An anatomical history of the musical which I have little hesitation in proclaiming the most authoritative yet published
STEPHEN BANFIELD, THE MUSICAL TIMES
To mark the 10th anniversary of Mark's acclaimed romp through a century of showbusiness, we're pleased to offer, for a limited time only, a unique double-bill - Broadway Babies Say Goodnight, plus Mark Steyn's Passing Parade, a collection of obituaries and appreciations on the personalities, great and obscure, who shaped the 20th century. Passing Parade is a perfect companion to Broadway Babies, containing profiles of many of the musical and theatre figures of Broadway's heyday, including Irving Caesar, lyricist of "Tea For Two" and "Swanee"; Cy Coleman, composer of Sweet Charity and Barnum; Bob Hope, the man who introduced "I Can't Get Started" in The Ziegfeld Follies of 1936; Kay Swift, George Gershwin's girlfriend and a fine composer in her own right; Artie Shaw, the man who made Cole Porter's "Begin The Beguine" a hit; and many more.
As for Broadway Babies, that's an acknowledged classic in its field. Steve Allen praised it as a "dazzling commentary on popular music culture", while the Pet Shop Boys used it to help write their own musical. There’s no Broadway history like this one!
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of a beloved book, we're offering Broadway Babies and Mark Steyn's Passing Parade together at one low price, with combined savings of 15 per cent. And don't forget, both books can be personally autographed to you or your loved one.
