Young Hart
signed first edition
1983 · New York
by HARDING, WILLIAM HARRY
New York: Holt, Rinehart, Winston, 1983. First Edition. Inscribed and signed by the author, William Harry Harding, to fellow writer, Wayne Warga. Inscribed: “For Wayne, A writer whose work I admire greatly - a friend I am most grateful to have. Warmest wishes and love, Bill. March 11, 1983, Hollywood.” Laid in is an autograph signed letter from William Harry Harding to Wayne Warga dated April 22, 1983. in which Mr. Harding offers gratitude and appreciation for a favorable review of the book by Mr. Warga. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with some minor dust soiling and a 1/4” spot on the front panel. The story of an Italian-American family living in New Jersey. From the library of journalist and novelist Wayne Warga. The youngest editor at Life Magazine at age 25, Warga reported on John F. Kennedy’s race for the Presidency, and went on to cover the Civil Rights movement for the magazine. For many years, Warga was one of the leading writers at the Los Angeles Times where he did in-depth articles and features on writers and people in the arts. Later, Warga became a mystery novelist, creating three well-received bibliomysteries: Hardcover, Fatal Impressions, and Singapore Transfer, featuring Los Angeles rare book dealer, Jeffrey Dean. (Inventory #: 14220E)