(Limelight). One of the most distinguished lyric-writers of his time, Ira Gershwin wrote for his brother George as well as Jerome Kern, Kurt Weill, Harold Arlen and others. Limelight presents a selection of stage and screen lyrics written for sundry situations and now arranged in arbitrary categories, to which have been added many informative annotations and disquistions on their why and wherefore, their whom-for, their how, and matters associative. "Gershwin's comments, witty and irreverent, and his anecdotes about the ...
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(Limelight). One of the most distinguished lyric-writers of his time, Ira Gershwin wrote for his brother George as well as Jerome Kern, Kurt Weill, Harold Arlen and others. Limelight presents a selection of stage and screen lyrics written for sundry situations and now arranged in arbitrary categories, to which have been added many informative annotations and disquistions on their why and wherefore, their whom-for, their how, and matters associative. "Gershwin's comments, witty and irreverent, and his anecdotes about the making of many favorites, are invariably interesting and frequently surprising." Chicago Tribune
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Add this copy of Lyrics on Several Occasions to cart. $14.87, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of Orange County rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Ana, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Limelight Editions.
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Fair. This is a USED book, it is subject to external and interior wear including, underlining, highlighting, annotations, water damage, minor scuffs and tears. This is a donated book accepted as is. Stickers and sticker residue on the cover should be expected, as well as spine wear from use. There are NO codes or disc(s) included. All items ship Monday-Friday within 2-3 business days. Thank you for supporting Goodwill of OC.
Add this copy of Lyrics on Several Occasions to cart. $17.34, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Hamish Hamilton.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
Add this copy of Lyrics on Several Occasions to cart. $21.98, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Limelight Editions.
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Add this copy of Lyrics on Several Occasions to cart. $30.00, good condition, Sold by Robert Harper Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hyattsville, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Limelight Editions.
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Good. Size: 5x0x8; Contains some markings throughout. Soiling on page 374. Cover has mild soiling on front and very light wear on edges and creasing along spine. Back cover has wear along side edge corners and along spine.
Add this copy of Lyrics on Several Occasions to cart. $47.65, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Limelight Editions.
Add this copy of Lyrics on Several Occasions to cart. $50.00, very good condition, Sold by Southampton Sag Harbor Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southampton, NY, UNITED STATES, published by Knopf.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($5.00 price intact). Published by Knopf, 1959. Octavo. Brown cloth over green boards stamped in gold with orange topstain. Book is very good. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Previous owner name on pastedown. Dust jacket is very good with shelf wear, small tears, and toning to spine. A very good copy of this collection of lyrics written by Ira Gershwin with commentary. 361 pages. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
Add this copy of Lyrics on Several Occasions to cart. $56.71, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Limelight Editions.
Add this copy of Lyrics on Several Occasions to cart. $75.00, very good condition, Sold by Oddball Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burbank, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Elm Tree Bks..
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall The book has a dollar sign marked in pen on the right corner of the first page and some light foxing is over the first and last pages as well as the right side edges. The jacket has the price clipped and light foxing over the front and back side edge flaps.
Add this copy of Lyrics on Several Occasions to cart. $76.53, very good condition, Sold by 84 Charing Cross Road Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, CAMBS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Limelight.
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Near Fine Condition in Near Fine jacket. 9780879100506. ~~HARDBACK~~Near Fine/Near Fine 1st impression 1997 reissue Limelight hardback reissue, unclipped DJ, with new Preface by John Guare. Light natural aging to pages, a little edge-wear to DJ only. Sent Airmail at no extra cost; Worldwide Shipping IMMEDIATE 1ST CLASS/AIRMAIL DISPATCH First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Music; ISBN: 0879100508. ISBN/EAN: 9780879100506. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 063026.
Excellent and informative book on lyric writing from one of the best-known lyricists of our time. Basic how-to information on the art of writing song lyrics. Easily read and understood, interesting and well-written.
