I SHOCK MYSELF: The Autobiography of Beatrice Wood

Ojai, California: Dillingham Press, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine/Very good. An American artist and studio potter, who late in life was dubbed the "Mama of Dada," Wood (1893-1998) served as a partial inspiration for the character of Rose DeWitt Bukater in James Cameron's 1997 film Titanic. Edited by Lindsay Smith, this memoir includes a color frontispiece and numerous textual photographs and illustrations. Signed by Beatrice Wood on the title page. Quarto. Original black cloth binding, with gilt stamping. Some light fading and wear along the extremities of the dust jacket; otherwise very good. (Inventory #: 66323)