Vintage Soviet Cinema Memoir Eldar Ryazanov Nepodvedennye Itogi 1991 Hardcover USSR
Collectible late-Soviet edition of Nepodvedennye Itogi (Unfinished Results), the acclaimed memoir by legendary Soviet and Russian film director Eldar Ryazanov. Published in Leningrad by Soyuzteatr in 1991, this expanded and revised third edition offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of one of the most influential careers in Soviet cinema.
Blending autobiography, production memories, and reflections on filmmaking, Ryazanov recounts the creation of many of his best-loved films while sharing personal stories about the actors, writers, and artists who shaped Soviet cultural life. The book includes chapters devoted to classics such as The Irony of Fate, Office Romance, Garage, and Beware of the Car, together with portraits of celebrated performers including Andrei Mironov, Vladimir Vysotsky, Alisa Freindlikh, and Lyudmila Gurchenko.
Illustrated with glossy photographic inserts featuring rare behind-the-scenes images and film stills, this volume is an outstanding addition to any collection of Soviet cinema, film history, or Russian cultural literature.
Key Features:
- Memoir by Eldar Ryazanov: Personal recollections from one of the USSR's most celebrated film directors.
- Expanded Third Edition: Revised and enlarged 1991 publication.
- Behind-the-Scenes Stories: Insights into the making of The Irony of Fate, Office Romance, Garage, Beware of the Car, and other classic films.
- Cinema Legends: Includes memories of Andrei Mironov, Vladimir Vysotsky, Alisa Freindlikh, Lyudmila Gurchenko, and other iconic actors.
- Illustrated Edition: Features glossy photographic inserts with rare production photographs and movie stills.
- Collector Appeal: An excellent addition to collections of Soviet cinema, film history, memoirs, and Russian cultural publications.
Item Specifics
Author: Eldar Aleksandrovich Ryazanov (Эльдар Рязанов)
Title: Nepodvedennye Itogi (Неподведенные итоги)
Publisher: Soyuzteatr, Leningrad Branch
Year Published: 1991
Edition: Third Edition, expanded and revised
Language: Russian
Format: Hardcover with original illustrated dust jacket
Print Run: 100,000 copies
Condition
Very good vintage condition.
The binding remains tight and structurally sound. Interior pages are clean, complete, and free of writing or markings, with light age-toning typical of the period. The original illustrated dust jacket is well preserved, showing only minor edge wear from storage. Please review all photographs carefully for exact cosmetic condition.
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