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Art Carney:  A Biography

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Art Carney: A Biography

by Starr, Michael Seth

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ISBN 10
0880641738
ISBN 13
9780880641739
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New York: Fromm Intl, 1997. -----The scan you see is the book you get. Quarter bound blue with white boards & gilt on spine, headband, (x) 230 pages plus 16 pages of b & w photo plates, no names, dust jacket is in Near Fine condition. "In this first biography of Art Carney, Michael Seth Starr tells the story of an extremely private, nearly unapproachable figure, a show business recluse whose sweetness and introverted nature mask the ferocity of rare acting talent, a man who struggled with clinical depression and alcohol to become one of America's most beloved comic actors. Contents include: Intro / "Art by Art" / Reaching New Heidts / Radio Days / "Never Even Fired a Shot" / "That's Right, Mr. Morgan" / "A Match Made in Heaven: / Gleason / The Second Banana Ripens / Sad Good-byes / Broadway Bound / Squeezing the Tube / Enter David Susskind / "You Have to Be Happy to Play Comedy" / Transitions / The Big Screen / The Odd Couple / Gleason Redux / Broadway, Act 3 / Miami Blues / The Prisoner of Seventy-third Street / Harry & Tonto & Art & Oscar / The Late Show / A New Career / Unfinished Business / Finales / Art Carney in Television, Films, and Theater / index. Check out the scans. . 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo.

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Bookseller
Nessa Books CA (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #
005806
Title
Art Carney: A Biography
Author
Starr, Michael Seth
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Near Fine
Edition
1st Edition 1st Printing
ISBN 10
0880641738
ISBN 13
9780880641739
Publisher
Fromm Intl
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1997
Keywords
COMEDIANS BIOGRAPHY ACTORS CARNEY ART, -----Quarter bound blue with white boards & gilt on spine, headband, (x) 230 pages plus 16 pages of b & w photo plates, no names, dust jacket is in Near Fine condition. "In this first biography of Art Ca
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