(Steinbeck, John)

Cover portrait of Steinbeck and review of The Short Reign of Pippin IV in Saturday Review (April 13, 1957)

First Edition. 0 pp. Soft cover. Near fine with light wear to wrappers. Fine.

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Book number: b16776

(Steinbeck, John)

"'Grapes of Wrath'" in Collier's (September 2, 1939)

New York, Collier, 1939. First Edition. 0 pp. Soft cover. Very good in original wrappers with light dampstain at one corner. Although reasonable, an anti-Steinbeck editorial. Near Fine.

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Book number: b23985

(Steinbeck, John)

"Of Mice and Men"in Look Magazine (January 2, 1940)

Look, 1940. First Edition. 0 pp. Fine in original wrappers. Text and twelve photographs from the movie. Fine.

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Book number: b15242

Keywords: boxing

(Steinbeck, John)

"The Moon Is Down" (two-page, eleven-photograph spread of photographs from the movie) in The New York Times Magazine (March 29, 1942)

New York, 1942. First Edition. 0 pp. Disbound. Complete, original disbound issue in near fine condition with wear along the top, binding edge. Near Fine.

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Book number: b41215

[STEINBECK John]

[PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de John Steinbeck pris sur le tournage du film ""O. Henry's Full House""

s.d. (1952), 20,8x25,5cm, une photographie. Portrait photographique en noir et blanc de l'écrivain américain John Steinbeck devant une bibliothèque, tirage argentique d'époque. Ce très beau cliché a été pris sur le tournage du film La Sarabande des pantins (O. Henry's Full House) en 1952 dans lequel Steinbeck était en charge d'annoncer chacun des cinq sketches. Ce rôle de narrateur est le seul que l'auteur des Raisins de la colère accepta au cinéma. Quelques très discrètes pliures marginales. Annotations manuscrites au crayon de papier au verso du cliché. Rare. - s.d. (1952), 20,8x25,5cm, une photographie. [ENGLISH TRANSLATION FOLLOWS] Original silver print portrait of the American writer John Steinbeck in front of a library. This beautiful photograph was taken on the set of O. Henry's Full House in 1952, an anthology film narrated by Steinbeck, who introduces a quintet of five of O. Henry's most celebrated stories. The author of The Grapes of Wrath made his only on-camera appearance in this role of narrator. Some very slight marginal traces of folding. Handwritten annotations in pencil on the back. Rare.

Librairie Le Feu FolletProfessional seller

Book number: 83390

Catalogue: Beaux-arts - Cinéma & Théâtre

Arnow, Henriette / Steinbeck, John / Crosby, Bing / Paton, Alan

Die Puppenschnitzerin / Jenseits von Eden / Meine Lieder - mein Leben / Aber das Wort sagte ich nicht

Stuttgart, Das Beste GmbH Reader's Digest 1956. Siebte Auflage 504 S., Gebundene Ausgabe, Sehr interessantes Exemplar in sehr gutem Zustand, ohne Namenseintragung, ohne Widmung, Goldprägeschrift auf Buchrücken, Halbleder, Lesebändchen, sehr gut - gebraucht

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Book number: BU033940

Catalogue: Romane, Erzählungen, Geschichten, Kurzgeschichten, Berichte, Novellen

Bay, Howard (1919-1986) production designer; John Steinbeck (1902 -1968), author; Oscar Serlin (1901-1971), producer

Original Poster for the Broadway Production of John Steinbeck's "the Moon Is Down. " First Edition of the Poster

New York: Martin Beck Theatre,1942. 2 color letterpress on board. 22 x 14 inches.. "Free men cannot start a war, but once it is started, they can fight on in defeat. Herd men, followers of a leader, cannot do that, and so it is always the herd men who win battles and the free men who win wars.” ? John Steinbeck, The Moon Is Down..The Moon is Down was John Steinbeck's second attempt at writing a novel in play form (Of Mice and Men was his first). It was composed while on assignment from the Foreign Information Service, a division of the Office of Strategic Services charged with combating Nazi propaganda. His original story, depicting a small American town invaded by enemy troops, was rejected by the FIS, who feared that it might demoralize the civilian public... In his revised manuscript, published by Viking in 1942, Steinbeck kept the same plot but set it in an unnamed Scandinavian town rather than the United States. Despite mixed critical reception, the book was a remarkable public success, outselling The Grapes of Wrath two-to-one in pre-publication; it would eventually pass through 76 editions. Shortly after publication, the producer Oscar Serlin purchased the dramatic rights to The Moon is Down (Herman Shumlin initially bought them but passed them on, saying he “did not care for [The Moon is Down’s] politics.” Serlin, known for his production of “Life with Father,” accepted the challenge, believing Steinbeck’s play would attract a large audience. “The Moon is Down” premiered on Broadway in April 1942, starring Otto Kruger as Colonel Lanser and Ralph Morgan as Mayor Orden. Like the novel before it, the play was publicly adored but critically lambasted. Life magazine reported that it was “trumpeted louder than any literary event of the season,” while the critical consensus was that “Steinbeck was too easy on the Germans, too optimistic about the ultimate victory of the Allies, [and ultimately] too moralistic." Despite its initial Broadway run lasting only nine weeks, the play was immensely successful on the road and abroad, especially in London and Stockholm. Rather surprisingly, it was nominated for Best Play by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and placed second... Provenance: From the estate of producer Oscar Serlin. .

