TEXT IN FRENCH. Superb 205pg. book on the great early filmmaker noted for his magical fantasy films incorporting early special effects. Set in the back of the book is a 36pg. reproduction of a facsimile of the manuscript "My memoirs" of Georges Méliès, The book is beautifully illustrated with 278 illustrations of stills, photos, candids with 6 color illustrations in the text along with 7 color plates including one double page spread. Includes detailed looks at some of his more famous films including Voyage to The Moon. This copy is stamped with the number 2816 which exceeds the original edition of 2000. A Magnificent book.Very minute and minor light fading to the green cloth which is printed with an embossed like signature of Melies. A rare book in fine condition.