Close Encounters of the Third Kind by Steven Spielberg
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind by Steven SpielbergClose-up of a brown book cover showing printed copyright and publisher text, including Dell Publishing Co., Inc.Book cover for 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' by Steven Spielberg, published by Dell Book, featuring black text on a textured brown background.A close-up of a brown paper or cardboard label with black printed text reading 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' and credits for Richard Dreyfuss and François Truffaut.Back cover of a book or magazine featuring a dark sci-fi illustration with a futuristic dome under a glowing moon, two inset scenes with people and a child silhouette, and a block of promotional text on a black background.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind by Steven Spielberg

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Title
Close Encounters of the Third Kind by Steven Spielberg | First Dell Printing 1977 | Vintage Movie Tie-In | Classic Science Fiction Paperback

Author
Steven Spielberg
Title
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Publisher
Dell Publishing Co., Inc., New York
Publication Year
1977
Edition
First Dell Printing (December 1977)
Copyright
1977 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
ISBN
0-440-11433-0
Binding
Mass Market Paperback
Language
English
Genre
Science Fiction
Subgenres
Classic Science Fiction, Movie Tie-In, UFO Fiction, Alien Contact Fiction
Condition
Very Good+ vintage condition. Bright, attractive covers with light shelf wear consistent with age. Spine remains exceptionally clean with minimal evidence of reading. Interior is clean and tightly bound with expected age-related toning to the pages. Protected in a new archival-quality removable sleeve.
Description
Published to coincide with the release of Steven Spielberg's landmark 1977 film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind remains one of the most iconic movie tie-in paperbacks of the twentieth century. Unlike many film novelizations, this edition was written by Spielberg himself and expands upon the story of ordinary people drawn together by mysterious encounters with unidentified flying objects. The film transformed popular culture's perception of extraterrestrial life and helped redefine modern science fiction cinema through its sense of wonder, optimism, and unforgettable visual storytelling. This First Dell Printing from December 1977 is highly desirable for collectors of vintage science fiction, Spielberg memorabilia, UFO literature, and movie tie-in paperbacks. Protected in a new archival-quality removable sleeve.
About the Author
Steven Spielberg has always been fascinated with extraterrestrials as can be seen in his newest film Disclosure. I, Deb, had the privilege of visiting the studio of Doug Trumbull who did the special effects. He was a genius and was also truly interested in extraterrestrial life. He was in the process of developing a unique type of film experience that I believe was doubling as a way to contact life on other planets. But who knows. This is an original and well worth the investment.