The Lifeline (Gitterwerk des Lebers) (proposal for movie)
Bill Cole (?), 1949. Trade Paperback. Item #296520
19 sheets: Remarks by Bill Cole (single sheet) summarizing the historical novel by Alfred Neumann (1895-1952) 'Gitterwerk des Lebens,' published in 1943 by Pazitischen Press in Los Angeles) about the life of William Walker, adventurer and filibuster, proposing 'This novel would be unqualifiedly recommended for screening...'. Single sheet presenting the Theme and Synopsis of the book. 17 sheets detailed proposal for screenplay. William (Bill) Cole (1919-2000) was editor, anthologist, and author. He was publicity director for Alfred A. Knopf and Simon & Schuster and publisher at Viking Press. Paul Kohner (1902-1988) founded the eponymous talent agency in 1938, managing the careers of the famous. First edition (first printing). Very good carbon copy on onionskin with edge wear, wrinkling and mild soiling. Movie never produced.
Price: $50.00