Rodgers, Richard. (1902-1979) [Ewen, David. (1907–1985)]
Richard Rodgers. The Life of an American Musical Genius - SIGNED BY RODGERS
New York: Henry Holt and Co,. 1957. First Edition. Hardcover, boldly signed "To Paul / Sincerely / Richard Rodgers" to the title page by the the important American composer and lyricist of more than 900 songs and 40 Broadway musicals including (with Lorenz Hart) Pal Joey, Jumbo and Babes in Arms. With Oscar Hammerstein, he would contribute to such classics as South Pacific, The King and I and Oklahoma!. 8vo. 364pp + index, illustrated. Small tears and losses to dj, else fine.From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. (22988)
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