Ethel Merman: A Life
Autor Brian Kellowen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 sep 2008 – vârsta de la 18 ani
More than twenty years after her death, Ethel Merman continues to set the standard for American musical theater. The stories about the supremely talented, famously strong-willed, fearsomely blunt, and terrifyingly exacting woman are stuff of legend. But who was Ethel Agnes Zimmermann, really? Brian Kellow’s definitive biography of the great Merman is superb, and the first account to examine both the artist and the woman with as much critical rigor as empathy. Through dozens of interviews with her colleagues, friends, and family members, Kellow traces the arc of her life and her thirty-year singing career to reveal many surprising facts about Broadway’s biggest star.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780143114208
ISBN-10: 0143114204
Pagini: 326
Ilustrații: 16-page b/w photo insert; 1 b/w photo on frontspiece
Dimensiuni: 139 x 214 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.31 kg
Editura: Penguin Books
ISBN-10: 0143114204
Pagini: 326
Ilustrații: 16-page b/w photo insert; 1 b/w photo on frontspiece
Dimensiuni: 139 x 214 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.31 kg
Editura: Penguin Books
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Recenzii
“ A vivid portrait of a Broadway diva who shone brighter and sang louder than anyone else.” —The Washington Post BookWorld
“ Dishy and seamless; he understands the dynamics of the theater world and makes you feel the exhilaration of an evolving hit and the frustrations inherent in working with a performer like Merman.”—The New York Times Book Review
“ A wonderfully vivid portrait of a unique Broadway star. You can almost hear Merman’s trumpet voice with every turn of the page.”—John Kander, composer of Chicago and Cabaret
“A fascinating read and a thorough theatrical history of her time. Loved it!”—Jane Powell
“ Dishy and seamless; he understands the dynamics of the theater world and makes you feel the exhilaration of an evolving hit and the frustrations inherent in working with a performer like Merman.”—The New York Times Book Review
“ A wonderfully vivid portrait of a unique Broadway star. You can almost hear Merman’s trumpet voice with every turn of the page.”—John Kander, composer of Chicago and Cabaret
“A fascinating read and a thorough theatrical history of her time. Loved it!”—Jane Powell
Notă biografică
Brian Kellow is the author ofCan I Go Now?: The Life of Sue Mengers, Hollywood's First Superagent;Pauline Kael: A Life in the Dark;The Bennetts: An Acting Familyand the coauthor ofCan’t Help Singing: The Life of Eileen Farrell. His articles have appeared inVanity Fair,The Wall Street Journal,The New York Observer,Opera, and other publications. Kellow lives in New York City.
Descriere
In this entertaining and authoritative biography, Kellow traces Ethel Mermans life from her childhood in Queens through her three decades at the peak of Broadway celebrity. Featuring recollections from more than 120 of Mermans friends, colleagues, and family members, Kellow presents an affectionate portrait of an unforgettable star.