George Gershwin : a biography / by Alan Kendall.
| Author/creator | Kendall, Alan, 1939- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Universe Books, 1987. |
| Description | 192 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Arrival -- Welcome to Broadway -- Rhapsody in Blue -- Crest of the wave -- An American in Paris -- To Hollywood and back -- Of thee I sing -- Porgy and Bess -- Departure. |
| Abstract | Traces the life of the American songwriter and composer, describes his musical background, and discusses his major works. |
| Bibliography note | "Catalogue of Gershwin's works": pages 181-189. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 87006059 |
| ISBN | 0876636636 |