N.p. N.p., 1983. Original Treatment script for an unproduced film. Written by film producer Richard Bluel (best know for his work on the 1966 television series "The Green Hornet") and screenwriter Pat Fielder (best known for the 1962 film "Geronimo"). "The Summoning" follows a man who seeks psychiatric help for his nightmares, believing that he is seeing visions of his... (read more) about The Summoning (Original treatment script for an unproduced film)

London: British Lion Films, 1956. Collection of 8 vintage full-color still photographs from the 1956 UK release of the 1954 French-Italian film. An Italian Peplum (sword-and-sandal) film, set in 600 BC, about a rebellion against a king, a plot on his life, and the beautiful queen caught in the middle of it all. 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25... (read more) about The Slave Woman [The Queen of Babylon] (Collection of 8 photographs from the 1954film)

Burbank, CA: Warner Brothers Television, 1998. Draft script for Season one, episode 11 of the 1998-1999 television series, which originally aired January 29, 1999 on FOX. Copy belonging to actor Brian O'Sullivan who played Brian Reed in the episode, with his name and character on a label tipped onto the front wrapper. A deceased cop is sent back to earth... (read more) about Brimstone: Faces (Original screenplay for the 1999 television series)

London: Morningside Worldwide Pictures, Circa 1975. Early Revised Draft script for the 1963 British-American film, dated two years prior to its release. First generation reproduction, likely made for educational purposes circa early-mid 1970s, evidenced by the use of a photocopy process (not employed in the UK until the early 1970s). The script's vintage is also evidenced by the postal code... (read more) about Jason and the Argonauts (Post-production screenplay for the 1963 film)

Burbank, CA: Warner Brothers, 1984. Revised Draft script for the 1986 film. During an earthquake, a Cro-Magnon girl (Hannah) is separated from her family and subsequently orphaned. A family of Neanderthals find her and raise her as their own. The film is primarily told through sign language. Nominated for an Academy Award. Filmed on location in British Columbia, Canada. Royal... (read more) about The Clan of the Cave Bear (Original screenplay for the 1986 film)

Beverly Hills, CA: United Artists, 1935. Vintage photograph of director Rene Clair on the set of the 1935 film. With the stamp of Pathe-RKO on the verso. Based on the 1935 short story "Sir Tristram Goes West" by Eric Keown, first published in "Punch" magazine, about an American who buys a Scottish castle and has it moved to Florida, unaware... (read more) about The Ghost Goes West (Original photograph from the set of the 1935 film)

Culver City, CA: Columbia Pictures, 1974. Draft script for the 1979 film. Based on the 1966 novel "Path to Savagery" by Robert Edmond Alter. Copy belonging to uncredited crew member Walter Mirisch, with his name in blue holograph ink on the title page, and with a holograph note in the same blue ink paper-clipped to the front wrapper. A grim... (read more) about The Ravagers [Ravagers] (Original screenplay for the 1979 film, producer Walter Mirisch's copy)

Ottawa, Canada: Crawley Films Limited, 1963-1966. Archive of press material and photographs for the 1963 Canadian film, and for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the production company, Crawley Films. F.R. "Budge" Crawley was Canada's answer to Hollywood's Sam Goldwyn, and he produced hundreds of films during his 40-year career, including the Academy Award-winning 1975 documentary, "The Man Who... (read more) about Amanita Pestilens (Archive of press material and original photographs from the 1963 film and its...

Italy: Beaver Champion Attractions / Jadran Film / Jonia Film, 1962. Vintage black-and-white still photograph from the 1962 UK release of the 1961 Italian-Yugoslavian film. Mimeograph snipe affixed to the verso. Another Peplum (sword-and-sandal) picture from the Italians, starring Cornel Wilde as the Roman Emperor Constantine, capturing his rise to power, and the establishment of religious tolerance and Christianity among... (read more) about Constantine and the Cross (Original photograph from the 1961 film)

Rome: N.p., 1962. Archive of four vintage borderless photographs of Anita Ekberg from the 1962 film. With holograph notations in pencil and the photographer Paul Ronald's stamp on the versos. A four-episode anthology exploring different aspects of morality and love. Anita Ekberg is featured here in Federico Fellini's "Le Tentazioni del Dottor Antonio", a fantastical story about a doctor who... (read more) about Boccaccio '70 (Archive of four original photographs from the 1962 film)

London: Grand National Pictures, 1961. Vintage full-color still photograph from the 1961 UK release of the 1961 Italian-French film. Steve Reeves stars, several years after his Mr. Universe triumph, in what is commonly perceived as one of the better films to take on the Trojan War. A handsome Peplum (sword-and-sandal) installment, and one carrying a surprisingly high budget. 8 x.... (read more) about The Wooden Horse of Troy [The Trojan Horse] (Original photograph from the 1961 film)

