The first in-depth study of one of the greatest show-business teams of the early twentieth century
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Born in Australia and educated at Sydney and Oxford Universities, Kathleen Riley is a classical scholar and modern theater historian. She is the author ofNigel Hawthorne on Stage and The Reception and Performance of Euripides' Herakles: Reasoning Madness. At Oxford in 2008 she convened the first international conference on the art and legacy of Fred Astaire.
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G0199738416I2N00
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Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Hardback. Zustand: Good. This is the first book about the theatre career of Fred and Adele Astaire, detailing their years in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in London, their impact culturally, and the essence of their partnership on and off the stage. Artikel-Nr. 00100457332
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Before 'Fred and Ginger', there was 'Fred and Adele', a show business partnership and a cultural sensation like no other. It is difficult in our celebrity-sated era to comprehend what a genuine phenomenon the Astaires were. At the height of their success in the mid-1920s the siblings were seasoned transatlantic commuters, ambassadors of an art form they had helped to revolutionize, adored by audiences, feted by royalty, and courted socially by the elite in just about every field of endeavour. They seemed to define the Jazz Age, a fascinating pair who wove fascinating rhythms in song and dance. The story of Fred and Adele Astaire is extraordinary and it is told here in depth and within its historical and theatrical context. It is not merely the first part of Fred's long and illustrious career; it holds a significance and a fascination of its own, as well as having implications for Astaire's subsequent career, which have not been fully appreciated. The story of the Astaires is also the story of an era. Born at the close of the nineteenth century, they, in effect, grew up together with the new century. Manifestly children of their time, they glamorously embodied the interwar style they had partly originated. At the same time, their appeal as performers was based largely on their apparent defiance of the darker aspects of the interwar psyche. They were an affirmation of life and hope in the midst of a prevalent crisis of faith and identity. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Artikel-Nr. GOR004727284
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Anbieter: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Anbieter: True Oak Books, Highland, NY, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 9.2 X 1 X 6.4 inches; 266 pages; Great overall condition. Minor cosmetic wear. No noteworthy blemishes. No writing.; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. Artikel-Nr. HVD-27268-A-0
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Anbieter: Homeless Books, Berlin, Deutschland
Hardcover. Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Sehr gut. The book has been read, but remains in very good condition. No marks or notes from previous owner. Language: English. Ships from Berlin. Artikel-Nr. ABE-1775935087783
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Anbieter: GfB, the Colchester Bookshop, Colchester, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. Oxford University Press, 2012. Hardback, d/j, 8vo, xxiii,241pp, illust. D/j a little bumped. A fair copy. 9780199738410/0.6us . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading). Artikel-Nr. 376102
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