The author of the tremendously successful Jean Howard's Hollywood now takes us on two whirlwind "Grand Tours" she made during 1955 and 1956 with her longtime friend Cole Porter. Throughout, the sights, parties, and the illustrious circle in which they traveled, is recreated with Howard's warm and funny remembrances and through portions of Porter's own travel diaries. 300 photographs.
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Fans of the legendary composer (1891-1964) will pore over the 300 black-and-white photographs and brief accompanying reminiscences by former showgirl and author Howard ( Jean Howard's Hollywood ). Howard joined Porter and other friends on two luxurious trips in the mid-'50s. No matter where Porter went--the south of France, the Greek islands, Switzerland or Egypt--he traveled in grand style. Often sailing on the yacht Eros , owned by Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos, when on land Porter frequently rented private railroad cars for long trips. For such shorter jaunts as the commute from his suite at the Waldorf Towers to his Massachusetts country home, or spins around Palermo and Monte Carlo, he used his chauffeured Cadillac limousine. An accomplished photographer, Howard further enlivens her account with excerpts from Porter's diaries.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This is so much more than pictures of the two trips that Jean Howard took with Cole Porter and Howard Sturges after Linda Porter's death.Jean became friends with Linda and Cole Porter in 1931. The book provides background information into their long friendship as well as clearing up a few misconceptions about Cole Poter. Jean includes letters from the Linda and Cole Porter to her starting in 1938 and ending in 1964. People that have picked up the book in my house always comment on the beautiful pictures of their travels. Light reading, but a well written book.
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