"Provocative and artfully argued"-- The Los Angeles Times . Tracing the early history of the operetta on the American stage, this lively book examines origins of the musical theater in America. Bordman examines the public response to the mid-nineteenth century importations, showing how Americans then attempted to create their own operettas. Full of details about the producers and stars of the nineteenth-century entertainment world, this book will inform and entertain.
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"Provocative and artfully argued"-- The Los Angeles Times . Tracing the early history of the operetta on the American stage, this lively book examines origins of the musical theater in America. Bordman examines the public response to the mid-nineteenth century importations, showing how Americans then attempted to create their own operettas. Full of details about the producers and stars of the nineteenth-century entertainment world, this book will inform and entertain.
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Very good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. light shelfwear, small closed tear to the dustjacket, no ownership marks, first printing. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 224 p. Audience: General/trade.
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Like New. 1981 thus first Hardcover. near fine/VG price clipped DJ with small repair Free of any markings and no writing. For Additional Information or pictures, Please Inquire.
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Good. HARDBACK-Ex-library book in mylar cover with card pocket inside cover and usual library markings. Pages clean and in good condition inside. Ships same or next business day via US Mail w/h Tracking.
