RARE Chanel: A Woman of Her Own by Axel Madsen NEW 1st Edition

A rare new first edition that has been unopened and unread! A true find for the fashion-obsessed and Chanel fans! EXCERPT FROM BACK COVER “Madsen traces Chanel‘s extraordinary life, from her beginnings as an orphan, to the first small boutique she opened in 1910 (using her lover’s financial backing), to the founding of the House of Chanel, where she altered the look of fashion, entirely inventing sportswear, the little black dress, costume jewelry, and the perfume that Marilyn Monroe said was all she wore to bed….. Lavishly illustrated with photographs of Coco Chanel and her celebrated circle of friends and lovers, Chanel: A Woman of Her Own is the story of the magnificent woman who was a force and legend in her time and ours.” NUMBER OF PAGES 364 plus 24 pages which include references and an index AUTHOR/YEAR 1st Edition published in 1990; author: Axel Madsen OTHER Rare large paperback book published in 1990. Note that most copies sold of this book are used and can be quite pricey. It is very hard to find this book in an unread and unopened condition. However, this particular one is just that! SIZE 6”L x 9”H x 1”D CONDITION New condition; unread. Please see pictures.