BARBRA STREISAND IN NEW YORK CITY: A Self Guided Tour of Landmark Locations in The Career of Barbra Streisand
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BARBRA STREISAND IN NEW YORK CITY: A Self Guided Tour of Landmark Locations in The Career of Barbra Streisand
Bernie Ardia
Manufacturer: Outskirts Press
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ASIN: 1432700995

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THE GUIDE TO WHERE BARBRA STREISAND-DID-WHAT-WHERE and WHEN in NEW YORK CITY

* Where she lived-sang-dated-dined

* Where Barbra's father lived

* Where Barbra went to school

* Where was The Lion, the place she won a talent contest

* Where she filmed

* Where Barbra worked as a receptionist

* A journey on the sidewalks of New York City, following in the incredible footsteps of BARBRA STREISAND

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR ANY BARBRA STREISAND FAN.......2007-07-04

INGENIOUS AND ENTERTAINING FOR ANY BARBRA STREISAND FAN. EASY TO READ WITH FABULOUS PICTURES. FROM COVER TO COVER TAKE A WALK THROUGH NEW YORK CITY, WHERE THE ONE AND ONLY "MS. STREISAND" GREW UP. THANK YOU FOR LETTING US FOLLOW ALONG.

5 out of 5 stars Can't wait to explore New York City with this book in hand.......2007-05-14

What a treat !
An awful lot of research has gone into this book, and very well laid out too.
I cannot wait to explore New York City with this book and see the places for myself.
I am sure Barbra would be proud !!

1 out of 5 stars Huh?.......2007-05-02

What sort of publisher would publish this trifling book? A waste of money and paper on a book whose information can be found online for free.

For Barbra crazies only.

5 out of 5 stars A serious must-have for any Barbrafile.......2007-03-21

Known for a unquenchable appetite for gobbling up anything in print regarding Barbra, I ordered this book the very second I heard about it, and let me assure everyone- from the biggest fan to the mildly curious- that this is THE most interesting, totally absorbing, detailed account of Barbra's life in New York yet- literally an account from womb to tomb. Like myself, you will find yourself pulling on your walking shoes, grabbing a subway map and heading out onto the streets to have a look at every landmark that author Bernie Ardia has so painsakingly accounted for in photos and text. Mr.Ardia hints that there is more in this serier of chronicling early celebrity lives- I cannot wait to see who will be next on his own personal "This is Your Life" show....

5 out of 5 stars Kathy Russo Loves It!!!!!!!!!.......2007-03-18

Every Streisand devotee must read this very interesting book by Bernie Ardia. Even after being a lifelong fan of La Streisand, I have learned things I didn't know before.
This will be a perfect Christmas gift this year, or just pick one up for yourself if you love Barbra!
The Importance of Being Barbra: The Brilliant, Tumultuous Career of Barbra Streisand
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The Importance of Being Barbra: The Brilliant, Tumultuous Career of Barbra Streisand
Tom Santopietro
Manufacturer: Thomas Dunne Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0312348797
Release Date: 2006-06-13

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One Tony, two Oscars, six Emmys, eight Grammys, ten Golden GlobesBarbra Streisand has enjoyed one of the most unparalleled careers in show business. Tom Santopietro chronicles every moment: from her first recordings and theater appearances to her newest album (September 2005), marking the roles and the songs that brought home awards in every field and earned her the title of best selling pop female vocalist of all time. With a winning style and encyclopedic expertise he celebrates the numerous career highlights in film, theater, albums, concerts, and even politics without ignoring some of the bumps in her road to superstardom. Streisand is truly Americas greatest living diva, and only a fan and aficionado such as Santopietro could offer such a canny, critical, yet loving look at the many ups and downs of nearly forty years in the spotlight.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Barbra as product; slick, stylish but flawed!.......2007-09-27

This book is NOT a biography; it is strictly a book reviewing & critiquing Barbra's work in theater, television, film, recordings, concerts, & politics.

