A.K.A. Lucy - The Dynamic and Determined Life of Lucille Ball

"Full of fresh perspective, gorgeously designed, and richly informative, this is a book on Lucille Ball like none other. With profiles spotlighting the many different facets of the woman, AKA Lucy details how Ball changed the face of comedy and the entertainment industry. It sheds new light on the star's history, from her childhood through hard-scrabble days trying to make it in show business, falling head over heels in love and embarking on one of the great romances of the twentieth century, to becoming the biggest star in the world, a pioneer in television, and an icon for the ages. Filled with photos and highlighted by bright illustration and design, this is a volume almost as vivid and entertaining as the woman herself"--

A propos de l'auteur

Sarah Royal is a pop culture historian focusing on women in comedy and author of the bestselling Creative Cursing, among other entertaining books and zines. She’s also the co-host of the podcast Enough Wicker: Intellectualizing The Golden Girls. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Résumé

As relevant and beloved as ever, the legendary Lucille Ball gets a modern-pop treatment in the spirit of The Notorious RBG in this officially estate-authorized gifty appreciation of the star as a talent, innovator, and multifaceted woman who continues to delight and inspire fans today.

Préface

As relevant and beloved as ever, the legendary Lucille Ball gets a modern-pop treatment in the spirit of The Notorious RBG in this officially estate-authorized gifty appreciation of the star as a talent, innovator, and multifaceted woman who continues to delight and inspire fans today.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Sarah Royal
• Collaboration: Amy Poehler (Préface)
• Edition: Little, Brown and Company
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 10.10.2023
• EAN: 9780762484263
• ISBN: 978-0-7624-8426-3
• Pages: 240
• Dimensions: 194 mm x 230 mm x 26 mm
• Poids: 1040 g
• Illustrations: 150 full color photos and graphics
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Théâtre, ballet; HUMOR / Topic / Celebrity & Popular Culture, Humour, PERFORMING ARTS / Television / Genres / Comedy, Film, TV & radio, Performing arts: comedy, Film, television, radio genres: Comedy and humour, Television: styles and genres, Television Soap Operas