Astaire: The Man, The Dancer
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Before Gene Kelly, before Michael Jackson, before any modern conception of the dancer as superstar, there was Fred Astaire — a man whose effortless elegance redefined what the human body could achieve on screen and stage. Astaire: The Man, The Dancer, written by acclaimed Hollywood biographer Bob Thomas with personal comments from Fred Astaire himself, chronicles the remarkable life and career of one of the twentieth century's most iconic entertainers, tracing his journey from Omaha, Nebraska, to the glittering heights of Broadway and Hollywood's golden age. Thomas presents a meticulously researched portrait that balances intimate personal memoir with rigorous cultural history, drawing on firsthand accounts to illuminate Astaire's famously exacting perfectionism, his legendary partnerships — most notably with Ginger Rogers — and the sheer, almost superhuman discipline that underpinned every seemingly spontaneous routine. The inclusion of Fred Astaire's own commentary lends the narrative an irreplaceable authenticity, offering readers rare, unguarded glimpses into the mind of a genius who consistently deflected adulation with characteristic modesty. For anyone captivated by the intersection of artistry and ambition, this biography poses an irresistible question: what does it truly cost to make something impossibly difficult look easy?
Author: Bob Thomas
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Before Gene Kelly, before Michael Jackson, before any modern conception of the dancer as superstar, there was Fred Astaire — a man whose effortless elegance redefined what the human body could achieve on screen and stage. Astaire: The Man, The Dancer, written by acclaimed Hollywood biographer Bob Thomas with personal comments from Fred Astaire himself, chronicles the remarkable life and career of one of the twentieth century's most iconic entertainers, tracing his journey from Omaha, Nebraska, to the glittering heights of Broadway and Hollywood's golden age. Thomas presents a meticulously researched portrait that balances intimate personal memoir with rigorous cultural history, drawing on firsthand accounts to illuminate Astaire's famously exacting perfectionism, his legendary partnerships — most notably with Ginger Rogers — and the sheer, almost superhuman discipline that underpinned every seemingly spontaneous routine. The inclusion of Fred Astaire's own commentary lends the narrative an irreplaceable authenticity, offering readers rare, unguarded glimpses into the mind of a genius who consistently deflected adulation with characteristic modesty. For anyone captivated by the intersection of artistry and ambition, this biography poses an irresistible question: what does it truly cost to make something impossibly difficult look easy?