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BARBRA STREISAND IN NEW YORK CITY: A Self Guided Tour of Landmark Locations in The Career of Barbra Streisand

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Every Streisand devotee must read this very interesting book by Bernie Ardia. Even after being a lifelong fan of La Streisand, I have learned things I didn't know before.
This will be a perfect Christmas gift this year, or just pick one up for yourself if you love Barbra!

INGENIOUS AND ENTERTAINING FOR ANY BARBRA STREISAND FAN. EASY TO READ WITH FABULOUS PICTURES. FROM COVER TO COVER TAKE A WALK THROUGH NEW YORK CITY, WHERE THE ONE AND ONLY "MS. STREISAND" GREW UP. THANK YOU FOR LETTING US FOLLOW ALONG.

Known for a unquenchable appetite for gobbling up anything in print regarding Barbra, I ordered this book the very second I heard about it, and let me assure everyone- from the biggest fan to the mildly curious- that this is THE most interesting, totally absorbing, detailed account of Barbra's life in New York yet- literally an account from womb to tomb. Like myself, you will find yourself pulling on your walking shoes, grabbing a subway map and heading out onto the streets to have a look at every landmark that author Bernie Ardia has so painsakingly accounted for in photos and text. Mr.Ardia hints that there is more in this serier of chronicling early celebrity lives- I cannot wait to see who will be next on his own personal "This is Your Life" show....

Everything you wanted to know about Babs! The places that made her the legend she is today. Extensive research and care went into this book, you can tell page after page, compiled by someone who takes the time to do a legend justice. I hope Mr Ardia continues his craft. I look forward to many more of these books. If feels like time well spent.... with the Star herself!

For a die-hard Barbra Streisand`s fan it`s a really useful guide. If you come to New York for a vacation and want to track Barbra`s steps just for fun - it`s a must. I think that even New Yorkers can find in it some interesting places to visit.
Well, this gem definitely is not from the exquisite jewellery shop; it`s rather a homemade trinket of sentimental value. The quality of photographs should be far ( and I mean FAR) better, that`s for sure. The commentaries sometimes are chaotic. The whole book has this amateurish flare - attractive for a fan, but, I guess, hardly acceptable for a regular reader.
So if you are a Barbra fan - get it and start your Barbra - New York adventure. If you are not - visit New York with other guides in your hand.

Agnieszka

What a treat !
An awful lot of research has gone into this book, and very well laid out too.
I cannot wait to explore New York City with this book and see the places for myself.
I am sure Barbra would be proud !!

What sort of publisher would publish this trifling book? A waste of money and paper on a book whose information can be found online for free.

For Barbra crazies only.