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Book number: 16-5565

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Bay, Howard (1919-1986) production designer; John Steinbeck (1902 -1968), author; Oscar Serlin (1901-1971), producer

Original Gouache Poster Design for the Broadway Production of John Steinbeck's "the Moon Is Down. " [Showing Sabotage of the Nazi Train Line. ]

New York: Martin Beck Theatre, 1942. Gouache in 3 colors on board. 13;5 x 8.5 inches.. "Free men cannot start a war, but once it is started, they can fight on in defeat. Herd men, followers of a leader, cannot do that, and so it is always the herd men who win battles and the free men who win wars.” ? John Steinbeck, The Moon Is Down..The Moon is Down was John Steinbeck's second attempt at writing a novel in play form (Of Mice and Men was his first). It was composed while on assignment from the Foreign Information Service, a division of the Office of Strategic Services charged with combating Nazi propaganda. His original story, depicting a small American town invaded by enemy troops, was rejected by the FIS, who feared that it might demoralize the civilian public... In his revised manuscript, published by Viking in 1942, Steinbeck kept the same plot but set it in an unnamed Scandinavian town rather than the United States. Despite mixed critical reception, the book was a remarkable public success, outselling The Grapes of Wrath two-to-one in pre-publication; it would eventually pass through 76 editions. Shortly after publication, the producer Oscar Serlin purchased the dramatic rights to The Moon is Down (Herman Shumlin initially bought them but passed them on, saying he “did not care for [The Moon is Down’s] politics.” Serlin, known for his production of “Life with Father,” accepted the challenge, believing Steinbeck’s play would attract a large audience. “The Moon is Down” premiered on Broadway in April 1942, starring Otto Kruger as Colonel Lanser and Ralph Morgan as Mayor Orden. Like the novel before it, the play was publicly adored but critically lambasted. Life magazine reported that it was “trumpeted louder than any literary event of the season,” while the critical consensus was that “Steinbeck was too easy on the Germans, too optimistic about the ultimate victory of the Allies, [and ultimately] too moralistic." Despite its initial Broadway run lasting only nine weeks, the play was immensely successful on the road and abroad, especially in London and Stockholm. Rather surprisingly, it was nominated for Best Play by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and placed second... Provenance: From the estate of producer Oscar Serlin. .

Wittenborn Art BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 16-5566

Catalogue: Art

Bay, Howard (1919-1986) production designer; John Steinbeck (1902 -1968), author; Oscar Serlin (1901-1971), producer

Original Gouache Poster Design for the Broadway Production of John Steinbeck's "the Moon Is Down. " [Showing Nazi with Pistol over the Town]

