Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

5W Anita Loos. Illustrated by Ralph Barton. London: Brentano’s Ltd., 1926. Second Impression.

Notes

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos, published in 1925, is a satirical novel presented as the diary of Lorelei Lee, a charming and seemingly naive blonde from Little Rock who uses her looks and wit to climb the social ladder. As Lorelei travels from New York to Europe, she chronicles her adventures with wealthy admirers, offering humorous and sharp observations on gender, money, and class. Beneath her playful tone, Loos crafts a clever critique of materialism and the roles women are expected to play in a male-dominated society. The novel was a bestseller in its time and became a cultural touchstone, later adapted into a hit Broadway musical and the iconic 1953 film starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. With its blend of wit, irony, and social commentary, it remains a pioneering work of feminist humor.

Description

Red canvas binding with tan spine. Black lettering to upper board and spine. Illustrations throughout. Slightly cocked spine. Yellowing to edges. Very good condition.