A rare signed still-sealed leather-bound edition of this lovely book from Sir Sidney Poitier (1927 - 6 January 2022), the great Bahamian-American actor, director, author and diplomat.  The first black actor to win an Academy Award (in 1963 for 'Lilies of the Field') he starred in subsequent great films such as 'To Sir With Love', 'In The Heat Of The Night' and 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner'.  Tributes suggest he was as fine a gentleman as he was an actor.




'Life Beyond Measure : Letters to my Great-Granddaughter ' published by Easton Press in Connecticut in 2008, 1st edition thus, standard modern 8vo, (xviii) + 285 pages.  Assorted b&w photographs within.




This signed Easton Press special edition will bear Sidney Poitier's signature to a special publisher page, and will be numbered from the limited edition of only 1175 copies.  The Easton Press CoA will also be within which will be signed and dated by Sidney Poitier and a witness, and also signed by the publisher. 


In New unread still sealed condition.  Full leather binding with gilt design and lettering, all edges gilt, 3 raised bands on the spine, moire endpapers, silk ribbon placemark.  This is a still sealed example although with some splits to the publisher sellophane, principally along the fore-edge.  The book in this listing is shown in photos 1 to 4.  Photos 5 to 11 are from my own personal copy of the book to show the internal imagery. 





The bestselling author and American icon offers lessons from his own remarkable life in the form of letters to his great-grandaughter





Sidney Poitier is one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood.  He has overcome enormous obstacles in extraordinary times and is a role model for many Americans because of his convictions, bravery, and grace.  Poitier reflects on his amazing life in Life Beyond Measure, offering inspirational advice and personal stories in the form of extended letters to his great-granddaughter.  Writing for all who admire his example and who search for wisdom only a man of great experience can offer, this American icon shares his thoughts on love, faith, courage, and the future.



Poitier draws upon the perspective and wisdom gained from his memories as a poor boy in the Bahamas, his experience of racism coming to the United States, falling in love and raising a family, breaking the race barrier in theater and film during the Civil Rights Era, achieving stardom and success in Hollywood, and being a diplomat and humanitarian.  He reflects on the deepest questions and the significant passages of his life, the virtues that helped him through tough times, and the sense of purpose and history that strengthened him.  He emphasizes the importance of the role of faith in a technological age, as well as our responsibility to the earth and future generations.  Throughout, Poitier shares stories about the people of courage he has met along the way and the meaning of life in the face of death.



Life Beyond Measure is the perfect book to inspire readers to live the fullest life with integrity, from one of our most respected celebrities and a national treasure.












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