![]() ![]() ![]() Thomspon collaborated with American illustrator Hilary Knight to create the whimsical black, pink, and white theme that became a trademark of the illustrated series. ![]() A resident of The Plaza Hotel in New York City, she became most notable for authoring the Eloise series of children's books, rumored to be inspired by the capers of her goddaughter, Liza Minnelli, daughter of personal friend Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed by both Thompson and Knight.Īmerican author, singer, and actress Kay Thompson began her career in the early 1930s as a choral director for radio and went on to become MGM Studios' top vocal arranger and coach to such stars as Judy Garland, Lena Horne, and Frank Sinatra. Boldly signed by both the author and illustrator on the front free endpaper, “Kay Thompson AND HILARY KNIGHT WITH ME, ELOISE!” Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Quartos, original boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. $7,800.00 Item Number: 133814įirst edition of the first book in Kay Thompson’s beloved Eloise series. ![]()
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