About this title: It's a book about show business, where fame is the stock in trade. Each year there are hundreds of stagestruck kids arrive in New York determined to crash the theatre, firmly convinced they're destined to be famous Broadway stars or playwrights.
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Futura
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780708821251ISBN:0708821251
Description: Good + 174pp. Minor external wear. Internally VG. No inscriptions. Includes supply & fitting of correctly sized protective lyfjacket. read more
Edition: First Thus
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Moyer Bell Ltd, Kingston, Rhode Island, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9781559210171ISBN:1559210176
Description: Very good+ 8vo-over 7 3/4"-9 3/4" Tall 1559210176 Used. read more
Edition: Third Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company, Boston, MA
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780316343190ISBN:0316343196
Description: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 8vo-7.75"-9.75" tall Very Good+ book in a price-clipped dustjacket with light edgewear; now protected in mylar. Originally released in 1961, this is a revised edition released after the success of 84, Charing Cross Road. If you enjoyed 84, this is a must-read detailing Ms. Hanff's early years in New York. It's a treat that will make you laugh out loud. 174 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Andre Deutsch Limited, U.S. A
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780233972770ISBN:0233972773
Description: Lopez, Pedro (Jacket Design) Good in Fair jacket. Some slight shelfwear, slight spine lean, annotations on endpapers, dust jacket has some tearing and clipping, some rubbing; otherwise a bright, clean and tight copy. read more
Edition: 1st Edition in this form.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Boston: Little, Brown
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780316343190ISBN:0316343196
Description: Description: 177 p.; 22 cm. Subjects: Hanff, Helene. Stuart, Maxine. Authors, American--20th century--Biography. Theater--New York (State). Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. 1. pp. 177. read more
Edition: 1st Edition in this form.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Boston: Little, Brown
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780316343190ISBN:0316343196
Description: Description: 177 p.; 22 cm. Subjects: Hanff, Helene. Stuart, Maxine. Authors, American--20th century--Biography. Theater--New York (State). Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. 1. pp. 177. read more
Edition: 1st Edition in this form.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Boston: Little, Brown
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780316343190ISBN:0316343196
Description: Description: 177 p.; 22 cm. Subjects: Hanff, Helene. Stuart, Maxine. Authors, American--20th century--Biography. Theater--New York (State). Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. read more
Edition: 1st Edition in this form.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Boston: Little, Brown
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780316343190ISBN:0316343196
Description: Description: 177 p.; 22 cm. Subjects: Hanff, Helene. Stuart, Maxine. Authors, American--20th century--Biography. Theater--New York (State). Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Time Warner Paperbacks
Date Published: 01/07/1989
ISBN-13:9780708821251ISBN:0708821251
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Time Warner Paperbacks
Date Published: 01/07/1989
ISBN-13:9780708821251ISBN:0708821251
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
"This is actually Helene Hanff's first book, published in 1961, a few years before she enchanted millions with her 84, Charing Cross Road. It's an episodic account of her years as a struggling playwright on Broadway, leading to how she ended up writing for television, and it overlaps (and never mentions) the period of her famous correspondence with Frank Doel and his staff at the London antiquarian book shop. We do meet a couple of friends who figure in 84, most significantly the irrepressible and incorrigible Maxine Stuart, a flame-haired actress who can't hold a tune (and yes, that is important).
I think my favourite chapter covers the how and why of being an "outside reader" which includes everything you need to know about The Lord of the Rings (warning: Hanff is not a fan). However, I recommend your reading it for yourself to find your favourite bits. A book you can put down and pick up again quite comfortably."
"my only regret of reading this is that I didn't read it years ago. I think I've found a new creative hero, although I'm sure Ms. Hanff would laugh at that. The stories she tells about trying to make it as a playwright on Broadway in the 40's and 50's aren't dated in the least bit, because there's always the underlying message of loving what you do is its own reward. I would have dearly loved to have met this woman, or even just followed her around for a day or so. She's an inspiration with a sense of humor."
"This was more like a 3.5... I didn't like it as much as Charing Cross, but it was enjoyable read... probably even more so for those interested in Broadway and theater."
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