Threshold: The Blue Angels Experience (Signed Association Copy)

Frank Herbert

Published by Ballantine Books, 1973

About this Item

Frank Herbert, Threshold: The Blue Angels Experience. New York: Ballantine Books, 1973. First edition and first printing, signed and inscribed to Frank Lloyd Write apprentice and assistant, John Ottenheiner. Small octavo, 153pp., publisher s pictorial wrappers and $2.95 cover price. . Originally produced as a documentary film written by Frank Herbert and narrated by Leslie Nielsen. First time in paperback form here with full text of the film and over 100 color photographs from the film production. The film explores the world of the United States Navy s Blue Angels and their skill in flight and maneuvering. . An incredible association, this copy is signed and inscribed to John and Meredith Ottenheimer. The inscription reads, For John and Meredith, who cross lotsa thresholds Frank . John Ottenheimer was an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright for 5 years, was the project manager of The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Wauwatosa, WI and was the original designer of Frank Lloyd Wright s gravestone. After his apprenticeship he was a staff architect for Wright s firm, Taliesin for 11 years. Ottenheimer also worked on the Guggeneim Museum in New York City. On top of this, he was also a science fiction fan and big fan of Frank Herbert, who he eventually became friends with. A very nice presentation copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Threshold: The Blue Angels Experience (Signed Association Copy)
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Publication Date: 1973
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 2 pounds
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)