Elsie De Wolfe's Paris Coffee Table Book, 2014

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2014 hardback publication entitled Elsie de Wolfe's Paris: Frivolity Before the Storm by Charlie Scheips, chronicles Elsie de Wolfe's love … Read more 2014 hardback publication entitled Elsie de Wolfe's Paris: Frivolity Before the Storm by Charlie Scheips, chronicles Elsie de Wolfe's love affair with France and her famous Circus Balls held in 1938 and 1939 on the eve of World War II. Elsie de Wolfe, aka Lady Mendl, is often touted as the inventor of interior design. She was also quite a society celebrity and knew how to throw a great soiree complete with theatrical settings, over-the-top entertainment and fascinating guests in fabulous attire. The 160 pages of this book are filled with rare photographs of Elsie de Wolfe interiors, fashions and party planning memorabilia....not to mention party pics that will make you feel like one of the glamorous guests (and yes! That's Coco Chanel in photograph 11 wearing a costume she designed for the party). Published by Abrams Books of New York with paper dust jacket.

The book is in good previously owned condition with some wear to the paper dust jacket included a tear at the top spine as shown in photograph 12.

The book measures 13.25" tall x 10.5" wide x .88' deep. See less