Fred Astaire: A Bio-Bibliography
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Fred Astaire: A Bio-Bibliography
By (Author) Larry E. Billman
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Greenwood Press
26th August 1997
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Biography: arts and entertainment
Dance
Theatre studies
Bibliographies, catalogues
791.43028092
Physical Properties
Hardback
424
Width 156mm, Height 235mm
737g
Description
This volume begins with a biography that traces Fred Astaire's life from his birth in Omaha in 1899, to his professional debut in 1905, to his Broadway and Hollywood careers, to his death in 1987. A chronology then highlights the chief events of his life. The chapters that follow provide detailed information for his work on stage, film, radio, and television. Each chapter includes entries for individual performances, with entries providing cast and credit information, plot synopses, critical commentary, and excerpts from reviews. The volume also lists his recordings, unfulfilled projects, and other information.
Reviews
.,."an excellent resource in investigating the career of one of the screen's immortals and one who made some memorable contributions in other media as well."-Discoveries
...an excellent resource in investigating the career of one of the screen's immortals and one who made some memorable contributions in other media as well.-Discoveries
Without doubt the most definitive compilation of Astaire's credits yet. Billman, who knew Astaire quite well in the latter part of the great dancer's life, details every Astaire appearance, including those on stage... Every film is also listed, complete with reviews--also each disc, radio and TV appearaance.-Hollywood Reporter
..."an excellent resource in investigating the career of one of the screen's immortals and one who made some memorable contributions in other media as well."-Discoveries
"Without doubt the most definitive compilation of Astaire's credits yet. Billman, who knew Astaire quite well in the latter part of the great dancer's life, details every Astaire appearance, including those on stage... Every film is also listed, complete with reviews--also each disc, radio and TV appearaance."-Hollywood Reporter
Author Bio
LARRY BILLMAN is the Consultant Creative Director for International Theme Parks. His previous publications include Betty Grable: A Bio-Bibliography (Greenwood, 1993).
