New York Burlesque by Roy Kemp
Roy Kemp's previously unpublished burlesque portfolio presents thirty-nine dancers performing in authentic clubs and backstage settings in 1950s New York. This nostalgic collection includes nearly 250 never-before-seen black and white and color photographs of well-known dancers, including Tempest Storm, Liz O'Leyar, Murine, Rita Gable, and Princess Domay, as well as other sultry performers, quite famous in their heyday. Kemp's talents as a photojournalist provide a fresh perspective on the lives of burlesque performers in this golden era. An artist as well as an investigator, Kemp created striptease photo montages and composed biographies for several dancers, giving the reader an intimate feel for the campy burlesque culture. This time capsule depicts live performances and peeps into club dressing rooms, and offers unedited material from pin-up photo sessions. It is a must-have for aspiring dancers, aficionados, or any modern-day guy or gal who appreciates the style and grit of this fabulous art form.
Roy Kemp was a Canadian photojournalist. After serving as a photographer for the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII he freelanced for Bernsen's International Press Service in New York. He covered human interest stories and took burlesque photographs on the side.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780764346873 |
| ISBN 10 | 0764346873 |
| Title | New York Burlesque |
| Author | Roy Kemp |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-12-28 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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