The War, the West, and the Wilderness

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Very Good+ dj. 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. [good solid copy, minor shelfwear and light soiling to bottom edge; jacket has a few small nicks and some consequent dog-earing at top of spine, very short diagonal crease at top corner of front flap]. (B&W photographs) The story, much of it in their own words, of the pioneer filmmakers "who as early as 1905 traveled beyond the studio stages to make feature films on location -- and in so doing recorded the real history and real life of their time." An indispensible work of early film history, by one of the greatest chroniclers of the silent film era. **** NOTE that additional shipping charges for this heavy book will be requested for international shipping or for Priority Mail service to U.S. destinations. If this concerns you, please contact us for a shipping quote before placing your order. **** .