CAPOTE, Truman
In Cold Blood
NY, Random House, (1965). A review copy of his most famous book, a bestseller that redefined the boundaries between fiction and nonfiction. A story of the cold-blooded killing of a Kansas family that was shocking in its day for its portrayal of the lives and thoughts of the killers, as well as for its graphic violence. Filmed in 1967. This copy is signed by two of the stars of the film, Robert Blake and Scott Wilson, who played Perry Smith and Dick Hickock, respectively. Also signed by Academy Award nominees Conrad Hall and Quincy Jones, who received nominations, respectively, for Best Cinematography and Best Musical Score. The first blank has a paragraph of annotations in pencil about obtaining the signatures (at a 2000 screening of a restored print of the film); the book is otherwise fine in a near fine dust jacket. Laid in is a program for the screening; a review slip; and a hand-colored author photo, with photo credit on verso. A unique copy of this important book, seldom seen with these associated signatures, nor as a review copy, let alone both.
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