Lady Day: Many Faces Of Billie Holiday ~ R. and 50 similar items

LADY DAY: MANY FACES OF BILLIE HOLIDAY by Robert O'Meally 'Billie Holiday deserves a biography in which her musicianship isn’t overshadowed by the tragic events of her life. O’Meally has written that book,” says Entertainment Weekly about this absorbing and authoritative account of the greatest jazz singer in history. O’Meally emphasizes Holiday’s artistry and training rather than her personal miseries, and he uses voluminous archival material to correct common myths about Holiday. Chronicling her rigorous musical apprenticeship in Baltimore, her reception in New York by Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington, and her work with various musicians, particularly Lester Young, Lady Day is an impassioned testament to Holiday’s genius that confirms her place in American jazz...' Includes abundant archive photography plus an extensive history of the song 'Strange Fruit'... Check the 12 pictures carefully, they're part of the description, too. 208 pages Published by Arcade 1991, 1st edition Hardback With dustjacket, good condition. 215 mm x 270 mm format, approx. A very good reading and reference copy Binding intact No major creases Small bumps / scuffs and light wear to cover, as per age. Pages in very good condition, just the usual signs of light reading / shelf and storage wear. No pen or ink marks or notations. Pictures uploaded, various views. No library / 'stock' photos used, I've actually got the item, and what you see is what you get... Buy-it-Now, $18.99, shipping included to USA. Thanks for looking! :o) Postage - USA - Free shipping Rest of World, not free, see details in listing.