E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Storybook by William Kotzwinkle. Based on a Screenplay by Melissa Mathison

New York: Putnam, 1982. First Edition. Signed on the title page by the film’s director Steven Spielberg and by the book’s author William Kotzwinkle, as well as cast, crew, and production staff from the film, including actors Drew Barrymore (in her then childish and adorable hand), Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Robert McNaughton, Sean Frye, K.C. Martel, screenwriter Melissa Mathison, producer Kathleen Kennedy, creator of E.T. Carlo Rambaldi, and Matthew Demeritt (special E.T. movement). Additionally signed by actors Henry Thomas and C. Thomas Howell “Tom Howell” at their still photo toward the end of the book as they are on their bikes with E.T. riding in a basket at the front of Thomas’s character Elliot’s bike on their way to E.T.’s space ship. An oversized story book of the film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial illustrated throughout with full-color scenes from the film. Near fine copy with a bit of edge wear in a near fine bright dust jacket with a hint of use. Enclosed in a custom clamshell box. The film won four Oscars: Best Sound, Best Effects - Visual Effects (including Carlo Rambaldi), Best Effects - Sound Effects Editing, and Best Music - Original Score. It was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing - Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen, Best Cinematography, and Best Film Editing.