The author makes some good observations and is generally fair in his assessments. I didn't agree with his views 100% of the time but it was fun to see what he did & did not like. It's easy to see what failed in hindsight however, Stantopietro does not gloat but rather laments what might have been with perhaps a little more thought or planning on Barbra's part.

Fun; a definite "must have" for true Barbra fans!

5 out of 5 stars Babs is back.......2007-03-16

Great book better than "The way she is" which barbra didnt like according to her web site. It was a gift and wonderfully received. great details and bio.

1 out of 5 stars Save your money!.......2007-03-11

What a disappointment buying this book! The entire book is a compilation of one man's opinions of every album, song, movie, etc. of hers
Give me a break! He even hated "A Love like ours" and Guilty Pleasures"...
Nothing new to be learned from this book, save your money and borrow it from your local library and see if youwant it in your collection.

5 out of 5 stars Truly the Greatest Star.......2007-02-28

I too guess I'm the wrong person to review this book, having been a Barbra Streisand fan for 43 of my 53 years. But, finally, it's exciting to read a well written book that delves into what matters the most - the creative work of Ms. Streisand. She has always said that the public knows the truth when they hear or see it, and this book does well in focusing on the considerable talents of Barbra; that's the truth. She is the most talented artist/entertainer of our generation. Heck, of just about any generation. The author knows his subject well; so well in fact that he can appreciate the nunances of her recordings, films, television and concert works. How wonderful to read a book by someone who knows her work so intimately (as do we die-hard fans) to be able to note the vocal and phrasing differences in the 9 recorded versions of "People" over the years on various albums. That's what I call a connoisseur! The author's breathe and depth are exceptional, and I for one am glad that after so many books which dish her fingernails, hairstyles, clothes, dating history, or whatever, this author focuses on what matters the most. And what matters the most is the outstanding quality of work this "actress who sings" has given the world. A must read for the long-term fan who has been with her from "My Name is Barbra" to the Fall 2006 Concert tour, and equally valuable for the newer fan, or anyone who wonders why Barbra Streisand is The Greatest Star. Thank you Barbra for your incredible work, and thank you Tom for an excellent, credible book.

5 out of 5 stars Goes beyond the usual background check.......2006-09-24

Barbra Streisand is a global icon so much has already been written about her life and personality - yet here's another side, an analytical look at her career, myths an realties from her early recordings to her TV specials and beyond. Chapters provide new insights based on her career choices and moves, and thus THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING BARBRA goes beyond the usual background check to delve into artistic creation, influences, and values.

Diane C. Donovan
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Barbra: The Way She Is
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Barbra: The Way She Is
Christopher Andersen
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ASIN: 0060562560
Release Date: 2006-03-28

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"Funny, I don't feel like a legend."
-- Barbra Streisand

She is a one-name legend, a global icon, the ultimate diva. Yet most of what we know about Barbra Joan Streisand is the stuff of caricature: the Brooklyn girl made good, the ugly duckling who blossomed into a modern-day Nefertiti, the political dilettante driving to the barricades in her Rolls-Royce, the Oscar-winning actress and bona fide movie mogul, the greatest female singer who ever lived, a skinflint, a philanthropist, a connoisseur and a barbarian, the woman whose physical characteristics are instantly identifiable around the planet -- the tapered nails, those slightly crossed eyes, that nose, the voice.

Even to the multitudes around the world who idolize her, Streisand remains aloof, unknowable, tantalizingly beyond reach. Until now. In the manner of his #l New York Times bestsellers The Day Diana Died and The Day John Died as well as Jack and Jackie, Jackie After Jack, An Affair to Remember, and Sweet Caroline, Christopher Andersen taps into important sources -- eyewitnesses to Streisand's remarkable life and career -- to paint a startling portrait of the artist . . . and the woman. Among the revelations:

Whether you love her, hate her, or are simply spellbound by her titanic talent, Barbra is one thing above all others: a true American original.

