Lot 29
Crisp, Quentin (1908-99) Writer, actor, raconteur; he became a gay icon in the 1970s after publishing his memoir, The Naked Civil Servant. An archive of items, all signed and most inscribed by Crisp to Luther Foulk and his wife Nancy during the 1980s and 90s. Ten Letters, 9 typed and one handwritten, all with nice large "Quentin Crisp" signatures, and all with handwritten envelopes, nine of which are signed "Q. Crisp" in the return address. Much of the content is personal, regarding Crisp's travels, health, social engagements, an occasional acting role, and a foreword he is writing for Foulk's book. On 10 Dec. '84, he writes, "Now I'm resting and behaving nicely until the wild parties begin….I continue to write movie reviews but have quite abandoned the writing of books; I simply do not any longer have the powers of concentration….Old age is making me lazy…." On 7 Nov. '95, he says, "…am engaged in making a number of…'show-string' movies….They are sold straight to Video Stores where they sink without trace….have seen the much reviled SHOW GIRLS….They said it demeaned women, I though it empowered them….You are the only married couple who seem content with their fate…."
Accompanied by the original typed, signed foreword Crisp worte for Foulk's book (with a typescript of the book, The Guide to Picayune Physical Fitness); it contains Crisp's thoughts on wit and humor--excellent content; also: a signed, inscribed T-shirt printed, "I spent an Evening with Quentin Crisp," a VHS tape of "The Naked Civil Servant" (Crisp's autobiography--the movie starred John Hurt), two cassettes of Crisp reading his autobiography, and four books, all signed and inscribed--The Wit and Wisdom of Quentin Crisp, Chog (by Crisp, 2 copies), and Conversations With My Elders, foreword by Crisp. Overall fine condition. A wonderful archive.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,200.
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