Josephine by Baker, Josephine and Bouillon, Jo - 1978

London: W.H. Allen, 1978. A near Fine unmarked copy with usual age toning to page edges with dustjacket which has a little creasing to top edge. xiii + 302 pages. 25 illustrations. The French called her La Baker, the epitome of all that was exciting from the 1930's on. The toast of two continents, she could be found at night, dressed in her fabulously elaborate gowns and headdresses or just her famous banan costume, receiving standing ovations at the Folies-Bergère. Hers is a dramatic story, and legends about her life and loves were legion, then and now. But only one person knew the real story of Josephine - herself. This is her book. Nearly completed before her death in 1975, it has been added to by her husband, Jo Bouillon, her sister, several of her adopted children, and her close friends. 302. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.