The Josephine Baker Story
United Kingdom: Sanctuary Published Limited, 2000. Hardcover. First printing. A fine, fresh copy in equally fine dust jacket. Hardcover. 327 pp. with bibliography, index. illustrated with photos. Biography of one of the 20th century's most famous (and often infamous) entertainers, Josephine Baker. Born into the sordid poverty and racial intolerance of early 20th century St. Louis, Baker rocketed to stardom in Europe, appearing in the debauched cabarets of Berlin and Paris, including the Folies Bergere, in the 20s and in successive tours of Europe and South America. She earned a reputation by turn, a symbol of liberation and as a demon of licentiousness. but later, during World War II, Baker used her fame to become an effective undercover agent, receiving the Legion d'Honneur for her work. After the war, Baker championed racial equality, even adopting 12 orphans of all colors and creeds. Later she was evicted from her castle home in the South of France and rescued from poverty by Prince Rainer and Princess Grace of Monaco. She again became famous , delighting audiences everywhere from the London Palladium to Carnegie Hall. fine / fine. Item #E36657
ISBN: 1860742866
Price: $21.95