Wonderful electrical-effect
Strickfaden sketch presented to sci-fi legend Forrest Ackerman 248. Bride of Frankenstein: Kenneth Strickfaden. Set designer and
electrical special effects creator (1896–1984) whose work appeared in more than 100 films and television shows including Frankenstein, The Wizard of Oz, and The Munsters. Signed book: The Bride of Frankenstein. London: Queensway Press, undated [circa 1936]. Hardcover with reproduction dust jacket, 5.5 x 7.75, 252 pages. Signed and inscribed on the rear pastedown to noted science fiction enthusiast Forrest Ackerman, “Forry, thanks for letting me shine with resplendence in your somber shadow, Ken,” adding a sketch of a person staring at a laboratory device emitting bolts of electricity. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: G+/F (reproduction). Any signed sketch from Strickfaden is uncommon; the direct association to the renowned Ackerman elevates this book into the upper echelon of horror and science fiction collectibles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
The ‘Man of a Thousand Faces’
and others entertain at their studio 249. Lon Chaney and MGM Stars. Vintage sepia matte-finish 10 x 8 photo taken at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer convention luncheon for its distributors on May 19, 1927, signed in fountain pen by 16 MGM stars and employees. Signers include: Lon Chaney, Conrad Nagel, Dolores Del Rio, Edward Connelly, Cecil Holland (head of the make-up department), Norma Shearer, Aileen Pringle, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Billy Haines, Dorothy Sebastian, Reginald Barker, Karl Dane, Louise Lorraine, and two others. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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