Items related to Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America
Burlesque was one of America's most popular forms of live entertainment in the first half of the 20th century. Gaudy, bawdy, and spectacular, the shows entertained thousands of paying customers every night of the week. And yet the legacy of burlesque
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description:
An icon of the burlesque industry BLAZE STARR did more than merely take her clothes off during the heyday of burlesque. With an act that included panthers and a couch that burst into flames, Blaze was a nation-wide sensation. Known as much for her voluptuous figure as for her affairs with Earl Long and John F. Kennedy, Blaze remains a true original and one of the last living legends of burlesque.
"Charming, entertaining . . . a delight!" —New York Times
About the Author:
Leslie Zemeckis is an author, actress, and award-winning documentarian. Zemeckis wrote, directed, and produced the award-winning Bound by Flesh about Siamese twins Daisy and Violet Hilton as well as the critically acclaimed Behind the Burly Q, a definitive history of burlesque.
An icon of the burlesque industry BLAZE STARR did more than merely take her clothes off during the heyday of burlesque. With an act that included panthers and a couch that burst into flames, Blaze was a nation-wide sensation. Known as much for her voluptuous figure as for her affairs with Earl Long and John F. Kennedy, Blaze remains a true original and one of the last living legends of burlesque.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherSkyhorse
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1620876914
- ISBN 13 9781620876916
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages352
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 24.24
Shipping:
US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_1620876914
Buy New
US$ 24.24
Convert currency
Stock Image
Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # newMercantile_1620876914
Buy New
US$ 25.85
Convert currency
Stock Image
Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon1620876914
Buy New
US$ 27.09
Convert currency
Stock Image
Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Seller Inventory # COD-03257
Buy New
US$ 25.95
Convert currency
Stock Image
Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think1620876914
Buy New
US$ 28.66
Convert currency
Stock Image
Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover1620876914
Buy New
US$ 34.58
Convert currency
Stock Image
Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America
Published by
Skyhorse
(2013)
ISBN 10: 1620876914
ISBN 13: 9781620876916
New
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Seller Inventory # ABE-1706378329346
Buy New
US$ 65.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Brand New!. Seller Inventory # VIB1620876914
Buy New
US$ 66.49
Convert currency
Stock Image
Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard1620876914
Buy New
US$ 67.29
Convert currency
Stock Image
Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America [Hardcover] Zemeckis, Leslie and Starr, Blaze
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.47. Seller Inventory # Q-1620876914
Buy New
US$ 65.87
Convert currency