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Danny Kaye: King Of Jesters
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You Remember The Redhaired Zany From The Holiday Favorite White Christmas ... The Lovable Storyteller Hans Christian Andersen ... The Daydreamer Walter Mitty ... The Tonguetied Court Jester ... Now Step Behind The Camera During The Making Of These Classic Movies.Packed With Neverbeforepublished Anecdotes And Photos, Danny Kaye: King Of Jesters Takes The Firstever Behindthescenes Look At The Creation Of His Film, Tv, Radio And Stage Work, And At The Secret Life Of The Incredibleperformer Behind Them.As The First Performer Ever To Be Personally Requested By His Highness To Headline A Command Performance, Danny Kaye Was Literally Both King Of Jesters And Jester Of Kings. But His Was A Life Built On Much More Than Buffoonery, For He Could Conceivably Master Any Discipline He Committed Himself To Singing Straight Or Scat, Dancing, Comedy, Even The Culinary Arts And Humanitarian Efforts, Indeed Anything He Put His Mind To.Ironically, It Took Years For Him To Be Discovered In Show Business Because He Could Do Too Much And Proved Impossible To Classify. So, Too, His Particular Genius Required Absolute Concentration So Absolute That Everything And Everyone Around Him Usually Vanished. Consequently, He Ceded Management Of His Career To Others First A Kindly Catskills Mentor, Then Revue Impressario Max Liebman, And Finally Hyperaggressive Songstress Sylvia Fine, Who Would Catapult Kaye To Stardom And Become His Lifelong Coach, Content Provider, And Wife.Although He Reached Princely Heights As An Entertainer, His Sixdecade Career In Show Business Never Resulted In An Accurate, Evenhanded Biography Or Analysis Of His Work. Danny Kaye: King Of Jesters Provides Both. Based On Decades Of Research And Interviews, The Book Clears Up Previous Misconceptions About Kaye, Right Down To His Birthday. Even More, It Is A Fun, Backstage Look At The Making Of His Greatest Roles, Recounting The Production Of All Of His Films, His Weekly Tv Series, Radio Series, Broadway Roles, And The Best Of His Work Offbroadway, In Audio Recordings, And Tv Specials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Danny Kaye: King of Jesters'? A: The book focuses on the life and career of Danny Kaye, highlighting his achievements as an entertainer and exploring the misconceptions surrounding his biography.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Danny Kaye: King of Jesters'? A: The author of the book is David Koenig, who has conducted extensive research and interviews to provide a detailed account of Kaye's life.
- Q: What type of book is 'Danny Kaye: King of Jesters'? A: This book is a hardcover biography that falls under the category of Performing Arts.
- Q: How many pages does 'Danny Kaye: King of Jesters' have? A: The book contains 303 pages, offering a comprehensive look at Danny Kaye's career.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a high-quality product.
- Q: When was 'Danny Kaye: King of Jesters' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 2012.
- Q: Does the book cover Danny Kaye's film and television work? A: Yes, the book recounts the production of all of Danny Kaye's films, his weekly TV series, radio series, and more.
- Q: Is 'Danny Kaye: King of Jesters' suitable for fans of performing arts? A: Yes, the book is ideal for fans of performing arts, particularly those interested in the life stories of iconic entertainers like Danny Kaye.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about Danny Kaye's personal life? A: The book offers a fun, backstage look at Kaye's life, including his relationships and the influence of his wife, Sylvia Fine.
- Q: Are there any special features of the book? A: The book is noted as a used book in good condition, making it a valuable addition for collectors and fans.