First Edition. Signed presentation copy, inscribed by the author S.J. Perelman to silent film star Louise Brooks. Inscribed on the title page: �For Louise, who inspired not only the superlative on p. 105 of this book but lifelong admiration from millions of moviegoers. With affection, Sid.� Also signed by Louise Brooks above Perelman�s inscription: �Louise Brooks - p. 105.� And again by her on the front pastedown: �From S.J. Perelman, 17 Aug. 1970. Louise Brooks, Rochester.� The reference in both of their notes regarding page 105 is an underlined and checked-in-the-margin description in the chapter entitled �She Walks in Beauty - Single File, Eyes Front, and No Hanky-Panky� about his experiences attending a Miss Globe beauty pageant in Atlantic City. Perelman describes Miss Greece: �.A bewitching creature, whose trim black bob awoke memories of the immortal Louise Brooks.� On the rear free endpaper, Miss Brooks has written: �In �Love �Em and Leave �Em� Marcia Harris - stolen money, Jack Egan - Store. Doris Hill in Tillie�s P.R.� Both Marcia Harris & Jack Egan co-starred with Brooks in the 1926 film �Love �Em and Leave �Em� and actress Dorris Hill co-starred in the 1928 film �Tillie�s Punctured Romance� starring W.C. Fields. Fine copy in a near fine bright dust jacket with a couple of tiny tears. A collection of humorous pieces by S.J. Perelman most of which originally appeared in �The New Yorker.� A interesting association of Louise Brooks inspiring another artist.

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Title: Baby, It�s Cold Inside
Publisher: New York Simon & Schuster 1970
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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