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""Funny, I don't feel like a legend.""
-- Barbra Streisand

She is a one-name legend, a global icon, the ultimate diva. Yet most of what we know about Barbra Joan Streisand is the stuff of caricature: the Brooklyn girl made good, the ugly duckling who blossomed into a modern-day Nefertiti, the political dilettante driving to the barricades in her Rolls-Royce, the Oscar-winning actress and bona fide movie mogul, the greatest female singer who ever lived, a skinflint, a philanthropist, a connoisseur and a barbarian, the woman whose physical characteristics are instantly identifiable around the planet -- the tapered nails, those slightly crossed eyes, that nose, the voice.

Even to the multitudes around the world who idolize her, Streisand remains aloof, unknowable, tantalizingly beyond reach. Until now. In the manner of his #l New York Times bestsellers The Day Diana Died and The Day John Died as well as Jack and Jackie, Jackie After Jack, An Affair to Remember, and Sweet Caroline, Christopher Andersen taps into important sources -- eyewitnesses to Streisand's remarkable life and career -- to paint a startling portrait of the artist . . . and the woman. Among the revelations:

Whether you love her, hate her, or are simply spellbound by her titanic talent, Barbra is one thing above all others: a true American original.

"

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Way She Is Lies??.......2007-09-20

is it true that this book is all lies? Like, they got things wrong and the book is all wrong information? I think she is the most stunning, beautiful, gorgeous women there has ever been in this entire world and ever will be. Now thats a title to uphold. Shes simply amazing, although she is a very sad person. she has sad eyes.

2 out of 5 stars A Hard-bound Tabloid Story.......2007-02-12

"Barbra: The Way She Is" isn't a biography so much as a 412-page National Enquirer story, offering more gossip than insight on its subject. The author and his editors don't even bother to check simple facts like who directed "Patton" and what was Jack Nicholson's debut movie, calling into question other assertions Christopher Anderson makes in his book, like all but claiming Streisand had affairs with Bill Clinton and Prince Charles. I'll admit I couldn't put the book down, but when I was done I wished I'd spent my time reading something else.

1 out of 5 stars Barbra.......2007-01-26

This book was boring.
I could not finish it I only read about 25 pages and gave up.
I have read other books by Christopher that were very good but this one just about put me to sleep. I hope Barbra writes her own story real soon I would love to read it.

5 out of 5 stars New insights into her marriage, failed loves, career and more make for a real winner........2006-10-15

She's a global icon, a diva, and famous - and here actress Ellen Archer brings her biography and personal details to life in Barbra: The Way She Is, a survey of a remarkable singer and actress who has made her looks and talents famous around the world. New insights into her marriage, failed loves, career and more make for a real winner.

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4 out of 5 stars Fascinating, behind-the-scenes book.......2006-10-10

Barbra Streisand is one of the most talented women who has ever appeared on the American stage and screen. She is a writer, director, producer, singer, and actress. She is driven to be perfect, and it is interesting to look back at her childhood in this book and find out why. Her beloved father died when she was a baby and she was left with a cold and unsupportive mother and a stepfather who criticized and verbally abused her. She would have been a success in any field that she chose, simply because she was very talented and was determined to be the best at whatever she undertook. That is the positive side of Barbra Streisand, as portrayed in this book. The negative side of her is that she is cold and calculating and looks at others as tools for her to use in order to accomplish her goals. One telling vignette in the book describes her habit of letting others hail a cab and then jumping in ahead of them and leaving them standing on the street. Another is that she would have cast members in her movies fired if they were "too pretty". She is also portayed as being very sexually promiscuous, and totally uncaring about the feelings of the spouses or girlfriends of her lovers. It's difficult to say if all of the stories in this book are true or not but certainly the impression I came away with is that I will continue to enjoy her wonderful singing and acting, but I am grateful not to have any personal dealings with her.
The Barbra Streisand Companion: A Guide to Her Vocal Style and Repertoire (Companions to Celebrated Musicians)
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The Barbra Streisand Companion: A Guide to Her Vocal Style and Repertoire (Companions to Celebrated Musicians)
Linda Pohly
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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ASIN: 0313304149

