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Houdini
A Pictorial Biography, Including More Than 250 Illustrations
by Milbourne Christopher
ISBN: 0517189038
ISBN-13: 9780517189030
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Random House Value Pub
Published date: 1998
Size: 8.75 x 11.25 inches
Weight: 1.9 pounds
Publisher's Notes
A comprehensive pictorial biography of America's legendary master magician and escape artist Houdini. Compiled and written by a renowned magician, this spellbinding book contains more than 250 illustrations of posters, photographs, and other Houdini memorabilia, as well as a facsimile of an autobiographical pamphlet published in 1917 by the master himself.
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Houdini
Milbourne Christopher
Gramercy, 1998-09-01. Hardcover. Good. We suggest the use of priority shipping, where available. Media mail can take up to three weeks for delivery. We ship every business day. Used books may not contain original publisher materials, ie cd and infotrak ( more information) Offered by textbook recycle (United States)
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Houdini: A Pictorial Biography
Christopher, Milbourne
New York: Gramercy Books, 1998. 218 pp., illus. Virtually as issued, with very slight shelf wear to dust jacket.. First Thus. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information) Offered by Saucony Book Shop (United States)
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Houdini: A Pictorial Biography
Milbourne Christopher
New York: Gramercy, 1998. ISBN: 0517189038. First Thus. Hard Cover. New/New. Illus. by B&W Photos & Illus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Biography ; Harry Houdin. ( more information) Offered by PublishedPage (United States)
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Houdini: a Pictorial Biography Including More Than 250 Illustrations
Christopher, Milbourne
New York: Gramercy Books, 1998 AS NEW IN AS NEW dustjacket; quarto; 218 pp (including index, bibliography and numerous black & white photos and illustrations); excellent clean tight copy in mylar. First Thus. Hard Cover. ( more information) Offered by Wollman Books (United States)
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HOUDINI
Christopher, Milbourne
NY: Gramercy. Fine/Fine. 1998. 8th Printing. Hardcover. 0517189038 Book Index, 218 pp., A pictorial Biography, including more than 250 illustrations. . ( more information) Offered by Better Book Getter (United States)
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Houdini
Christopher, Milbourne
New York: Gramercy, 1988. First published 1969. A pictorial biography of the amazing escapologist, 1875-1926, pioneer aviator, magician, most popular Vaudeville performer of his age and folk hero. The author, himself a distinguished magician, has amassed a splendid selection of posters, photographs, drawings and other memorabilia to give additional substance to his account of his escapes, career in the films and as an author, airborne feats and investigations into the supernatural. The appendix has an autobiographical sketch-cum-film scenario by Houdini called, 'The Marvellous Adventures of Houdini, the Justly Celebrated Elusive American. 218pp. One pin-head sized red spot on top page edges, otherwise as new. . Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information) Offered by Greenroom Books (United Kingdom)
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Houdini - A Pictorial Biography
Christopher, Milbourne
New York, NY: Gramercy, 1998. A fully illustrated biography of the world's most famous escape artist, magician and daredevil. The author is a distinguished magician and scholar of magic. Photographs & Illustrations 9" x 11 1/4". Over 250 illustrations. Appendix, Bibliography, Index. 218 pages 044. Hard Cover. Very Fine/Very Fine. ( more information) Offered by RFS (United States)
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