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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 ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1432700995 |
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A MUST READ FOR ANY BARBRA STREISAND FAN.......2007-07-04
Can't wait to explore New York City with this book in hand.......2007-05-14
Huh?.......2007-05-02
A serious must-have for any Barbrafile.......2007-03-21
Kathy Russo Loves It!!!!!!!!!.......2007-03-18
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The Importance of Being Barbra: The Brilliant, Tumultuous Career of Barbra Streisand
Tom Santopietro Manufacturer: Thomas Dunne Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
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:
Barbra as product; slick, stylish but flawed!.......2007-09-27
Babs is back.......2007-03-16
Save your money!.......2007-03-11
Truly the Greatest Star.......2007-02-28
Goes beyond the usual background check.......2006-09-24
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Barbra: The Way She Is
Christopher Andersen Manufacturer: William Morrow ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
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:
Surprising new details about her wedding and marriage to James Brolin.
New information about her many failed love affairs, including her never-before-revealed relationships with Prince Charles and Princess Diana's doomed lover Dodi Fayed -- as well as Warren Beatty, Ryan O'Neal, former Canadian prime minister Pierre Trudeau, Steve McQueen, Richard Gere, Kris Kristofferson, Don Johnson, Jon Voight, Andre Agassi, newsman Peter Jennings, and more . . .
A provocative inside account of what really went on between Streisand and Bill Clinton in the White House, what their relationship is like today, and how Hillary feels about Barbra.
From Funny Girl and The Way We Were to Yentl and The Prince of Tides -- and in the recording sessions that produced some of the biggest hits in music history -- new behind-the-scenes details of the brilliance, the obsessive drive for perfection, and the Callas-sized ego.
New insights into Barbra's relationship with her only child, Jason.
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:
Surprising new details about her wedding and marriage to James Brolin.
New information about her many failed love affairs, including her never-before-revealed relationships with Prince Charles and Princess Diana's doomed lover Dodi Fayed -- as well as Warren Beatty, Ryan O'Neal, former Canadian prime minister Pierre Trudeau, Steve McQueen, Richard Gere, Kris Kristofferson, Don Johnson, Jon Voight, Andre Agassi, newsman Peter Jennings, and more . . .
A provocative inside account of what really went on between Streisand and Bill Clinton in the White House, what their relationship is like today, and how Hillary feels about Barbra.
From Funny Girl and The Way We Were to Yentl and The Prince of Tides -- and in the recording sessions that produced some of the biggest hits in music history -- new behind-the-scenes details of the brilliance, the obsessive drive for perfection, and the Callas-sized ego.
New insights into Barbra's relationship with her only child, Jason.
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:
The Way She Is Lies??.......2007-09-20
A Hard-bound Tabloid Story.......2007-02-12
Barbra.......2007-01-26
New insights into her marriage, failed loves, career and more make for a real winner........2006-10-15
Fascinating, behind-the-scenes book.......2006-10-10
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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 ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover 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:
A Barbra Fan's or Vocal Enthusiast's Dream.......2005-09-15
Technical Stuff.......2002-11-26
Expensive Disappointment.......2000-03-20
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.
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My Life With Barbra: A Love Story
Barry Dennen Manufacturer: Prometheus Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1573921602 |
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Definitely Beloved..........2002-09-02
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...
A Slice Of Streisand's Life.......2002-07-31
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.
His Life With Barbra.......2000-05-03
THE DEFINITIVE BARBRA BOOK.......1999-08-16
The most informative and entertaing book ever written!.......1998-11-09
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Barbra Streisand - Christmas Memories
Barbra Streisand Manufacturer: Cherry Lane Music ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback 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:
One God.......2004-06-26
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The Barbra Streisand Scrapbook
Allison Waldman Manufacturer: Citadel ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0806522186 |
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One of the Best Biographies Of All Time.......2003-06-13
Everything You Always Wanted To Know ...........2002-07-19
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).
Not enough updates.......2001-12-07
Not really "revised and updated".......2001-11-26
Simply Wonderful!!!!!.......2001-11-16
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The Films Of Barbra Streisand
Karen Swenson , and Christopher Nickens Manufacturer: Citadel ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0806519541 |
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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:
Great Overview.......2002-06-06
Films Of Barbra Streisand.......2001-04-08
Barbra Fans Unite!.......2000-02-26
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The Essential Barbra Streisand (Pvg)
Barbra Streisand Manufacturer: Cherry Lane Music ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1575606003 |
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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
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Barbra Streisand - The Concert
Barbra Streisand Manufacturer: Cherry Lane Music ProductGroup: Book Binding: Sheet music 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:
Barbra's Greatest Hits in one Piano Book.......2002-06-03
should have said it was sheet music,not a book written by St.......1999-05-30
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