Published by Movie Publishing, LTD, London, 1982
Seller: Back in Time Rare Books, ABAA, FABA, Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition
Original wraps. Condition: Near Fine. First U.K. Edition, First Printing. 8 3/4 X 12 Inches. 26 Pages. Profusely illustrated with photos from the now classic film. Full details on stars and complete cast. Slightest of wear to the edges. Original stapled binding nearly as new.
Published by Donauland, 1982
Seller: Antiquariat Liber Antiqua, Krems an der Donau, Austria
Lizenzausgabe. 255 Seiten Ecken/Kanten bestossen, Seiten gebräunt, fleckig, berieben,ohne Schutzumschlag, mittelmässig Sprache: Deutsch.
Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1982
ISBN 10: 0399127305 ISBN 13: 9780399127304
First Edition Signed
Condition: Fine in about-fine jacket. First edition. Signed first printing of the novelization of Melissa Mathison's original screenplay by the World Fantasy Award-winning Kotzwinkle. Tender tale of a "blossoming neurotic" who meets a ten-million-year-old telekinetic botanist at just the right time in a young boy's life for this important relationship to flower. Based on Melissa Mathison's screenplay for Steven Spielberg's staggeringly successful film, Kotzwinkle's novel follows the basic plot outline laid down for it but also adds a considerable and original emphasis on the perspective of young Elliott's mother, denied more than a peripheral role in the film, and on the inner experience of the alien itself: the Extra-Terrestrial's sensitivities, psychic powers, affinities, and self-image. "I see him as this scorned Chaplinesque figure who at the same time is some sort of redeemer," the author later explained. Already an acclaimed children's writer and fantasist before the collaboration, Kotzwinkle took his novelization work seriously: "I understood Steven's dreams." 8.5'' x 5.5''. Original half blue cloth with blue boards, gilt-stamped spine. In original unclipped ($12.95) dust jacket, designed by Marie Salveson. 246, [2] pages. Signed by Kotzwinkle on title page. Very minor edgewear to jacket; small corner crease to rear flap. Flaps lightly toned.
Published by New York Putnam 1982, 1982
Seller: James Pepper Rare Books, Inc., ABAA, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First Edition. Signed on the title page by the filmÕs director Steven Spielberg and by the bookÕs author William Kotzwinkle, as well as cast, crew, and production staff from the film, including actors Drew Barrymore (in her then childish and adorable hand), Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Robert McNaughton, Sean Frye, K.C. Martel, screenwriter Melissa Mathison, producer Kathleen Kennedy, creator of E.T. Carlo Rambaldi, and Matthew Demeritt (special E.T. movement). Additionally signed by actors Henry Thomas and C. Thomas Howell ŌTom HowellĶ at their still photo toward the end of the book as they are on their bikes with E.T. riding in a basket at the front of ThomasÕs character ElliotÕs bike on their way to E.T.Õs space ship. An oversized story book of the film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial illustrated throughout with full-color scenes from the film. Near fine copy with a bit of edge wear in a near fine bright dust jacket with a hint of use. Enclosed in a custom clamshell box. The film won four Oscars: Best Sound, Best Effects - Visual Effects (including Carlo Rambaldi), Best Effects - Sound Effects Editing, and Best Music - Original Score. It was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing - Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen, Best Cinematography, and Best Film Editing.