An apparently unpublished, privately circulated autobiographical work by Brooks Clift (1919–1986), actor, television director, writer, and older brother of Montgomery Clift. Typescript reproduction, 98 pages, fastened with brass screw posts in black printed wrappers. Duplicated and bound by Studio Duplicating Services in 1965. Inscribed by Clift on the title page and dated November 20, 1966.
Titled internally Conversations Real and Imagined With My Son Age 18–20, the manuscript presents a series of intimate, real and reconstructed conversations between Clift and his son William, subsequently a noted photographer. Set principally in 1962, the exchanges address family relationships, William's emerging artistic identity, and an unusual proposed international gold-smuggling assignment. A substantial portion concerns Brooks's daughter Suzanne Clift and the repercussions of her involvement in the 1962 killing of Piero Brentani, including her psychiatric treatment, legal difficulties, and the family's exposure to public scrutiny. Reproductions of contemporary newspaper accounts are incorporated into the text. An unusual documentary and literary record of the Clift family. Wrappers heavily worn, with chipping, tears, and losses along the edges; title leaf with tear and paper loss at upper margin, not affecting inscription. Contents age-toned, otherwise generally well preserved.
An apparently unpublished, privately circulated autobiographical work by Brooks Clift (1919–1986), actor, television director, writer, and older brother of Montgomery Clift. Typescript reproduction, 98 pages, fastened with brass screw posts in black printed wrappers. Duplicated and bound by Studio Duplicating Services in 1965. Inscribed by Clift on the title page and dated November 20, 1966.
Titled internally Conversations Real and Imagined With My Son Age 18–20, the manuscript presents a series of intimate, real and reconstructed conversations between Clift and his son William, subsequently a noted photographer. Set principally in 1962, the exchanges address family relationships, William's emerging artistic identity, and an unusual proposed international gold-smuggling assignment. A substantial portion concerns Brooks's daughter Suzanne Clift and the repercussions of her involvement in the 1962 killing of Piero Brentani, including her psychiatric treatment, legal difficulties, and the family's exposure to public scrutiny. Reproductions of contemporary newspaper accounts are incorporated into the text. An unusual documentary and literary record of the Clift family. Wrappers heavily worn, with chipping, tears, and losses along the edges; title leaf with tear and paper loss at upper margin, not affecting inscription. Contents age-toned, otherwise generally well preserved.
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