Description: The Songwriter Goes to War Publisher: Limelight Editions Date: 2004, First Limelight Edition Condition: •Dust Jacket: Fine, bright, and clean with no notable issues. •Cover: Near fine, with sharp corners and no signs of wear. •Text Block: Clean and unmarked, no foxing, staining, or prior ownership marks. No tears or folds. •Signature: Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, inscribed “For Alex, with best wishes – Alan Anderson.” Description: This is a highly collectible, signed first Limelight Edition of The Songwriter Goes to War, a comprehensive account of Irving Berlin’s This Is the Army, written by Alan Anderson. This backstage chronicle reveals the remarkable story of how a Broadway musical revue became a global morale-boosting phenomenon during World War II. With firsthand insights from Anderson, who served as the production stage manager and First Sergeant, the book explores the intricate logistics of wartime entertainment and its impact on soldiers and civilians alike. The volume includes a foreword by Mary Ellin Barrett and features detailed anecdotes, production photographs, and in-depth historical context. This particular edition remains in exceptional condition, an ideal addition for collectors of military history, theater memorabilia, or works by and about Irving Berlin. Additional Details: •ISBN: 0-87910-304-3 •Includes a detailed foreword and a rich photographic section showcasing behind-the-scenes moments of the production. •Dust jacket price intact: $27.95. Notes for Collectors: This signed first edition offers a unique perspective on This Is the Army and its transformative effect on both its performers and its audiences. The book bridges the worlds of musical theater and military history, making it an invaluable resource for enthusiasts of either subject. Shipping & Packaging: This item will ship promptly and be packaged securely to ensure safe delivery.
Price: 50 USD
Location: Petaluma, California
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Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Hardcover
Signed By: Alan Anderson
Publication Name: Limelight Editions
Signed: Yes
ISBN-10: 0879103043
Features: Dust Jacket
Edition: First Edition
Book Title: Songwriter Goes to War : The Story of Irving Berlin's World War II All-Army Production of This Is the Army
Number of Pages: 362 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Leonard Corporation, Hal
Publication Year: 2004
Item Height: 1 in
Topic: Theater / Broadway & Musicals, Theater / General, Composers & Musicians, Individual Composer & Musician
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Music, Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
Item Weight: 19.9 Oz
Item Length: 8.5 in
Author: Alan Anderson
Item Width: 5.8 in
Format: Hardcover