London: Cinema 5, 1977. Early Draft British script for the 1977 comedy directed by Terry Gilliam, based on the poem by Lewis Carroll from "Through the Looking Glass" (1871). Terry Gilliam's first solo directorial effort after co-directing "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" with Terry Jones. A comedy in the Python style--and with much of the Python cast--owing much to... (read more) about Jabberwocky (Original screenplay for the 1977 film)

Paris: Gaumont, 1987. Vintage oversize borderless photograph of Jean-Luc Godard from the 1987 film. With holograph notations on the verso. An experimental film that irreverently mixes genres, twisting together a broad range of references to literature, film comedy, and the history of cinema. Starring Godard himself as a filmmaker, thus blurring the fictional category from the outset. Made the same... (read more) about Keep Your Right Up [Une Place Sur La Terre Comme Au Ciel] (Original photograph from the 1987 film)

N.p. N.p., 1982. Draft script for an unproduced film. Laid in are two pages, one a letter dated November 4, 1982 and the other a synopsis of the film. Two men survive a nuclear blast in their city, only to be pursued relentlessly by roving bands of Nazi marauders. Set in California. Brown titled wrappers. Title page present, dated 1982... (read more) about Survive (Original screenplay for an unproduced film)

Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1956. Vintage still photograph of Gene Kelly from the 1956 film. With holograph notations on the verso. Comprised of three separate stories told only through dance and mime. Each featuring Gene Kelly in the lead role, first as Kelly the clown in "Circus", a Marine in "Ring Around The Rosy" and as Sinbad in "Sinbad... (read more) about Invitation To The Dance (Original photograph from the 1956 film)

Germany: Decla-Bioscop / UFA, 1924. Original program for the German premiere of the films "Die Nibelungen: Sigfried" and "Die Nibelungen: Kriemhild's Revenge" on February 14, 1924, based on the thirteenth century epic poem "Nibelungenlied." Also included is a supplemental program for UFA theatres, featuring another brief essay on the film, information on the theatres, and advertisements. Text of both in... (read more) about Die Nibelungen (Original program for the 1924 film)

Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures, 1981. Revised Final Draft script for the 1982 film, seen here under the working title "The Undiscovered Country" (a title that actually wound up being used for a subsequent installment in the franchise).In the undisputed, eminently re-watchable classic amongst the Star Trek feature films, Admiral Kirk is back to save the universe by preventing Khan Noonien... (read more) about Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan [The Undiscovered Country] (Original screenplay for the 1982 film)

Burbank, CA: Warner Home Video / Cannon Group, 1994. Draft script for the 1994 film. Here under the working title, "Voices." Chuck Norris does his vigilante thing as no one else can in the this Cannon quickie, but with a horror twist. Two Chicago police officers are investigating the murder of a local Rabbi when their search leads them to... (read more) about Hellbound [Voices] (Original screenplay for the 1994 film)

New York: Ace Books, 1981. No. 79138-7. Vintage paperback. First printing of this edition. Based on Robert E. Howard's "Conan" stories, "Cormac mac Art" is a king by birth, a "freebooter" by choice, and a man destined for greatness. Written by Andrew J. Offutt (a few co-authored by Keith Taylor), who wrote sleaze paperbacks as John Cleve, Turk Winter, and... (read more) about Cormac mac Art: The Sword of the Gael (Vintage Paperback)

New York: Ace Books, 1980. No. 44469-5. First Edition, a paperback original. INSCRIBED by the author on the first page to his son, noted writer Chris Offutt: "For Chris / my son / Andrew J. Offutt." From the author's estate. Cover art by Rowena. An illustrated paperback, with fifty illustrations by Esteban Maroto. Very Good in illustrated wrappers. Moderate rubbing... (read more) about King Dragon (First Edition, inscribed to the author's son, Chris Offutt)

New York: Ace Books, 1987. Book Club Edition. INSCRIBED by the author on the front free endpaper to his son, noted writer Chris Offutt: "For Chris Offutt / from the other writer in the family / Love, Dad aka Andrew J. Offutt / 5-89." From the author's estate. Near Fine in a Very Good plus dust jacket. Jacket edges lightly rubbed, faint toning. (read more) about Thieves' World: Shadowspawn (Book Club Edition, Inscribed to the author's son, Chris Offutt)

New York: Zebra Books / Kensington, 1977-1979. First Edition, first printing, all paperback originals. Each volume INSCRIBED by the editor, Andrew J. Offutt on the first page to his son, noted writer Chris Offutt. From the author's estate. Anthology series of knights, rogues, vampires, and wizards, with stories by Ramsey Campbell, Richard L. Tierney, Wayne Hooks, David C. Smith, Tanith... (read more) about Swords Against Darkness: Volumes I-III (First Edition, three volumes, inscribed by Andrew J....

