Larry McMurtry; The Last Picture Show (1966) Signed First Edition - This is a First Edition copy of the seminal novel, The Last Picture Show, written by Larry McMurtry and printed in 1966 by Dial Press, NY. The Last Picture Show is one of Larry McMurtry's most powerful and memorable novels, and was the basis for the 1971 Peter Bogdanovich film starring Timothy Bottoms and Jeff Bridges. The cast included Cybill Shepherd in her film debut, Ellen Burstyn, Ben Johnson, and Cloris Leachman. It was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Ben Johnson and Jeff Bridges for Best Supporting Actor, and Ellen Burstyn and Cloris Leachman for Best Supporting Actress, with Johnson and Leachman winning. In 1998 the film was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the United States Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. This is a superior, collectible copy which is signed on the title page by Larry McMurtry. Please note: Each title and description is written by a distinguished member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America, International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and American Booksellers Association. Should you require further information, you may schedule a zoom meeting with us on 10/08/20. We will be offering scheduled, virtual previews by request only. If you would like to schedule a Zoom preview please email: Taylor@gwsauctions.com. PLEASE NOTE, PRE-AUCTION SALES: GWS reserves the right to sell any Lot(s) through a negotiated transaction at any time prior to the conclusion of the auction. If a Lot is sold through a negotiated transaction, it will be withdrawn from the auction. All pre-auction purchases will receive free, overnight, insured shipping. Please email gwsauctions@gmail.com to submit a pre-auction offer.