Easton Press "Child Star: An Autobiography" by Shirley Temple Black – Signed Edition – Excellent/Rare!

 

Easton Press published the signed edition of Shirley Temple Black’s book “Child Star”.  This monumental signed book reveals details of her incredible life.

Key Highlights

Child Star: An Autobiography is Shirley Temple Black's memoir detailing her life as a child actress, covering her rise to fame during the Depression, her experiences with studio executives (including abuse), and her perseverance, all told with wit and insight. The book includes photos and offers a candid look at the ups and downs of being a child prodigy, including threats against her life. 

Key aspects of the book:

• Content: 

Chronicles her career from age three, her success as the #1 movie star for four years, and the darker side of Hollywood, including exploitative executives and kidnap threats. 

• Tone: 

Described as candid, clear-eyed, and witty, with a focus on how she remained unspoiled. 

Craftsmanship: True to Easton Press standards, this book is bound in genuine, high-quality leather and feature hubs on the spine that are accented in 22kt gold.

 

Premium Features: The book is printed on acid-neutral archival paper, finished with gilded page edges, moire fabric endsheets, and includes a sewn-in silk ribbon page marker.

 

This book appears to be unopened and unread and is Excellent Shape*.

 

**Note** - The book has what appears to be a light mark across the top edging.  The book appears to be unopened and unread, so I’m not certain if this was a factory blemish or caused by handling.  See pictures for complete information about this blemish.

 

The book includes an unattached bookplate.

 

Photos of actual book.

 

This is a must have for serious collectors.