A treasure of a book about our national treasure Bob Hope! Filled with anecdotes, black & white candid photographs of Bob's parents, childhood, his vaudeville days, his wife Delores in 1934 when they met, the Ziegfeld Follies of 1935, innumerable stars of then and now in these candids, Bing (of course), Dorothy Lamour, Judy Garland, the UFO tours, Jerry Colonna, Babe Ruth, his children, JFK, Jack Benny, the TV shows, Fred Astaire, and many others.

These photos are priceless!! . This biography shows the man as never before. The author, WIlliam Faith, worked closely with Hope for 14 years and now with thoroughness and insight, reveals the mind and HEART, the life and loves of this comic genius! It probes deeper into the life of this remarkable personality that is Bob Hope than even his own autobiographies.! Hope is revealed as a sparkling and powerful wit -- not only one of the funniest men alive, but also one of the most fascinating. Happy 100 Years Bob! .

Condition of book: Pages are yellowing, book jacket has price cut. All in all, it is in excellent condition, all pages intact, book cover has oh-so slight wear.

 0246119268 / 9780246119261


Price: 12.25 USD