Sadism in the Movies

De Coulteray, George; Steve Hult (translator). Sadism in the Movies. New York: Medical Press, 1965. Complete and unexpurgated translation. Quarto. 191, [1]pp (text) + unnumbered pages of illustrations. Original photographic wrappers over black cloth with silver lettering on spine. Frontispiece. This intriguing work explains how Hollywood’s film sadism influenced the rest of the world. It describes every form of torture shown in all movie houses; and the bizarre effects those horrors have on spellbound audiences. The author focuses his analytical insights on the consequences of Hollywood’s production on the world’s people. This curious study is profusely illustrated with 256 b/w photographic reproductions. Moderate creasing and tiny chipping along edges of wrappers. Wraps in overall good, binding and interior in very good condition. g. Softcover. (31060) $45