Richard Burton - 1st Edition/1st Printing
first edition Hardcover
1981 · New York
by Ferris, Paul
New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0698111060 . A handsome first Edition/First Printing housed in a dust-jacket of the same condition; This biography of Richard Burton tells the story of one of the most renowned and controversial actors and writers of the 20th century. Burton was a talented and versatile performer, known for his roles in Shakespearean and classical plays, as well as for his roles in films and television. His life was marked by personal tragedy, including the death of his young son, and by his many affairs and marriages. Paul Ferris provides a comprehensive and insightful account of Burton's life and work, including a detailed examination of his many performances.; 8vo; 328 pages . (Inventory #: 58785)