{"product_id":"ziegfeld-and-his-follies-cynthia-brideson-and-sara-brideson-1st-edition","title":"Ziegfeld and His Follies, Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: Lexington, University Press of Kentucky, 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. 576.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine. The grey cloth binding remains exceptionally tight and square, displaying sharp corners and no discernible shelf-wear to the board edges. The gilt lettering to the spine is vividly bright and entirely unoxidised, demonstrating the book has been carefully stored away from direct sunlight. The text block is crisp and well-aligned, internally free from any foxing, creasing, or tearing, though a microscopic speck is present on the fore-edge. The accompanying dust jacket is equally impressive, unclipped and retaining its glossy finish without any notable chipping, scuffing, or edge-creasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is a First Edition of the Brideson sisters' definitive biography, published under the University Press of Kentucky's respected 'Screen Classics' series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eRichly illustrated with 76 black-and-white archival photographs, the work provides an extensive visual and textual history of early twentieth-century American theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eGiven its status as a relatively modern academic publication, the title is not particularly scarce on the open market, but copies in such clean, well-preserved condition, free from institutional library stamping or heavy reading wear, are highly desirable for theatre historians and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFlorenz Ziegfeld Jr. was the undisputed king of Broadway in the early twentieth century, best known for his spectacular, extravagant revues that glorified the American girl. In this meticulous biography, sisters Cynthia and Sara Brideson peel back the curtain on the legendary impresario, exploring the complex man behind the glittering myth. From his early days managing strongman Eugen Sandow to his complicated personal and professional relationships with superstars like Anna Held, Billie Burke, and Marilyn Miller, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"527\"\u003eZiegfeld and His Follies\u003c\/i\u003e offers a deeply researched, captivating look at the triumphs, scandals, and enduring cultural legacy of American theatre’s greatest showman.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55535591620947,"sku":"6286","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261014_124855.jpg?v=1792491714","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/ziegfeld-and-his-follies-cynthia-brideson-and-sara-brideson-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}