Signed book: On Golden Pond. First edition. NY: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 191 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in brown felt tip, "For Dick—With my thanks and warmest good wishes, Henry Fonda," "For Dick, Thanks for the rides, the food, & the warm heart, Kate Hepburn," "To Dick, thank you for being a real friend. God bless you & your family! Doug McKeon," and "Dick—Thanks for taking care of Henry—Gratefully, Mark Rydell." Also signed and inscribed on the dedication page in blue ballpoint, "Dick—It was a wonderful summer On Golden Pond, Thanks—and all the best, Will (Bill) Lanteau," "To Dick, Our New Hampshire guide 'On Golden Pond,' Thanks for everything, Bruce Gilbert," and "To Dick—Thanks for being so thoughtful and nice to my Dad. I'll miss you! Best always, Jane Fonda." In fine condition, with some wear and chipping to the dust jacket.
This book was presented to Dick Sutton, who worked as Henry Fonda's chauffeur during the filming of On Golden Pond in New Hampshire. Accompanied by a signed copy of Driving Henry Fonda by Dick Sutton, a 48-page memoir about his time working on the film and the friendships he formed.
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