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Becoming Mae Westby Emily Wortis Leider
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Book DescriptionDa Capo Press, 2000-04. Paperback. New. Brand New. In Stock. Order Now. Ship from CA, IN, PA, OR, TN and FL. Over 600,000 CD/DVD, Books and bibles. Free tracking with every order.Top Biblio approved seller. International shipping is now available at low rates. Book summaryThis first intensive biography of Mae West focuses on the creative, dynamic, sexually adventurous young woman who took control of her own performances--from the vaudeville days to her legitimate stage career to her box office successes as a Hollywood star. It is also a window on the history of American urban entertainment, especially its love-hate relationship with sex.Media Reviews"A vibrant story of a star's life and times--not just for the movie buffs." -- Kirkus "An admirable record of an extraordinary life, Leider's lively, detailed style creating an almost documentary feel for what it meant to be a stage performer in the first third of the century, especially one who insisted on doing things her way, without apologies." -- Melanie Lawrence, San Francisco Chronicle Book Review "Leider has gotten a good way toward what appears to be the truth about Mae West." -- Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book World "Exhaustive research, fine writing, and a keen appreciation of Mae West's own bawdy wit inform this energetic and erudite biography of the flamboyant vaudeville, theater, and film star." -- Publishers Weekly Other Recommended Books
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