{"product_id":"noahs-ark-zanuck-de-haas-1928-photoplay","title":"Noah's Ark by Darryl Francis Zanuck 1928 Grosset \u0026 Dunlap Photoplay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoah's Ark\u003c\/strong\u003e by Darryl Francis Zanuck, novelized by Arline de Haas, is a 1928 Grosset \u0026amp; Dunlap hardcover photoplay edition illustrated with scenes from the Warner Bros. film starring Dolores Costello and George O'Brien.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the 276 page movie tie in novelization in its original red cloth hardcover binding. The book connects the modern story with its biblical characters, and the photographed pages include the cast list and a full page scene from the Warner Bros. production directed by Michael Curtiz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage illustrated photoplay book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-history-books-reading-vintage\" title=\"vintage illustrated photoplay book\"\u003eNoah's Ark\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darryl Francis Zanuck, novelized by Arline de Haas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated with photographic scenes from the Warner Bros. photoplay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grosset \u0026amp; Dunlap, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1928\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photoplay edition. The copyright page states 1928. A first printing statement is not visible, so the exact printing cannot be determined from the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover in red cloth with black cover and spine lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 276 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photoplay novelization, historical and biblical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e No ISBN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 5 x 1.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a complete, readable copy with age and handling wear that does not prevent you from using the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red cloth boards remain intact, and the black Noah's Ark title and author lettering are still easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pages are clear and easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photographed movie illustration, title page, cast page, and text pages remain clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe binding remains together and the book can be handled and shelved normally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover has rubbing, edge wear, bumped corners, and wear at the spine ends consistent with a 1928 book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pages and page edges have age toning, with minor spotting visible inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front endpaper has a previous owner's large handwritten name, additional handwritten numbers and notes near the upper corner, and a small pen mark near the lower corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo dust jacket is present. This matters if you are looking for a jacketed collector copy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotoplay editions gave readers a book version of a current movie and often included photographs from the production. This copy was issued in connection with the 1928 Warner Bros. film Noah's Ark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits a collection focused on early Hollywood, photoplay books, Michael Curtiz films, Dolores Costello, George O'Brien, or 1920s movie tie in publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy still has the cast page naming the modern and biblical roles, along with photographic scenes from the film, while the handwritten ownership marks show its long history as an actual reading copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the 1928 photoplay edition to read or display and do not require a dust jacket or an unmarked interior, this copy gives you the important movie related material intact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49174821404927,"sku":"E4-27-3302","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Noah_s_Ark.jpg?v=1788974437","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/noahs-ark-zanuck-de-haas-1928-photoplay","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}