Bidspirit auction | WALDMAN MAX: (1919-1981)

WALDMAN MAX: (1919-1981) - WALDMAN MAX: (1919-1981) American photographer, principally known for his dance and theatre images. T.L.S., Max Waldman , one page, 8vo, New York, 20th April 1966, to Miss. Lynn Hope. Waldman writes to thank Hope for her involvement in a recent project, in part, ´Your cooperation in this photographic venture has put me forever in your debt. It helps launch an exciting new concept that weds play text (historic and contemporary) with visual layout. Needless to say, your performance, while the first pilot model, will be the star luminary in any series.....you have created a genuine work of theatre art.....Your very enthusiasm was my encouragement´ and further continues to refer to his photographs of the ´theatre art´, ´As of now, I have underwritten the entire cost: a considerable material expense - plus a greater expense in time. It has posed a difficult decision of having to turn aside requests for additional prints. In fulfilling my obligation to the company, about 1,000 pictures will have been given out. Taking individual orders would create chaos: nor could I, in good conscience, charge anyone. On the back of each print is stamped my one request to you. Do not make copies, give them to friends, newspapers etc.: to anyone where control is lost. Please honor this restriction: otherwise, our entire joint efforts will be jeopardized.....´ . Accompanied by the original envelope. Together with the original photographs referred to, the set of eight 8 x 10 prints depicting various actors in costume poses from the Royal Shakespeare Company´s Broadway stage production of Marat/Sade , which opened at the Martin Beck Theatre on 27th December 1965. Each of the photographs bear Waldman´s credit stamp to the verso along with a further explanatory stamp stating, in part, ´This photo is given as a personal courtesy to: Lynn Hope (inserted in manuscript) It is the sole property of the photographer and is not to be reproduced.....´ . Contained within the original envelope. Further including a book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of Zero by Zero Mostel, First Edition published by the Horizon Press, New York, 1965, featuring 152 photographs by Waldman and drawings by Zero Mostel. Signed by Waldman in black ink to the front free endpaper, ´To Lynn Hope - In appreciation of your kind help, Max Waldman´, and dated New York City, April 1966, in his hand. Accompanied by the dust jacket (some tears and age wear). G to generally VG, 2 + 8 Lynn Hope was the head costume mistress at the Aldwych Theatre in London and also performed the same duties on the tours of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1955 onwards.