1964 Esquire September Woody Allen William Burroughs Tangier Gay Talese

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Esquire – September 1964 – Back to College Issue Original September 1964 issue of Esquire, with the memorable Woody Allen photographic cover and an exceptionally strong mixture of literary journalism, photography, humour, travel and mid-century American culture. A particular highlight is “Tangier” by William S. Burroughs, an extensive illustrated feature with photographs by Robert Freson. The striking colour photography captures Tangier and its international community during the period in which the city was closely associated with Burroughs and the Beat generation. Other notable contents include: * Gay Talese – “A White Man in Harlem” * Peter Bogdanovich – “Bogie in Excelsis”, on Humphrey Bogart * Vance Bourjaily – “Fitzgerald Attends My Fitzgerald Seminar” * Rebecca West – “The Collier’s Affair: A Rueful Memoir” * Woody Allen appearing in the college-themed material as well as on the cover * Extensive Back to College fashion and education features * “Europe in the Fall”, illustrated with paintings by David Levine * Period advertising throughout Especially pleasing is the survival of original bound-in advertising ephemera, including the colourful Great Books free-booklet reply card, still intact. A fascinating snapshot of American publishing and culture in the mid-1960s, with particularly strong appeal for collectors of William S. Burroughs and Beat literature, Gay Talese and New Journalism, Woody Allen, photography and vintage Esquire. Condition: Good vintage condition overa

• Year: 1964
• Condition: Good

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