Munich: Shirmer Art Books, 1996.

Soft cover. Folio.; 66 leaves; with 72 duo-tone plates; in laminated paper wrappers with a b&w illus. of Chet Baker; in very good condition. In images and reminiscences by jazz photographer William Claxton, this book provides a record of Chet Baker’s glorious early years, from 1952 to 1957, when he was still being called the "James Dean of jazz." Claxton accompanied the Californian cool jazz artist to concerts, performances, and studio sessions.