Book, Press - Melinda Dillon, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
Object number2013.005.10
Date1977
MediumPaper, Ink, Metal
Dimensions14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA press book for "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", a film starring Hope, Arkansas native Melinda Dillon.Melinda Dillon was born October 13, 1939 in Hope, Arkansas and has acted in over 25 movies. She is an actress best known for her roles in “A Christmas Story” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”. She was nominated for two Academy Awards for her performances in “Close Encounters of the Third King” and “Absence of Malice.” She was also nominated for a Golden Globe for “Bound for Glory.”
Press books, also known as press campaign books, were intended to encourage cinema managers to promote the film. Each press book would contain information such as plot synopses, behind the scenes stories and photographs, stills from the film, and information concerning the availability of promotional aids. The “Golden Age” of the press book was from the 1920s to the late 1940s, a time when film-going was at its height and plenty of money was allocated for promotional tools.
A press book for "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", a film starring Arkansas native Melinda Dillon. The cover features a black and white version of the movie poster, an image of a road disappearing into the horizon underneath a bright starry night. "We Are Not Alone" is printed across the center and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" is situated in the bottom of the image. The film was produced by Columbia Pictures in 1977.
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