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Burlesque In a Nutshell - Girls, Gimmicks & Gags (hardback)
By Dusty Sage
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Description
Burlesque In a Nutshell is a fresh, behind-the-scenes peek into the
personal and effervescent lives in the world of Burlesque. The readers are
invited "inside "for an up-close and intimate story of friendships and
confidences, heartbreaks, laughter and strange quirks. Rather than the
usual account of those involved in the history of Burlesque; the
strip-stars and comics are taken off the marquees, and delivered as
accessible people with fascinating experiences.
Early Burlesque was Vaudeville's off-spring. It grew to become an integral
part of America's history. It was a launch pad for many talented
well-known comedians. It offered inexpensive, and well-needed diversion
from the depression and the second world war. Burlesque inadvertently
affected, and changed society's views on the art of entertainment.
This book is written to honor, and reveal the real profession of
Burlesque. It was a time, when Burlesque was a tasteful tease, with a wink
and a wiggle. When audiences howled at the zany antics of the baggy-pants
comics, and ogled the cute chorus gals. A time when, Burlesque Queens
wooed us with fabulous fans and fantastic costumes, and glided across the
stage, accompanied by a full orchestra. All this, in the grandeur of a
Minsky's Theatre. This book is meant to be a portal into that long gone
era.
Product details
Number of Pages:
456
Release Date:
2016-06-08
Publication Date:
2016-06-08
Publisher:
BearManor Media
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1593939493
ISBN13:
9781593939496
Weight:
806 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
29 cm
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