New York: Grove Press / Black Cat Books B-440, B-441, 1980-1981. First Edition, first printings. Lusty saga of fiery passion in a turbulent era! From the author's estate. Collects four previously published books in two volumes: "The Accursed Tower" (Book I), "The Passionate Princess" (Book II), "Julanar the Lioness" (Book III), and "My Lady Queen" (Book IV). The fifth and... (read more) about The Crusader: Books I-IV (First Edition, two volumes)

Germany: Nero-Film AG, 1932. Vintage double weight press photograph of Brigitte Helm for the 1932 film. With holograph notations on the verso.Based on the 1919 novel "L'Atlantide" by French writer Pierre Benoit, and a remake of the 1921 film of the same name by Jacques Feyder. The film was shot in French, German, and English, each version starring Brigitte Helm... (read more) about Queen of Atlantis (Original press photograph from the 1932 film)

Burbank, CA: Warner Brothers, 1976. Final Draft script for the 1977 film. Laid in are three blue revision pages. God (Burns) appears to an unassuming supermarket manager (Denver) in the form of an old man, bidding him to spread his word and save the world. Facing a range of skeptics including religious theologians, legal authorities and his own wife, Jerry... (read more) about Oh, God (Original screenplay for the 1977 film)

Dharma Productions, 1972. Draft script for an unproduced film. Escaping her recent divorce and death of her child, Leslie, an American, ends up in India where Buddhism has its roots, Banhasa, along the banks of the Ganges. A mysterious man gives her a ring that will not come off her finger, with a strange symbol on it, later revealed to... (read more) about Samsara (Original screenplay for an unproduced film)

N.p. Self published, Circa 1990. Original Treatment script for an unproduced film, an original story written by Terry Southern and two co-writers. A story set in South America, about a "mad scientist" experimenting on animals, and eventually people. Animal rights, Greek Mythology, and an ending involving a depiction of Goya's famous painting, "Saturn Devouring His Children," as well as a.... (read more) about Apollo's Children (Original treatment script for an unproduced film)

Burbank, CA: Walt Disney Productions, 1975. Draft script for the 1976 film "The Shaggy D.A.," seen here under the working title "Double Trouble." Copy belonging to actor Hank Jones, who played the role of Policeman #2, with his name to the front wrapper in black ink. The sequel to the 1959 film "The Shaggy Dog," based on the 1923 Felix... (read more) about The Shaggy D.A. [Double Trouble] (Original screenplay for the 1976 film)

Munich: Dreilander Verlag, 1919-1920. Collection of 38 issues of the landmark Weimar-era periodical highlighting fantasy, horror, and early science fiction stories. Text in German. One of the world's first fantasy periodicals, (alongside the Swedish "Hugin") "Der Orchideengarten" featured a mix of new German stories alongside translations of foreign literature (largely French), including works by Victor Hugo, Guy de Maupassant, Voltaire... (read more) about Der Orchideengarten: Phantastiche Blatter [The Orchid-Garden: Fantastic Pages] Magazine...

Paris and Rome: Les films Ariane and Filmsonor, 1961. Original French production script and press material for the 1962 film, here under the original French title, "Les Titans." The film was distributed by Cinedis, and this script was likely used by Cinedis during production, with press materials printed on the company's stationery. Housed in manilla folder, noted as "LES TITANS"... (read more) about My Son, the Hero [Les Titans] (Original French screenplay and press material for the 1962 film)

Burbank, CA: National Broadcasting Company [NBC], 1992. First Draft script for the 1993 television mini-series. Based on the novel by Jules Verne, this film is a science fiction fascination of the exploration of the center of the Earth. One of many adaptations of the story for visual consumption, the plot features a crew which navigates a vessel through an active... (read more) about Journey to the Center of the Earth (Original screenplay for the 1993 film)

Glendale, CA: Allied Artists, 1968. Draft script for the 1968 film. Seen here under its literal English translation "A Struggle for Rome" on the front wrapper, with credits for production company C.C.C. Film (CCC Filmkunst). Extensive notations throughout, unattributed, in various colors of holograph ink and in pencil, including substantive deletions and changes to dialogue and direction. One of Siodmak's... (read more) about The Last Roman [A Struggle for Rome] (Original screenplay for the 1968 film)