Fascinating Rhythm: The Collaboration of George and Ira Gershwin

by Deena Rosenberg

Book Overview

The 100th birthdays of George and Ira Gershwin (in 1898 and 1896, respectively) are being celebrated around the world. The centennials are the perfect occasion to reflect on the brothers' rich legacy... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0452268605
• ISBN13: 9780452268609
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: Plume Books
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Stunningly beautiful, intelligent, fun, and engaging

When this book came out I was graduating from college with atheatre degree. A little lost, but in love with a recording of StrikeUp the Band, I bought this book. This beautiful book gripped me,delighted me and enchanted me. 7 years later, I'm writing my dissertation on musical theatre, with my first chapter (and my favorite) on the Gershwins. Deena Rosenburg's book is a model of what musical theatre biographies can be--history on the authors, the shows and the times. I won't wreck the ending for you, but it is one of the only non-fiction books I could say that about. I spent a week as spellbound as I was when reading The Lord of the Ring, and I will always hold this up as a fabulous book to introduce anyone to musical theatre and a joy. Bravo! END