George Plimpton — Truman Capote

Doubleday 1997 Paperback, 498pp. He was the most gracious of hosts and the most coveted of guests; his rapier wit and sartorial flair formed a cult of personality that now defines what it means to be a member of the literati. Truman Capote was a self-made, absolute original who could at turns be charmingly lovable and artfully cruel. The brilliant author of 'In Cold Blood' and 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' made it fashionable and indispensable for people to know him, for he became the very nexus of the exciting worlds of politics, fashion, Hollywood, the arts, and high society - a status best exemplified by his legendary Black and White Ball. Now the people he surrounded himself with tell his remarkable story to bestselling author and literary lion George Plimpton. Owner's Name inside; Heavy. Cover creased, corners bumped. (ISBN: 9780965083430). Good.