Gundel 1894 - 1994
signed first edition
1993 · Budapest, Hungary
by HALASZ, ZOLTAN & GEORGE LANG (WILDER, BILLY)
Budapest, Hungary: Helikon, 1993. First Edition. From the library of the great film director and art collector Billy Wilder, signed and inscribed by the authors George Lang and Zoltan Halasz to Mr. Wilder and his wife: “To Audrey & Billy Wilder, with admiration from George Lang, Nov. 18, 1994.” And just beneath “Zoltan Halasz.” Oversize format, 8 5/8” x 11 1/4”. Text in English. Fine copy in a near fine bright dust jacket with a 1/2” tear to the top edge of the front panel. A study of the life and times of the Hungarian artist Grundel. Billy Wilder’s legendary status in Hollywood as a director, screenwriter, and producer includes such classic films as Ninotchka, Sunset Boulevard, Double Indemnity, The Lost Weekend, Stalag 17, Some Like it Hot, The Seven Year Itch, The Apartment, and The Fortune Cookie. (Inventory #: 18940E)