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Bret, David

 
9781861052186: Piaf: A Passionate Life
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ISBN 10 : 1861052189 ISBN 13 : 9781861052186
Editeur : Robson Books Ltd, 1998

Synopsis

Edith Piaf remains quite possibly the greatest female entertainer of this century: a tiny, black-clad figure with a scorchingly powerful voice who dominated stages around the world for almost thirty years, and who, more than four decades after her death, has never been replaced.

David Bret-Britain's foremost authority on the French music-halltells Piaf's amazing rags-to-riches story with unprecedented detail, honesty and compassion. Friends, composera, lovera, colleagues and the father of Piaf's only child have confided in him. Skilfully analysing every aspect of this great artistes life, he paints a vivid portrait of the celebrated chanteuse whose triumphs and tragedies were shared by an adoring public.

Richly illustrated with photographs from the author's collection and containing a complete discography, Piaf also features detailed appendices of her films, stage-plays and all stage and screen tributes to date, making this the most comprehensive and up to-date biography available.

Piaf is the ultimate tribute to the undisputed genius of a remarkable woman.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Edith Piaf remains quite possibly the greatest female entertainer of this century: a tiny, black-clad figure with a scorchingly powerful voice who dominated stages around the world for almost thirty years, and who, more than four decades after her death, has never been replaced.

David Bret-Britain's foremost authority on the French music-halltells Piaf's amazing rags-to-riches story with unprecedented detail, honesty and compassion. Friends, composera, lovera, colleagues and the father of Piaf's only child have confided in him. Skilfully analysing every aspect of this great artistes life, he paints a vivid portrait of the celebrated chanteuse whose triumphs and tragedies were shared by an adoring public.

Richly illustrated with photographs from the author's collection and containing a complete discography, Piaf also features detailed appendices of her films, stage-plays and all stage and screen tributes to date, making this the most comprehensive and up to-date biography available.

Piaf is the ultimate tribute to the undisputed genius of a remarkable woman.

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Éditeur
Robson Books Ltd
Date d'édition
1998
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1861052189
ISBN 13 
9781861052186
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
260
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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