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Capote's third book, and one which he was very keen to work on the design and layout of given he typically worked with fashionable magazines. The work itself consists of nine vignettes which take place in places Truman Capote lived or traveled. Illustrated using photography from various photographers he worked with in the magazine world. A deeply personal work from the author which preceded his literary success.
New York: Random House, 1950. First Edition, First Printing. Publisher's Black and White Patterned Paper Boards Backed in Black Cloth. A Very Good Book in its Issued Very Good Dust Jacket. Book has shelf wear to corners and some bumping to head and tail. Offsetting that appears to be from tape at some point appears to front and rear free end pages. Dust Jacket has rubbing generally as well as chipping to edges, particularly to head and tail of spine panel. Top stain intact. [xiv], [3], 4-92 pp. VG / VG. Item #844
Price: $185.00