Love Is The Cure: Signed By Elton John To Richard James

Author: Elton John
Price: £1200
Publisher: Little, Brown, USA
Publication date: 2012
Format: Original cloth. Dustwrapper
Condition: Very near fine in fine dustwrapper
Edition: 1st US Edition, 1st issue
Pages: 243

Description: In this deeply personal book by Elton John, “Love is the Cure: On Life, Loss, And The End of Aids”, he reflects on his experiences with the AIDS epidemic. Through a combination of memoir and activism, John shares stories of those lost to the disease, his work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and his belief that compassion and love are crucial to ending the epidemic. The book serves as both a call to action and a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit. This extraordinary association copy is warmly inscribed to Richard James, his tailor on Savile Row: “Dear Richard, How I love you. You are a special friend and a wonderful man, Elton x”.

Condition: Binding nice and tight with only very slight creasing. A very near fine, tight, clean copy in fine, very slightly creased dustwrapper which is priced $27.99.

Elton John on Richard James

“I remember the first time I met Richard. It would have been back in the mid-nineties and I’d been told about this funny store on Savile Row by my partner David, who had popped in there and bought a few things. I liked what he’d found and so went to have a look myself. The shop was small but full of interesting pieces – colourful and fresh. And strangely British. I’ve never been a traditional Savile Row customer – I’ve never been a traditional anything – so I was intrigued by this place right in the heart of the tailors to the establishment that was trying to have some fun.

And in the end, that’s what I have always liked about Richard James – the fun. In the clothes, but also in the man. We quickly became friends and I have enjoyed his waspish sense of humour for years. But I have also enjoyed his clothes, and have had a lot of fun with them… Richard James has dressed me for some big occasions – the pink tailcoat covered in Swarovski crystals made for me for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert, for example; or the whole wardrobe of outfits made for my Las Vegas show – ‘The Million Dollar Piano’ (above). When you’re playing in Vegas at The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, you need to make an entrance. Richard James made me a crystal glittering version of the label’s signature blue suit which was perfect – Vegas meets Savile Row, which was the look I was after! The only downside has been that my friends all found out about Richard James too. There was one occasion when we all turned up to a party to find we were each wearing the same shirt – a yellow striped number. Richard was wearing it too, which made it even funnier.

As I said, fun is what Richard James means to me. And silliness. You shouldn’t take fashion too seriously, I think, and Richard has a great talent for injecting some humour into an outfit that makes me smile…” (Credit: Richard James, Savile Row)

Elton John AIDS Foundation: A Short Biography

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) was founded in 1992 by Sir Elton John with the mission to end the AIDS epidemic. The foundation works globally to support innovative HIV prevention programs, provide care for those living with the disease, and advocate for the rights of affected individuals. EJAF has raised over $450 million, funding over 3,000 projects across 90 countries. It focuses on marginalised populations, ensuring that those most in need have access to treatment and services, with a vision of a world free from AIDS.

Richard James: A Short Biography

Richard James is a renowned British tailor and fashion designer, best known for his work on Savile Row, London’s iconic street for bespoke tailoring. Established in 1992, Richard James quickly gained a reputation for combining traditional tailoring techniques with bold, modern designs. His approach revolutionized the classic Savile Row suit, introducing vibrant colours, slimmer silhouettes, and contemporary cuts. Richard James’ work has attracted a global clientele, making him a pivotal figure in redefining modern menswear.

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