Autograph Note Signed ("Thornton Wilder") and dated ("Saratoga Springs, May 20, 1956") to Alfred Eisenstaedt: "To Alfred Eisenstaedt, Who's not only a master photographer, but a presence so tactful and soothing that I found myself working-really working-and working extra well, while he went about his task. With lots of regard, cordially ." [And:] Autograph Note Signed ("G. Gamow") on recto of same leaf with cartoon sketch of "Me and you at La Jolla, Calif." by physicist George Gamow

Wilder, Thornton [and:] George Gamow

Published by Saratoga Springs, 1956

About this Item

Leaf from Eisenstaedt's notebook (#33), on recto only. 8vo (8-3/4 x 6-1/4 in.). A fantastic testament from Wilder to the great LIFE photographer's technique. With a humorous sketch by Big Bang theorist Gamow of Eisenstaedt with camera on the shore of La Jolla. Leaf from Eisenstaedt's notebook (#33), on recto only. 8vo (8-3/4 x 6-1/4 in.).

Seller Inventory # 237083

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Autograph Note Signed ("Thornton Wilder") and dated ("Saratoga Springs, May 20, 1956") to Alfred Eisenstaedt: "To Alfred Eisenstaedt, Who's not only a master photographer, but a presence so tactful and soothing that I found myself working-really working-and working extra well, while he went about his task. With lots of regard, cordially ." [And:] Autograph Note Signed ("G. Gamow") on recto of same leaf with cartoon sketch of "Me and you at La Jolla, Calif." by physicist George Gamow
• Publisher: Saratoga Springs
• Publication Date: 1956
• Condition: Fine
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