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Published by Pyramid Publications, New York, 1975
ISBN 10: 0515038946ISBN 13: 9780515038941
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Basile, Anthony - Graphic Design (illustrator). First Edition. 158 Pages Indexed. December 1975 Edition. A tight, square book with just a hint of age-tanning to some of the page borders. Red mark on bottom page edges. Glued bfinding is holding well. Black and white photographs on every page. Ginger Rogers is best know for her Academy Award-winning performance as Kitty Foyle. As Fred Astaire's enchanting dance partner in a string of memorable musicals, as the vivacious heroine of such films as Kitty Foyle and The Major and the Minor, as the versatile actress of recent years, Ginger Rogers has enjoyed a long and richly deserved popularity with moviegoers. Patrick McGilligan covers her life and career in his amply illustrated book, fully conveying the magic and the excitement of this great star. The Pyramid Illustrated History of the Movies is a series of volumes that offers a comprehensive overview of and brings a fresh perspective to the influential figures, forms, and styles in the development of motion pictures. Each lavishly illustrated volume has been designed to stimulate the interest of the student for whom film is an art, and to stir the memories of the fan for whom going to the movies will always be an exhilarating experience. Contents: Intro The Art of Being Ginger, The Early years, Mainly Astaire, Solo and Soaring, Forever Ginger The Last Two Decades, Bibliograpohy, and The Films of Ginger Rogers.