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Salter, James. (1925–2015). Typed Letter Signed about Judaism, with an Autograph Postcard
A very interesting typed letter signed from the American novelist and short-story writer to writer Elizabeth Benedict, regarding his Jewish identity. In response to Benedict's idea of an anthology of essays by Jewish writers who were not often known as such, Salter writes to decline her invitation to write an essay, but eloquently describes his changing relationship to Judaism through his life. Aspen, November 22, [1993]. 2 pp., together with original envelope. In very fine condition. Read More...
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Signed drawing by the highly influential French writer and philosopher known as a key figure in existentialism, dedicated to Michelle Vian, one of his long-term mistresses. Sartre has drawn the amusing caricature sketch in ink on a paper napkin, dedicated it to Michelle [Vian], signed, and dated July 25, 1952. Beside the drawing he has written: " 'C'est le diable,' dit la jeune personne qui se promenait nerveusement dans son cosy corner." (" 'It's the devil,' said the young person who walked nervously in his cozy corner.") Slight toning and rough edges; otherwise in very good condition. 18 x 30 cm. Matted and framed under UV-Plexi. Read More...
Four original typed letters signed from authors John Updike, James Salter, Carol Shields, and Alan Hollinghurst, to writer and professor Elizabeth Benedict, regarding their opinions on writing about sex. Benedict solicited opinions from several writers for her 1996 book The Joy of Writing Sex, assembling an interesting and diverse range of views. Read More...
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[Various] Authors. Fantastic collection of 160 signed books, highlighted by Doctorow, Rushdie, and Tom Wolfe
Excellent collection of 146 books from some of the biggest names in contemporary fiction, mostly hardcover, each signed by the author, including: T. C. Boyle (10), Geraldine Brooks (2), Robert Olen Butler, Michael Chabon (2), E. L. Doctorow (7), Roddy Doyle (2), Joyce Carol Oates, Tea Obreht, Michael Ondaatje (4), Ann Patchett, E. Annie Proulx, Salman Rushdie (6), Richard Russo, David Sedaris (2), Wells Tower, and Tom Wolfe. In overall fine condition. *Please note that the images for this large lot include a few volumes which are not included with the rest. A complete and accurate list of all of the included books is found below. Read More...
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Warhol, Andy. (1928–1987). 1977 Unpublished Interview on "Athletes Series" - SIGNED Original Audio Cassette with 40 MINUTES OF RECORDED INTERVIEW
Original cassette tape, autographed by the artist himself, of a 1977 interview with Warhol conducted by a journalist for Australian Women's Weekly. Together with a clipping of the article that resulted, about Warhol's new "Athletes Series." Warhol has signed on a strip of masking tape on the cassette (acting on his own suggestion that the interviewer should ask all her subjects to sign their tapes!). Audio in fine quality, with a slight background humming and one period of lower volume, but voices distinct throughout. The signed strip of tape measures 3 x 0.25 inches (7 x 0.5 cm). Together with a signed and notarized letter from the interviewer. A unique item from the influential artist. Read More...
A very interesting autograph letter from the beloved American novelist and short story writer to the American astronomer Edward Singleton Holden. London, May 21st, [1900]. Wharton mentions her story "The Rembrandt," noting that "I should send more contributions to magazines if their editors had someone to jog their elbow occasionally and rouse them from the death-like torpor which seems to be their normal condition." After discussing her travel plans in Europe, she adds a postscript about Holden's new article "Three Writers Compared--Kipling, Sienkiewicz, Shakespeare" (published in 1900): "I have first received your "deadly parallel" between Shakespeare & Kipling. I have had only time to glance at it, but I see you have developed the amusing thesis you spoke of last winter & am so interested to see the result." Another hand, presumably Holden's, has added an underline below "amusing thesis" and noted: "I think this is a nasty dig! What do you say?" 3 pp. on a bifolium. In very fine condition. Read More...
An extremely rare signed cabinet photograph from the important poet and cultural figure, ca. 1890. Photographed by W. & D. Downey of London. Wilde is shown at about age 40 in a vignette bust portrait, wearing a suit and boutonniere, and has signed boldly across the card. Some light spots to the image and a few ink smudges at the head, but a crisp signature and overall in very fine condition. 4.25 x 6.5 inches (10.8 x 16.5 cm.) Read More...