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A James Dean first printed biography titled 'James Dean,' 1956
16 June 2008, 10:00 PDT
Los AngelesUS$200 - US$250
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Find your local specialistA James Dean first printed biography titled 'James Dean,' 1956
A rare copy of the first book written about the star - this one being a first edition hardcover by William Bast, published by Ballantine Books in 1956, just a year after the actor died. The author was a close friend of Dean's as the two met while still students at UCLA, and they went on to become roommates in both Los Angeles and New York. Bast penned this early tribute to his buddy when the information was still topical and unspoiled, so it's a great source for Dean aficionados.
8 x 6 x 1in
8 x 6 x 1in










