The Busby Berkeley Book

First Edition. This copy belonged to the “Busby Berkeley girl,” actress Gwen Seager, and has several inscriptions to her. The book is inscribed by the author, Jim Terry: “To Gwen, With love and appreciation, Jim Terry, Sept 14, 1973, Ps. You’re still a ‘great looking broad.’” Also, inscribed by one of Busby Berkeley’s male dancers, actor James Baker: “To Gwen. One of Busby’s lovelies. Jimmie Baker.” Additionally, the book is signed by actress Vicki Vinton, another of Berkeley’s girls, and she has signed it rather charmingly. The title page is a wonderful large two page photograph of Berkeley huddled with a bevy of beautiful women. Vicki Vinton is in the front foreground, semi-reclining, and Vinton has signed her name on one of her long lithe legs. The definitive coffee-table book on Berkeley written with his cooperation, with spectacular illustrations of his film musicals. Contains a foreword by Ruby Keeler. Near fine copy with some slight spotting to the rear board in a very good dust jacket with some edge wear and rubbing at the folds. Difficult to find in this condition.…