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Title:
Fred Astaire [DAISY talking book]
Author:
Publication Date:
2010
Publication Information:
Toronto : CNIB, 2010.
Physical Description:
1 computer laser optical disc (4 hrs., 28 min.) : sd. ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9780616532928
Abstract:
Describes Astaire's early life in turn-of-the-century Nebraska and first career steps as a sidekick to sister Adele in New York vaudeville. RKO's studio head, David O. Selznick, gave him his first Hollywood break, where he ended up starring in movies dancing opposite Ginger Rogers, Rita Hayworth, Judy Garland, and Audrey Hepburn. Celebrates Astaire's unique sense of style and his earnest and dedicated spirit. 2008.
General Note:
Digital audiobook in DAISY format
Search and access by headings, index and pages.
Index of names produced in synthetic speech.
Performers:
Roger Ashby.
Technical Details:
DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression at 32 kbps.
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Language:
English
