Ethel Merman: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts) [Hardcover]

George B. Bryan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0313279756 | ISBN-13: 978-0313279751 | Edition: annotated edition

This new book contains the most comprehensive bibliography of Ethel Merman's work and materials written on this great American entertainer. She dominated the American musical stage as no other performer has, yet she appeared in only fifteen Broadway productions between 1930 and 1970. The book details the 55-year career encompassing cabaret, vaudeville, recordings, radio, televisions, films and the concert stage. This reference book presents the facts and some observations about Merman's life and career in an easily accessible format. The first section consists of a narrative biographical essay. A chronology of the major episodes of the Merman story precedes sections devoted to her work in films, the stage, radio and television, and recordings. The largest components of the book, however, is the annotated bibliography which represents the most extensive list of materials on Merman yet published. An index completes the volume.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“The index is exemplary. For research on Merman, her colleagues, and their immediate environments, this volume will prove helpful.”–ARBA

About the Author

GEORGE B. BRYAN is a Professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of Vermont and is Director of the Center for Research on Vermont.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press; annotated edition edition (June 30, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313279756
• ISBN-13: 978-0313279751
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,715,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Great Resource--in Reference Style, January 28, 2000

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This review is from: Ethel Merman: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts) (Hardcover)

Ethel Merman: A Bio-Bibliography is an excellent resource for the acquainted fan--one whose is familiar with all of Ethel's works and her personal style. However, it is NOT a book for beginners. It is written primarily in reference style (i.e., B01, B02, D32, etc.). The book is an excellent source of information, but it is in no way any form of pleasure reading. Those interested in purchasing this book should be sure they do not wish to view any pictures of Merman (there is only one), nor do they wish to read more than three pages of prose. However, the book is nonetheless a substantial REFERENCE resource. I would be happy to correspond further with any interested parties at [e-mail]