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Lot #968
Herschell Gordon Lewis

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Description

American filmmaker (1926-2016) who is best known for creating the 'splatter' subgenre of horror films. Four items: a Lewis Enterprises business card belonging to Herschell Gordon Lewis, 3.5 x 2, signed in blue ballpoint, "Herschell Gordon Lewis, 'Godfather of Gore'"; a color 11 x 8.5 laserprint photo of the poster for the 1963 film Blood Feast, signed in blue felt tip, "Love gore? You'll love this! Herschell Gordon Lewis"; a color 8.5 x 11 laserprint photo of the poster for the 1965 film Color Me Blood Red, signed in black felt tip, "Hello from the Godfather of Gore—Herschell Gordon Lewis"; and a color 8.5 x 11 laserprint photo of the poster for the 1967 film A Taste of Blood, signed in black felt tip, "Herschell Gordon Lewis, Godfather of Gore." In overall very fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: August
  • Dates: #527 - Ended May 09, 2018