Description: Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a TimeHigh Times, Hard Times [Signed] [Jazz]O'Day, Anita with George Eells with a new epilogue New York: Limelight. 1997 Signed by Anita O'Day to 'Bill, Nice to see you, love xxx'. Signed at 'Court Show in Burbank, 6-24-2000 (written in pencil at the top of the page). Anita O'Day had turned 80 the previous October and was still doing gigs. Inscribed on the first leaf in her older handNo Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, Appears unread; no spine crease.8vo, 9 inches tall, 376 pages with an updated discography compiled by Robert A. Sixsmith and Alan Eichler Fine / No Dust Jacket As Issued. The renowned jazz singer Anita O'Day lived through both "high times and hard times," a phrase that perfectly captures the essence of her autobiography.During the mid-1940s, O'Day gained fame as a vocalist with the Stan Kenton and Gene Krupa orchestras, and she released a series of acclaimed albums in the mid-50s. Despite her struggle with drug addiction, which hindered her path to super-stardom, she left an indelible mark on jazz with her remarkable improvisational range and masterful interpretation of lyrics. And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 - 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: O'Day, Anita with George Eells with a new epilogue
Publisher: Limelight
Year Printed: 1997
Special Attributes: Signed
Language: English