Small Collection of Arch Oboler
Arch Oboler was a horror radio pioneer and producer of the first 3D movie "Bwana Jungle". Oboler generated much attention with his radio scripts, particularly the horror series' Lights Out', and his work in radio remains the outstanding period of his career. His special talent for terror has frightened the wits out of three generations of Americans. Praised as one of broadcasting's top talents, he is regarded today as a key innovator of radio drama. Oboler's personality and ego were larger than life. Radio historian John Dunning wrote, "Few people were ambivalent when it came to Arch Oboler. He was one of those intense personalities who are liked and disliked with equal fire." The collection includes two books & 1 LP record by Arch Oboler: Ivory Tower and Other Radio Plays. Published by William Targ, 1940. First Edition Limited to 1,000 SIGNED copies; this copy is additionally INSCRIBED by Oboler. A fine copy in very good dustjacket. House on Fire. Published by Bartholomew House, 1969. First Edition. INSCRIBED by Oboler to William S. Hart, Jr. (son of William S. Hart,highly regarded American silent film actor, screenwriter, director and producer). A fine copy in fine dustjacket [LP Record] Drop Dead! an exercise in horror! Relased b Capitol Records, 1962. INSCRIBED by Obolor to William S. Hart, Jr. The record is enclosed in the original mailing envelope addressed to William Hart.` Printed on the backside of the record sleeve is a letter from Oboler to Capitol Records. He begins the letter with "Gentlemen: Well, here is the recording. I hope it scares the wash-and-wear trousers off you! Afterall, you started it!" Oboler was considered a minimalist who never used a sound effect or piece of music when a spoken word could create a better image in the listener’s mind. Some of his best are featured in the episode “Drop Dead"; this episode features retelling of some of Oboler’s most famous radio horror plays. Item #21130
Price: $750.00