Lena
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Richard Schickel
Binding: Hardback
Published: Andre Deutsch., 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Lena Horne, a groundbreaking figure in American entertainment. It uncovers her journey from the Cotton Club to Hollywood, detailing the racial barriers she confronted and ultimately transcended. Schickel presents a nuanced portrait of Horne's artistic brilliance and her unwavering commitment to civil rights. The narrative illustrates her profound influence on music, film, and social change, offering an intimate look at a true icon. This work provides an essential understanding of a pivotal artist's legacy.
Author: Richard Schickel
Binding: Hardback
Published: Andre Deutsch., 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Lena Horne, a groundbreaking figure in American entertainment. It uncovers her journey from the Cotton Club to Hollywood, detailing the racial barriers she confronted and ultimately transcended. Schickel presents a nuanced portrait of Horne's artistic brilliance and her unwavering commitment to civil rights. The narrative illustrates her profound influence on music, film, and social change, offering an intimate look at a true icon. This work provides an essential understanding of a pivotal artist's legacy.