First Edition. Uncommon Hollywood themed novel found in Anthony Slide's 'The Hollywood Novel'. "A young boy separated from his mother and 'adopted' by a fat comedian named John Compton (presumably an amalgam of John Bunny and Fatty Arbuckle). With Compton's help, Bobbie becomes a child star, but he yearns not only to return to his mother but also to renew his allegiance to the Catholic Church" [Slide p 96] Near Fine in nearly Very Good dustjacket, chipping at spine ends and few edges, spine modestly darkened. Item #23149

First Edition. Martinot dustjacket art. Hollywood set murder mystery listed in Anthony Slide's 'The Hollywood Novel'. "A smart antique shop is but a cover for notorious but elegant gambling rooms in the rear. Martinique, cold-blooded and ruthless, is the owner; his manager and his fish-eyed secretary are as unsavory as he. But Martinique makes a mistake when he draws into a diabolical plot a lovely young girl and her fiancé". Near Fine, some foxing to page edges in Very Good dustjacket, modest wear. Item #24628

First Edition. Humorous novel of Hollywood life, spiritualism, and marriage. Seldom encountered follow up to Franken's extremely popular novel Claudia which was made into an equally popular film in 1943. This title was filmed in 1946, adapted to the screen by Vera Caspary, directed by Walter Lang and starring Dorothy McGuire, Mary Astor and Robert Young. Near Fine but for quarter sized stain to lower front cover, in Very Good dustjacket. Item #24401

First Edition. Mystery novel surrounding a Hollywood movie starlet. Very Good, spine a bit sunned, slight cocking. Item #11351

First Edition. Anthology edited by Mary Anne Howard including an early short story appearance by film director, actor and screenwriter Samuel Fuller, best known for his World War Two film The Big Red One. Near Fine, pages yellowing, in Very Good dustjacket. Item #12316

First Edition. Jungle adventure novel by the Hollywood film director of 52 motion pictures including such classics as James M. Cain's, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and Eric Ambler's, Cause For Alarm. Very Good, spine faded, small chip to cloth at top spine end, in Very Good dustjacket, centimeter sized chip at top spine end, few inch stain at top rear panel. Item #22513

First Edition. Jungle adventure novel by the Hollywood film director of 52 motion pictures including such classics as James M. Cain's, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and Eric Ambler's, Cause For Alarm. A Near Fine copy with unobtrusive bookplate at front paste-down and spotting to top page edge, in excellent example of the dustjacket, with only light wear and fading at spine. Great unsigned dustjacket art. Item #6149

First Edition. Humorous collection of anecdotes and stories about Hollywood characters and productions. "This is the Believe It or Not of Hollywood". Garnett was a successful Hollywood director having directed such masterpieces as The Postman Always Rings Twice. This copy inscribed and signed by Garnett to Jimmy Starr, the well-known Hollywood columnist and screenwriter. Near Fine in Very Good plus dustjacket, small chip at top spine end. Item #13659

First Edition. Intrigue and adventure surround a couple of wildcatters who take on a giant South American oil corporation. Tom Gill was a popular Hollywood actor. Near Fine in Very Good plus dustjacket, rubbing and tiny chips at spine ends and flap corners. Item #8566

First Edition. Arthur Hawkins Jr dustjacket art. Uncommon California set novel. "Here is Cosmo, bronzed giant of an Irishman, masochist, scholar poet and Hollywood fugitive, who in poverty awaits the result of a $10,000 literary prize contest which might give him opportunity to escape from wagging tongues. The restless Elspeth, victim of get rich quick fever..." A review of this title posted on the blog "Reading California" states: "A pedantic writer hopes that his latest novel will bring him fame and fortune. In the meantime he lives in a shack on a beach near Los Angeles and ekes out a living on his pension check from the British army. Despite its satirical edge, this is a plaintive story of a decent if talentless fellow who must cope with painful memories, unrealistic aspirations, and dire poverty. He tries to solve his problems by walling himself off emotionally, a strategy that fails in the novel’s surprise (and inadequately foreshadowed) ending. The protagonist, if not exactly likable, is credible and skillfully drawn. The same may be said for the girlfriend and the minor characters. In a just world this thoughtful and well written book would takes its place with other struggling-writer novels, such as Martin Eden and Ask the Dust." Almost Near Fine, small bookplate at front endpaper, in a Good dustjacket, lettering mostly faded at spine, dampstain to flap edges, inch wide strips of paper tape at verso of spine, top and lower edges. Item #31070

First Edition. "Against a background of the creation of a ypical Hollywood film, parade, in a sort of emotional montage, the individuals fashioning one of the oddest and most popular products of our day." With an emphasis on publicity writers according to Anthony Slide's The Hollywood Novel. Uncommon. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, nicked at spine ends and flap corners, centimeter sized chip at upper front panel. Item #32333