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That's very interesting, Riddle. I've handled quite a few Exhibitor's Books, and I've seen far more Universals, MGMs, and RKOs, for example, than Republic. Now, it's possible that the majors were seen as more desirable, and were saved in greater numbers. It's also possible that the books from the majors were distributed in greater numbers than those from smaller studios like Republic. It seems true, however, that Republics are scarcer on today's market than books from other studios. Exhibitor's Books, Kan, were promotional pieces put out by the studios to pre-sell upcoming movies. While it's fascinating to see the campaigns for movies that ere actually produced, it's even more interesting to see the pictures that either fell by the wayside or underwent great changes before reaching the screen. for example, a 1932-33 Universal Exhibitor's Book had a full-page ad for a movie called CAGLIOSTRO with Boris Karloff. As we know, that movie was eventually re-worked and released as THE MUMMY. Also, an RKO (I believe) book from 1943 featured an ad for the upcoming VALLEY OF GWANGI, with special effects by Willis O'Brien. As it turned out, that movie wasn't released until 1969, with special effects by Ray Harryhausen. All in all, they're fascinating documents, often boasting art and graphics not seen anywhere else. Unfortunately, they can sell for big money, sometimes well into four figures for the really desirable ones. If you ever get a chance to look through one, though, do, as it's a real time capsule of film history. John