Buster Keaton: Tempest in a Flat Hat

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Edward McPherson traces Keaton's career, from his early days in vaudeville - where as a rambunctious five-year-old his father threw him around the stage - to his emergence as one of the brightest stars of silent film's Golden Age. He applied his ingenuity, athleticism, audacity and wit to the new medium of cinematic comedy and so rivalled Chaplin as its master. And although there was some sadness to follow in Keaton's life, he would nevertheless enjoy a remarkable and triumphant second act.

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"Tracing Keaton's beginnings in vaudeville and how he eventually applied that form's traits to cinema, McPherson creates an excellent portrait of a formidable talent, also addressing the private demons that accelerated his eventual slide.' Empire 'The author, rather like his subject, has the knack of sketching a poignant moment using a minimum of sentimental flannel.' Sunday Telegraph 'McPherson wins one over because of his loving fan's attention to, and lively evocation of, the core of Keaton's achievement.' Daily Telegraph 'Graceful and charming... McPherson's account is animated by the same sort of colour and vitality as Buster's best work.' Scotsman"

Author Bio

Edward McPherson is a writer in New York City. Buster Keaton is his first book.