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Hardback. This is a history spanning almost a hundred years. The author, Edward Eliscu, describes the course of his life from his family's emigration to America, his experiences in the Broadway theatre, his migration to Hollywood, and his eventual recognition as a celebrity in the entertainment field. Editor(s): Eliscu, David. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: APFB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810840126
ISBN
9780810840126
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.39

Hardback. This book is an appreciation of and a close analysis of the films of Stuart Erwin, a versatile, complex actor whose work has for many years been unfairly neglected. Additionally, this study places Erwin's career within a social, cultural, literary, and historical context. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, 11 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810840225
ISBN
9780810840225
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.34

Hardback. This is the first overview of Schulberg's career 1937-2000 (his own autobiography, Moving Pictures, covers his life only to age 17). This book covers his career as a novelist, short story writer, playwright, Oscar-winning screenwriter and boxing historian. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABM; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 142 x 18. Weight in Grams: 399.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810840355
ISBN
9780810840355
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.04

Hardback. This book is the first comprehensive biographical study of Bartok as man, composer, and folklorist, including the background and development of his unique musical language and the impact of his pioneering investigations of multinational musical folklore on his composed works. Num Pages: 344 pages, bibliography, index, footnotes, tables. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 144 x 23. Weight in Grams: 503.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810840768
ISBN
9780810840768
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.15

Hardback. The dramatic tale of the life of Thelma White, who is remembered today mostly for her role in the cult classic Reefer Madness, and for her five marriages, only three of which were to men. Her autobiography provides an invaluable record of the life of a performer in the entertainment industry in the 20th century, especially in the 30s and 40s. Series: Studies & Documentation in the History of Popular Entertainment. Num Pages: 376 pages, 2 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: 3JJ; APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810841260
ISBN
9780810841260
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.37

Hardback. This work not only discusses Blanchard's music and movies, but also provides an overview of the society in which Blanchard was raised, including the influence of slain civil rights leaders Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr, and the prejudices he faced growing up with segregation. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 256 pages, index. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; BGF; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 148 x 24. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810843233
ISBN
9780810843233
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 90.35

Hardback. This text provides a commentary of Hollywood and the motion picture industry, with portraits of Darryl F. Zanuck, Mae West, Errol Flynn, John Barrymore, B.P. Schulberg, Walter Wanger, John Howard Lawson, and Elia Kazan. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: 2ABM; APF; BGB; DSBH; DSG; KNTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 148 x 23. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810844254
ISBN
9780810844254
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.47

Hardback. Dmitri Shostakovich was one of the great composers of the 20th century, the first major Soviet composer and a figure of some controversy. This third edition is an up-to-date catalogue of the composer;s works. Num Pages: 720 pages, bibliography, footnotes, index. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 162 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1107.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
3 Rev ed
Number of pages
720
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810844322
ISBN
9780810844322
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 192.12

Hardback. Young Man in Movieland is the autobiography of Jan Read, a young man from a quiet Scottish town, who seemed destined to follow in his father's footsteps. Instead of pursuing a career in chemistry, however, Read's passion for the cinema and a bit of luck led him in a completely different direction. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810844490
ISBN
9780810844490
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.38

Hardback. The author sheds some much-needed light on one of the most interesting anomalies in American musical history_Septimus Winner a.k.a. Alice Hawthorne. Num Pages: 328 pages, 28 b&w photographs, footnotes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 141 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810845404
ISBN
9780810845404
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.62

Paperback. Blind Tom was the stage name of Thomas Greene Wiggins, a blind black pianist born into slavery in 1849. In this focused, consequential study, Southall reformulates the debate surrounding Blind Tom and expands its dimensions significantly. Num Pages: 224 pages, 4 b&w photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; AVH; BGF; HBTB; JFFJ; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 159 x 12. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810845459
ISBN
9780810845459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.07

hardcover. This is the first of a two-volume set which covers the life and music of this legendary jazz leader. Covering the early years from 1890 to 1930, the text tells of the life of one of the major influencers of jazz music while also providing a glimpse of what life was like during the roaring 20s. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 840 pages, 44 b&w photographs, bibliography, index, chronology, discography. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 188 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1660.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
840
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780810845794
ISBN
9780810845794
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.51

Hardback. Beyond the statistical record of this truly great baseball player, this book focuses on Mel Ott's personal life, his strong family ties, and the contributions that he made to the game of baseball. This volume is enhanced by intimate contact with the Ott family, particularly his daughters Lyn and Barbara, both of whom contributed to the story. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810845985
ISBN
9780810845985
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 102.48

Paperback. In this reference, the author applies quantitative criteria to definitively rank the greatest Jewish athletes of modern times from all major sports against one another according to achievement. The information is presented in a light and entertaining way. Num Pages: 200 pages, 100 b&w photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGS; GBC; JFSR1; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810847750
ISBN
9780810847750
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.50

Hardback. As Jacqueline Woodson has taken an increasing number of risks with her themes, she has also continued to develop as an artist. This volume includes a critical analysis of how Woodson's life and work intertwine and of the themes and her own goals as a writer and artist. Series: Studies in Young Adult Literature. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 219 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810848573
ISBN
9780810848573
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.24

paperback. Series: Ken Vail's Jazz Itineraries. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVGJ; BGF; G; YNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 6. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810848801
ISBN
9780810848801
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.65

Paperback. No. 2 in the series, co-authored by Ron Fritts, Ella Fitzgerald: The Chick Webb Years & Beyond 1935-1948, chronicles Ella's life from her discovery and development by Chick Webb, the shock of Webb's early death, her years as a bandleader, her success as a solo singer, marriage to Ray Brown, and her first tour of England. Series: Ken Vail's Jazz Itineraries. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGF; G; YNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 6. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810848818
ISBN
9780810848818
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.97

Hardback. This is the autobiography of Ronnie Maasz's 50-plus years as a cameraman. Rather than tell a chronological tale, the book is a humorous and light-hearted collage of international locales, quirky people, exciting events, and special effects gone wrong that the author has encountered along the way. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 168 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: AJRD; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 145 x 15. Weight in Grams: 335.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810848832
ISBN
9780810848832
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.09

Paperback. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 143 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810848993
ISBN
9780810848993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.51

paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780810851597
ISBN
9780810851597
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 106.53

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