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Barbra Streisand has enjoyed worldwide artistic success for more than three decades, and her recordings are a consistent and integral part of her multifaceted professional life. As part of Greenwood's series, Companions to Celebrated Musicians, this volume explores the musical life and style of Barbra Streisand and places her in the context of American popular music of the second half of the 20th century. Attention is given to other aspects of her career as they relate to her recordings. Chapters proceed chronologically and trace Streisand's evolving musical career and her successes. Analytical sections focus on musical elements, such as instrumentation and orchestration, melody, harmony, rhythm and tone, dynamics, and form, as they examine in detail Streisand's recordings and songs. This study of Barbra Streisand's music will appeal to American and popular music scholars and fans alike. The detailed musical analysis is written in straightforward prose. An appendix includes an album discography, song discography, and listing of other recordings and videos. An extensive bibliography serves as a guide to further research.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A Barbra Fan's or Vocal Enthusiast's Dream.......2005-09-15

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I have been a lifelong fan of Ms. Streisand's vocals, and to have all of her styles and vocal capabilities studied and documented along with interesting tid-bits about her career is truly a great thing for posterity. Very interesting, entertaining and memory provoking!

4 out of 5 stars Technical Stuff.......2002-11-26

Not your usual Barbra bio, but add it to your collection.

2 out of 5 stars Expensive Disappointment.......2000-03-20

There is a huge void when it comes to musical studies or analyses on Streisand. Having been fascinated all my life with Streisand's voice, but having no formal musical training, I didn't think twice about spending $50 on The Barbra Streisand Companion.

It didn't take more than a day to realize this book is not what I expected. For starters, the book is comprised of 6 chapters, 3 appendices, and a reference bibliography. Of all these 256 pages, only 4 chapters (122 pages) are presented as musical analyses. Chapter 1 is devoted to biographical material (as if we need another biography) and includes details such as:

-Barbra was named to the International Best Dressed List in 1965;

-Barbra was snubbed by the Oscars;

-Barbra has a hobby of buying and redecorating houses; and

-Barbra has Christie's auctions to sell her belongings.

Honestly, I do not know how the author feels these details contribute to a musical study of Miss Streisand. After the biography, the author categorizes Barbra's lengthy career into four time periods (hence, the four chapters mentioned earlier) and begins her "analytical sections".

Are you familiar with My Fair Lady? If you are reading this, you probably are. In that movie, Henry Higgins is a professor who studies language and enunciation. I was reminded of him as I read the following in the Companion:

"Careful study...illuminates the diversity of her palette as related to diction. Words ending in er are sung as though spelled uh or ah...vowel combinations...are almost chewed...."

This kind of analyses in repeated over and over (and over) in this book. The quote above was made in reference to The Barbra Streisand Album. However, in the discussion of this album, there is no reference to Barbra's vocal range (highest note, lowest note), the key she is singing on, or how well she is singing in tune. Other than diction, the author does touch on some of the musical influences noted, song types (she lumps all Barbra's early years into 4 categories), and descriptions of how certain songs are played out. However, these descriptions are rarely useful, and quite honestly, not anything the reader doesn't already know. For example, "this ... arrangement begins with Barbra and plucked string bass. Shortly, strings and brass and a rhythm section join...". Honestly, most Streisand fans could have easily written this.

When reading the Preface, I noticed it started with a Streisand quote, "...excellence is in the details." Which is why I was very surprised when I came across a number of factual errors in the discography, For example:

-p. 196. "Barbra and Neil received a Grammy...for their recording." (No, they did not.)

-p. 200. "The score [Yentl]...is rated multi-platinum in sales" (No, it is only platinum.)

-p. 210. "Nolte won in the category of Best Actor." (Again--No. Nolte did not win an Oscar for The Prince of Tides.)

