Jerome Beatty, Story of Will Rogers, 1935, Big Little Book, illustrated
"The Story of Will Rogers" by Jerome Beatty, pictures supplied through the courtesy of Fox Film Corporation, Big Little Book published by Saalfield Publishing, 1935.
Illustrated hard boards [some wear], spine reinforced with black leather, 4.3/4" x 5.1/4"; "Francis Mayes Moore" is ink written on the front endpaper, unpaginated c.200 pages, many illustrations, tight binding, very good condition.
"The Story of Will Rogers" is a biographical book written for children and juveniles chronicles the life and career of the legendary American humorist and actor, Will Rogers (1879-1935). The book provides a comprehensive account of Rogers' upbringing in Oklahoma, his rise to fame as a vaudeville performer, his successful career in Hollywood, and his eventual tragic death in a plane crash.
"Through a combination of historical research and personal anecdotes, Beatty paints a vivid picture of Rogers' unique personality and comedic style, as well as his deep love for his country and his unwavering commitment to social and political issues. The book also delves into Rogers' personal life, including his marriage to his wife Betty and his close relationships with his children. Overall, The Story of Will Rogers is a fascinating and engaging read that offers a detailed and insightful look into the life of one of America's most beloved entertainers." [a review]
The Big Little Books, first published during 1932 by the Whitman Publishing Company of Racine, Wisconsin, were small, compact books designed with a captioned illustration opposite each page of text. Other publishers, notably Saalfield, adopted this format after Whitman achieved success with its early titles, priced initially at 10c each, later rising to 15c.
After the first Big Little Book, The Adventures of Dick Tracy, was published (December 1932), numerous titles were sold through Woolworth's and other retail store systems during the 1930s. With a name change to Better Little Books during 1938, the series continued into the 1960s. Variations such as Dime Action Books were produced by other publishers. A few titles were non-fiction works about famous people.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-7 weeks) ----- $28.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-10 weeks) ----- $42.50
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"The Story of Will Rogers" by Jerome Beatty, pictures supplied through the courtesy of Fox Film Corporation, Big Little Book published by Saalfield Publishing, 1935.
Illustrated hard boards [some wear], spine reinforced with black leather, 4.3/4" x 5.1/4"; "Francis Mayes Moore" is ink written on the front endpaper, unpaginated c.200 pages, many illustrations, tight binding, very good condition.
"The Story of Will Rogers" is a biographical book written for children and juveniles chronicles the life and career of the legendary American humorist and actor, Will Rogers (1879-1935). The book provides a comprehensive account of Rogers' upbringing in Oklahoma, his rise to fame as a vaudeville performer, his successful career in Hollywood, and his eventual tragic death in a plane crash.
"Through a combination of historical research and personal anecdotes, Beatty paints a vivid picture of Rogers' unique personality and comedic style, as well as his deep love for his country and his unwavering commitment to social and political issues. The book also delves into Rogers' personal life, including his marriage to his wife Betty and his close relationships with his children. Overall, The Story of Will Rogers is a fascinating and engaging read that offers a detailed and insightful look into the life of one of America's most beloved entertainers." [a review]
The Big Little Books, first published during 1932 by the Whitman Publishing Company of Racine, Wisconsin, were small, compact books designed with a captioned illustration opposite each page of text. Other publishers, notably Saalfield, adopted this format after Whitman achieved success with its early titles, priced initially at 10c each, later rising to 15c.
After the first Big Little Book, The Adventures of Dick Tracy, was published (December 1932), numerous titles were sold through Woolworth's and other retail store systems during the 1930s. With a name change to Better Little Books during 1938, the series continued into the 1960s. Variations such as Dime Action Books were produced by other publishers. A few titles were non-fiction works about famous people.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-7 weeks) ----- $28.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-10 weeks) ----- $42.50
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