Cinema: From Its Origins to the Present Day - Lot 49

Cinema: From Its Origins to the Present Day Foreword by Henri Fescourt. Paris: Éditions du Cygne, circa 1930. A substantial, illustrated volume devoted to the history of cinema, from the earliest projection experiments to the major productions of the interwar period. The book traces the evolution of techniques, equipment, studios, and the leading artists who shaped the seventh art. Extensive illustrations including portraits of actors, on-set photographs, reproductions of movie posters, and technical documents. A valuable account of how cinema was perceived at the time it was establishing itself as a major art form. A copy in a period half-shagreen binding with corner pieces, showing significant wear on the spine and edges but retaining a distinct decorative character.