Творческая встреча. Артистка кино Людмила Марченко.
Типография «На боевом посту» (Павловская, 8), [1960-е].
Мягкая издательская обложка, обычный формат. Тираж: 5 000 экз. Состояние: Хорошее. Экземпляр с инскриптом актрисы: "Мариэтта! Желаю Вам больших успехов в жизни. С искренним уважением. Людмила Марченко. 25 VIII 1968 г. Тбилиси".
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Creative Meeting: Film Actress Lyudmila Marchenko (Tvorcheskaia vstrecha).
Moscow/Tbilisi: Printery «Na boevom postu», [1960s].
Soft publisher's cover, standard format. Print run: 5,000 copies. Condition: Good. Signed and inscribed by the actress.
This rare ephemeral publication is a souvenir booklet from a "Creative Meeting" with the celebrated Soviet film star Lyudmila Marchenko (1940–1997). Marchenko, often called the "Soviet Audrey Hepburn," was a luminous presence in 1960s cinema, famous for her roles in White Nights (dir. Ivan Pyryev) and The Cook. These booklets were typically sold or distributed at live appearances where actors engaged with their audience, sharing stories from the set and discussing the craft of cinema.
What elevates this specific copy to a unique collector's item is the handwritten dedication on the cover or title page:
"Marietta! I wish you great success in life. With sincere respect. Lyudmila Marchenko. 25 VIII 1968, Tbilisi."
The date — August 25, 1968 — places Marchenko in Tbilisi during the height of her fame, possibly during a film festival or a theatrical tour. Signed memorabilia from Marchenko is exceptionally scarce, particularly given the tragic trajectory of her later life and her relatively early withdrawal from the spotlight. This artifact captures a moment of warm personal connection between the star and a fan in the Georgian capital, preserved in a fragile, small-print edition.