Buzz: The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley

by Jeffrey Spivak

Book Overview

Characterized by grandiose song-and-dance numbers featuring ornate geometric patterns and mimicked in many modern films, Busby Berkeley's unique artistry is as recognizable and striking as ever. From his years on Broadway to the director's chair, Berkeley is notorious for his inventiveness and signature style. Through sensational films like 42nd Street (1933), Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933), Footlight Parade (1933), and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813126436
• ISBN13: 9780813126432
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up