A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic and Determined Life of Lucille Ball (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780762484263)

This stunning package offers a rich, intimate, and highly entertaining look at the remarkable life and work of the television pioneer, the First Lady of Comedy, the legend, Lucille Ball--AKA Lucy.

Full of fresh perspective, gorgeously designed, and richly informative, this is a book on Lucille Ball like none other. With profiles spotlighting the many different facets of the woman, AKA Lucy details how Ball changed the face of comedy and the entertainment industry. It sheds new light on the star's history, from her childhood through hard-scrabble days trying to make it in show business, falling head over heels in love and embarking on one of the great romances of the twentieth century, to becoming the biggest star in the world, a pioneer in television, and an icon for the ages. Filled with photos and highlighted by bright illustration and design, this is a volume almost as vivid and entertaining as the woman herself.

AKA Lucy is officially authorized by the estate of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

Author: Sarah Royal
ISBN-10: 0762484268
ISBN-13: 9780762484263
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Language: English
Published: 10/10/2023
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.60w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2023
Library Journal 10/01/2023 pg. 127
Shelf Awareness 10/06/2023