CAPOTE, Truman (1924-1984). Breakfast at Tiffany's. New York: Random House, 1958. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING.
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CAPOTE, Truman (1924-1984). Breakfast at Tiffany's. New York: Random House, 1958.
8vo. Original yellow cloth, top edge stained gray (spine slightly rubbed); in unrestored dust jacket (price-clipped, spine panel toned with a tiny scuff).
FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING of Capote's novella, published along with three other short stories: "House of Flowers," "A Diamond Guitar," and "A Christmas Memory." "Breakfast at Tiffany's" was adapted to film by George Axelrod in 1961, starring Audrey Hepburn in arguably her most memorable role as Holly Golightly. The film was released on 5 October 1961 to critical and commercial success, grossing $14 million on a $2.5 million budget.
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