suspect is the person who discovered her dead: her husband, Charles (Pilon). Shot on location in Ontario. One of the non-prosecuted films included in the "Video Nasties" list, a collection of video cassette releases distributed in the United Kingdom in the 1980s that were criticized for their violent content by social commentators, religious organizations, and the press. The list is composed of over 70 films (39 prosecuted, 33 non-prosecuted), but Video Nasties would inevitably become an antiquated genre. Red titled wrappers. Title page present, dated April 25, 1977, noted as SHOOTING SCRIPT, with credits for screenwriter Woods and Markowitz. 121 leaves, with last page of text numbered 119. Mechanical duplication. Pages and wrapper Near Fine, bound with a black Vello binding.

[Lesbian Film] August And July, 1973. Directed by Murray Markowitz. Original Photo of Sharon Smith and Alexa De Wiel kissing. Original vintage photographs produced at the time of the release of the movie, black and white silver gelatin print with movie name and captions beneath image, About 8" x 10" . This earnest film depicts a lesbian summer idyll of a love. Two women spend their time talking about what love is, and discussing what that implies concerning actions they have taken or failed to take as they move about in the woodland or in the farmhouse they have rented. They are also briefly shown making love. In very good condition.