Metropolitan Life. Signed by Fran Lebowitz. First Edition, Third Printing. Dutton. New York, 1978.

New York socialite Fran Lebowitz has made a career through her writing and essays on urban life in America’s largest city. In the 1970s and 80s, she published several works that highlighted her connections to numerous artists from the era, including Andy Warhol, Martin Scorsese, the New York Dolls, and many others. In this volume, Metropolitan Life, Lebowitz proves her literary talent in what was her debut collection of essays. It contains dozens of entries on all manner of subjects. The essays are noted for their incredible wit and social critique. For any Lebowitz collector, it is an essential volume. Metropolitan Life established her career as an author and remains one of her most popular works.

This first edition, third printing is signed by Lebowitz on the front free endpaper. It is in very good condition. In the original quarter cloth, near-fine with only bumping to spine ends. Text block about-fine, only slightly cocked and gift inscription to front free endpaper. In the original dust jacket, very good with only creases, chipping, and one small closed tear to front panel. Price clipped. Jacket quite bright.

A very good signed copy by Fran Lebowitz.