BARCYNSKA, Countess [Marguerite Florence Hélène BARCLAY]. Publicity Baby [HOLLYWOOD NOVEL]. London: Hurst and Blackett, Ltd, [1935].

First Edition. Abbey dustjacket. "Shadrach Green is a self made film magnate. Jerry Burke is the bachelor darling of a million fans, and he is Shadrach's particular discovery. Shadrach's slogan is publicity, and he engineers a publicity marriage for Jerry. Gloria Snowstorm, a vivacious typist with film ambitions, is drawn into the stunt. Shadrach's next stunt is a publicity baby, and one is launched upon the public. A sensational kidnapping takes place with surprising results. Shadrach, the unconsciously humorous dynamic director of film destinies, pursues his hard headed course until he is witched by an ancient spell. Countess Barcynska writes with first hand knowledge of the film world, and is not afraid of laying her colours boldly". Not found in Bleiler. Very Good, some rather minor cloth discoloration, some cloth bubbling to front cover, in attractive Very Good plus dustjacket.

Price: $500.00