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A Pictorial History of Burlesque From A to Z – 1964 Sherbourne Press – Blaze Starr, Tempest Storm, Dixie Evans – Vintage Burlesque
Original A Pictorial History of Burlesque From A to Z, published in 1964 by Sherbourne Press of Los Angeles, California. This large-format vintage pictorial is devoted to the golden age of American burlesque, with photographs and profiles of dancers, strippers and nightclub performers from the classic era.The book includes an impressive lineup of burlesque personalities including Blaze Starr, Tempest Storm, Dixie Evans, Jennie Lee, Tana Louise, Irma the Body, Betty Howard, Sharon Knight, Queen Murine, Rita Grable, Vicki Palmer and others. Contemporary references describe the publication as running roughly 112–116 pages, filled with black-and-white and color photography.
The copyright page identifies Sherbourne Press, 7863 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, California, with a 1964 copyright. An especially colorful piece of vintage entertainment history and a great collectible for anyone interested in classic burlesque, pin-up photography, nightclub culture and mid-century Americana.Condition: Nice vintage condition for its age with expected handling and surface wear. The covers show edge and corner wear, some creasing and scattered discoloration/staining, most noticeably toward the upper-right portion of the front cover. Binding remains intact and the colorful cover still presents very well. Please review the photos for condition and details.
