Bud and Lou: Abbott and Costello Story by Thomas, Bob

W. H. Allen (London), 1977. First British Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. 1977 hardcover with dust jacket. FIRST BRITISH EDITION stated. UNREAD COPY with bright, unmarked, firmly bound pages. Jacket shows minor shelf-rubbing and minor edge wear only. This is NOT an ex-library book and not a remainder. Jacket remains unclipped, showing the 1977 British price. This remains a very good, sturdy copy! 224 pages, photo-illustrated, includes index. "A bewildered little fat man with sad, winning eyes and a tall, slick sharpie with a brass heart and a rapid-fire tongue have entertained three generations of Americans. BUD & LOU is the hilarious, moving, and finally tragic story of one of the greatest movie teams of all time: Abbott and Costello. In the lively, anecdotal style that has become his hallmark, Bob Thomas tells the very American story of Bud and Lou's long climb to stardom, from burlesque to Broadway, then radio and, finally, the movies. He describes the heady success of their… Read More

London, W. H. Allen, 1977. First British Edition. Hardback. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 224 pages; Description: 224 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Abbott, Bud, 1895-1974. Costello, Lou. Comedians--United States--Biography.

W.H. Allen / Virgin Books, 07/11/1977 00:00:01. hardcover. Very Good. 2.8179 in x 23.1724 in x 16.6773 in.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.