Richard Avedon: An Autobiography

Richard Avedon: An Autobiography, signed limited first edition illustrated with 284 photographs plus a special edition engraver's proof photograph of Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe, photograph by Richard Avedon Marilyn Monroe, New York, May 6, 1957

This book tracks the path of three crucial illusions in my life. The first section is about the illusion of laughter, and a young man's discovery of the fine line between hilarity and panic. The second section is about the illusion of power. The third section is about the loss of all illusions. All of the images were brought to me by the real people and events of my time..."

-Richard Avedon

AVEDON, Richard. An Autobiography. New York: Random House, (1993). Folio, original white cloth with gray and black lettering, original slipcase, original publisher's shipping box. $3600.

First edition, one of only 250 copies signed by Richard Avedon. Beautifully illustrated with 284 photographs documenting Avedon's career from the 1940's to the 1990's. With special engraver's proof photograph (10.5 x 13.5 inches) of Marilyn Monroe laid in. In fine condition- virtually as new in original slipcase and original publisher's shipping box.

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