SURFACE OF EARTH Signed Hardcover actress Ruth Ford's copy 1975 #128002

Description: The Surface of Earth (Signed Hardcover, actress Ruth Ford's copy) Author: [Ruth Ford] Reynolds Price Title: The Surface of Earth (Signed Hardcover, actress Ruth Ford's copy) Publication: New York: Atheneum, 1975 Description: Second printing. INSCRIBED by the author in the year of publication on the title page: "For Ruth / With thanks for kindness and with strong good hopes / From / Reynolds Price / 6 Feb. 75."Ruth Ford was an American stage and film actress, sister to the bohemian surrealist Charles Henri Ford. She began her career as a model for the likes of Harper's and Mademoiselle, and early on was a member of Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre. With Welles' help she went on to land work in Hollywood. Her best known films include "The Keys of the Kingdom" (1944), Anthony Mann's "Strange Impersonation" (1946), and Frank Perry's "Play It As It Lays" (1972). Her persona was as important-if not more important-than her career in film and on the stage. For more than 40 years, her apartment in the Dakota, the gabled, fortress-like building on 72nd Street, welcomed the likes of William Faulkner, Tennessee Williams, Edward Albee, Terrence McNally, Stephen Sondheim, and Truman Capote. A chance encounter between Arthur Laurents in her Manhattan living room led to the pair's collaboration on "West Side Story."Near Fine in a Very Good plus dust jacket. Light shelfwear, and a tiny stray mark to the rear board. Light shelfwear and a few tiny closed tears at the jacket extremities. Jacket design by the author. From the estate of Ruth Ford. Seller ID: 128002 Subject: Autograph Material, Literature Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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