Josephine Baker

Hammond, Bryan, Compilation By, O'Connor, Patrick, Biography By. Foreword By Elisabeth Welch

ISBN 10: 0224024418 / ISBN 13: 9780224024419

Edité par Jonathan Cape, London, 1988

A propos de cet article

Stunning book on the great black superstar of the 1920's and so on. Includes a extensive bio. of her along with 100's of great pictures, candids, posters, artwork, memorabilia and more. Beautifully printed and designed. Fine/fine.

N° de réf. du vendeur 009393

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Josephine Baker
• Éditeur: Jonathan Cape, London
• Date de parution: 1988
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0224024418
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780224024419
• Reliure: Oversize cloth with Dustjacket
• Édition: First Edition.
• Type de livre: Book
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Film And Entertainment
  • African American
  • Theatre And Plays

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Synopsis

A biography of the American entertainer, Josephine Baker who influenced the spread of American 20th century music throughout Europe. O'Connor's commentary recounts her life from her illegitimate childhood in East St Louis to her last performance in 1974 in London. He tells of her work for the French resistance and her "rainbow tribe" that symbolized international brotherhood. Drawing on the personal collection of Bryan Hammond, this book aims to place Baker in her political and historical context outlining the events that led to her bankruptcy, destitution and finally state funeral.