ROMAN POLANSKI / Knife in the Water

Roman Polanski
Knife in the Water (Nóż w wodzie), N.D.
Special Japanese Edition
Softcover, 28 cm diameter, circular die-cut format.
Published/distributed by United Arrows (Japan), in association with Kinema Junpo.

Condition: Very Good. Light handling and surface wear to covers, with rubbing and minor scuffing along the edges. Some light wear to the outer edges of the circular pages. Interior clean and well preserved, with light handling wear. Binding is secure. No significant tears, losses or staining.

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An exceptionally rare Japanese promotional edition relating to Roman Polanski’s 1962 debut feature, Knife in the Water. Designed in a striking circular format, the publication features a graphic blue and black cover incorporating the film’s knife motif, with the interior comprising photographic stills, film imagery and extensive Japanese-language text on Polanski and his early films, including Repulsion and Cul-de-sac.

Produced in association with United Arrows and licensed from Eurolondon Films, the publication occupies an unusual intersection of cinema, graphic design and Japanese fashion culture. Its distinctive die-cut form and unconventional presentation make it a particularly desirable piece of ephemera for collectors of Polanski, European cinema and Japanese design.