"Mr. Bogle continues to be our most noted black-cinema historian."--Spike Lee "Donald Bogle [is a] pioneering safe-keeper of the history of blacks in film."--Vogue From Donald Bogle, author of the bestselling Dorothy Dandridge and Toms, Coons, Mulattos, Mammies, and Bucks, a groundbreaking history of African American portrayals in Hollywood, comes the long-awaited, definitive biography of one of America's brightest and most troubled theatrical stars: actress and singer Ethel Waters. In Heat Wave, Bogle explores Waters' ...
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"Mr. Bogle continues to be our most noted black-cinema historian."--Spike Lee "Donald Bogle [is a] pioneering safe-keeper of the history of blacks in film."--Vogue From Donald Bogle, author of the bestselling Dorothy Dandridge and Toms, Coons, Mulattos, Mammies, and Bucks, a groundbreaking history of African American portrayals in Hollywood, comes the long-awaited, definitive biography of one of America's brightest and most troubled theatrical stars: actress and singer Ethel Waters. In Heat Wave, Bogle explores Waters' relationships with other performing greats, including Lena Horne, Count Basie, Vincent Minnelli, and many others, and paints a vivid, deeply human portrait of this legendary performer--a must-read for any fan of jazz, blues, and classic American cinema.
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Add this copy of Heat Wave: the Life and Career of Ethel Waters to cart. $3.27, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn Park, MN, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Harper.
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Fair. This is a retired library book with typical wear/markings. May or may not have library stickers attached which will not be removed. Cover has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of Heat Wave: the Life and Career of Ethel Waters to cart. $13.55, fair condition, Sold by Orion Tech rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Arlington, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Harper Perennial.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0061241741. Bogle traces the life and career of this well-known singer from her impoverished childhood to Black vaudeville, to Harlem nightclubs of the 1920's, to the stage and screen, to a pop and blues sining sensation. Contains an index and source notes in the rear. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The dust jacket is in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings.; B&W Photos & Illustrations; 8vo, 8"-9" tall; 624 pages.
Add this copy of Heat Wave: the Life and Career of Ethel Waters to cart. $67.18, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Harper Perennial.
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Add this copy of Heat Wave: the Life and Career of Ethel Waters to cart. $135.00, like new condition, Sold by J Mercurio Books Maps & Prints rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Garrison, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Harper.
