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Times Literary Supplement, 13th March 2009
Hyam's descriptions of the dances themselves, and her analysis of the way each one is filmed . . . [are] both illuminating and written with obvious affection . . . the success of [her] book lies in her great enthusiasm, the desire she instils in the reader to go back and enjoy it all once more.'
Hyam's descriptions of the dances themselves, and her analysis of the way each one is filmed . . . [are] both illuminating and written with obvious affection . . . the success of [her] book lies in her great enthusiasm, the desire she instils in the reader to go back and enjoy it all once more.'
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'Hyam's descriptions of the dances themselves, and her analysis of the way each one is filmed . . . [are] both illuminating and written with obvious affection . . . the success of [her] book lies in her great enthusiasm, the desire she instils in the reader to go back and enjoy it all once more.'
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ginger's not been forgotten.,
This review is from: Fred and Ginger: The Astaire-Rogers Partnership 1934-1938 (Paperback)
I was so glad when I read this book that the author didn't trivialise the achievements of Ginger Rogers. Other authors seem to gloss over the part played by Ginger in these wonderful films but Miss Hyam writes her book as a tribute to both Fred and Ginger and even emphasises Ginger's part in them. Ginger was an integral part of the films and especially the dances.Watch her when she dances with Fred, she matches him perfectly step by step and while she is dancing she also remembering that she is not only acting but playing a part so that the two parts are inseperable.
This book should rank up there with the Arlene Croce and John Mueller books and in fact is the most interesting in terms of the dances being analysed. Read about the dance and then watch it and it will bring a new dimension to both the films and dances.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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The book I yearned to read,
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This review is from: Fred and Ginger: The Astaire-Rogers Partnership 1934-1938 (Paperback)
I quite agree with the reviews before me, but I feel there are a few things not really mentioned yet.
Looking at the pictures in this book you'll discover they're carefully chosen to illustrate Ms.Hyam's points.When she writes about something like the importance of the backbends in some of the romantic dances ("Smoke gets in your eyes" or "Cheek to Cheek" are two examples) then she provides the reader with a fitting still. Not only the dances are covered, but also expressions of emotions as part of the acting partnership are pointed out very well. There are two examples in this regard I'd like to mention: The playful and chummy mood of "I'll be hard to handle" and the heartrending sad minutes before "Never gonna dance". Unlike any other writer about the Astaire/Rogers musicals Ms.Hyam recognizes the importance of the "third member" in many of the dances, the mostly stunning ballroom gowns worn by Ginger Rogers. Beginning with "Night and Day" she describes every one in detail, discussing the ways each dress became an integral part in our perception of the dances. I'am never able to decide which of the dresses adds the most or moved the most beautifully in the hands of Ginger Rogers. Some became quite iconic like the ostrich feathers with all the notorious problems or the "Piccolino" dress, which even sparkled in glorious black and white. Regardless of you're a long time admirer of these musicals or just discovered them recently, this is one of the three essential titles.When you have Hannah Hyam, Arlene Croce's "The Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers book" and John Mueller's "Astaire Dancing", then you have them all.Forget the rest!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Fred and Ginger,
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This review is from: Fred and Ginger: The Astaire-Rogers Partnership 1934-1938 (Paperback)
This book gives accurate information on the years 1934-1938 which was the best of the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films. It is a must for fans -and I couldn't leave it alone. Their romantic dances are fully described with emphasis on the amazing chemistry which existed between Fred and Ginger. Buy it - YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! Norma Flint
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