Judy Garland: A Portrait in Art & Anecdote
by John Fricke, Lorna Luft

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Book Review: A Glorious Tribute To A Glorious Entertainer
Summary: 5 Stars

Author John Fricke has not only thrown open his own vast archives to share, but those of private collectors and Garland's family as well. The results are fascinating: delightful Hirschfeld-drawn film posters and rare Kodachrome portraits share room with behind-the-scenes snapshots from the sets of her films (Peter Lawford carrying his laughing leading lady over puddles while filming "Fella With An Umbrella" from EASTER PARADE), and warmly personal moments with her family.

Fricke has written gently informative introductions to each decade of Garland's career, then immersed the reader in compelling accounts of what is was like to work with, live with, and laugh with her. Everyone from Fred Astaire and Roger Edens to MGM chorus girls and newspaper reporters are heard from, and this diverse assortment of voices create a richly layered reading experience for both loyal Garland fans and those who want to discover what made her so unique in the first place.

Wrapped up with crisp and deeply stylish art direction by Ranse Ransone, this Bullfinch Press production is well worth the (entirely reasonable) cost. Books of this printing quality, paper stock quality, and sewn spines are normally sold at a much dearer price than this. And once you take into account the gorgeous material reproduced inside, JUDY GARLAND: A PORTRAIT IN ART & ANECDOTE becomes priceless.

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