London: Heinemann, 1950. First Edition. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket. (London: William Heinemann Ltd 1950). First UK Limited. Publisher's black boards with gilt spine lettering. Pale brown Heinemann-style endpapers. Browning to the edge of the half-title otherwise a near fine (or better) copy in a fine D/W with minuscule rubbing at the head and tail of the spine but with no tears, wear or pieces missing. Great photographic-style D/W. The Third Man was written in 8 weeks as the screen treatment that the author created as a first step in the production of the film version which appeared in 1949 and won first prize at the Cannes Film Festival and also won a BAFTA for Best British Film of 1950. Robert Krasker won an Oscar in 1951 for Best Cinematography (Black & White). The Third Man was directed by Carol Reed and starred Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson Welles and Trevor Howard. The Third Man is Graham Greene's most iconic tale set in post-war Vienna ('a smashed dreary city') occupied by the four allied powers. Exceedingly rare in this condition and the best copy we have handled for many years. Photographs/scans available upon request.

Synopsis

The Third Man is Greene's brilliant recreation of post-war Vienna, a city of desolate poverty occupied by four powers. Rollo Martins, a second-rate novelist, arrives penniless in Vienna to visit his old friend and hero Harry Lime. Harry is dead, but the circumstances surrounding his death are highly suspicious, and his reputation, at the very least, dubious. Graham Greene said of The Third Man that he "wanted to entertain [people], to frighten them a little, to make them laugh" and the result is both a compelling narrative and a haunting thriller. The Fallen Idol is the chilling story of a small boy caught up in the games that adults play. Left in the care of the butler, Baines, and his wife, Philip realizes too late the danger of lies and deceit. But the truth is even deadlier.

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Bookseller: James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA. (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 355490720395
Title: The Third Man and the Fallen Idol
Author: GREENE GRAHAM
Format/Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Used
Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Heinemann
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1950

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