The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography.

POITIER, Sidney.

Item Number: 126743

San Francisco: Harper, 2000.

First edition of this moving memoir by the legendary actor. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Cornelia and Marty Bregman May the wind be at your back in all your undertakings Sidney Poitier.” The recipient, Martin Bregman was a film producer who produced many films, including Scarface, Sea of Love, Venom, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, The Four Seasons, Betsy’s Wedding, Carlito’s Way, Carlito’s Way: Rise to Power, The Bone Collector, and The Adventures of Pluto Nash. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design Laura Beers. An exceptional association.

Reading The Measure of a Man is somewhat akin to having a worthwhile conversation with a revered older relative; he doesn’t always tell you what you want to hear, but you appreciate it just the same"( Washington Post).