Burt Blechman, Signed (5 results)

BLECHMAN, Burt. THE WAR OF CAMP OMONGO. NY: Random House, [1963]. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Blechman on front endpaper, to author Anita Loos: "To Anita with love. Brains may really be everything, but it helps if you also look like an angel. Burt Blechman." With the Loos estate stamp. Near fine; some wear & rubbing (small chips & tears) d/j. $85.00.

BLECHMAN, Burt. COMBIEN? Roman Par B. Halpern, tel qu'il a ete raconte a Burt Blechman. [Paris]: Gallimard, [1965]. 12mo., printed wraps. First Edition thus. Signed presentation by Blechman on front endpaper, to author Anita Loos: "un livre pour Anita, de l'auteur. Burt Blechman, New York City, Dec. 16, 1965." With the Loos red estate stamp on the front endpaper. Very Good. $85.00.

Hardcover. xv, 138p., inscription "I did the jacket --- also, the contents And here is my signature" signed and dated 4/6/76 NYC by the author. very good first edition in cloth boards and price-clipped, lightly-worn dj. Young 329*. Set in the NYC subway system as envisioned by Dante, laid-out as the Stations of the Cross, this novel is filled with religious metaphore and violence. The author has been compared to Celine and Nathanael West.

BLECHMAN, Burt. STATIONS. [NY]: Random House, [1964]. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Blechman on front endpaper, to American author Anita Loos: "To Anita Loos - who in no way inspired any portion of this book. Burt Blechman. October 4, 1964. New York City." With the Loos estate stamp on the same page. Near Fine; minor edgewear & soil (few nicks & small tears) d/j. $125.00.

BLECHMAN, Burt. HOW MUCH? NY: Ivan Obolensky, [1961]. 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket. First Edition. This novel was eventually adapted by Lillian Hellman for the Broadway play "My Mother, My Father And Me." Signed presentation by Blechman on front endpaper, to American author Anita Loos: "To Anita Loos, whom I shall always prefer, even though she makes me want to forget I'm a gentleman. Burt Blechman. 3/14/63." Also with a one-page typed leter signed from Blechman laid in, to Loos- exchanging books. "It was a great honor and a distinct pleasure meeting you at Mr. Auden's birthday party." With the red Loos estate stamp on the front endpaper. Very Good; some browning & soil d/j. $250.00.