Targ, William

Indecent Pleasures. The Life and Colorful Times of William Targ

ISBN: 0-02-619700-6
New York, NY: Macmillan, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. The Editor of MarioPuzo's The Godfather and hundreds of other famous books, William Targ was a legend of New York book publishing. In this memoir, he gives portraits and insights into the famous authors he has worked with including Allen Ginsberg, Samual Beckett, Saul Bellow, Mario Puzo, W.H. Auden, and many others. Over 400 pages of brutal and honest confessional. Inscribed by the author to Jeffrey Weinberg, publisher of Water Row Press, on his personal bookplate affixed to the inside cover: "For Jeffrey Weinberg/Bookman Extraordinaire/Bill Targ" and also inscribed on the title page: "For Jeffrey - Cheers!/William Targ/10 years later.." Hardcover book is in near fine condition, with minor scratching, smudging & spotting to edges & a tiny tear to cloth on bottom edge of front cover. Dust jacket has some general shelf wear, a few creases and very short tears. A unique collectible item, with a significant association. Near Fine / Very Good. [Item #1356]

Price: $95.00