New York: Martin Beck Theatre,1942. Gouache in 4 colors on board 17 x 12 inches. 11 x 7 inches image.. "Free men cannot start a war, but once it is started, they can fight on in defeat. Herd men, followers of a leader, cannot do that, and so it is always the herd men who win battles and the free men who win wars.” ? John Steinbeck, The Moon Is Down..The Moon is Down was John Steinbeck's second attempt at writing a novel in play form (Of Mice and Men was his first). It was composed while on assignment from the Foreign Information Service, a division of the Office of Strategic Services charged with combating Nazi propaganda. His original story, depicting a small American town invaded by enemy troops, was rejected by the FIS, who feared that it might demoralize the civilian public... In his revised manuscript, published by Viking in 1942, Steinbeck kept the same plot but set it in an unnamed Scandinavian town rather than the United States. Despite mixed critical reception, the book was a remarkable public success, outselling The Grapes of Wrath two-to-one in pre-publication; it would eventually pass through 76 editions. Shortly after publication, the producer Oscar Serlin purchased the dramatic rights to The Moon is Down (Herman Shumlin initially bought them but passed them on, saying he “did not care for [The Moon is Down’s] politics.” Serlin, known for his production of “Life with Father,” accepted the challenge, believing Steinbeck’s play would attract a large audience. “The Moon is Down” premiered on Broadway in April 1942, starring Otto Kruger as Colonel Lanser and Ralph Morgan as Mayor Orden. Like the novel before it, the play was publicly adored but critically lambasted. Life magazine reported that it was “trumpeted louder than any literary event of the season,” while the critical consensus was that “Steinbeck was too easy on the Germans, too optimistic about the ultimate victory of the Allies, [and ultimately] too moralistic." Despite its initial Broadway run lasting only nine weeks, the play was immensely successful on the road and abroad, especially in London and Stockholm. Rather surprisingly, it was nominated for Best Play by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and placed second... Provenance: From the estate of producer Oscar Serlin. .

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Book number: 16-5567

Catalogue: Art

Bay, Howard (1919-1986) production designer; John Steinbeck (1902 -1968), author; Oscar Serlin (1901-1971), producer

Original Gouache Poster Design for the Broadway Production of John Steinbeck's "the Moon Is Down. " "Dod over Quisling. " [Showing Nazi Soldier and Partisans]

New York: Martin Beck Theatre,1942. Gouache in 6 colors on board 22 x 14 inches... "Free men cannot start a war, but once it is started, they can fight on in defeat. Herd men, followers of a leader, cannot do that, and so it is always the herd men who win battles and the free men who win wars.” ? John Steinbeck, The Moon Is Down..The Moon is Down was John Steinbeck's second attempt at writing a novel in play form (Of Mice and Men was his first). It was composed while on assignment from the Foreign Information Service, a division of the Office of Strategic Services charged with combating Nazi propaganda. His original story, depicting a small American town invaded by enemy troops, was rejected by the FIS, who feared that it might demoralize the civilian public... In his revised manuscript, published by Viking in 1942, Steinbeck kept the same plot but set it in an unnamed Scandinavian town rather than the United States. Despite mixed critical reception, the book was a remarkable public success, outselling The Grapes of Wrath two-to-one in pre-publication; it would eventually pass through 76 editions. Shortly after publication, the producer Oscar Serlin purchased the dramatic rights to The Moon is Down (Herman Shumlin initially bought them but passed them on, saying he “did not care for [The Moon is Down’s] politics.” Serlin, known for his production of “Life with Father,” accepted the challenge, believing Steinbeck’s play would attract a large audience. “The Moon is Down” premiered on Broadway in April 1942, starring Otto Kruger as Colonel Lanser and Ralph Morgan as Mayor Orden. Like the novel before it, the play was publicly adored but critically lambasted. Life magazine reported that it was “trumpeted louder than any literary event of the season,” while the critical consensus was that “Steinbeck was too easy on the Germans, too optimistic about the ultimate victory of the Allies, [and ultimately] too moralistic." Despite its initial Broadway run lasting only nine weeks, the play was immensely successful on the road and abroad, especially in London and Stockholm. Rather surprisingly, it was nominated for Best Play by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and placed second... Provenance: From the estate of producer Oscar Serlin. .

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Book number: 16-5568

Catalogue: Art

Bay, Howard (1919-1986) production designer; John Steinbeck (1902 -1968), author; Oscar Serlin (1901-1971), producer

Original Gouache Poster Text for the Broadway Production of John Steinbeck's "the Moon Is Down.

