Crawford, Joan. (1905-1977) & Crawford, Christina. (b. 1939). "Mommie Dearest" & "My Way of Life" - SIGNED TITLE PAGES.
Signed title page of the legendary American actress's (second) autobiography, My Way of Life (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1971; second printing), cut from the book and inscribed to Paul McMahon. 9 x 5.75 inches (23 x 14.3 cm). Together with signed title page of the memoir of Christina Crawford, Joan's adopted daughter, Mommie Dearest (New York: William Morrow and Company, 1978), also inscribed to Paul McMahon. Both in fine condition.
Christina Crawford wrote Mommie Dearest after her estranged mother had died and disinherited her. The book, which describes Joan as an abusive, violent parent, caused a controversy..
From the collection 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.
Crawford, Joan. (1905-1977) & Crawford, Christina. (b. 1939). "Mommie Dearest" & "My Way of Life" - SIGNED TITLE PAGES.
Signed title page of the legendary American actress's (second) autobiography, My Way of Life (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1971; second printing), cut from the book and inscribed to Paul McMahon. 9 x 5.75 inches (23 x 14.3 cm). Together with signed title page of the memoir of Christina Crawford, Joan's adopted daughter, Mommie Dearest (New York: William Morrow and Company, 1978), also inscribed to Paul McMahon. Both in fine condition.
Christina Crawford wrote Mommie Dearest after her estranged mother had died and disinherited her. The book, which describes Joan as an abusive, violent parent, caused a controversy..
From the collection 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.