All Fall Down.

First edition of this classic work, basis for the 1962 film directed by John Frankenheimer with the  screenplay adapted by playwright William Inge starring Eva Marie Saint and Warren Beatty. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed To John- All my wishes for the best in life: Love and work, And peace in both. Love, Jim November 27, 1960 New York." Also signed in full by James Leo Herlihy. The recipient, John Lee Weldon was the author of Thunder in the Heart and a close friend of the author. Near fine in a very good dust jacket, Weldon's name to the front pastedown. Jacket design by Paul Bacon. Uncommon signed and inscribed.