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Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox, 1962. First Draft script for the 1963 film. A nuanced "invasion from Mars" film that borrows cleverly from both "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (aliens use human beings as physical hosts) and Val Lewton (threat of a creature, but creature is only implied, not shown). An unusually heavy emphasis on dread, atmosphere, and characterization makes this one of the most overlooked "adult" science fiction films of the 1960s. Black three-ring binder, noted as "DAY MARS INVADED EARTH" on the front wrapper, with a credit for screenwriter Spalding (as "Spaulding"). Title page present, with the title "SPACERAID 63," with a credit for screenwriter Spalding, production No. 6277, dated June 22, 1962. 96 leaves, Multilith duplication, with blue revision pages throughout, dated 6/28/62. Pages Near Fine, with a few small creases, binder wrapper Near Fine, with a bit of wrinkling on the front title label.

N.p.: Charles Band, 1977. Four vintage matte-finish studio still photographs from the 1977 film. A NASA research scientist accidentally uncovers a supernatural plot to take over Earth by aliens from the planet Utopia. Shot on location in California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.

N.p.: N.p., 1981. Draft script for an unproduced film. A planned remake of the 1953 film of the same title-not to be confused with the 1986 version made by Tobe Hooper, which was a separate project. A young boy discovers that aliens from Mars are taking over the minds of innocent bystanders. Red titled wrappers. Title page present, dated November 30, 1981, with credits for screenwriters Richard Outten and Peter Lee, and screenwriter for the 1953 film Richard Blake. 92 leaves, with last page of text numbered 91. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with three gold brads.

Germany: R.v. Hirschberg / Rudolf Kalmowicz Filmproduktion, 1977. Original French grande poster for the 1976 West German film. Cool spaceship artwork by Landi. Based on Erich von Daniken's 1968 book, "Chariots of the Gods?," a look at early human history and the possibility of extraterrestrial influences. Sequel to Reinl's previous alien documentary, "Chariots of the Gods" (1970), a film that was edited and dubbed in English and narrated by Rod Serling. This time Shatner narrates. The film was edited and dubbed in English, directed and written then by Charles Romine. NASA representatives make their opinions known, and various other "enthusiasts" perk Shatner's genuine intrigue. 47 x 63 inches, folded as issued. Very Good, with several tears (some with cello tape repairs on the verso) and creases. Scarce.

N.p.: N.p., 1958. Draft script for the 1958 film, seen here under the working title "Creature from Galaxy 27." A deceased astronaut's body is host to a bloodthirsty alien embryo. A prepackaged, Z-budget American-International double feature produced by Roger Corman, featuring the same alien costume used in Corman's film "Teenage Cave Man" (which was also released in 1958). Self wrappers. Title page integral with the front wrapper, undated, with credits for screenwriter Martin Varno. 76 leaves, with last page of text numbered 76. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.

N.p.: N.p., 1989. Draft script for the 1989 film, here under its working title "Vac-U-Sapien." With extensive manuscript pencil and ink annotations on virtually every page. Bound in after the script are two handwritten pages of notes and four typed pages of effects and sets for the film. Michael Paul Girard's first directorial effort, wherein aliens return to Earth for the first time in ten million years to see what has become of their "human experiment." After declaring the experiment a failure, the aliens decide that, due to humans' untidiness, crossbreeding vacuum cleaners and humans will produce a better race of beings to inhabit the planet. They subsequently create a sentient vacuum cleaner which is programmed to reproduce with earthlings. A splendid Z-budget effort, considered by some to be the worst movie ever made. And yet, a script for it exists. Titled self wrappers, with title page integral with the first page of text as issued. 86 leaves, with last page of text numbered 82. Xerographic… Read More

Burbank, CA: Warner Brothers, 1987. Revised First Draft script for an unproduced film. With manuscript ink annotations throughout, most editorial in nature. Loosely based on Clifford D. Simak's 1963 novel, which follows a Civil War veteran who is chosen by an alien to monitor an intergalactic way station in exchange for immortality. Set in Pennsylvania. Lavender titled wrappers. Title page present, dated July 31, 1987, noted as FIRST DRAFT REVISION, with credits for director Joe Dante, screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin, and novelist Clifford D. Simak. 123 leaves, with last page of text numbered 121. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.

N.p.: N.p., 1984. Treatment script for an unproduced film. Laid in with the text is a two-page typed letter addressed to casting agent Walter Kohner from screenwriter James Reigle introducing the script and suggesting actor Jack Nicholson for the part of Buzz Burbridge. Based on brothers Arkady and Boris Strugatsky's 1972 science fiction novel "Roadside Picnic." The story focuses on the aftermath of an alien invasion commonly known as "the Visitation," which created six distinct, quarantined Visitation Zones around Earth and a variety of Visitation artifacts with supernatural properties. Not to be confused with Andrei Tarkovsky's 1982 film "Stalker." Set in rural Arkansas. Lacking titled wrappers, housed in a transparent folder. Title page present, noted as a motion picture treatment, with credits for screenwriters James Reigle and Eris Andys, and novelists Arcady (sic) and Boris Strugatsky. 18 leaves, with last page of text numbered 17. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, unbound.