George Burns: In His Own Words (Hardcover)

~ Herb Fagen (Author), (Author)

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Product Description

Featuring eight pages of photographs, a biography of the comedian recounts his life and career on stage, screen, and radio, with and without his partner, Gracie Allen, and records some of his best quotes and quips.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 140 pages
• Publisher: Carroll & Graf Pub; 1st edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786703520
• ISBN-13: 978-0786703524
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #307,929 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Read, February 11, 2001

By	Roger E. Herman (Greensboro, NC USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

A friend gave me this book as a gift, knowing I enjoy George Burns humor. The 138-page hardcover was a quick and enjoyable read. Fagen's narrative wove together a collection of what Burns said, creating an insightful glimpse into a celebrity's life. As I read the book, I was only mildly aware of Fagen--he was practically transparent--as I read the biography. Fagen does tell the story in the third person, but brings out the character of his subject so strongly that I lost myself in Burns.