This is an autographed, first edition printing of the Diane Arbus biography by author Arthur Lubow. This well researched and crafted portrait is a valuable source of information about a difficult subject who became one of the most controversial and recognized photographers of the 20 Century. Diane Arbus who has become a cult figure, expanded our notions of acceptable photographic subject matter which she captured with ferocity. The book being offered was signed to photographer Stephen Salmieri who knew Arbus and whose recollections of her appear in its pages. He also photographed the author Arthur Lubow, for the book on inside back flap. The authors spontaneous personalized inscription was obtained at the opening night reception for the book.The dust jacked book is in excellent condition. It's interior also includes 16 pages of photos of Arbus's early life and personal history.