In short, this book provides some new, unique material in the area of musical analyses, but for the most part, has little the average Streisand fan doesn't already know. However, if you are Professor Higgins (and I truly hope he only exists in My Fair Lady), this is the one Streisand book you must have.
My Life With Barbra: A Love Story
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My Life With Barbra: A Love Story
Barry Dennen
Manufacturer: Prometheus Books
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Definitely Beloved..........2002-09-02

I don't have this book yet but I've read the excerpts...

I truly love Barry and Barbara also. I've always loved Barbara, ever since I was a little girl, I wanted her to be my sister. I've always thought that she's just as beautiful on the inside as on the outside. It truly shows...

Heh heh, and Barry could be my brother. I love Barry's writing. It's personal and friendly, the feeling I get from it is that he's a very nice man. I love his voice also, as well as his acting. He is multi-talented...

Barbara definitely is BELOVED (and Barry too)...

I'm a fan, always have been. And hey! People may find it hard to believe, but I don't even have a single one of Barbara's movies or albums!

I was very poor and never could afford to buy much of anything (except for food, well actually, I always have bought lots of books). Recently though, my financial situation has changed (I'm very happy to say) and I plan on rectifying my dismal lack of a collection, having recently also purchased an absolutely awesome stereo system (finally)...

And I plan on buying Barry's book too!

P.S. I just can't finish this without adding that Barry was the best Pilate that there ever was...

5 out of 5 stars A Slice Of Streisand's Life.......2002-07-31

There have been many Streisand biographies. She's accomplished so much in her life. Barry Dennen's sweet book MY LIFE WITH BARBRA is a slice of Streisand's life. It's also a snap shot of Mr. Dennen's life and contains many personal details about him. Dennen tells a good story and has an ear for dialogue. Of course, there is no way Dennen could remember the conversations he quotes verbatim - but I don't think he claims to. Rather, his book is a sort of "misty, water-colored" memory of the days in Manhattan with Barbra Streisand. He catches Streisand's cadences very well, though.

It's nice to hear about Streisand from someone who knew her personally. Everything I've always suspected was true - at least in her early career. Barbra was sweet and tough, ignorant and brilliant, self-absorbed and giving. She was very taken with her "look" and it's interesting to read about how she concentrated on her makeup and clothes so much.

The most fascinating part of the book is Dennen's recollections of some phone calls from the "adult" Barbra in 1992 and 1997. We see Barbra as we suspect she is: a little burdened with stardom; obsessed with the truth and trying to control how others tell it.

This book is great! At the end, I was most impressed that, despite the years that lapsed between Dennen and Streisand's love affair and friendship, Streisand still kept in touch. I suspect she is a loyal friend, despite her eccentricities.

5 out of 5 stars His Life With Barbra.......2000-05-03

I found this book to be very enjoyable. I have long been a Streisand fan and have read many of her biographies, but this one, I would have to say is one of the best. Dennen takes us thru Barbra's early years, when she was just starting out as an actress, and describes his part in pushing her toward being the greatest singer of our times. This book is very sweet and I definately recomend it to any Barbra fan.

5 out of 5 stars THE DEFINITIVE BARBRA BOOK.......1999-08-16

My Life with Barbra is an absolute must for anyone interested. No other book written about her can boast of such an intimate perspective. Mr. Dennen was there from the very beginning, even before she attempted to sing in public for the first time. If you're considering a Barbra book, make this the one.

5 out of 5 stars The most informative and entertaing book ever written!.......1998-11-09

Being a Barbra Streisand fan, I loved how the book gave you a glimpse into her past, from an insider, it felt like I was really there experiencing it all with her! The best book I've ever read is "My Life with Barbra"
Barbra Streisand - Christmas Memories
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • One God
Barbra Streisand - Christmas Memories
Barbra Streisand
Manufacturer: Cherry Lane Music
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1575605724

