First Edition, First Printing. Signed and inscribed by Eric Kroll: �Josh, What can I say, Eric Kroll.� Printed in an edition of 800 copies. A striking new photobook by Eric Kroll, featuring rare and intimate photographs taken by him during the shooting of Paul Schrader�s cult 1979 film which was written and directed by Schrader. The book is also accompanied by a newly written foreword from Paul Schrader and a rare text he penned in 1978 for a publishing project about the film that was never completed and is published here for the first time. Hardcore is a 1979 American neo-noir crime drama film written and directed by Paul Schrader, and starring George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Season Hubley, and Dick Sargent.[1] The plot follows a conservative Midwestern businessman whose teenage daughter goes missing in California. With the help of a prostitute, his search leads him into the illicit subculture of pornography. This book takes you deep into the world behind the camera: the set, the atmosphere, and the many individuals � technicians, casting director, actors and non-actors alike � who accompanied or inspired Kroll throughout the shoot. More than a simple behind-the-scenes document, HARDCORE also includes the photographer�s own reflections, commentary and a recent interview he conducted with adult film actress Serena. Together, these elements reveal a deeply personal and unexpectedly intimate perspective on the film and on the porn film industry at the end of the 1970s. 20 x 28 cm � 224 pages. Hardcover edition with dust jacket. New condition.

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Title: Hardcore - A Photo Journal by Eric Kroll
Publisher: Paris, France Timeless Edition 2025
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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