Jean Renoir: The French Films, 1924-1939.

Cambridge, MA Harvard University Press, 1980. Paperback First Edition Thus (1980), not directly stated, but implied by lack of subsequent printings cited. First published in hardcover in 1979. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; a mild bump to the heel of the backstrip has caused a fine crack in the paper; a couple of stress creases to the wrapper covers, but no creasing to the backstrip; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 1 inches). xii, 463 pages. Liberally illustrated with photographs and cinema stills in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 8.2 ounces. Harvard Film Studies Series. First Edition Thus (1980), not directly stated, but implied by lack of subsequent printings cited. First published in hardcover in 1979. University Press Paperback. Describes all of Renoir's French films from the well-known Grand Illusion, to the seldom-seen Chotard et Cie, analyzing in detail the characters, actors, plots, direction, and editing of each film.