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Our matching folio to the 2001 release by this golden-voiced superstar - Streisand's first Christmas record in three-and-a-half decades - features emotional renditions of a dozen holiday favorites. Includes "I Remember," reworked for Barbra by composer Stephen Sondheim, and: Ave Maria * A Christmas Love Song * Christmas Lullaby * Christmas Mem'ries * Closer * Grown-Up Christmas List * I'll Be Home for Christmas * It Must Have Been the Mistletoe * One God * Snowbound * What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?. Includes photos and an introductory note from Barbra.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One God.......2004-06-26

This beautiful glossy book is a real bargain at the price that Amazon is selling. Even if you do not play the piano or guitar, you can sing along with Barbra when you play the cd. As for me, I bought it for the final song ONE GOD and I am playing my digital piano and singing this song everyday. It helps me to appreciate just how well Barbra sang this song when I am actually singing it myself.
The Barbra Streisand Scrapbook
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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The Barbra Streisand Scrapbook
Allison Waldman
Manufacturer: Citadel
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ASIN: 0806522186

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of the Best Biographies Of All Time.......2003-06-13

This very detailed and descriptive analysis of Barbra Streisand's career by Alison J. Waldman. She examines almost every detail and aspect of Barbra's very large and extensive career. The part I enjoyed most was the music section where she describes the preparation of and commercial action of each of Barbra's CDs. It is nice to see how stars choose what songs and how all the songs work together. No less fascinating is the Movie section which is very comprehensive. Waldman even crafts a Scale rating the movies' many factors such as Longtime Durability and Success. For the private life, there is some spilling of the beans here and for projects Barbra could have participated in, one can imagine. The book also has a section that chronicles the top rumors of Streisand that are either proven or disproven. One can tell that the author is a fan of Streiand as she details many elements in a style and manner that is highly uncontestable among other biographers of not only Streisand but others as well. Also, the Bette Midler Scrapbook also by Waldman is a good read as well.

4 out of 5 stars Everything You Always Wanted To Know ...........2002-07-19

Allison Waldman's book is great for any Streisand fan. It is exhaustingly researched and as idiosyncratic as anything Barbra would produce.

The picture choices are wonderful - no run-of-the-mill API photographs here. Lots of rare and candid shots.

Allison does a particularly great job on the unreleased stuff (movies, songs).

1 out of 5 stars Not enough updates.......2001-12-07

If you already own the original Scrapbook (which is a great read, no arguing there), don't bother buying this "revised and updated" version. The only "revised and updated" things in the book are a new chapter added to the end of the book that summarizes her projects over the past few years and a new cover . The first chapter of the book still states she is single...it has not been updated to reflect her marriage to James Brolin. Also, her discography in the book has not been updated to include her past several albums. This is just a few examples of the examples why this "updated" version is disapointing and not needed in your book shelf. Wait for a real updated version, I have no doubt that the author will update it again, as it seems to be a great and cheap way to earn extra money.

1 out of 5 stars Not really "revised and updated".......2001-11-26

If you already own the original Scrapbook (which is great), don't bother buying this "revised and updated" version. The only "revised and updated" things in the book are a new cover and a new chapter added to the end of the book that summarizes her projects over the past few years. The first chapter of the book, which details her vital statistics, still states she is single...it has not been updated to reflect her marriage to James. Also, her discography in the book has not been updated to include her past several albums. This is just a few examples of pages in the book that have not been "updated and revised"....there are many, many more. What a disappointed and waste of money.

5 out of 5 stars Simply Wonderful!!!!!.......2001-11-16

This is THE definitive book about Barbra Streisand, no question about it. It has gorgeous pictures and a lot of information, and it is simply a joy to read. (...)
I recommend this book to everyone, not just devout fans- it's a must-have!!
The Films Of Barbra Streisand
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Overview
  • Films Of Barbra Streisand
  • Barbra Fans Unite!
The Films Of Barbra Streisand
Karen Swenson , and Christopher Nickens
Manufacturer: Citadel
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0806519541

