1992, ISBN: 9780571129164

Hardcover

London, England: Faber & Faber, 1992. First Edition. First Printing.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine Dust Jacket.. London, England: Faber & Faber, 1992. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Editio… More...

London, England: Faber & Faber, 1992. First Edition. First Printing.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine Dust Jacket.. London, England: Faber & Faber, 1992. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition/First Printing. 155 pages. Rare Pedro Almodovar collectible set. A fine copy of "Patty Diphusa And Other Writings" with a pristine 8 X 9 inch "Self-Portrait" color print, both signed by Pedro Almodovar. The author/filmmaker's debut collection of prose pieces. Now considered a late-modern classic. The first appearance of the title in English and in the United Kingdom. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. Published in a small and limited print run as a hardcover original only. Originally published in Spain in 1991, the author was not yet the global sensation that he is today. The First Edition is now scarce. Presents Pedro Almodovar's "Patty Diphusa And Other Writings" in a felicitous English translation. From one of the world's most beloved culture heroes: Vintage, early Almodovar. "These irresistibly funny pieces about the Golden Age of Madrid pop, punk, comics, and general frivolity were written during the 1980's, when Almodovar came of age as a filmmaker. Inspired in part by Andy Warhol's films, the title story features the adventures of a spunky star. The eponymous Patty, a self-absorbed young woman devoted to pleasure and in search of fame, breezes through the Madrid underground. Patty's innocence - and Almodovar's genius - makes these scenes funny. The irrepressible author cannot resist inserting himself as a character in the section entitled 'Filler', which contains some short sketches, a discussion about the importance of Madrid in his films, a self-interview, and tongue-in-cheek predictions for the end of the century. His charming autobiographical essay, 'Advice On How To Become An Internationally Famous Filmmaker', recounts the steps he took to find his avocation" (Publisher's blurb) . An absolute "must-have" collectible, not just memorabilia, set for Pedro Almodovar collectors. <b><i> This copy is very prominently and beautifully signed in black ink-pen on the title page by Pedro Almodovar. It is signed directly on the page itself, not on a tipped-in page. It comes with a stunningly beautiful 8 X 9 inch color print of his pensive - rather than deliberately offensive - self-portrait, also very boldly and beautifully signed in blue pen-marker on recto by the artist. Laid-in the book is a Souvenir Postcard, "Viva Pedro", issued to commemorate the filmmaker's first major retrospective in New York City, which Almodovar attended. This title is a late-modern classic. As far as we know, this is the only such signed copy (with signed self-portrait) of the First Hardcover Edition/First Printing (British) available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. Please note: Copies available online have serious flaws, are subsequent printings, or are remainder-marked. This is surely an accessible and lovely alternative. A rare signed set thus. </b></i> One of the greatest writer/filmmakers of our time. A fine collectible set. . ISBN 0571129161., Faber & Faber, 1992, 5<

1992, ISBN: 9780571129164

Hardcover

London, England: Faber & Faber, 1992. First Edition. First Printing.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine Dust Jacket.. London, England: Faber & Faber, 1992. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Editio… More...

London, England: Faber & Faber, 1992. First Edition. First Printing.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine Dust Jacket.. London, England: Faber & Faber, 1992. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition/First Printing. 155 pages. Rare Pedro Almodovar collectible set. A fine copy of "Patty Diphusa And Other Writings" with a pristine 8 X 9 inch "Self-Portrait" color print, both signed by Pedro Almodovar. The author/filmmaker's debut collection of prose pieces. Now considered a late-modern classic. The first appearance of the title in English and in the United Kingdom. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. Published in a small and limited print run as a hardcover original only. Originally published in Spain in 1991, the author was not yet the global sensation that he is today. The First Edition is now scarce. Presents Pedro Almodovar's "Patty Diphusa And Other Writings" in a felicitous English translation. From one of the world's most beloved culture heroes: Vintage, early Almodovar. "These irresistibly funny pieces about the Golden Age of Madrid pop, punk, comics, and general frivolity were written during the 1980's, when Almodovar came of age as a filmmaker. Inspired in part by Andy Warhol's films, the title story features the adventures of a spunky star. The eponymous Patty, a self-absorbed young woman devoted to pleasure and in search of fame, breezes through the Madrid underground. Patty's innocence - and Almodovar's genius - makes these scenes funny. The irrepressible author cannot resist inserting himself as a character in the section entitled 'Filler', which contains some short sketches, a discussion about the importance of Madrid in his films, a self-interview, and tongue-in-cheek predictions for the end of the century. His charming autobiographical essay, 'Advice On How To Become An Internationally Famous Filmmaker', recounts the steps he took to find his avocation" (Publisher's blurb). An absolute "must-have" collectible, not just memorabilia, set for Pedro Almodovar collectors. <b><i> This copy is very prominently and beautifully signed in black ink-pen on the title page by Pedro Almodovar. It is signed directly on the page itself, not on a tipped-in page. It comes with a stunningly beautiful 8 X 9 inch color print of his pensive - rather than deliberately offensive - self-portrait, also very boldly and beautifully signed in blue pen-marker on recto by the artist. Laid-in the book is a Souvenir Postcard, "Viva Pedro", issued to commemorate the filmmaker's first major retrospective in New York City, which Almodovar attended. This title is a late-modern classic. As far as we know, this is the only such signed copy (with signed self-portrait) of the First Hardcover Edition/First Printing (British) available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. Please note: Copies available online have serious flaws, are subsequent printings, or are remainder-marked. This is surely an accessible and lovely alternative. A rare signed set thus. </b></i> One of the greatest writer/filmmakers of our time. A fine collectible set. . ISBN 0571129161., Faber & Faber, 1992, 5<

1992, ISBN: 0571129161

[EAN: 9780571129164], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Faber & Faber], 10/2 DATE BOOKS, Jacket, Very Good in Very Good jacket Very Good in Very Good jacket 0.8 x 6.0 x 8.8 inches. Cond… More...

[EAN: 9780571129164], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Faber & Faber], 10/2 DATE BOOKS, Jacket, Very Good in Very Good jacket Very Good in Very Good jacket 0.8 x 6.0 x 8.8 inches. Condition very good in blue boards with black cloth spine, clean tight copy, like new, may never have been read. From Publishers Weekly: These irresistibly funny pieces about "the golden age of Madrid pop, punk, comics and general frivolity" were written during the 1980s, when Almodovar ( Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! ) came of age as a filmmaker. Inspired in part by Andy Warhol's films, the title story features the adventures of a spunky porn star. The eponymous Patty, a self-absorbed young woman devoted to pleasure and in search of fame, breezes through the Madrid underground, unfazed by rape, drugs and encounters with men and women of all sexual persuasions. Patty's innocence--and Almodovar's considerable talent--makes these often tasteless scenes funny. The irrepressible author can't resist inserting himself as a character in the section entitled "Filler, " which contains some short sketches, a discussion about the importance of Madrid in his films, a self-interview and tongue-in-cheek predictions for the '90s. His charming autobiographical essay, "Advice on How to Become an Internationally Famous Filmmaker, " recounts the steps he took to find his avocation. Almodovar's quick wit, affable writing style and refusal to take himself and the film community seriously infuse this collection with originality. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc., Books<

ISBN: 9780571129164

Faber & Faber. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex libr… More...

Faber & Faber. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Faber & Faber, 2.5<