Secret Life of Danny Kaye by Michael Freedland

W. H. Allen. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. 0491039808 . Very clean & tightly bound hardback book with no inscriptions, in a bright unclipped dustjacket which is rubbed at the edges. 262 pages, photos on plates .

Contents appear as new, unread, unblemished copy in Fine red cloth covered board with DJ displaying moderate surface/edge/wear, as shown.
"In this fascinating biography, Michael Freedland argues that like a real-life Walter Mitty, Kaye never pushed himself to the limits of his talents. Freedland delineates the pains, frustrations, and eccentricities that kept Danny Kaye, a great entertainer, from being as great as he could have been."
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New York, NY: St. Martin's Press, 1985. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover, Very Good. Red cloth boards with gilt printing on spine. Next to no flaws with little bumping on top and bottom of spine. Binding tight. Pages clean. 261pages. SIGNED BY AUTHOR on first half title page in blue ink "To my very dear friends (illegible names), with affection & deepest gratitude, Michael Freedland 1986". Also included loose in book, author's personal notepaper printed on top "from Michael Freedland" and inscribed "Dear (illegible name) Hope you don't find this too boring. If you do send it to someone you hate. (I don't know if Lionel(?) would be interested?)". Two B&W photo sections. Dust jacket is in Good condition, with small tears on top and bottom of spine, tear on bottom of front cover, edgewear on top cover and some scraping. Noted in book First U.S. Edition. Excellent Signed First Edition..