Michael Todd's Around the World in 80 Days Almanac (1956 Movie Tie-In Hardcover)

• Edited by Art Cohen.
• Prologue by Edward R. Murrow.
• Synopsis of S. J. Perelman's adaptation of Jules Verne's masterpiece.
• Cameo Biographies of 47 stars in the Cast.

The Story of the World's Most Honored Show. This vintage hardcover book from 1956 titled "Michael Todd's Around the World in 80 Days Almanac" is a true gem for collectors. It features an original and illustrated version of the classic adventure tale by Jules Verne. Photos, stories and biographies of the making of the 1956 motion picture.

Michael Todd was the producer of the 1956 movie "Around the World in 80 Days," based on the Jules Verne classic novel of the same name. The screen play was written by S. J. Perelman. It was a lavish production, and it won 4 Oscars.

Interior is tight, clean and unmarked. Hardcover has laminated illustrated boards with no DJ as issued. Covers have minor wear at edges in particular at head and tail of spine. Tear at foot of front hinge poorly repaired.

Copyright 1956. Created to boost merchandising at the release of the 1956 movie. Manufactured in the U.S.A. Specific edition and printing information not found. No ISBN. LCCN: 56-12516. MSR = US $1.00.