In 1987 the arist Dorothea Tanning published "Birthday", a collection of reminiscences. Now she has expanded it into a memoir of her journey through the last century as confidant, collaborator, muse and mentor to some of its most inspired minds and personalities: a diverse assemblage that ranges from the fathers of surrealism and Dada to Virgil Thompson, George Balanchine, Alberto Giacometti, Dylan Thomas, Truman Capote, Jean Miro and many more. At its centre is the relationship between Tanning and her husband, the ...
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In 1987 the arist Dorothea Tanning published "Birthday", a collection of reminiscences. Now she has expanded it into a memoir of her journey through the last century as confidant, collaborator, muse and mentor to some of its most inspired minds and personalities: a diverse assemblage that ranges from the fathers of surrealism and Dada to Virgil Thompson, George Balanchine, Alberto Giacometti, Dylan Thomas, Truman Capote, Jean Miro and many more. At its centre is the relationship between Tanning and her husband, the enigmatic surrealist Max Ernst.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
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-1. Stated First Edition, first printing with full number line in near fine/ very good condition. The pages are clean and crisp, in like new condition, with no bent corners. Boards are solid, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket has minor shelf wear. The book is in excellent condition with an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
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New. 0393050408. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--378 pages. --with a bonus offer--
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Fine hard cover book in fine dust jacket. An expansion of her earlier publication, Birthday, which were reminiscences of her career as an artist and also being in the center of the development of 20th century modern art, most notably, as wife of Max Ernst, illustrated.
