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1st Printing. Signed. 346 pages. Published in 2006. Artist Book. One of the most beautiful Artist Book interpretations of the modern classic ever realized. Limited Edition of one numbered and signed copy. Precedes and should not be confused with the Limited Edition of 1000 copies. Exactly one signed copy only. A brilliant production by Sam Taylor-Wood: Oversize-volume format. Black cloth boards, as issued. Text by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Art by Sam Taylor-Wood. She utilizes one of her most austerely beautiful photographs on glassine paper that serves as the Artist Book's translucent inner DJ. White cardboard box. Printed on archival, acid-free stock paper in the United Kingdom to the highest standards. Which basically means that the book will last 1000 years, or forever if stored properly. In transparent Plexiglas ("Perspex") Box, which serves as the book's outer DJ, as issued. Published in 2006 on the occasion of Penguin Book's 60th Anniversary. "Tender Is The Night: A Romance" was one of five modern classics that the publisher issued in a Limited Edition by commissioning five of the world's most important artists in their respective fields. The other titles were Gustave Flaubert's "Madame Bovary", D. H. Lawrence's "Lady Chatterley's Lover", Fyodor Dostoyevsky's "Crime And Punishment", and "The Idiot" (he was the only novelist to be honored with two masterpieces by the Series). ALL of the titles are now rare. Re-presents, in a dazzling Limited Edition, F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Tender Is The Night: A Romance". Sam Taylor-Wood's photographically-inspired Artist Book realization. The ultimate book-as-object, the literary classic as a work of art, worthy of Penguin's auspicious celebration and meant for posterity. Shows "an elegant young man as he stands before us with his hands in his pocket and bare feet. He perfectly sums up the elegance and fragility of Nicole and Dick Driver's world" (Publisher's blurb). Sam Taylor-Wood is one of the most brilliant artist/photographer/filmmakers of our time. She is especially noted for her unvarnished portraits of ordinary subjects as well as the most well-known celebrities of the day. Many consider her to be the natural successor to Avedon as well as Annie Leibovitz. But that judgment, while flattering, does not quite do justice to the singular qualities of her work. She has since re-married and goes by Sam Taylor-Johnson. An absolute "must-have" title for F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sam Taylor-Wood collectors. This is the Limited Numbered And Signed Edition of one copy. It is indicated as such ("Number 1") on the Front Limitation Page. It is very prominently and beautifully signed in black ink-pen by Sam Taylor-Wood. It is signed directly on the page itself, not on a tipped-in page. This title is a great book. This is the only copy available online and despite its imperfection (rubbing on fragile Plexiglas/"Perspex" Box; that's how we got it from Penguin) is otherwise in fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. Please note: By special arrangement with Penguin, Sam Taylor-Wood signed only the first copy of the Limited Edition. Should NOT be confused with the Limited Edition of 1000 copies. A rare signed copy thus. One of the greatest novels of all time, re-interpreted by one of the most brilliant artist/photographers of our time. A fine collectible copy. (SEE ALSO F. SCOTT FITZGERALD'S "THE GREAT GATSBY" MEADWEST VACO LIMITED EDITION IN OUR CATALOG) ISBN 0713999500.

"Tender Is the Night" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1934, is a complex exploration of love, ambition, and the disintegration of a marriage set in the vibrant backdrop of the 1920s. The novel primarily follows Dick and Nicole Diver, an affluent American couple living in the French Riviera. Dick, a talented psychiatrist, and Nicole, his captivating wife, initially appear to lead a glamorous and charmed life, surrounded by wealth and luxury. However, beneath the surface, their relationship is deeply troubled. As the story unfolds, Fitzgerald delves into their pasts, exposing the cracks in their marriage. Nicole suffers from mental health issues stemming from a traumatic past, and Dick, though a respected doctor, becomes increasingly entangled in his patients' lives. Their relationship becomes strained as Dick's professional ethics and personal life intersect, blurring boundaries with his patients, including the young actress Rosemary Hoyt. The novel's narrative weaves through the decadence and excesses of the Jazz Age, exploring the disillusionment and moral decay that lie beneath the veneer of opulence. Fitzgerald portrays the hedonistic society of the era, reflecting on the emptiness and shallowness of wealth and social status. As Dick and Nicole's marriage disintegrates, Fitzgerald exposes the complexities of human emotions, the fragility of mental health, and the destructive nature of ambition. The novel explores themes of identity, self-destruction, and the struggle for authenticity in a world of superficiality. Through vivid and evocative prose, Fitzgerald paints a poignant picture of the human condition, grappling with love, loss, and the inability to escape one's past. "Tender Is the Night" is a profound exploration of the human psyche and a scathing critique of the societal norms prevalent during the roaring twenties. The novel's themes and character complexities resonate with readers, offering a reflection of universal struggles within relationships and the pursuit of happiness. Despite its initial lukewarm reception, "Tender Is the Night" has gained recognition as a significant work in American literature, revered for its depth, emotional resonance, and Fitzgerald's unparalleled storytelling prowess.