Robert Wise on His Films: From Editing Room to Director's Chair ~ Signed by Director Wise

Leeman, Sergio

ISBN 10: 187950524X / ISBN 13: 9781879505247

Published by Silman-James Press, Los Angeles, 1995

About this Item

SIGNED and inscribed by director Robert Wise to esteemed LA Times film critic Charles (Chuck) Champlin on half-title page, near fine in vg pictorial covers; minor creasing to outer edge of rear cover else a tight square unmarked copy in pict covers; first printing with full number line; 223 pages; Signed by Biographee.

Seller Inventory # 50851

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Robert Wise on His Films: From Editing Room to Director's Chair ~ Signed by Director Wise
• Publisher: Silman-James Press, Los Angeles
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 187950524X
• ISBN 13: 9781879505247
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: First Edition; First Printing.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Robert Wise's life in the film industry has spanned 6 decades and, before embarking on his directorial career, included editing such films as Citizen Cane and The Magnificent Ambersons.

From the Back Cover

Each of the thirty-nine films that Wise has directed is presented here in photographs, a complete cast and credits listing, a story synopsis, and, most importantly, Robert Wise's own comments. Robert Wise on His Films is illustrated with 270 photographs and includes a short biographical portrait of Wise that draws heavily on his own words and Forewords by director Arthur Hiller and screenwriter Nelson Gidding.