Description
Offered here is a signed first edition, first printing of Genuine Authentic: The Real Life of Ralph Lauren by Michael Gross (HarperCollins, 2003). This is a well-known reported/unauthorized biography that digs into the public image and private machinery behind the Ralph Lauren brand, making it an appealing crossover for fashion, business, and pop-culture collectors.
Key details:
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Author signature: Flat-signed by Michael Gross on the title page (blue ink)
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True first printing: Stated First Edition with full number line down to 1
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Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
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Publication: HarperCollins Publishers, 2003
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ISBN: 0-06-019904-0
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Content: Investigative biography / fashion & branding history with references and index
Condition notes (based on your photos):
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Dust jacket shows light shelf wear and a small bump/crease at the lower rear corner
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Binding looks solid; overall presents nicely on the shelf
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