2001: A Space Odyssey black & white press book and promotional artwork....

Description

2001: A Space Odyssey black & white press book and promotional artwork. (MGM, 1968) Vintage original (3) promotional items including (2) black and white photostat illustrations on artist's boards measuring from 11 x 13.85 in. to 23.75 x 12.75 in., the smaller with 1-paste-up element, both hand embellished with ink and gouache, and (1) 10.75 x 13.5 in. folio containing a 4-page color press release detailing the film and displaying the original artwork, "It is a story that will sweep you across the slow dawn as the Earth wanes in the sky... As no other movie has done, 2001: A Space Odyssey reveals the strangeness, beauty and wonder we will discover on the Moon, the planets, and among the stars..." Exhibiting age and wear, folio pages exhibit even toning, staple holes, minor tears and foxing. In vintage very good condition.

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