[Hockney, David. (b. 1937)] "Making It New: Essays, Interviews, and Talks" - Inscribed by the Author

Hardcover. 8vo (5.25 x 8 inches), 368 pp. Copy of Henry Geldzahler's essay collection inscribed on the flyleaf by the longtime curator at the Metropolitan Museum to his partner, Christopher Hanley Scott: "For Chris/ Who lived much of this with me and who knows the players/ Much thanks for your help/ Love,/ Henry/ June 11, 1994." Geldzahler met British artist David Hockney at Andy Warhol's New York apartment in the 1960's. They became close friends and travel companions, sharing a sense of humor, interests, and many similar life experiences. Through their friendship, Geldzahler and his partner became the subjects of numerous works by Hockney.