The Third Man and the Fallen Idol

GREENE GRAHAM

Published by Heinemann, London, 1950

About this Item

(London: William Heinemann Ltd 1950). First UK Limited. Publisher's black boards with gilt spine lettering. Pale brown Heinemann-style endpapers. Browning to the edge of the half-title otherwise a near fine (or better) copy in a fine D/W with minuscule rubbing at the head and tail of the spine but with no tears, wear or pieces missing. Great photographic-style D/W. The Third Man was written in 8 weeks as the screen treatment that the author created as a first step in the production of the film version which appeared in 1949 and won first prize at the Cannes Film Festival and also won a BAFTA for Best British Film of 1950. Robert Krasker won an Oscar in 1951 for Best Cinematography (Black & White). The Third Man was directed by Carol Reed and starred Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson Welles and Trevor Howard. The Third Man is Graham Greene's most iconic tale set in post-war Vienna ('a smashed dreary city') occupied by the four allied powers. Exceedingly rare in this condition and the best copy we have handled for many years. Photographs/scans available upon request. Seller Inventory # 355490720395

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Third Man and the Fallen Idol

Publisher: Heinemann, London

Publication Date: 1950

Binding: Hard Cover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket

Edition: First Edition.