The Charlie Chaplin Archives edited by Paul Johnson is for sale. This is the rare numbered limited edition, with the printed number 2037 and the book states “Exclusive to the first print run of 10,000 copies, this precious 12 frame strip from “City Lights” is cut from an original 35 mm print in the Charlie Chaplin Archives.” This highly important Charlie Chaplin biography of his life was edited by Paul Johnson and published by Taschen. This is the first deluxe edition published in 2015.
This has to be the ultimate in Charlie Chaplin biographical books. It is in an extra large format measuring 16½ length x 12 height and 2¾ inches width (ie spine) and with an amazing 559 numbered extra-large highly quality pages.
The Charlie Chaplin Archives binding has a gilt background with black edging and a large silhouette of Charlie Chaplin as The Tramp to the front board. The binding and pages are in Fine condition.
Everything you want to know about Charlie Chaplin and his film career is likely to be contained within this incredibly detailed book, with very large photographs of Charlie Chaplin, his very early days to includes copies of film posters, film stills and much more.
For more information about this highly desirable and collectable book please visit the Taschen website at:
https://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/film/all/01119/facts.the_charlie_chaplin_archives.htm
