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London: Heinemann, 1960. To Kill a Mockingbird became an immediate bestseller and won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The New Yorker declared it "skilled, unpretentious, and totally ingenious". It has gone on to become of the best-loved classics of all time and has been translated into more than forty languages selling more than forty million copies worldwide. Made into the Academy Award-winning film, directed by Robert Mulligan, starring Gregory Peck. It went on to win three Oscars: Best Actor for Gregory Peck, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-White, and Best Screenplay for Horton Foote. It was nominated for five more Oscars including Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Mary Badham, the actress who played Scout. In 1995, the film was listed in the National Film Registry. In 2003, the American Film Institute named Atticus Finch the greatest movie hero of the 20th century. In 2007 the film ranked twenty-fifth on the AFI's 10th anniversary list of the greatest American… Read More

New Orleans: Parish of New Orleans, 1924. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed. First Edition. Truman Capote's original Birth Certificate - issued in the parish of New Orleans & registered the 3rd day of October, 1924 & showing the birth of Truman Streckfus Persons, September 30th, 1924. A unique document. A bit tattered but still quite bright & clean. In 1928, when Truman was 4, the Certificate was given by Capote's mother, Lillie Mae Faulk Persons [soon to be Capote] to her sister, Lucille Faulk Ingram for safekeeping. Lillie Mae was off to New York to make a new life leaving Truman to the care & nurturing of his Monroeville relatives. Outside of the cousins Truman lived with as a child, Lucille Faulk Ingram & her daughter, Cecilia, were his closest kin. As a fledgling writer looking for solitude, it was in the comfort of Lucille Ingram's home that Truman began to write his first novel, Other Voices, Other Rooms.

New York: Random House (n.d.)1966, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover. by Author. First Edition. First Trade Edition. 8vo. Original maroon cloth lettered in gilt without dustwrapper, as issued. Inscribed in ink by the author on the front endpaper: "For John and Joy, two very/ special people./Please look after my dearest/little friend Joanna for me /Love, Truman." John Miller was a film director doing a series of interviews with Joanne Carson - Johnny's second wife and Truman's dearest friend. Joanne arranged for Truman to inscribe copies of, A Christmas Memory and One Christmas for John. A copy of a typed affidavit signed by Miller on his letterhead detailing his relationship with Carson and Capote, with a 3"x 5" original colour photo of Joanne, Truman and John is inserted into the book. Near fine or better in the original slipcase. This presentation copy of One Christmas is especially poignant as it was Capote's last Christmas - he passed in Joanne's home August 25, 1984.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1959. First Edition. A very good copy in a good publisher’s slipcase, which has some staining and wear. This is an exceptional association copy, inscribed by both the photographer and author to Kenneth [Battelle], known as the hairdresser to celebrities, Mr. Kenneth. Inscribed by Avedon, “For Kenneth with admiration and affection,” and by Capote, “For Kenneth, an artist, from Truman C.” Kenneth was known for collaborating with contemporary photographers such as Avedon and Irving Penn. He was the favored hairdresser of both Jackie Kennedy Onassis and her sister, as well as others, preparing many for the famous (infamous? notorious? celebrated?) Black & White Ball, the lavish party staged by Capote.

Simon & Schuster. 151, [1] pp. Illustrated with gravure reproductions from photographs taken by Richard Avedon, throughout. (Folio) 36x27 cm (14x10½"), original printed white boards, publisher's original slipcase. First Edition. Signed on verso of front free endpaper by Richard Avedon. Classic collaboration of Richard Avedon portraits and witty write-ups by Capote. Images include noted celebrities of art, music, film, stage and literature, such as: Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Alfred Hitchcock, John Huston, Arthur Miller, Marilyn Monroe, T.S. Eliot, Somerset Maugham, Ezra Pound, Pablo Picasso, Louis Armstrong, Humphrey Bogart, Isak Dinesen, et al. . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1959.

