THEY CAME TO MY STUDIO; FAMOUS PEOPLE OF OUR TIME PHOTOGRAPHED BY VIVIENNE.

Vivienne (pseudonym of photographer Florence Mellish Entwistle, 1889-1982). Beverly Baxter (Introduction). Tyrone Power; John Loder; Anton Dolin (Forewords). A. George Hall (editor). Margaret Sherman (associate editor).

Published by London: Hall Publications Limited, 1956.

About this Item

Presumed first edition (no direct statement provided). 172 pages. Hardcover: H 30.5cm x L 24.5cm. Dust jacket soiled and foxed; large chip at spine head and front panel's upper left; long tear to front panel as well; other small chips to spine heel and flap fold ends; jacket design sticker affixed at bottom of front flap; dj now presented in a mylar Brodart protector. Gray cloth; staining/abrasion at spine head and adjacent board corners; slender band of staining/abrasion at boards' bottom edges and spine heel; gilt stamping to spine and front board remains bright. Text block edges foxed; small dark stain to top edge and to bottom edge. Foxing/toning to pale blue endpapers; two printer statement paper slips affixed to copyright page causing associated toned impressions to title page and half-title leaf; interior pages overall remain clean. Binding is firm. Uncommon monograph for British photographic portraitist Vivienne featuring over 200 b/w images of primarily British celebrities including politicians (Sir Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee - 1st Earl Attlee, Anthony Eden, etc.) with specific sections for leading figures in theatre, film, and ballet. Please note that this large book has an approximate shipping weight of 3.5 pounds (1.58 kg) and may require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail.

Seller Inventory # PXZP-16264

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THEY CAME TO MY STUDIO; FAMOUS PEOPLE OF OUR TIME PHOTOGRAPHED BY VIVIENNE.
• Publisher: London: Hall Publications Limited, 1956.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Photography