Love Story.

SEGAL, Erich.

Item Number: 136275

New York, Evanston, and London: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1970.

First edition of the author’s best-selling novel, a “sweet, sad, and, in its closing sentences, startlingly sentimental” work (John Barkham). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mathilda – Every Good Wish Erich Segal 6 Nov. 1970 Bergen County.” Additionally inscribed by Ali MacGraw and signed by Ryan O’Neal who co-starred in the 1970 film adaptation. A tragedy, the 1970 film Love Story was produced by Howard G. Minsky and directed by Arthur Hiller and starred Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal, alongside John Marley, Ray Milland, and Tommy Lee Jones in his film debut in a minor role. The film is considered one of the most romantic by the American Film Institute (No. 9 on the list) and is one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Anita Scott. Author photograph by Hella Hammid. A unique example.

"Not just a story--Love Story is an experience. The reader who responds to this little book will feel less like a reader than an unwritten Segal character, living it all out from the inside... In this 'love story' you are not just an observer" (Christian Science Monitor).