Marlene Dietrich: Life and Legend [SIGNED]

Bach, Steven. Marlene Dietrich: Life and Legend [SIGNED]. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1992. First edition, first printing.

Quarto (9 1/2 x 6 1/2″). XIV, 626pp. Original photo-illustrated dust-jacket over half red cloth and cream paper covered boards, with gold lettering to spine. Photographic frontispiece portrait of Marlene Dietrich. Title page signed by the author.

“From the stages of Berlin to anti-Nazi efforts and silver-screen stardom, Steven Bach reveals the fascinating woman behind the myth surrounding Marlene Dietrich in a biography that will stand as the ultimate authority on a singular star. Based on six years of research and hundreds of interviews – including conversations with Dietrich – this is the life story of one of the century’s greatest movie actresses and performers, an icon who embodied glamour and sophistication for audiences around the globe.” (From the Publishers).

Some foxing to top paper edge. Minor shelf wear and soiling to binding. Dust-jacket and binding in overall good+, interior in very good condition. g+ to vg. Hardcover. (41847) $35