THE HEAD OF ALVISE. A Novel
by Wertmuller, Lina
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0688011241
- ISBN 13
- 9780688011246
- Seller
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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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About This Item
New York: William Morrow, 1982. First edition. Hardcover. A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket. Arcangela Felice Assunta Wertmuller (1928-2021), known as Lina Wertmuller was an Italian film director and screenwriter. She is best known for her 1970s art house films 'Seven Beauties', 'The Seduction of Mimi", 'Love and Anarchy', and 'Swept Away'. She was the first female director to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director. Her other awards include; Academy Honorary Award, a David di Donatello Career Achievement Award, a Golden Globe Award, two Academy Awards, and two Palme d'Or awards. This book is her literary debut. A work that concerns itself with fundamental themes, hate confronting love, evil confronting good, death confronting life, but above all Lina is a superb storyteller. 255 pages.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15374
- Title
- THE HEAD OF ALVISE. A Novel
- Author
- Wertmuller, Lina
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- ISBN 10
- 0688011241
- ISBN 13
- 9780688011246
- Publisher
- William Morrow
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1982
- Keywords
- first book, film director, art house films, Academy Honorary award, a David di Donatello Career Achievement award, Golden Globe, Palme d'Or award, modern literature
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About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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