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Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Leslie Zemeckis
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Foreword by Blaze Starr
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:384 |
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| Category/Genre | Variety shows, music hall and cabaret |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781629144962
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| Classifications | Dewey:792.70973 |
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| Illustrations |
B&W photos throughout
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Skyhorse Publishing
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| Imprint |
Skyhorse Publishing
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| Publication Date |
27 November 2014 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Burlesque was one of America's most popular forms of live entertainment in the first half of the 20th century. Gaudy, bawdy, and spectacular, the shows entertained thousands of paying customers every night of the week. And yet the legacy of burlesque
Author Biography
Leslie Zemeckis is an author, actress, and award-winning documentarian. Zemeckis wrote, directed, and produced the award-winning Bound by Flesh about Siamese twins Daisy and Violet Hilton as well as the critically acclaimed Behind the Burly Q, a definitive history of burlesque.
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