The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love (Uncorrected Proof with Advance Reading copy)
NY: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1989. Proof. Uncorrected proof in green printed wrappers (with) an advance reading copy in illustrated glossy wrappers. Striking novel of New York City's Cuban community in the 1950s. The Castillo brothers, Cesar and Nestor, come to the city to make their fortunes playing lush, sensuous love songs as "The Mambo Kings" and set their sights on appearing with Cuban icon Desi Arnaz on "I Love Lucy". Basis for the highly acclaimed film which features Desi, Jr. in the role of his father. The proof is generally very good, slightly cocked and with a few light stains; the ARC is near fine with a corner crease to the rear cover. Item #E1069
ISBN: 0374201250
Price: $65.00