The Motion Picture Guide, Vol. I (A-B)

This hardcover edition is an ex-library copy, as indicated by library markings and stickers. The book is in good condition with a sturdy binding, though it lacks a dust jacket. The exterior shows minimal wear, consistent with library use, and the interior pages are clean and free of inscriptions or signatures.

The Motion Picture Guide, Vol. I (A-B), authored by Jay Robert Nash and Stanley Ralph Ross, is a comprehensive reference book published by Cinebooks, Inc. in 1985. This first edition volume, part of a ten-volume series, provides detailed information on films starting with letters A through B. Published in Chicago, Illinois, the guide is a valuable resource for film enthusiasts and researchers, offering 2,805 detailed entries. As an ex-library copy, this hardcover edition is a sturdy reference tool, though it lacks a dust jacket. The book is particularly significant for film historians and collectors due to its detailed and extensive coverage of motion pictures. Given its first edition status and specialized content, it stands as a notable piece in the realm of film literature.