2010s Illustrated Octavo, Rita Moreno - A Memoir, Author Inscribed - 1 Book

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Moreno, Rita. Rita Moreno - A Memoir.

New York, NY: Celebra, 2013, first edition, Author inscribed on front flyleaf, "For … Read more Moreno, Rita. Rita Moreno - A Memoir.

New York, NY: Celebra, 2013, first edition, Author inscribed on front flyleaf, "For Ken & Bob - Welcome to my life! Rita". English text. 8vo; 288 pp. Blue paper hardcover, gently bumped spine crown/heels, text interspersed with black and white photography, dust jacket with glossy spine and photo illustrated covers, designed by Anthony Raymondo. Very good in a near fine dust jacket.

Measures: 9.25 x 6.5 x 1.25 inches.
Approximate weight: 1 pounds. 3 ounces.

Provenance: Ex. Kenneth "Ken" Greer (1940-2026) and Robert "Bob" Gonas (1948-2017), founders of Image Three, Inc. (Event Design); An award- winning event design and production company founded in San Francisco in 1983.

Their Work and Connection to Rita Moreno
This intimate inscription—"For Bob & Ken, Welcome to my life! Rita"—serves as a beautiful testament to the intersection of Hollywood royalty and San Francisco’s premier event design duo. By warmly inviting Robert Gonas and Kenneth Greer of Image Three, Inc. into her "life," Rita Moreno hints at more than just a professional relationship; the note captures the deep, personal affection and creative camaraderie she shared with the visionaries who shaped the city's high-society galas. Ultimately, this memoir stands not just as a piece of Hollywood history, but as a uniquely personal artifact of a cherished connection between three iconic masters of their respective crafts. See less