A striking 1973 first edition of Grand Illusions, Richard Lawton's iconic photographic tribute to the golden age of Hollywood glamour. Featuring over 150 pages of luminous black-and-white portraits-from Greta Garbo and Gloria Swanson to silent-era ingenues-Lawton's work captures the hypnotic beauty, theatricality, and visual fantasy of early 20th-century cinema.

Text by Hugo Leckey accompanies the imagery, offering context and insight into the evolution of glamour photography and the artists behind it. Printed in Italy by A. Mondadori (Verona), known for exceptional photographic reproduction, this volume is as collectible as it is visually compelling.

Details:

* Verified 1973 First Edition (no subsequent printings noted)
* Published by McGraw-Hill
* Printed in Italy by A. Mondadori, Verona
* Hardcover with original dust jacket
* 150+ pages of Hollywood portraiture
* Introduction and commentary by Hugo Leckey
* Includes a lovely 1973 handwritten gift inscription on the front endpaper
* Approximately 11.25" x 11.25"

A sensational addition to a coffee table, library, dressing room, vanity area, or Old Hollywood collection. The monochromatic palette and large square format make it a standout decorative book with timeless cinematic appeal.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The monochromatic palette and large square format make it a standout decorative book with timeless cinematic appeal.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Photography

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: France

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The monochromatic palette and large square format make it a standout decorative book with timeless cinematic appeal.