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IDB Productions, 2017-01-01. MP3 CD. New. This is one of the 4 amazing short fictions ever written by the prominent, Edna Ferber for periodicals from 1910 to 1919 they simply cover her wonderful blend of genuine characters, despair, bliss and frequent fun. The main story, The Dancing Girls, is admirable for the way she illustrates the scenery of middle America little township and how humble and kind persons can surely find their way to one another. Her other stories in this volume are Old Lady Mandel, Long Distance, and One Hundred Percent </br></br>Edna Ferber born on August 15, 1885 and died on April 16, 1968 was an author, short story writer and dramatist. Her books were particularly renowned and were awarded the Pulitzer Prize-winning So Big, Show Boat and made into the 1927 musical version, Cimarron; adapted into the1931 movie which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and Giant which was made into the 1956 Hollywood film. </br></br>She was born in Kalamazoo,… Read More

IDB Productions, 2017-01-01. MP3 CD. New. The last volume in the trilogy of the witty, fashionable and divorced proprietress Emma McChesney in her job from stenographer, then drummer, traveling saleslady to owner of her own business. Her first business was Roast Beef, Medium and her second Personality Plus. Edna Ferber was first successful with these volumes and then went on to pen Show Boat, Giant and other popular stories. Jock, Emma's son, settled to Chicago with his new wife. Emma continues her business selling in South America and shows she has not lost her wits and charms. Emma finds love, keeping up a business and all others. Emma signifies the superlative woman in the early 20th century as she is brilliant, strong, amiable, and broadminded. </br></br>The story includes chapters on Broadway to Buenos Aires, Thanks to Miss Morrissey, A Closer Corporation, Blue Serge, "Hoops, My Dear!", Sisters Under Their Skin, An Etude For Emma. </br></br>Edna Ferber born… Read More

Barcelona: Éxito, 1953. Libro. Bien. Tela con sobrecub.. 21 cm. Versión española de Julio Fernández-Yañez. -- Tít. original: "Giant". -- 330 p. -- Novela en la que se basa la película Gigante, de Georges Stevens, con Rock Hudson, James Dean y Elizabeth Taylor.

New York, 1963. unbound. 2 pages, 7.5 x 5 inches, New York, December 1, 1963. In this letter, Ferber offers sympathy on the occasion of an unstated tragedy, in full: "Romney dear, for you this week has been tragedy compounded. Margalo told me of the touching and terrible circumstance. You and your wonderful Victoria are possessed of fortitude and courage. I know that. So do all your friends. And we find comfort in this, as you will. I hope to see you soon. My love to you, Edna." One horizontal fold; near fine condition.<br/> <br/>

New York, 1938. unbound. 1 page, 8 x 10 inches, New York, September 2, 1938. Ferber refers the Samuel French company to her collaborator George S. Kaufman for permission to print an excerpt from Stage Door, in full: "I must refer your letter to Mr. George S. Kaufman, 14 East 94 Street, New York City. You have asked permission to use five or more pages from STAGE DOOR in a book to be published for students. When you write to Mr. Kaufman, I think it would be best to state definitely the number of pages you wish to use." Natural folds; very good condition.<br/><br/>

New York, 1930. unbound. 1 page, 11 x 6.75 inches, green personal stationery, New York, January 29, 1930. In part: "...May I telephone you some day soon and come in to see you with Mrs. Ralph Pulitzer (Margaret Leech) whose book 'Tin Wedding' you may have liked as much as I did." Usual folds plus light creasing; still very good condition.<br/><br/>

New York, 1960. unbound. 2 pages (front and back), 7.25 x 5 inches, personal stationery with the original envelope, New York, December 6, 1960. In this letter, Ferber expresses her sympathy on the death of his mother, in full: "Just this week, Clifton dear, Noël told me about Mabel...I think I know something of the difficult adjustment you must be experiencing now. You'll make it, though, because of the gay, rich, rewarding life you gave Mabel. She went everywhere, knew everyone, did every pleasant thing--all through your efforts. That's all you need to remember now. And it's good." Near fine.<br/><br/>

BERTELSMANN, CARL, 1958?. 1.. hardcover. Lesering!