New York: Random House, 1965. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. First Edition. Presentation Copy. This is TC's Aunt Lucille Faulk Ingram's own copy with a Random House " Compliments of " printed card taped to the front pastedown on which is written in a presumed secretarial hand in blue ink: " .the author, who wishes you a Merry Christmas". On the front fly, aunt Lucille Ingram has neatly inscribed in red ink: "Given to Lucille Ingram by Truman Capote". She has also signed the back endpapers twice. Near fine in a very good dustwrapper with some old tap e remains visible. [old tape removed]. A very special copy of one of Capote's highlights. Of All of the cousins Truman lived with as a child, Lucille Faulk Ingram & her daughter were his closest kin. As a fledgling writer looking for solitude, it was in the comfort of Lucille Ingram's home that Truman began to write his first novel, Other Voices, Other Rooms.

New York: Random House, 1958. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. First edition. A name neatly erased on the front fly, else fine in very good or better dustwrapper with less than the usual spine-fading. Signed by the author. A collection of the title novella and three short stories: "House of Flowers," "A Diamond Guitar," and "A Christmas Memory." George Axelrod scripted the Blake Edwards film of the title novella that featured Audrey Hepburn in one of her most appealing roles as Holly Golightly. Scarce signed.

New York: Random House, 1958. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition, first printing. Signed by Truman Capote on the front free end paper. Bound in publisher's canary yellow cloth with gilt titles blocked in black on the spine. Near Fine with spine stamping rubbed, backstrip faintly creased and pages toned. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with fading to spine and light wear at the crown, slight toning. A beautiful copy, signed by the author. Served as the basis for the film starring Audrey Hepburn.

New York: Random House,, 1965. Inscribed by the martini-sipper to a gin-spiller First edition, first printing, inscribed by the author on the half-title, "For Hal, who not only ruined this book but wasted his gin. Tru", additionally signed by Capote on the title page and by the recipient on the front free endpaper. Capote's inscription refers to the gin stains affecting the top edge, endpapers, and upper margins of this copy. Capote himself was no stranger to the spirit: the gin martini was for many years his "customary" drink, and during the writing of In Cold Blood, he would start each day with a double martini, and have another with lunch (Clarke, pp. 176, 402). In Cold Blood is one of the most influential "true crime" novels ever written. "Vivid, painstakingly constructed, simultaneously fevered and lingeringly sad... a transfixing read. In 1966, this was a new kind of journalism; now, Capote's revolutionary and compelling approach to narrative non-fiction has been much copied, but rarely… Read More

New York: Random House, 1958. "Truman Capote is the most perfect writer of my generation. He writes the best sentences word for word, rhythm upon rhythm. If you want to capture a period in New York, no other book has done it so well. He could capture period and place like few others" (Norman Mailer). The film adaptation was directed by Blake Edwards, starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

New York: Random House, 1951. Softcover. Very Good. Uncorrected proof consisting of long galley sheets printed rectos only, ribbon-tied at the top into blue covers with an applied title label. Affixed to the cover label is another label that reads: "An 'A' Book To Be Considered at the Next Meeting," apparently indicating the book was being considered as a main selection for the Book-of-the-Month Club. Modest wear, very good or better. Author's second novel. Rare in this format.

New York: Random House. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1958. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket. (179pp. ) (5 3/4" X 8") (Virtually no fading to orange & white spine on dust jacket. A few tiny nicks at top & bottom of spine on jacket. ) The author's most beloved work with only the slightest toning to spine. A remarkable survival. ; 5 3/4" X 8" ; 179 pages .

Paris: Gallimard, 1966. Fine. Gallimard, Paris 1966, 15x22cm, broché. - Edition originale de la traduction française, un des 51 exemplaires numérotés sur pur fil, seuls grands papiers. Dos et plats légèrement et marginalement éclaircis comme habituellement. Rare et bel exemplaire. [ENGLISH DESCRIPTION ON DEMAND]

