Alfred A. Knopf publishers; 1949: "First and Second Printings Before Publication" stated on copyright page; very good condition of book; dust jacket fair with edge cuts and small missing pieces (pics).
 
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The Dream Merchants is an American novel written by Harold Robbins and published in 1949. Set in the early 20th century, the book is a "rags-to-riches" story of a penniless young man who goes to Hollywood and builds a great film studio. A former Universal Studios employee, author Harold Robbins based the main character on Universal's founder, Carl Laemmle. With the Hollywood history in the backdrop, it is a love story.  In 1980, the book was made into a two-part miniseries. It was directed by Vincent Sherman.