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by Avedon, Richard; Capote, Truman; [Brodovitch, Alexey]

$1,000 · Offered by Biblio

First edition

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1959. First printing. Fine in fine jacket.. First edition of Avedon's first book, designed by Alexey Brodovitch and featuring commentary by Capote - in the original acetate jacket and publisher's slipcase, in uncommonly nice condition. The icons and artists captured in Avedon's trademark too-close gaze include Marilyn Monroe; the impeccable Marella Agnelli (before Capote's friendship and betrayal); the cracked and weathered Duke and Duchess of Windsor; the "changeling's face" of Gabrielle Chanel; Marianne Moore in three-cornered hat; and finally Capote himself, louche in suspenders, not as young as he once was. 14'' x 10.5''. Original white boards with grey lettering. In original clear acetate dust jacket. In original slipcase. Illustrated with black and white photographs throughout. 150, [2] pages. Trace wear to boards. Light edgewear and small chip to upper corner of slipcase. Sharp and clean.

• Publisher: Simon and Schuster
• Year: 1959
• Edition: First Edition
• Printing: first
• Binding: unknown

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