A woman at war : Marlene Dietrich remembered / edited by J. David Riva ; Guy Stern, advisory editor
by Riva, J. David (1961-). Stern, Guy (1922-)
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- Hardcover
- first
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- ISBN 10
- 0814332498
- ISBN 13
- 9780814332498
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About This Item
Detroit, Mich. : Painted Turtle, 2006. First Edition. Hardback. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 175 pages; Physical description; xii, 175 p. : ill., music, ports. ; 29 cm. Summary; Marlene Dietrich's conflicted personal journey from Berliner to American soldier during World War II is as intense as any role she played on-screen and perhaps accounts for her ability to inspire so many through drama and song. In this collection of interviews and photographs, the many facets of Dietrich's personality and of her life during World War II are recounted by those whose lives she touched, including Rosemary Clooney, Burt Bacharach, Cher, Hildegard Knef, and Maria Riva. Together with extensive historical documentation, these interviews help readers understand Dietrich's inner struggles and private motivation as well as her political and social legacy. Each interview affords the reader a ""mini-documentary"" of the time period when that individual first came into contact with the actress. From the front lines of battle to concert halls, from film studios to Dietrich's kitchen, we see her in many environments and gain a perspective on her character, political views, and taste for nonconformity. In stories recounted by American GIs, studio heads, Nazi hunters, and fellow entertainers she publicly decries Nazism, helps a military journalist's career, sings a German lullaby for an Israeli audience, and cooks a steak for a young songwriter. Many photos are included to bring the interviews to life. Subjects; Dietrich, Marlene - Friends and associates. Entertainers - Germany - Biography. Films, cinema ; Individual actors & performers ; Biography & autobiography: film, television, music, theatre. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts. Entertainers - Germany.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 226339
- Title
- A woman at war : Marlene Dietrich remembered / edited by J. David Riva ; Guy Stern, advisory editor
- Author
- Riva, J. David (1961-). Stern, Guy (1922-)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 3
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0814332498
- ISBN 13
- 9780814332498
- Publisher
- Detroit, Mich. : Painted Turtle
- Place of Publication
- Detroit, Michigan
- Date Published
- 2006
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