Wasson, Sam
Fosse: The Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785944499
- author:
- Wasson, Sam
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- BBC Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 736
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.6 x 3.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bob Fosse: A Life of Energy and Style The story of Bob Fosse is one of contrasts - a dancer, choreographer, and theatre and film director who revolutionised American entertainment, yet struggled with deep psychological wounds. This biography, written by Sam Wasson, draws on unpublished material and over 300 interviews with Fosse's family, friends, enemies, lovers, and collaborators to create a richly detailed portrait of the man behind the legend. Fosse's life was marked by both incredible achievement and personal turmoil. His work in musicals like Cabaret, All That Jazz, and Chicago helped shape American entertainment, while his offstage struggles with addiction and mental health issues are revealed here for the first time. With its unique blend of style, pleasure, and pain, Fosse is a biography that will appeal to anyone interested in the life and times of one of Broadway's most complex icons. With its wealth of new information and insights, this book offers a fresh perspective on a fascinating figure.
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