A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic and Determined Life of Lucille Ball [Hardcover]

This stunning package offers a rich, intimate, and highly entertaining look at the remarkable life and work of the television pioneer, the First Lady of Comedy, the legend, Lucille Ball—AKA Lucy.
 
Full of fresh perspective, gorgeously designed, and richly informative, this is a book on Lucille Ball like none other. With profiles spotlighting the many different facets of the woman,AKA Lucydetails how Ball changed the face of comedy and the entertainment industry. It sheds new light on the star's history, from her childhood through hard-scrabble days trying to make it in show business, falling head over heels in love and embarking on one of the great romances of the twentieth century, to becoming the biggest star in the world, a pioneer in television, and an icon for the ages. Filled with photos and highlighted by bright illustration and design, this is a volumealmostas vivid and entertaining as the woman herself.

AKA Lucyis officially authorized by the estate of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.Sarah Royalis a pop culture historian focusing on women in comedy and author of the bestsellingCreative Cursing, among other entertaining books and zines. She’s also the co-host of the podcastEnough Wicker: Intellectualizing The Golden Girls. She lives in Brooklyn, New York."This perfectly supplements the many books about Ball by contributing new insights with heart and humor."Library Journal"A substantial tribute to one of the most beloved entertainers of the 20th century. Pop-culture historian Royal’s picturesque book about Lucille Ball (1911-1989) begins with a reverential foreword by Amy Poehler . . . Making effective use of such visual elements as photos, timelines, pull quotes, and lists, Royal shows how Ball was not just a Hollywood star, but also a modest, hardworking, kind individual.

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