Karel Reisz, The Technique of Film Editing, Focal Press, 1953

8vo, black cloth, 288pp. Signed on front-end paper by John Trumper, acclaimed British editor of films such as Get Carter, The Italian Job and Alfie. First edition, first printing of this seminal text on the techniques behind film editing. Lacking dust jacket but otherwise in very good condition. Stamped “Member’s Copy, The British Film Academy” on front-end papers. A scarce edition with a curious signature.