Memories Are Made of This: Dean Martin Through His Daughter's Eyes by Deana Martin

This is a hardcover biographical book written by Deana Martin with Wendy Holden, featuring a foreword by Jerry Lewis. The item is protected by its original illustrated dust jacket, which displays a prominent, large-scale close-up photograph of Dean Martin. The color palette of the jacket is primarily dark, with Dean Martin's name rendered in large, gold-toned serif typography. The top of the cover credits 'DEANA MARTIN' in white capital letters. Physically, the item appears to be a standard octavo size, approximately 6 by 9 inches, which is indicative of a non-fiction trade publication. The construction consists of paper pages bound between rigid boards, likely covered in cloth or paper under the jacket. Regarding condition, the dust jacket shows visible signs of handling and shelf wear; there is noticeable scuffing along the edges, light creasing at the top and bottom of the spine area, and some surface scratches on the front face. The bottom edge of the jacket shows minor whitening, suggesting friction where it has sat on a shelf. This book was originally published circa 2004-2005. It represents a piece of celebrity memorabilia and historical biography, providing a personal perspective on one of the 20th century's most iconic entertainers from the 'Rat Pack' era. The inclusion of a foreword by Jerry Lewis adds significant interest to collectors of mid-century entertainment history.