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Published by New York Grosset & Dunlap 1974, 1974
Seller: James Pepper Rare Books, Inc., ABAA, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First Edition, First Printing. From the library of the great film director Billy Wilder, signed and inscribed by the author / photographer David Douglas Duncan to Billy Wilder and his wife at the behest of their mutual friends Anne & Kirk Douglas. Inscribed: ÒFor Audrey and Billy Wilder, Merry Christmas, from Anne and Kirk, and David Douglas Duncan.Ó Kirk Douglas was the star of Billy WilderÕs great 1951 masterwork film, Ace In the Hole, Oversized art coffee table art book. Fine copy in a near fine dust jacket wtiha a small tear at the top rear corner and some very minot wear. A book of photographs by David Douglas Duncan comprising the artist Pablo PicassoÕs private collection of his own work. With many candid images of Picasso, his family, home, friends, dogs, and more. Billy WilderÕs legendary status in Hollywood as a director, screenwriter, and producer includes such classic films as Ninotchka, Sunset Boulevard, Double Indemnity, The Lost Weekend, Stalag 17, Some Like It Hot, The Seven Year Itch, The Apartment, and The Fortune Cookie.