Peter Feibleman. Stated first edition, first printing. New York: William Morrow and Company, 1988. Both unclipped dust jacket (in a Mylar wrapper) and hardcover are in Near Fine condition. Jacket design by David Gatti. No writing or markings found in the book, 364 pp.
Delve into the intimate world of Pulitzer-winning playwright and memoirist Lillian Hellman through the eyes of her longtime friend, protégé and companion Peter Feibleman. In Lilly: Reminiscences of Lillian Hellman, Feibleman recounts his decades-long relationship with Hellman, spanning from his youthful admiration to his role as her confidant and literary executor.
Why this volume is worth reading (and collecting):
A first printing (1988, William Morrow & Company) of a fascinating personal memoir of one of America’s most provocative literary figures.
Feibleman offers unique behind-the-scenes stories of Hellman’s relationships, her feuds, her writing, and her legacy.
The book serves as a companion piece to Hellman’s own memoirs and the broader literary history of 20th-century America.
Near-fine condition: your copy (near-fine) enhances its desirability among collectors.
Why collectors should pay attention:
Hellman’s circle includes a cast of major literary and Hollywood names; Feibleman’s insider vantage point gives a rare personal view.
Literary memoirs and reminiscences often attract strong interest when in good condition, especially first printings.
The book is not massively common in “fine, first edition” condition, which enhances value.
