Dean & Me - first US edition
by Jerry Lewis - signed
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis soared to popularity in post-World War II
America, as their unlikely chemistry proved successful. The two met in New York
City in 1945, where Lewis, a struggling comedian, and Martin, a handsome
crooner, were looking to hit the big time. As Lewis tells it, in the early years
of the duo's success, they began hanging out with movie stars and other
celebrities, and life was one continuous party, with loads of money and all the
booze, babes, and good times that either could ask for. But despite attempts to
manage their egos and to handle the other pressures that come from living a fast
life, eventually the magic began to fade and the two finally called it quits in
1956. After parting ways, both achieved great solo success: Martin becoming a
member of the famous Rat Pack and Lewis a successful writer, producer, and
director. Despite never really working together again, Lewis maintains that he
never stopped loving Dean Martin, and indeed this book is an adoring tribute to
the man. (It may leave some readers wondering what Dean's side of the story
would be.)
A fine, unread copy, signed 'Jerry' by the author in black on the front end
paper and accompanied by a flier for the signing event. Dust wrapper in mylar.