Description: Hi! You're looking at a SUPERB condition book which is OUT OF PRINT and a definitive biography of the classic Radio Comedy Show (and later television series) "Amos 'n' Andy" created by and starring FREEMAN GOSDIN and CHARLES CORRELL which was written by MELVIN PATRICK ELY--the book is a collectible STATED FIRST EDITION and FIRST PRINTING softcover copy. This book is in SUPERB condition and has a tiny price sticker on the upper left corner of the back cover and small bar code sticker on the lower right corner of the back cover, slight dings on the opening tips of the front cover, a few light scuffs on the surfaces and light shelfwear and just very light evidence of gentle browsing otherwise but NO other significant flaws! The book is titled The Adventures of Amos 'n' Andy: A Social History of an American Phenomenon and it was written by MELVIN PATRICK ELY; it was published by The Free Press in 1992 and is a STATED 1st EDITION and 1st PRINTING with a publication line reading 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10.In 1930, 40 million Americans tuned in to Amos 'n' Andy, a radio serial created and acted by two white men, about the adventures of two southern blacks Ely follows the history of the show, discusses the strange charm of the scripts, and the serial's impact on racial issues.A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this book!Thanks for looking, and good luck if you're bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other great books currently listed on ebay auctions--I can combine shipping for multiple purchases!
Price: 10.79 USD
Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-08-31T02:46:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Book Title: The Adventures of Amos 'n' Andy: A Social History
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Item Length: 9.1in.
Publisher: Free Press
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
Publication Year: 1992
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Item Height: 1.3in.
Author: Melvin P. Ely
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Social Science, Performing Arts
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Radio / History & Criticism, Television / History & Criticism, Sociology / General, General, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Item Width: 5.9in.
Item Weight: 17.9 Oz
Number of Pages: 322 Pages