New York: Martin Beck Theatre,1942. Gouache in red on tracing paper on board. 'Peignot style lettering.' 22 x 14.5 inches sheet size. "Free men cannot start a war, but once it is started, they can fight on in defeat. Herd men, followers of a leader, cannot do that, and so it is always the herd men who win battles and the free men who win wars.” ? John Steinbeck, The Moon Is Down..The Moon is Down was John Steinbeck's second attempt at writing a novel in play form (Of Mice and Men was his first). It was composed while on assignment from the Foreign Information Service, a division of the Office of Strategic Services charged with combating Nazi propaganda. His original story, depicting a small American town invaded by enemy troops, was rejected by the FIS, who feared that it might demoralize the civilian public... In his revised manuscript, published by Viking in 1942, Steinbeck kept the same plot but set it in an unnamed Scandinavian town rather than the United States. Despite mixed critical reception, the book was a remarkable public success, outselling The Grapes of Wrath two-to-one in pre-publication; it would eventually pass through 76 editions. Shortly after publication, the producer Oscar Serlin purchased the dramatic rights to The Moon is Down (Herman Shumlin initially bought them but passed them on, saying he “did not care for [The Moon is Down’s] politics.” Serlin, known for his production of “Life with Father,” accepted the challenge, believing Steinbeck’s play would attract a large audience. “The Moon is Down” premiered on Broadway in April 1942, starring Otto Kruger as Colonel Lanser and Ralph Morgan as Mayor Orden. Like the novel before it, the play was publicly adored but critically lambasted. Life magazine reported that it was “trumpeted louder than any literary event of the season,” while the critical consensus was that “Steinbeck was too easy on the Germans, too optimistic about the ultimate victory of the Allies, [and ultimately] too moralistic." Despite its initial Broadway run lasting only nine weeks, the play was immensely successful on the road and abroad, especially in London and Stockholm. Rather surprisingly, it was nominated for Best Play by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and placed second... Provenance: From the estate of producer Oscar Serlin. .

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Book number: 16-5569

Catalogue: Art

Bay, Howard (1919-1986) production designer; John Steinbeck (1902 -1968), author; Oscar Serlin (1901-1971), producer

Original Gouache Poster Design for the Broadway Production of John Steinbeck's "the Moon Is Down. " [Man with Broken Chains Towering over Nazi Soldiers and Waterfront Town. ]

New York: Martin Beck Theatre,1942. Gouache in 8 colors on board. '22 x 14 inches "Free men cannot start a war, but once it is started, they can fight on in defeat. Herd men, followers of a leader, cannot do that, and so it is always the herd men who win battles and the free men who win wars.” ? John Steinbeck, The Moon Is Down..The Moon is Down was John Steinbeck's second attempt at writing a novel in play form (Of Mice and Men was his first). It was composed while on assignment from the Foreign Information Service, a division of the Office of Strategic Services charged with combating Nazi propaganda. His original story, depicting a small American town invaded by enemy troops, was rejected by the FIS, who feared that it might demoralize the civilian public... In his revised manuscript, published by Viking in 1942, Steinbeck kept the same plot but set it in an unnamed Scandinavian town rather than the United States. Despite mixed critical reception, the book was a remarkable public success, outselling The Grapes of Wrath two-to-one in pre-publication; it would eventually pass through 76 editions. Shortly after publication, the producer Oscar Serlin purchased the dramatic rights to The Moon is Down (Herman Shumlin initially bought them but passed them on, saying he “did not care for [The Moon is Down’s] politics.” Serlin, known for his production of “Life with Father,” accepted the challenge, believing Steinbeck’s play would attract a large audience. “The Moon is Down” premiered on Broadway in April 1942, starring Otto Kruger as Colonel Lanser and Ralph Morgan as Mayor Orden. Like the novel before it, the play was publicly adored but critically lambasted. Life magazine reported that it was “trumpeted louder than any literary event of the season,” while the critical consensus was that “Steinbeck was too easy on the Germans, too optimistic about the ultimate victory of the Allies, [and ultimately] too moralistic." Despite its initial Broadway run lasting only nine weeks, the play was immensely successful on the road and abroad, especially in London and Stockholm. Rather surprisingly, it was nominated for Best Play by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and placed second... Provenance: From the estate of producer Oscar Serlin. .

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Book number: 16-5570

Catalogue: Art

Bay, Howard (1919-1986) production designer; John Steinbeck (1902 -1968), author; Oscar Serlin (1901-1971), producer

Original Gouache Poster Design for the Broadway Production of John Steinbeck's "the Moon Is Down. " [Nazi Soldier Viewing the Sabotaged Bridge with City Below. ]

