first edition Hardcover
1995 · Westport CT/London
by Lieby, Bruce R.
Westport CT/London: Greenwood Press. Fine. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. (no dust jacket, as issued) [as new, with no discernible wear]. (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts, No. 67) Series (B&W photographs) Everything you could ever want to know, bio-bibliographically speaking, about the singer/actor with the powerful voice and commanding presence, who starred memorably in numerous 1950s musicals, among them ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, SHOW BOAT, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, KISMET, and KISS ME, KATE; he also had a robust stage and recording career, and in the latter part of his career had a continuing role on the TV series DALLAS when it was about the biggest thing going. The book's sections are: Biography; Chronology; Stage; Filmography; Broadcast; Discography; Sheet Music; Videolog; Night Clubs and Concerts; Annotated Bibliography. Indexed by song title and show title, with a general index also. The dedication and the level of documentation are quite impressive. ****NOTE that additonal postage charges will be assessed for international shipping of this moderately heavy book; if this concerns you, please contact us for a shipping quote before placing your order. As always at ReadInk, domestic Media Mail shipping is free.**** . (Inventory #: 29282)