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JUDY
GARLAND THE DAY-BY-DAY CHRONICLE OF A LEGEND
By Scott Schechter
For even more detailed timelines than you'll find here in
The Judy Room, check out this great book. This book is not
a "biography" but exactly what the title says: "A
Day-by-Day Chronicle" of Judy's life. With access to
the Arthur Freed archives in the UCLA Library, as well as
a multitude of other sources, Scott picks up where The
Judy Room timelines leave off as he provides even more
detailed information than you'll find here. Great pictures
too. A fantastic resource for any fan of Garland or any fan
of the old Hollywood. If you enjoy raw data this is the book
for you! A definite "must have".
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THE
WIZARDY OF OZ
By Jay Scarfone and William Stillman
Originally published in 1999, this 2004 expanded edition
is nothing short of amazing. All about the making of the
classic film, the book is lavishly illustrated with rare
photos and tons of information. I highly recommend this book
for any fan of the film and/or classic Hollywood.
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A
STAR IS BORN - The Making Of The 1954 Movie And Its
1983 Restoration
By Ronald Haver
The late Ronald Haver's fantastic and detailed account about
the making of Judy's great film. Plus the fascinating story
about the restoration of the film by Mr. Haver and the American
Film Institute. A great book for any film buff.
For more information about A Star Is Born, check
out the comprehensive A
Star Is Born page here in The Judy Room.
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RAINBOW'S
END - THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW
By Coyne Steven Sanders
Judy's failed TV series (now regarded as a classic) is detailed
here with stunning accuracy. Tons of information make this
a neat peek into the world of television in the early 1960's.
Go to the DVD Page for
more info about the shows and their release (restored) on
DVD.
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JUDY
GARLAND - WORLD'S GREATEST ENTERTAINER
By John Fricke
A wonderfully done biography. Mr. Fricke gives tons of facts
(and pictures) about Judy's entire career. This book doesn't
delve into Judy's personality (get RAINBOW listed above),
but it is a good source for factual information.
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JUDY
GARLAND - A PORTRAIT IN ART AND ANECDOTE
By John Fricke
Garland historian John Fricke has compiled a lovely
coffee-table sized book full of wonderful photos and information
about Judy's career. However, the theme of "art and
anecdote" is on display throughout via quotes about
Judy life and her art, from Judy's contemporaries as well
as Judy herself. Even recent celebrities such as Whoopi
Goldberg give their thoughts (Whoopi: "When she sang,
God spoke"). Another "must have".
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THE JUDY GARLAND COLLECTOR'S
GUID
By Edward R. Pardella
Another great reference book, lavishly illustrated with
photos of everything from costumes to sheet music to
78rpm record albums, and of course, The Ruby Slippers!
Another "must have"
for Garland fans.
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RAINBOW - THE STORMY LIFE OF
JUDY GARLAND
By Christopher Finch
A wonderful book, covering Judy's entire career with
lots of great pictures as well as insight into Judy's
personality. Heavy on information about her MGM years.
A definite "must have" for Judy fans!
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JUDY
By Gerold Frank
The first comprehensive biography written about Judy. This
book really gets into Judy's personality and psyche. Although
it's generally overlooked by many Garland "purists" today,
it's still a wonderfully written biography, and Mr. Frank
was granted interviews with many of Judy's contemporaries
and family members who hadn't previously (or since) granted
interviews.
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JUDY
- PORTRAIT OF AN AMERICAN LEGEND
By Thomas J. Watson & Bill Chapman
Released prior to John Fricke's book listed above, this is
pretty much the same thing. A complete overview of Judy's
entire career with great pictures and written with
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LITTLE
GIRL LOST - THE LIFE AND HARD TIMES OF JUDY GARLAND
By Al DiOrio, Jr.
Another loving tribute to Judy. This book was one of the
first biographies about Judy after her death. Difficult to
find these days, but worth looking for.
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YOUNG
JUDY
By David Dahl & Barry Kehoe
Another of the early Judy biographies. This one deals with
Judy's early career up through her audition and first few
months at MGM. Though widely considered to have inaccurate
information, it is still a wonderfully detailed and well
researched account about this relatively unknown part of
Judy's life. A great peek into the Vaudeville world of the
early 1900's.
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JUDY
- A LIFE IN PICTURES
By Basil Nestor
Nicely compiled picture book with brief biography and lots
and lots of photos! |
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JUDY
By David Melton
A slight book of poems in tribute to Judy. Obviously written
and illustrated with much love. |
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JUDY
GARLAND
By Brad Steiger
This is a truly interesting and strange book about Judy.
Forget the biographical stuff and check out the detailed
analysis of Judy's handwriting, numerology, and astrology.
Very odd indeed!
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RAINBOW
- A STAR-STUDDED TRIBUTE TO JUDY GARLAND
By Ethlie Ann Vare
Great compilation of tributes and stories
from the likes of Noel Coward, Hedda Hopper, Liza
Minnelli, and many more. A definite "must have."
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THE
WIZARD OF OZ - THE OFFICIAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY PICTORIAL
HISTORY
By John Fricke, Jay Scarfone & William Stillman
Released for the 50th anniversary of the film,
this is a fantastic history of the making of the film and
the history behind the original books. Tons of great pictures
and text. Another "must have."
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THE MOVIES' GREATEST MUSICALS
- PRODUCED IN HOLLYWOOD, USA BY THE FREED UNIT
By
Hugh Fordin
Originally published in 1975 as "The World Of
Entertainment!" (see image below left), then
re-released in 1984 as "The Movies' Greatest
Musicals"
(see image below right) and now avialable as "M-G-M's
Greatest Musicals the Arthur Freed Unit" (see
image at left).
Mr. Fordin's detailed account of the history of the "Freed Unit" at
MGM. Tons of information about the makings of these classic MGM Musicals with
Judy (of course) heavily featured. A fascinating look into how films were made
during the "Golden Years".
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