The Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers book

by Arlene Croce

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beautifully illustrated movie-by-movie analysis of the films of these two pros with one another, with expert commentary by dance critic arlene croce. who can put in words responses to the ephemeral art form that is dance. the magic of this little volume is that croce is also a fan ... which animates her language in delightful ways. as an added bonus, the top right hand and top left hand corners of the book pages are essentially "flip books" .. flip one way and you have LET YOURSELF GO from FOLLOW THE FLEET .. flip the other way and you have THE WALTZ IN SWING TIME from SWING TIME. enchanting.