Mr. Bojangles: The Biography of Bill Robinson

by James Haskins and N.R. Mitgang

Book Overview

Here is the first biography of Bill Bojangles Robinson, the most famous tap dancer who ever lived. Written with the cooperation of many of Bill Robinson's friends and colleagues, it is also a fascinating account of the heyday of American musical entertainment. 16 pages of black-and-white photos.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688072038
• ISBN13: 9780688072032
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A living legend comes to life!

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An American Original

"Mr. Bojangles: The Biography of Bill Robinson" not only serves as a crucial historical document, but also as a vivid portrait of a truly special man. An original in every sense of the word, Bill Robinson created a unique style of tap dancing, along with breaking the racist barriers of his time. This book superbly chronicles (with the help of first-hand source materials and interviews with people who knew him) the life of this incredible artist, entertainer, and humanitarian. You will not only learn what the world was like when Mr. Robinson struggled in his craft, but you will discover the values and convictions that drove him forward. You will be moved by the benevolence of this man's spirit--a spirit that could coin a phrase such as "Everything's Copasetic!" This is a touching and informative biography that informs the evolution of tap AND the human experience.