HOW TO BE A MOVIE STAR OR A TERRIBLE BEAUTY IS BORN
by Chase, Chris
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- A near fine copy, light foxing to top edge, in a near fine jacket (crease to top of front flap)
- ISBN 10
- 006010726X
- ISBN 13
- 9780060107260
- Seller
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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper & Row, 1974. First edition. Hardcover. A near fine copy, light foxing to top edge, in a near fine jacket (crease to top of front flap). A typed letter, one page, laid in from Frank Buxton who is soliciting a signature on Buxton's bookplate. An ALS also laid in from Chris Chase "Dear Frank / Of course I remember you / & I'm thrilled you like / the book. / Love & thanks / Chris." The envelope that housed Chase's ALS is present as is Frank Buxton's bookplate (now signed by Chase). Chris Chase, also known by the stage name Irene Kane, was an American model, film actress, writer, and journalist. Her best-known role was in Killer's Kiss. She later wrote advice books and co-authored several celebrity autobiographies. Her younger brother was a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Paul Greengard.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15146
- Title
- HOW TO BE A MOVIE STAR OR A TERRIBLE BEAUTY IS BORN
- Author
- Chase, Chris
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - A near fine copy, light foxing to top edge, in a near fine jacket (crease to top of front flap)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- ISBN 10
- 006010726X
- ISBN 13
- 9780060107260
- Publisher
- Harper & Row
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1974
- Keywords
- Humorist, Hollywood, Frank Buxton, Irene Kane, American model, film actress, writer, journalist
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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