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Hardcover All His Jazz: The Life and Death of Bob Fosse Book

ISBN: 055307038X

ISBN13: 9780553070385

All His Jazz: The Life and Death of Bob Fosse

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""All His Jazz" practically dances off the pages.""Harper's Bazaar"

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Rated 5 stars
For those who love jazz hands. . .

Detailing the life of Broadway's legendary choreographer, this book is a must if you've ever enjoyed a hip pop, jazz hand, or ice cream scooping. It sees Fosse for who he was, warts and all.

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Rated 4 stars
A Fine Biography of The Greatest American Choreographer That Ever Lived

Bob Fosse, in this reader's opinion, is, besides the greatest director\choreography of musicals, the greatest choreographer that ever lived. His brilliant, simplistic style has entertained millions and has shown an inpact in current pop culture. Mr. Fosse himself was a fascinating man. A slightly short, mumbling chainsmoker, his many demons included alcohol, drugs, paranoia, sex and women. Mr. Gottfried lets us know about...

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Rated 5 stars
Fascinating Guy, Fascinating Book

I'll tell you right off the top, I'm not a huge fan of Broadway musicals. Mostly I'm a fan of Fosse because of his films, which rank among my favorites. But regardless of any of that, Fosse's personality and his life make him a fascinating subject for biographical study.Gottfried's book is heavily detailed, describing the events of Fosse's life, exploring his work and his personal realtionships, and really getting inside...

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Rated 5 stars
Pure Fun

Maybe I'm biased: I'm a shrink. I lived in New York in the early 80's. I knew some of the people mentioned in the book. But this was the most fun I've had reading since Letters from a Nut. Full of tidbits about a raft of celebrities. Another reviewer complained about the lack of pictures. Why stop there? We need all the films, too. Must watch All That Jazz again ASAP, AND try to get my hands on Sweet Charity and Cabaret. A...

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THE GREATEST BOOK ON EARTH!!

This book is one of , if not the, greatest books I have ever read. It reads so wonderfully. I read it in three days. It just flew off the pages. I can't give this book enough praise. FOSSE FANS READ THIS BOOK!!!!!

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All His Jazz: The Life and Death of Bob Fosse in Sold, Viewed, Playful, New: The Musical
Sold, Viewed, Playful, New: The Musical
Published by Terry Fleming • December 21, 2021

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