Written by
General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
Koltz, Tony, American
Subject of
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
Published by
Harper Collins Publishers, founded 1990
Subject of
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Date
2012
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product) and cardboard
Dimensions
H x W x D (closed): 9 5/16 × 13 1/8 × 1 5/8 in. (23.7 × 33.4 × 4.1 cm)
H x W x D (open): 9 5/16 × 6 5/16 × 1 5/8 in. (23.7 × 16.1 × 4.1 cm)
Caption
This is the second autobiography of General Colin L. Powell. In it, Powell shares the personal anecdotes, lessons, and rules that guided his life, leadership, and career.
Description
A hardcover first edition of General Colin L. Powell’s second autobiographical book, It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership. The book features a glossy paper jacket over its green and black hardcover. There are no markings on the front and back covers, other than an embossing of the HarperCollins publisher’s logo in the lower right corner of the front cover, and the author, title and publisher's logo printed in silver text on the spine. The paper jacket front features an outdoor photograph portrait of General Powell wearing eyeglasses, a blue and green checkered shirt, and green sweater. In large white text the cover reads: [IT WORKED FOR ME / In Life and Leadership / COLIN POWELL / WITH TONY KOLTZ]. The design continues on the spine of the jacket which includes the author, title, and publisher’s logo. The last numbered page of the book is 238. On the back of the jacket is a color photograph of an active-duty General Powell captured seated outdoors with fellow soldiers, dressed in US Army fatigues.
Place printed
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Type
autobiographies
hardcover books
Topic
Domestic life
Education
Families
Government
International affairs
Men
Military
Politics
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
Object number
A2022.101.1.43.2
Restrictions & Rights
© Harper Collins Publishers
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59d3b3f1d-e8b2-4a32-b91e-f532caffa8a5

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