1989, ISBN: 9780413592903

U.S.A.: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1970. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the… Mehr…

U.S.A.: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1970. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Red cloth with gilt lettering on the spine and front board. 483 historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "The politics of California is a subject of increasing significance in the affairs of today's citizen. The state's phenomenal twentieth century population growth has increased its importance in national politics, and, since the Second World War, its governors and United States Senators have become major politicians on the national scene. The purpose of this volume is to assist the reader in understanding the realities and the uniqueness of the California political scene........." --------- from the Preface.. First Edition. Red Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library., John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1970, UK: Heinemann, 1989. Paperback. Good. 9.6 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches. The stars who topped the bill in Variety in its heyday included such darlings of the public as Grade Fields, Flanagan and Allen, Max Miller, George Formby, Norman Evans, Harry Lauder, Elsie and Doris Waters, Stanley Holloway and Harry Tate. But these individuals were only part of a huge world of entertainment which was lavish in the richness and diversity that each bill offered to its audience. During and after the Second World War the growing popularity of radio and later television produced the opportunity for a generation of stars to thrive both on stage and on the air; Robb Wilton, Arthur Askey, Tommy Handley, Jeanne de Casalis, Nat Mills and Bobbie, Peter Brough and Archie Andrews, Tony Hancock, Morecambe and Wise and Max Wall. But eventually the brash new media triumphed and stage Variety, as it had been, virtually ceased to exist. 'One's conclusion on having read this book is "Where on earth could Roger Wilmut have found all the marvellous, funny and lovingly written anecdotes about this facet of show business?" Rarely has such a comprehensive and well researched volume been available, covering as it does behind-the-scenes "gossip", excerpts from scripts and patter, sketches, monologues, and all illustrated throughout.' Focus Kindly Leave the Stage! is a joy, lovingly assembled by an admirer, who has done his homework, interviewing performers, agents, impresarios ^and stage hands! ION TREWIN, HAMPSTEAD AND HIGHGATE EXPRESS 'A poignant, nostalgic and very funny memoir.', Heinemann, 1989<

1989, ISBN: 0413592901

[EAN: 9780413592903], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Heinemann, UK], 1, Performing Arts|Theater|History & Criticism, The stars who topped the bill in Variety in its heyday included such d… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780413592903], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Heinemann, UK], 1, Performing Arts|Theater|History & Criticism, The stars who topped the bill in Variety in its heyday included such darlings of the public as Grade Fields, Flanagan and Allen, Max Miller, George Formby, Norman Evans, Harry Lauder, Elsie and Doris Waters, Stanley Holloway and Harry Tate. But these individuals were only part of a huge world of entertainment which was lavish in the richness and diversity that each bill offered to its audience. During and after the Second World War the growing popularity of radio and later television produced the opportunity for a generation of stars to thrive both on stage and on the air; Robb Wilton, Arthur Askey, Tommy Handley, Jeanne de Casalis, Nat Mills and Bobbie, Peter Brough and Archie Andrews, Tony Hancock, Morecambe and Wise and Max Wall. But eventually the brash new media triumphed and stage Variety, as it had been, virtually ceased to exist. 'One's conclusion on having read this book is "Where on earth could Roger Wilmut have found all the marvellous, funny and lovingly written anecdotes about this facet of show business?" Rarely has such a comprehensive and well researched volume been available, covering as it does behind-the-scenes "gossip", excerpts from scripts and patter, sketches, monologues, and all illustrated throughout.' Focus Kindly Leave the Stage! is a joy, lovingly assembled by an admirer, who has done his homework, interviewing performers, agents, impresarios ^ and stage hands! ION TREWIN, HAMPSTEAD AND HIGHGATE EXPRESS 'A poignant, nostalgic and very funny memoir.', Books<

1989, ISBN: 9780413592903

UK: Heinemann, 1989. Paperback. Good. 9.6 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches. The stars who topped the bill in Variety in its heyday included such darlings of the public as Grade Fields, Flanagan and A… Mehr…

UK: Heinemann, 1989. Paperback. Good. 9.6 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches. The stars who topped the bill in Variety in its heyday included such darlings of the public as Grade Fields, Flanagan and Allen, Max Miller, George Formby, Norman Evans, Harry Lauder, Elsie and Doris Waters, Stanley Holloway and Harry Tate. But these individuals were only part of a huge world of entertainment which was lavish in the richness and diversity that each bill offered to its audience. During and after the Second World War the growing popularity of radio and later television produced the opportunity for a generation of stars to thrive both on stage and on the air; Robb Wilton, Arthur Askey, Tommy Handley, Jeanne de Casalis, Nat Mills and Bobbie, Peter Brough and Archie Andrews, Tony Hancock, Morecambe and Wise and Max Wall. But eventually the brash new media triumphed and stage Variety, as it had been, virtually ceased to exist. 'One's conclusion on having read this book is "Where on earth could Roger Wilmut have found all the marvellous, funny and lovingly written anecdotes about this facet of show business?" Rarely has such a comprehensive and well researched volume been available, covering as it does behind-the-scenes "gossip", excerpts from scripts and patter, sketches, monologues, and all illustrated throughout.' Focus Kindly Leave the Stage! is a joy, lovingly assembled by an admirer, who has done his homework, interviewing performers, agents, impresarios ^and stage hands! ION TREWIN, HAMPSTEAD AND HIGHGATE EXPRESS 'A poignant, nostalgic and very funny memoir.', Heinemann, 1989<

ISBN: 9780413592903

This study of the English variety stage and its star performers draws on the memories of a wide range of people who worked both on the stage and behind the scenes. The book also quotes ex… Mehr…

This study of the English variety stage and its star performers draws on the memories of a wide range of people who worked both on the stage and behind the scenes. The book also quotes extracts from the songs, sketches, monologues and cross-talk acts of the period.; Performing Arts, Methuen Publishing Ltd<