New York, NY: Signet, 1961. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. D1903. Collectible. Rare book. Complete and Unabridged. A side-splitting excursion into the zany world of the incomparable King.In a thousand and one fertile memories he discusses the charm and virtue of ALL his wives; love among the species!; how he got the dope habit, and threw it; how he unraveled a knitting therapist; why Hollywood was too small for Louis B. Mayer AND him!; why a few freaks are necessary for the success of a party; and a conglomeration of crazy characters who light up and live at the touch of typical King magic! Illustrated with 23 drawings by the author. 272 pages. Some very light rubbing on top & bottom of spine and both front cover outside corner tips. 1" crease on front cover across bottom right corner. A 2' crease on rear cover across the bottom left corner with a 1" crease next to it..

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Title: May This House Be Safe from Tigers
Author: King, Alexander
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: New York, NY: Signet, 1961
Keywords: BIOGRAPHY KING, ALEXANDER HUMOR HOLLYWOOD MAYER, LOUIS B. DRUG ABUSE SATIRE AMERICAN COLLECTIBLE HISTORY REFERENCE AUTOBIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, HOLLYWOOD, HISTORY, HUMOUR & HUMOR, ESSAYS, SOCIAL COMMENTARY VINTAGE/COLLECTIBLE PAPERBACKS
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