Vaudeville, Old and New
An Encyclopedia of Variety Performers
Price: $340.00
Add to Cart- ISBN: 978-0-415-93853-2
- Binding: Hardback
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 16th October 2006
- Pages: 1368
About the Book
This is a one-of-a-kind reference work to the history of vaudeville, performance art, burlesque, revue, and comic opera. Most of these artists are not profiled in other reference books and the author has done deep research, including archival work and personal interviews, to uncover the rich history of this American artform. This will be a must-have for students of theater history and performance art, but it is also essential for anyone insterested in the cultural history of America.Reviews
'Whether you start from the beginning and read it straight through, or use to look up an artist you found on a recording, you’ll find this book a great resource. It’s a tribute to the hard work and passion of the author. Highly recommended!' - Steve Ramm, "Anything Phonographic," In The Groove magazine
"Two decades in hte making, this ambitious resource is unique for its scope, details, and illustrations. Cullen and his coauthors cover the full range of the subject, including contemporary variety entertainers and performance artists...It is destined to become a standard." --CHOICE
"substantially researched and well written." --College & Research Libraries