Why Is There Only One Word for Thesaurus?

David Watkin

ISBN 10: 1871966442 / ISBN 13: 9781871966442

Published by The Trouser Press, 1998

About this Item

Near fine condition with very good dust jacket, the boards clean and sharp, binding tight, and pages bright throughout. The jacket shows light rubbing, a few small spots of surface soiling, and mild edge wear?typical for this subscription-published title?but remains complete and attractive, preserving the bold typographic and color?filmstrip design. Internally, the volume is crisp and well-preserved, with no markings aside from the author?s inscription.

This copy is signed and warmly inscribed by cinematographer David Watkin on the title page: ?For Tony, with every good wish, David. 16th April ?98.? A scarce memoir, privately issued by The Trouser Press in 1998 and distributed solely by subscription, it offers a witty, idiosyncratic account of Watkin?s life and work, illustrated with drawings and film stills from across his career. Inscribed association copies are uncommon, and this example?linked to Tony Walton?s library?adds further interest for collectors of film history, cinematography, and production design.

From the personal collection of Tony Walton (1934?2022), Academy Award? and multiple Tony Award?winning stage and costume designer, celebrated for his imaginative work in stage and film.

Seller Inventory # TW1041

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Why Is There Only One Word for Thesaurus?
• Publisher: The Trouser Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1871966442
• ISBN 13: 9781871966442
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 800 grams
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Review "If you like a book that demystifies its profession this is the one for you. The well-known lighting cameraman is nothing if not opinionated but always engagingly so. A refreshing unfussiness characterises his approach to his work, whether he is discussing lighting a feature film, documentary,ad, play for theatre, or filming an opera. Throughout there is much about his love of classical music. It should be required reading for all cameramen and obligatory for film school students who want to learn about the haphazard nature of the film industry." -- Jim Ballantyne, FOCAL International Autumn 1998