The Best of Flair, Fleur Cowles, 1996, Clamshell Case

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This is a selection from the 12 issues of the legendary and influential '50s magazine, with some die-cut covers, foldouts … more This is a selection from the 12 issues of the legendary and influential '50s magazine, with some die-cut covers, foldouts and self-contained booklets. It has sections on art; the Flair covers; travel; decor; it's about time; fashion; comment; literature.

In 1950, Fleur Cowles established what would become one of the most important and talked about magazines ever created. Critically lauded for its sharp mix of clothes, literature, art, travel, decor, theater, and humor, Flair made publishing history with its combination of eclectic editorial content and lavish production quality. Recalled as "the first magazine that became an art form," The Best of Flair is a compilation of the magazine s best content as chosen by the woman who created it. Along with its distinctive production values, Flair also features interviews and contributions from some of the most noted artists and celebrities of the past fifty years, including Lucian Freud, Jean Cocteau, Tallulah Bankhead, Saul Steinberg, Salvador Dalí, Simone de Beauvoir, Walker Evans, James Michener, Ogden Nash, Gypsy Rose Lee, Clare Boothe Luce, George Bernard Shaw, John O Hara, Margaret Mead, and Tennessee Williams. less