Seven Samurai – Akira Kurosawa Collection: 1991 Art Program, 1975 Theater Program, Flyer & Postcard

Seven Samurai – Akira Kurosawa Collection

This 4-item collection brings together four Japanese film memorabilia items related to Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai (1954): a 1991 commemorative program, a 1991 new print release flyer, a 1975 Japanese theatrical program, and a vintage movie postcard.

1. The Art of Akira Kurosawa: Seven Samurai

1991 New Print Release Commemorative Program
Japanese Theatrical Original Booklet / B4 Size / 40 Pages

Issued for the 1991 re-release of the “Complete Original Version” of Seven Samurai. Although centered on Seven Samurai, the booklet also introduces many of Akira Kurosawa’s films, including Rashomon (1950), Throne of Blood (1957), and Yojimbo (1961).
It also features Seven Samurai cast members such as Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Minoru Chiaki, Isao Kimura, and others.

2. Seven Samurai – 1991 New Print Release Flyer

A Japanese promotional flyer for the 1991 re-release of Seven Samurai. It announces a new print screening of the “Complete Original Version,” described as the first such screening since the 1975 re-release.

3. Seven Samurai – 1975 Japanese Theatrical Program

An original Japanese theatrical program issued by Toho Co., Ltd. for the 1975 re-release of Seven Samurai. Published on September 9, 1975.

4. Vintage Seven Samurai Movie Postcard

A vintage movie postcard featuring imagery from Seven Samurai. Comes with its original slipcase.

Together, these four items offer a selection of Japanese film memorabilia from different releases of Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai, making this a collectible set for fans of Kurosawa and classic Japanese cinema.

Details:
* Film: Seven Samurai (1954)
* Director: Akira Kurosawa
* Publisher of 1975 program: Toho Co., Ltd.
* Language: Japanese

Condition:
1991 program:
The front and back covers show some scuffing, creasing, and soiling. The interior pages are clean and in very good condition. No writing or missing pages.

1991 flyer:
In good condition, with only slight surface scuffing and minor scratches.

1975 theatrical program:
The front and back covers show slight scuffing, scratches, and some soiling. The interior pages show only slight age-related toning and are otherwise in very good condition.

Movie postcard:
Comes with its original slipcase. The slipcase shows slight scuffing, and the postcard has slight corner wear on the upper right corner. Otherwise in good condition.

Please see the photos for further details.

Combined shipping is not available due to the weight and shipping cost of books. Each lot will be shipped separately.

Important: Due to a temporary suspension by Japan Post, shipments to the UAE cannot be made at this time.

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