New York: Martin Beck Theatre,1942. Gouache in 7 colors on paper mounted on board. '22 x 14 inches "Free men cannot start a war, but once it is started, they can fight on in defeat. Herd men, followers of a leader, cannot do that, and so it is always the herd men who win battles and the free men who win wars.” ? John Steinbeck, The Moon Is Down..The Moon is Down was John Steinbeck's second attempt at writing a novel in play form (Of Mice and Men was his first). It was composed while on assignment from the Foreign Information Service, a division of the Office of Strategic Services charged with combating Nazi propaganda. His original story, depicting a small American town invaded by enemy troops, was rejected by the FIS, who feared that it might demoralize the civilian public... In his revised manuscript, published by Viking in 1942, Steinbeck kept the same plot but set it in an unnamed Scandinavian town rather than the United States. Despite mixed critical reception, the book was a remarkable public success, outselling The Grapes of Wrath two-to-one in pre-publication; it would eventually pass through 76 editions. Shortly after publication, the producer Oscar Serlin purchased the dramatic rights to The Moon is Down (Herman Shumlin initially bought them but passed them on, saying he “did not care for [The Moon is Down’s] politics.” Serlin, known for his production of “Life with Father,” accepted the challenge, believing Steinbeck’s play would attract a large audience. “The Moon is Down” premiered on Broadway in April 1942, starring Otto Kruger as Colonel Lanser and Ralph Morgan as Mayor Orden. Like the novel before it, the play was publicly adored but critically lambasted. Life magazine reported that it was “trumpeted louder than any literary event of the season,” while the critical consensus was that “Steinbeck was too easy on the Germans, too optimistic about the ultimate victory of the Allies, [and ultimately] too moralistic." Despite its initial Broadway run lasting only nine weeks, the play was immensely successful on the road and abroad, especially in London and Stockholm. Rather surprisingly, it was nominated for Best Play by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and placed second... Provenance: From the estate of producer Oscar Serlin. .

Wittenborn Art BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 16-5571

Catalogue: Art

Bay, Howard (1919-1986) production designer; John Steinbeck (1902 -1968), author; Oscar Serlin (1901-1971), producer

Original Gouache Poster Design for the Broadway Production of John Steinbeck's "the Moon Is Down. " [Nazi Soldier Viewing the Sabotaged Bridge with City in Distance. ]

New York: Martin Beck Theatre,1942. Gouache in 7 colors on paper mounted on board. '22 x 14 inches "Free men cannot start a war, but once it is started, they can fight on in defeat. Herd men, followers of a leader, cannot do that, and so it is always the herd men who win battles and the free men who win wars.” ? John Steinbeck, The Moon Is Down..The Moon is Down was John Steinbeck's second attempt at writing a novel in play form (Of Mice and Men was his first). It was composed while on assignment from the Foreign Information Service, a division of the Office of Strategic Services charged with combating Nazi propaganda. His original story, depicting a small American town invaded by enemy troops, was rejected by the FIS, who feared that it might demoralize the civilian public... In his revised manuscript, published by Viking in 1942, Steinbeck kept the same plot but set it in an unnamed Scandinavian town rather than the United States. Despite mixed critical reception, the book was a remarkable public success, outselling The Grapes of Wrath two-to-one in pre-publication; it would eventually pass through 76 editions. Shortly after publication, the producer Oscar Serlin purchased the dramatic rights to The Moon is Down (Herman Shumlin initially bought them but passed them on, saying he “did not care for [The Moon is Down’s] politics.” Serlin, known for his production of “Life with Father,” accepted the challenge, believing Steinbeck’s play would attract a large audience. “The Moon is Down” premiered on Broadway in April 1942, starring Otto Kruger as Colonel Lanser and Ralph Morgan as Mayor Orden. Like the novel before it, the play was publicly adored but critically lambasted. Life magazine reported that it was “trumpeted louder than any literary event of the season,” while the critical consensus was that “Steinbeck was too easy on the Germans, too optimistic about the ultimate victory of the Allies, [and ultimately] too moralistic." Despite its initial Broadway run lasting only nine weeks, the play was immensely successful on the road and abroad, especially in London and Stockholm. Rather surprisingly, it was nominated for Best Play by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and placed second... Provenance: From the estate of producer Oscar Serlin. .

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Book number: 16-5574

Catalogue: Art

Braley, Berton; Steinbeck, John (Acknowledgment)

Morgan Sails the Caribbean

New York, The Macmillan Company, 1934. First Edition. Cloth. First edition. Black cloth in dust jacket (price intact, although all corners clipped on the diagonal). 117 pp. A book length poem on the pirate Captain Henry Morgan, inspired by John Steinbeck and his work 'Cup of Gold.' With a letter of acknowledgement printed in the front from John Steinbeck to the author. GOOD condition. Minor soiling and general, minor browning to the covers. Heavy bumping, scuffing, chipping and small tears along the extremities, with some associated creasing. Heaviest to the spine tips. Minor fading and edgewear to the book. Ownership signature on the first endpaper. Some browning to the paper. Good/Good.

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 009292

Catalogue: Literature

Keywords: Noisbn Poetry