Books into films often captivate audiences with their seamless transition from page to screen. These adaptations not only bring beloved stories to life but also offer a fresh perspective, enriching the narrative for both avid readers and movie enthusiasts alike. Through skilful direction and nuanced performances, these cinematic renditions honour the essence of the original texts while infusing them with visual splendour and emotional depth. From classics to contemporary bestsellers, each adaptation holds the power to transport viewers into enchanting worlds, sparking discussions on themes, characters, and storytelling techniques. In the realm of entertainment, these adaptations stand as timeless testaments to the enduring magic of literature. All in this category are first edition, first printings.
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Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol – First Folio Society Edition 2003
£75.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, published by The Folio Society, London in 2003, with illustrations by Michael Foreman. A near fine…
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Karen Blixen – Out Of Africa – First Folio Society Edition 1980
£60.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Out Of Africa, by Karen Blixen, published by The Folio Society, London in 1980, with black and white lino-cut illustrations by Peter…
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D.H. Lawrence – Lady Chatterley’s Lover – Pre-publication Proof – Withdrawn by Hazell Watson and Viney
£12,500.00A pre-publication ‘dummy’ or proof copy of Penguin’s unexpuragted version of ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’, printed before the landmark trial of Regina vs Penguin Books.
The proof, bound in buff coloured card…
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Anthony Burgess – A Clockwork Orange – True First Edition 1962 – SIGNED by Burgess
£2,850.00A first edition, first printing of ‘A Clockwork Orange’ published by Heinemann in 1962. A very good (or better) book without inscriptions. The first issue book with black boards -…
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John Le Carre – Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – First Edition 1974 – with SIGNED Photograph
£650.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1974. A very good book without inscriptions – topstain a little faded with a…
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Ian Fleming – You Only Live Twice – First UK Edition 1964
£385.00A first edition, first printing of ‘You Only Live Twice’ published in 1964 (stated ‘First published March 1964’) by Jonathan Cape. A very good book with spotting to the page…
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Stephen King – Misery – First US Edition 1987
£185.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Misery’ published by Viking in 1987. A near fine book with one name twice to the prelims. In a near fine unclipped wrapper.
The novel’s…
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Alan Bennett – The History Boys – SIGNED First Edition 2004
£175.00A first edition, second printing published by Faber in 2004. A fine paperback book, SIGNED on the title page by Bennett. Rare signed.
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Barry Hines – Kes (A Kestrel For A Knave) – First Edition 1986
£65.00A first edition in the Michael Joseph Classic Collection – 1986. A very good book without inscription in very good spine faded dust wrapper with a small closed tear to…
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Roald Dahl – Matilda – First UK Edition 1988 – with Uncorrected Proof in Dust Wrapper
£2,000.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Matilda’ by Roald Dahl [with] a jacketed uncorrected proof published by Cape in 1988. A near fine book without inscriptions, a little bumping to…
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Philip RIDLEY, Gary KEMP, Martin KEMP, Billie WHITELAW, Kate HARDIE, Gary LOVE, Tom BELL – THE KRAYS – Revised Shooting Script – SIGNED by the lead characters
£1,350.00An original shooting script, written by Philip Ridley, for the award winning 1990 British biographical crime drama film ‘The Krays’, directed by Peter Medak. Signed by the lead actors. c.118…
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Michael Crichton – Jurassic Park – Uncorrected Proof Copy – Limited Numbered Edition 1991
£450.00An uncorrected proof published by Century in 1991. A near fine book – number 434 of 750 copies. As is the nature of proof copies, the book is generally worn…
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L.P. Hartley – The Go-Between – First UK Edition 1953
£275.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Go-Between’ published by Hamish Hamilton in 1953. A fine book without inscriptions – an absolutely beautiful example. In a very good complete wrapper…
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Stephen King – The Dark Half – First UK Edition 1989 – with illustrated film press release
£185.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Dark Half’ published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1989. A near fine book (some spotting to the top edge) in like unclipped wrapper….
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Richard Condon – The Manchurian Candidate – First Edition 1959
£150.00First edition, first printing of The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon, published by Michael Joseph, London in 1959. A near fine copy free from internal inscriptions, boards bound in publisher’s…
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J.G. Ballard – Empire Of The Sun – First UK Edition 1984
£85.00First edition, first printing of ‘Empire of the Sun’. Published by Gollancz in London, 1984. This is a very good copy. The dust wrapper has some slight creasing to the…
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