Metropolis by VON HARBOU, Thea - 1926

Berlin: August Scherl, 1926. First edition, later issue with "7. bis 11. Tausand" on title-page. Octavo (7 1/4 x 5 inches; 184 x 126 mm). [1]-273, [274], [1, blank], [5, publisher's advertisements] pp. With half-title. Publisher's full green cloth. Front board double ruled and lettered in gilt. Back board double ruled and stamped with publisher's central device in blind. Spine stamped and lettered in gilt and red. Edges yellow. Overall about fine. Thea Von Harbou was film maker Fritz Lang's wife and collaborator. The inspiration for the book and film came from Lang when he saw the enormous skyscrapers of New York from the deck of his ship. He suggested to his wife that she write the futuristic novel and screenplay, which he filmed to universal acclaim. HBS 68214. $400.