Prague. Fr. Tichý, January–December, 1936. Quartos (26.8 × 21.4 cm). Original staple-stitched photo-illustrated wrappers by J. Bauer; ca. 20-24 pp. per issue (consecutive pagination totaling 252 pp. Illustrated from photographs throughout. About very good; occasional light discoloration or foxing.

Complete first year run of this monthly journal for amateur cinematographers, published from 1936 through 1942. With articles on sound film, new film technology, the activity of Czech amateur cinematographers, color film, film pedagogy in schools and universities, foreign cinema and technological innovations, theatre and film, analyses of visual effects used in various films, film montage, and many other topics. A section at the back gives overviews of the activities of various Czech film clubs, including those in the province. With numerous ads for new film and photography technology. With attractively designed wrappers, signed J. Bauer. As of April 2020, KVK and OCLC only show one holding outside the Czech Republic.

Book ID: 50695

Price: $450.00