Metropolis - Novel First Edition (Second Printing). This is a paperback edition print that has been shortened textually and expanded with scenes from the film, released before the premiere of the famous film, directed by Fritz Lang. The cover illustration is the same as the cover of the first hardcover printing. The famous cover illustration was made by Willy Reimann. The book also contains eight full-page sized photo plates from the film. Book became world famous after Fritz Lang's film adaptation in 1927. Metropolis is a expressionist science-fiction film, made in Germany during the Weimar period, it is set in a futuristic urban dystopia. Book published by: August Scherl, 1926, Berlin. Paperback, damaged spine, the front cover is barely clinging to the binding. Otherwise in good condition. Language: German. Definitely an intersting and importnat piece of Film history and literature.