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Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. As new condition photographic boards. Includes Introduction by Bobby Short. Profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs and color drawings. Unpaginated. "The most romantic song ever composed - Cole Porter's "You're the Top". You're the top! You're the Colosseum, You're the top! You're the Louvre Museum, You're a melody from A symphony by Strauss, You're a Bendel bonnet, A Shakespeare sonnet, You're Mickey Mouse. These timeless, classic lyrics have been enchanting listeners since they were first performed in Porter's 1934 musical Anything Goes. Sixty-five years and thousands of renditions later, there is still no song that better says "I love you." Setting this spectacular melody to a romantic, eclectic, and unforgettable photographic stroll through New York City, You're the Top is a unique and perfect gift for that special someone for any special occasion." - from the rear outer cover. Buchanan, Tika (book design); Thomas, Katrin (photography) (illustrator). …