Book Description

THE FILMS OF BARBRA STREISAND features over 150 stunning color and black & white photographs--many published for the first time--as well as complete cast and credit listings, and a sampling of reviews. The volume also boasts exclusive, illuminating comments from dozens of Streisand's co-workers and friends. Authors Christopher Nickens and Karen Swenson have included a forty-page biographical overview that traces Barbra Streisand's remarkable journey from "dreary obscurity in Flatbush to heights of fame, acclaim and fortune no one would have dared predict." Her legendary triumphs as a concerts and recording artists, Broadway star and television personality are well documented, as are highlights from her personal life--including her marriages to Elliott Gould and James Brolin.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Overview.......2002-06-06

Barbara Streisand isn't given her due for Her Films.this Book covers alot of Her Film Career! good Pictures&Reflections.

5 out of 5 stars Films Of Barbra Streisand.......2001-04-08

This book is an excellent insight into Barbra's film career. Lots of detail to the behind the screen stories. Many Classic picture's and hard to find shot's of Barbra. A must have for any Barbra Fan!!!

5 out of 5 stars Barbra Fans Unite!.......2000-02-26

Calling all Barbra Joan Streisand fans! Now is the time to support the would be publication of a comprehensive resource guide to Barbra's extraordinary film career. If Citadel is unable to publish such a nifty volume, then we should let other publishers know that such a book would be of significant interest. I hope that it won't be long until Ms. Swenson and Mr. Nickens find a home for their work (and on a more personal note, I hope that the somewhat overlooked "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever" (1970) and the sadly neglected "Up The Sandbox" (1972) receive the glowing credit these two glorious films deserve.) I encourage other Streisand partisans to compose "reviews" of the book they'd most like to add to their library shelves.
The Essential Barbra Streisand (Pvg)
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    The Essential Barbra Streisand (Pvg)
    Barbra Streisand
    Manufacturer: Cherry Lane Music
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    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 1575606003

    Product Description

    Matching folio to the fabulous best-of collection featuring 40 Streisand classics! Includes:(I Stayed) Too Long At The FairA Piece Of SkyA Sleepin' BeeAll I Ask Of YouAll In Love Is FairAs If We Never Said GoodbyeChildren Will ListenComing In And Out Of Your LifeCry Me A RiverDon't Rain On My ParadeEvergreenGuiltyHappy Days Are Here AgainHe Touched MeI Finally Found SomeoneI've Dreamed Of YouLazy AfternoonLover, Come Back To MeMemoryMy Heart Belongs To MeMy ManNo More Tears (Enough Is Enough)Not While I'm AroundOn A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)Papa, Can You Hear Me?PeoplePutting It TogetherSecond Hand RoseSend In The ClownsSince I Fell For YouSome Day My Prince Will ComeSomewhereStoney EndTell HimThe Main EventThe Way We WereWhat Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?Woman In LoveYou Don't Bring Me FlowersYou'll Never Walk Alone
    Barbra Streisand - The Concert
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • Barbra's Greatest Hits in one Piano Book
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    Barbra Streisand
    Manufacturer: Cherry Lane Music
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Sheet music

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    ASIN: 089524909X

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    Celebrating this legendary entertainer's long-awaited return to the stage, this extraordinary collection contains 29 songs, including: As If We Never Said Goodbye Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man For All We Know The Man that Got Away On a Clear Day Somewhere The Way We Were You Don't Bring Me Flowers and more. Plus special tributes from The Concert co-collaborators Alan & Marilyn Bergman and conductor/arranger Marvin Hamlisch. Also includes color photos.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Barbra's Greatest Hits in one Piano Book.......2002-06-03

    This book is a must have for anyone looking for a PIANO BOOK of Barbra Streisand's Greatest Songs! The Yentyl Medley is Great! Anyone looking for a ONE book with all of Barbra's Best songs in it, this is it!

    1 out of 5 stars should have said it was sheet music,not a book written by St.......1999-05-30

    Thought it was a book on the concert,especially when said was written by Streisand-it was sheet music-and she did not write the songs

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