Shocking Life
SCHIAPARELLI, Elsa
From The Cary Collection, Bristol, CT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since January 7, 2008
From The Cary Collection, Bristol, CT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since January 7, 2008
About this Item
SCHIAPARELLI, Elsa [230] pp. J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd. 1954 First Edition 8 7/8" x 6 1/2" Elsa Schiaparelli's memoirs published in 1954 featuring delightful illustrations by Christian Berard & interspersed w/ B&W interior photos of her Place Vendome atelier 'Rome, Paris, New York, London, Moscow, Dublin, Hollywood, Bahia, royalty, politicians, artists, models, authors, film stars, social beauties, industrial magnates, land- and sea-scapes of sunshine and dreams - and her private family and friends - such is the kaleidoscope of her pages under the glittering searchlight of her incisive memory. 'With her own inimitable style, Elsa Schiaparelli provides an honest autobiography of her life and career. The book takes the reader into the heart of Schiaparelli's fashion house and introduces the many characters she lived amongst, including Lady Mendl, Greta Garbo, Gloria Swanson, Joan Crawford, the Duchess of Windsor, Picasso, Berard, Dali, Anita Loos, Katherine Hepburn, and many more. Seller Inventory # 16292
Bibliographic Details
Title: Shocking Life
Publisher: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd.
Publication Date: 1954
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition
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