Schulberg, Budd. (1914-2009)

"The Disenchanted" - Signed

New York: Random House. 1950. First Edition, First Printing. 8vo.  Hardcover blue cloth in original dj.  388 pp.  The author has inscribed "For Paul. / Best wishes, / Budd Schulberg" to title page.  Moderate wear to dust jacket spine and chipping to dj edges, overall in fine condition.

Budd Schulberg won the Award for Best Story and Screenplay at the 1954 Academy Awards for On the WaterfrontThe Disenchanted, his third novel, was the tenth best-selling novel in the United States in 1950, and was adapted into a Tony Award-winning play in 1958.

From the library of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. (21239)


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