Sinatra: An Annotated Bibliography, 1939-1998

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Frank Sinatra was not only an accomplished musician, film actor, and concert performer but also a spokesman for civil rights, a humanitarian, and a cultural trendsetter. This bibliography culls material from a variety of disparate sources and catalogues the numerous writings that encompass Sinatra's accomplishments, public persona, and cultural impact. It spans the 60 years that trace the beginning of Sinatra's career in 1939 through to his death in 1998.

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Mustazza...uses his thorough knowledge of the man and his art to create vivid, concise annotations for 900 entries.-Library Journal
Mustazza's fourth book about Sinatra provides annotations to an amazing number of works....Many of the annotations do an admirable job of capturing the essence of the original work....This readable volume would fit int any US popular collection.-Choice
The bibliography reviewed here is essential for documenting Sinatra's career.-American Reference Books Annual
"Mustazza...uses his thorough knowledge of the man and his art to create vivid, concise annotations for 900 entries."-Library Journal
"The bibliography reviewed here is essential for documenting Sinatra's career."-American Reference Books Annual
"Mustazza's fourth book about Sinatra provides annotations to an amazing number of works....Many of the annotations do an admirable job of capturing the essence of the original work....This readable volume would fit int any US popular collection."-Choice

Author Bio

LEONARD MUSTAZZA is Associate Dean and Professor of English and American Studies at Pennsylvania State University's Abington College. He is the author of numerous books including Ol' Blue Eyes: A Frank Sinatra Encyclopedia (Greenwood, 1998) and the forthcoming Frank Sinatra and Popular Culture: Essays on an American Icon (Greenwood, 1999).