In the depths of the Great Depression, the US Government produced a series of films about the pressing problems facing the nation - drought, flood, poverty and slums. Starting with a minuscule initial budget of $6,000, Lorentz, a young film critic from New York who had never made a motion picture, was hired to head the project. The first fruit of his labour, The Plow That Broke The Plains, was a moving and dramatic account of the Dust Bowl which met with immediate public and critical acclaim.
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In the depths of the Great Depression, the US Government produced a series of films about the pressing problems facing the nation - drought, flood, poverty and slums. Starting with a minuscule initial budget of $6,000, Lorentz, a young film critic from New York who had never made a motion picture, was hired to head the project. The first fruit of his labour, The Plow That Broke The Plains, was a moving and dramatic account of the Dust Bowl which met with immediate public and critical acclaim.
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This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.
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VG in VG+ jacket. Green cloth, 8vo.243pp. Index, appendix listing awards, films. B/W photos throughout. VG/VG+. Cloth boards have slight rubbing and light discoloring (possibly from long dissolved adhesive). Interior near fine.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. In the depths of the Great Depression, the U.S. Government produced a series of films about the pressing problems facing the nation---drought, floods, poverty, and slums. The project was headed by Pare Lorentz. Hardcover, 243 pp., Depression era photos, unclipped illustrated jacket. A book in excellent condition with nice jacket showing minimal wear.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
