12.5x18” with 448 pages, this book was written by Jack Mathis and published in 1975. Beautifully designed book features several pages of photos, text and cast listings of dozens of Republic serials of the 1930s and 1940s. Some of the great serials include: "Dick Tracy, SOS Coast Guards” starring Bela Lugosi, “Zorro Rides Again” starring John Carroll, “The Lone Ranger” starring Lee Powell and Chief Thunder Cloud, “The Lone Ranger Rides Again” starring Robert Livingston and Chief Thunder Cloud, “Drums Of Fu Manchu, Adventures Of Red Rider” starring Donald Barry, “Zane Grey’s King Of The Royal Mounted, Adventures Of Captain Marvel” starring Tom Tyler, “Spy Smasher, G-Men Vs. The Black Dragon, Secret Service In Darkest Africa, Captain America” starring Dick Purcell and “The Crimson Ghost” among many, many others. Book has gold embossed title and art showing Republic Studios. Cover has some corner tip wear but displays Exc. with Mint pages. Comes with 9.25x12.25” 16-page glossy paper supplement by Mathis published in 1995 by Jack Mathis Advertising as a supplement for his 1975 book. Supplement has various candid bw photos from production of classic serials of the 1930s-1950s. One page is also devoted to “Serial Release Dates” and shows original release dates of Republic serials in chronological order. Last 5 pages include synopsis for various serials. Pinch creases to spine but o/w Exc. Mathis is the same author as “Republic Confidential” serial book item #1308. This much sought after book continually sells in the $1,000 to $2,000 range, in fact, our last copy realized over $3,000. Additional photos online. An amazing and beautiful record of serial motion pictures.