FITZGERALD, F. SCOTT. Autograph manuscript signed of an unpublished poem written to Anita Loos, author of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes , for her birthday. N.p., n.d. [Hollywood? 1930s]. 1 page, narrow oblong 8vo, 84 x 178mm. (3 3/8 x 6 7/8in.), in blue ink, signed ("F. Scott Fitzgerald") at end, apparently originally contained in a birthday book for Loos, the slightest darkening at bottom margin ; in fine condition. The poem has 14 lines, all ending with a rhyme for Loos: "This book tells that Anita Loos Is a friend of Caesar, a friend of Zeus Of Samuel Goldwyn and Mother Goose Of Balanchine of the Ballet Russe Of Tillie the Viennese papoose Of Charlie MacArthur on the loose Of Shanks, chiropodist -- what's the use? Of actors who have escaped the noose Lots of Hollywood beach refuse Comics covered with Charlotte Russe Wretched victims of self-abuse Big producers all obtuse This is my birthday, but what the deuce Is that sad fact to Anita Loos F. Scott Fitzgerald
FITZGERALD, F. SCOTT. Autograph manuscript signed of an unpublished poem written to Anita Loos, author of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes , for her birthday. N.p., n.d. [Hollywood? 1930s]. 1 page, narrow oblong 8vo, 84 x 178mm. (3 3/8 x 6 7/8in.), in blue ink, signed ("F. Scott Fitzgerald") at end, apparently originally contained in a birthday book for Loos, the slightest darkening at bottom margin ; in fine condition. The poem has 14 lines, all ending with a rhyme for Loos: "This book tells that Anita Loos Is a friend of Caesar, a friend of Zeus Of Samuel Goldwyn and Mother Goose Of Balanchine of the Ballet Russe Of Tillie the Viennese papoose Of Charlie MacArthur on the loose Of Shanks, chiropodist -- what's the use? Of actors who have escaped the noose Lots of Hollywood beach refuse Comics covered with Charlotte Russe Wretched victims of self-abuse Big producers all obtuse This is my birthday, but what the deuce Is that sad fact to Anita Loos F. Scott Fitzgerald
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