Published by Harper & Row, New York, 1981
Seller: Back in Time Rare Books, ABAA, FABA, Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First American Edition. 5 5/8 X 8 1/2 Inches. 97 [3] PP. Stated "First U.S. Edition" with proper number line to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $10.95 intact on front flap. Signed by Sir Ian McKellen directly on the title-page. Also includes a signed note dated in the year of publication by Sir Ian McKellen. The note reads: "Dear Jane & Bob Emerson- many thanks for delivering the books. Amadeus duly signed. ever / Ian McKellen" Academy Award winner Ian McKellen, who recieved a Tony Award for his performance in Amadeus, starred as Salieri in the 1981 initial Broadway appearance of the play. McKellen starred alongside Tim Curry and Jane Seymour. The book signed by Jane and Bob Emerson who managed the Drama Book Shop in NYC (now famously owned by Lin-Manuel Miranda. A spectacular copy of the book signed by the man known for bringing Salieri to life and greatly influencing the performance of F. Murray Abraham in the film version. Signed.
Published by Andre Deutsch, (London), 1980
ISBN 10: 0233972722 ISBN 13: 9780233972725
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. Inscribed by Peter Shaffer: "To Michael Curtis from Peter Shaffer." Shaffer adapted his own play for the Milos Forman film which won them both Academy Awards, as well as Best Picture and Best Actor for F. Murray Abraham (co-star Tom Hulce was also nominated in this category for the title role). Scarce signed.