Finally available again, this facsimile re-publication is a brilliant celebration of Cole Porter, one of the great creative figures of the 20th century. A classic chronicle of a life, a personality, and an era, it includes the lyrics of nearly two hundred songs, among them such favourites as 'Love For Sale,' 'I Love Paris' and 'Begin the Beguine,' featured alongside music sheets, private letters and hundreds of pictures from the private albums of Linda and Cole Porter. An absolutely fabulous tapestry that captures the man and his music. With 290 duotone plates.
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Finally available again, this facsimile re-publication is a brilliant celebration of Cole Porter, one of the great creative figures of the 20th century. A classic chronicle of a life, a personality, and an era, it includes the lyrics of nearly two hundred songs, among them such favourites as 'Love For Sale,' 'I Love Paris' and 'Begin the Beguine,' featured alongside music sheets, private letters and hundreds of pictures from the private albums of Linda and Cole Porter. An absolutely fabulous tapestry that captures the man and his music. With 290 duotone plates.