The Sweet Flypaper of Life.

First Edition. Small octavo, original half white cloth. Text by Langston Hughes, with DeCarava’s photographs throughout. This copy is inscribed by both men, to Gordon Parks, a fine association, for Parks was also an African American and also a photographer and novelist, the three obviously well- known to each other. “November 10, 1955/ My very best wishes/ Roy DeCarava” – beneath which, in his familiar green ink: “Especially for Gordon – Sincerely/ Langston”. Lower corners rubbed, else very good plus to near fine in a near fine jacket with very light wear. It is difficult to imagine a better association and in such condition. Roth 101, Parr & Badger, The Photobook I, 242; The Open Book, 160.