New York: Random House, 1958. First edition. Fine/Fine. An exceptionally bright copy. The book is Fine, appearing unread, with sharp corners, clear titles on spine and no ownership markings. Blue top-stain a bit faded. Dust jacket about Fine, without any of the ubiquitous spine toning, but a touch of wear at the spine ends and rubbing on the rear panel. An American classic in literature, it was also the basis for the Oscar-winning film starring Audrey Hepburn in the iconic role of Holly Golightly. Capote's admitted favorite literary creation. Long before Hepburn graced the screen as Holly Golightly, Capote was observing the New York socialites around him and gathering inspiration for the character who would help define his career. "Like every fiction, Holly Golightly was a composite of multiple nonfictions. She took her dreams of society from Truman's own mother, her existential anxieties from Capote himself, but her personality, which seemed so intimately hers, would come from the tight-knit… Read More

This is a rare, signed first edition first printing of Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood" from 1966. The hardcover book is in impeccable condition and looks like new. Unlcipped dust jacket.
This true crime novel is a classic that investigates the brutal murder of a Kansas family. The author's signature adds a unique value to this already collectable item. The book is in English and has no personalisation.

New York: Random House n.d. (1966), 1966. First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. First Trade Edition, later printing Inscribed on the half-title by Truman Capote, 'For John and Joy/Merry Christmas/'82/Truman Capote.' Gilt titled black boards, publisher's red slipcase with tipped-on photograph of the author. A near fine copy, without dustwrapper, as issued. John Miller was a film director doing a series of interviews with Joanne Carson - Johnny's second wife and Truman's dearest friend. Joanne arranged for Truman to inscribe copies of, A Christmas Memory and One Christmas for John. A copy of a typed affidavit signed by Miller on his letterhead detailing his relationship with Carson and Capote. A lovely original 5" x 7" black and white photo by Tim Berrith of Joanne Carson, Truman Capote and John Miller which is also inserted into the book along with a copy of an explanatory transmittal note to John Miller in Joanne Carson's hand.

New York: Random House, (1965). First Edition. Hardcover. Covers slightly bowed; tape stains to verso of rear endpaper where newspaper clipping, now loose, was once affixed. Mild soiling and light wear to the dustwrapper which has light tape stains to the corners and slightly darker stains to the inside flaps. Near Fine in a Very Good dustwrapper. INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the author to his lawyer on the first blank: "for that admirable attorney/Elbert Robinson/from his client and friend/Truman Capote." Capote's masterpiece, a trendsetting book that opened a floodgate of "nonfiction" novels that has yet to abate. Made into a movie starring Robert Blake.

New York: Random House, 1949. First Edition. Presentation copy; inscribed by the author to his lover, the literary critic and professor Newton Arvin, “Who loves you best of all? T does!” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. A fine, even poignant, association, especially given that their affair was then ending.

First Edition. 8vo, exquisitely bound in full orange morocco over beveled boards, raised bands, black leather lettering-pieces in gilt to the spine, gilt ruling to the front and rear boards, all edges gilt, brown endpapers, pp. 179, housed in a custom-made slipcase. Published by Random House (New York), 1958.
Signed by the Author to a front blank leaf.
Some minor markings to pp. 168-171; not affecting any text, otherwise a fine copy. A binding truly befitting of this iconic work. A wonderful collector's piece, presenting beautifully on the shelf.
Capote's novella was published together with three other short stories: "House of Flowers," "A Diamond Guitar," and "A Christmas Memory." "Breakfast at Tiffany's" was adapted to film in 1961 by George Axelrod, starring Audrey Hepburn in her most memorable role as Holly Golightly. The film was released on 5 October 1961 to critical and commercial success, grossing $14 million on a $2.5 million budget.
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New York: Simon and Schuster, 1944. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Rare Family Copy. First Edition Inscribed by the young Capote to his younger cousin Cecilia. 'To Cecilia, the cutest girl who ever sat in my lap, with love, Truman, Christmas, 1944." Folio. 92 pp. A wonderful copy in original pictorial boards, expertly restored by our paper conservationist. This unique example is complete with Cecilia's childhood pencil drawings and her ownership name. An extraordinary association copy. Outside of the cousins Truman lived with as a child, Lucille Faulk Ingram & her daughter Cecilia were his closest kin. As a fledgling writer looking for solitude, it was in the comfort of Lucille Ingram's home that Truman began to write his first novel, Other Voices, Other Rooms and so it began.