American Vaudeville as Seen by Its Contemporaries - 1st Edition/1st Printing by Stein, Charles, edited and with commentary - 1984

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394537432 . First edition/first printing in seemingly unread, about Fine condition with traces of sunning to edges in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; Charles Stein's book American Vaudeville as Seen by Its Contemporaries offers a unique look at vaudeville from the perspective of its contemporaries. The book is divided into three parts: "The Vaudeville Theatre," "Vaudeville Performers," and "The American Vaudeville Industry." Each section provides a detailed look at the various aspects of vaudeville, from the theatres themselves to the actors and actresses who performed there. The book is filled with original photographs and artwork, as well as excerpts from contemporaneous articles and reviews. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of vaudeville, as well as the performers and industry who made it such a popular form of entertainment.; B & W Illustrations; 8vo ; FSA .