- Taschenbuch: 376 Seiten
- Verlag: Cooper Square Press; Auflage: Reprint (August 2000)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0815410581
- ISBN-13: 978-0815410584
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 21,1 x 14 x 2,3 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 2.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
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Nr. 1.471.949 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
- Nr. 46 in Englische Bücher > Biografien & Erinnerungen > Kunst & Literatur > Tänzer
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[Astaire] likeable personality illuminates an anecdotal, very eventful account. (Booklist )
[Astaire] tells his tale simply and graciously, with many a bow to his partners and associates, in a style as breezy as an Astaire performance. (Library Journal )
The writing, like his dancing is precise and debonair, and his book recalls past gaieties—his own and his audiences'—without a trace of wistfulness. (The New Yorker )
This book is brimming over with fresh and amusing anecdotes about Britain's royal family, international society, as well as many of the great names of the theater and of Hollywood. And, for full measure, he's tossed in more than forty illustrations that make a pictorial history that alone is worth the price of admission. (The New York Times )
[Astaire] tells his tale simply and graciously, with many a bow to his partners and associates, in a style as breezy as an Astaire performance. (Library Journal )
The writing, like his dancing is precise and debonair, and his book recalls past gaieties—his own and his audiences'—without a trace of wistfulness. (The New Yorker )
This book is brimming over with fresh and amusing anecdotes about Britain's royal family, international society, as well as many of the great names of the theater and of Hollywood. And, for full measure, he's tossed in more than forty illustrations that make a pictorial history that alone is worth the price of admission. (The New York Times )
Kurzbeschreibung
With Steps in Time dancer, choreographer, and movie star Fred Astaire (1899-1987) discusses the milestones of his professional life: his childhood in the vaudeville circuits; the musical comedies starring himself and sister Adele in New York and London; his movie successes; the founding of the Fred Astaire Dance Studios; and his triumphs on TV. He pays special attention to his celebrated partnership with Ginger Rogers, with whom he produced such classics as Top Hat , Flying Down to Rio , The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle , and countless others.
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Astaire brach sich im hohen Rentenalter einmal den Arm beim Skaten.
Dies wäre eine kleine, nicht zu indiskrete Anekdote, die in einem solchen Buch Platz finden könnte.
Weit gefehlt.
Er gibt (wie in seinem Leben auch) nichts, aber auch gar nicht von sich preis.
Die Kollegen waren alle sehr talentiert, das Machen der Filme war ein großer Spaß, das Erstellen der Tanznummern viel Arbeit.
Leider erfährt man fast nichts über die Hintergründe, über Aufnahmetechniken, über Krisen in seinem Leben. Die Autobiografie ist ein sehr diskreter Abriß über sein Schaffen, Privatleben wird sehr einsilbig gestreift.
Das Buch hat - wie er auch - eines: Würde.
Der Informationsgehalt ist aber leider bescheiden.
Dies wäre eine kleine, nicht zu indiskrete Anekdote, die in einem solchen Buch Platz finden könnte.
Weit gefehlt.
Er gibt (wie in seinem Leben auch) nichts, aber auch gar nicht von sich preis.
Die Kollegen waren alle sehr talentiert, das Machen der Filme war ein großer Spaß, das Erstellen der Tanznummern viel Arbeit.
Leider erfährt man fast nichts über die Hintergründe, über Aufnahmetechniken, über Krisen in seinem Leben. Die Autobiografie ist ein sehr diskreter Abriß über sein Schaffen, Privatleben wird sehr einsilbig gestreift.
Das Buch hat - wie er auch - eines: Würde.
Der Informationsgehalt ist aber leider bescheiden.
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a must for fans of the talented Mr. A
18. Februar 2003
Format:Taschenbuch
Fred Astaire tells his story in the same way he dances, with integrity and grace. I have been a fan of Mr.Astaire's for many years. The first movie of his I saw was "Daddy Long Legs." I was fasinated with the way he danced. When I found out that he had a biography I snatched a copy up. What I like about this book is that Fred Astaire wrote it himself. I found myself laughing at times, and after reading the book I felt as if I knew him personally. The best thing about this book is that it has 47 black and white photos. This book is a must for true fans of one of the greatest dancers who ever graced the big screen.
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More than just dancing!
28. Juli 2001
Format:Taschenbuch
I am a big fan of Fred Astaire and this was the first book I was able to read about him. The fact that it is also written by him is a big plus. Fred is a shy and humble man, and his book gives that impression but it is a great account of a man that met everyone, from English and Hollywood royalty to bookmakers and bell hops (in fact, he made a point of knowing bell hops, they knew all the right places to go and the juicy stories). Fred was a private man and he never delves into much detail about his personal feelings. He's quick to acknowledge someone he likes, but you get the feeling that he holds back on people he might not have liked. He never puts down a film partner so if you're looking for an autobio that tells it all, this isn't it. However, Fred's story is still chock full of interesting tales. It doesn't just appeal to Astaire fans, it also appeals to vaudeville, theater, and history fans as Fred was born in 1899 and lived through some amazing times. The Roaring '20s were spent in New York and London (visiting with royalty and the upper class), the '30s in Hollywood where he and Ginger Rogers made people forget the Depression for a while with their movies, and he dedicates a chapter to rehashing his overseas experience in the '40s when he toured on a USO show during WWII. So if you want an easy read of an important movie and dance icon, I highly recommend "Steps In Time". Don't worry about being bored, Fred has a nice sense of humor and there are no lulls in his story. He wrote this book in the late '50s and still had decades of work in front of him, but unfortunately, he never wrote a follow up book chronicling what was still an exciting and glamorous life. Read this book and watch the movies!
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A Legendary Artist; A Superficial Memoir
14. September 2006
Format:Taschenbuch
Fred Astaire (1899-1987) was, quite simply, a dance genius. He appeared on stage, often with his sister Adele, in such landmark musicals as LADY BE GOOD and FUNNY FACE; he graced at least 43 films, 31 one of which were musicals; he is, for all practical intents and purpose, American dance, and he worked with artists no less legendary than he. But for all this, his 1959 autobiography is most notable for being, well, utterly mundane.
STEPS IN TIME is essentially a catalogue of the various shows in which Astaire performed, ranging from Vaudeville (with sister Adele) to SILK STOCKINGS with Cyd Charisse. He always loves his leading lady; he always likes his director; even when the show was not as good as it could have been he finds something nice to say about it; and he never, ever offers the least bit of insight into his private life, his work, or the many with whom he worked over the years. Indeed, Astaire actually has more to say about his love of the racetrack than he does about any of his films or specific dance routines.
Fans of Astaire and the Hollywood musical will certainly want to read STEPS IN TIME, but even the most ardent fan will likely be disappointed by the superficial quality of the work. One can only hope that a future biographer will give Astaire the full portrait that he himself could not.
GFT, Amazon Reviewer
STEPS IN TIME is essentially a catalogue of the various shows in which Astaire performed, ranging from Vaudeville (with sister Adele) to SILK STOCKINGS with Cyd Charisse. He always loves his leading lady; he always likes his director; even when the show was not as good as it could have been he finds something nice to say about it; and he never, ever offers the least bit of insight into his private life, his work, or the many with whom he worked over the years. Indeed, Astaire actually has more to say about his love of the racetrack than he does about any of his films or specific dance routines.
Fans of Astaire and the Hollywood musical will certainly want to read STEPS IN TIME, but even the most ardent fan will likely be disappointed by the superficial quality of the work. One can only hope that a future biographer will give Astaire the full portrait that he himself could not.
GFT, Amazon Reviewer
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