KINDLY LENT THEIR OWNER: The Private Collection of Steve Martin
Las Vegas: Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, 2001. First Edition. Wraps. Presentation copy, inscribed by Steve Martin to his longtime friend, fellow actor and comedian Eric Idle, on the half-title. In late 2023, Idle selected Martin to replace John Cleese as the voice of the God in the musical Spamalot.
From the library of revered English actor, comedian, musician, and writer Eric Idle, accompanied by a letter of provenance. Idle (b.1943) is a founding member of the British comedy troupe Monty Python, as well as the parody rock group The Rutles, and is the writer of the music and lyrics for the hit Broadway musical Spamalot.
This full-color catalogue was issued in conjunction with the April 7 - September 3, 2001 exhibition and includes essays by Martin on art and collecting. Small quarto: [vi], 103, [1] pp. Original pictorial paper wrappers. Near fine. Near fine. Item #79510
ISBN: 1880154536
Price: $250.00