Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra is an international icon who continues to hold endless fascination for millions of fans. In this authoritative biography, John Frayn Turner examines every aspect of Ol' Blue Eyes' charisma, character, life, loves, failings, and fame. Fresh and objective-and not obsessed with mafia allegations-it is a book about Sinatra the good guy as well as the bad. From his humble beginnings in working class Hoboken, to his start in the business singing with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, through the scandals, the loves, the music and the movies, Frank Sinatra looks closely at Sinatra the singer, actor, philanthropist, and man-a three-dimensional view of a complex genius.
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Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra is an international icon who continues to hold endless fascination for millions of fans. In this authoritative biography, John Frayn Turner examines every aspect of Ol' Blue Eyes' charisma, character, life, loves, failings, and fame. Fresh and objective-and not obsessed with mafia allegations-it is a book about Sinatra the good guy as well as the bad. From his humble beginnings in working class Hoboken, to his start in the business singing with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, through the scandals, the loves, the music and the movies, Frank Sinatra looks closely at Sinatra the singer, actor, philanthropist, and man-a three-dimensional view of a complex genius.
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Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

by John Frayn Turner
Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

by John Frayn Turner

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Frank Sinatra is an international icon who continues to hold endless fascination for millions of fans. In this authoritative biography, John Frayn Turner examines every aspect of Ol' Blue Eyes' charisma, character, life, loves, failings, and fame. Fresh and objective-and not obsessed with mafia allegations-it is a book about Sinatra the good guy as well as the bad. From his humble beginnings in working class Hoboken, to his start in the business singing with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, through the scandals, the loves, the music and the movies, Frank Sinatra looks closely at Sinatra the singer, actor, philanthropist, and man-a three-dimensional view of a complex genius.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781589791459
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date: 08/19/2004
Pages: 240
Product dimensions: 6.76(w) x 9.22(h) x 0.87(d)

About the Author

John Frayn Turner was born in Portsmouth, England, and served in the British Royal Navy during the 1940s. He is the internationally known author of twenty-seven books and has been closely associated with all the arts. He was managing editor of five prestige arts magazines-Art & Artists; Dance & Dancers; Films & Filming; Music & Musicians; Plays & Players. Turner was also a critic for the Stage Newspaper, London, and a music reviewer for many years.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hoboken, Nancy, and the Rustic Cabin,1915–1939
Chapter 2 Poised for Stardom, 1939–1942
Chapter 3 The Swoonatra Era, 1942–1945
Chapter 4 Hollywood, 1945–1949
Chapter 5 Enter Ava, Exit Nancy, 1950–1953
Chapter 6 From Here to Eternity, 1954–1957
Chapter 7 Revival, 1957
Chapter 8 A Very Good Year, 1962
Chapter 9 A Very Good Year, 1962
Chapter 10 Ring-a-Ding-Ding, 1962–1963
Chapter 11 From Vegas and the Clan to Carnegie Hall,1963–1969
Chapter 12 London at Midnight, 1970–1973
Chapter 13 About the Author
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