The Busby Berkeley Book

Published by Greenwich New York Graphic Society 1973

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Seller: James Pepper Rare Books, Inc., ABAA, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.James Pepper Rare Books, Inc., ABAA

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First Edition. This copy belonged to the “Busby Berkeley girl,” actress Gwen Seager, and has several inscriptions to her. The book is inscribed by the author, Jim Terry: “To Gwen, With love and appreciation, Jim Terry, Sept 14, 1973, Ps. You’re still a ‘great looking broad.’” Also, inscribed by one of Busby Berkeley’s male dancers, actor James Baker: “To Gwen. One of Busby’s lovelies. Jimmie Baker.” Additionally, the book is signed by actress Vicki Vinton, another of Berkeley’s girls, and she has signed it rather charmingly. The title page is a wonderful large two page photograph of Berkeley huddled with a bevy of beautiful women. Vicki Vinton is in the front foreground, semi-reclining, and Vinton has signed her name on one of her long lithe legs. The definitive coffee-table book on Berkeley written with his cooperation, with spectacular illustrations of his film musicals. Contains a foreword by Ruby Keeler. Near fine copy with some slight spotting to the rear board in a very good dust jacket with some edge wear and rubbing at the folds. Difficult to find in this condition.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
The Busby Berkeley Book
Author
[BERKELEY, BUSBY]. THOMAS, TONY & JIM TERRY WITH BUSBY BERKELEY
Publisher
Greenwich New York Graphic Society 1973
Dust jacket
Dust Jacket Included
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Edition
1st Edition

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