Underfoot In Show Business

Underfoot In Show Business - Hardcover

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Underfoot In Show Business

Underfoot In Show Business - Hardcover

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Book Overview

Underfoot in Show Business is a memoir written by Helene Hanff, published in 1962. The book chronicles Hanff's experiences as a struggling writer and aspiring playwright in New York City during the 1940s and 1950s. Hanff describes her journey as she tries to make a name for herself in the theater industry, from her early days as a typist for a radio show to her attempts to get her plays produced on Broadway. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including actors, producers, and fellow writers, and provides insight into the inner workings of the theater world.The book is written in a humorous and engaging style, with Hanff's trademark wit and charm shining through on every page. She offers candid observations about the challenges and rewards of pursuing a career in the arts, and her love of literature and the theater is evident throughout.Overall, Underfoot in Show Business is a delightful and entertaining memoir that captures the spirit of New York City in the mid-twentieth century and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of show business.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

ISBN9781258232955
Author Helene Hanff
PublisherLiterary Licensing, LLC
GenreBiography, Literature, and Drama
FormatHardcover
PublishedMarch 2012
LanguageENG- English
Pages192
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Helene Hanff

Helene Hanff (1915-1997) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the 1940s and '50s she wrote plays and television scripts in New York City, but found little success until her best-known book, 84, Charing Cross Road, was published in 1970. The book was a smash hit and has been adapted for the radio, stage, film, and television.

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