James R. Gaines WIT'S END Days & Nights the Algonquin Round Table First edition!

Description: WIT'S END: Days and Nights of the Algonquin Round Table by James R. Gaines New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, (1977). First edition. The storied collection of glittering writers, actors, and socialites who embodied the New York Jazz Age era. To have participated in the Algonquin group one would have had to been in top wit form or been sliced and diced by some of the most remarkable and acerbic tongues of this fine table. Here are some truly remarkable characters vividly brought to life by James Gaines. The prime Algonquin stars were Dorothy Parker, George S. Kaufman, Robert Benchley, Heywood Broun, and Alexander Woolcott. The second-string seaters at the table included Helen Hayes and The Marx brothers. Gaines follows their lives, careers, pitfalls, and vulnerabilities as related to the Algonquin Round Table. A fascinating and intelligent read. Upper page edges slightly foxed, else near fine in black linen with titles and decorations stamps in copper to the front cover and with copper titles to the spine; in a near fine dust jacket with light wear to the lower shelf edges; original price, $12.95, still intact to the front inner flap. Lovely gift and an important literary history. A well-reviewed book on a group of highly creative people (most in search of fame) who met, played, partied, and gossiped at a restaurant in New York City. FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS!

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