Burlesque: Legendary Stars of the Stage
JANE BRIGGEMAN began studying entertainment history at the age of 12, including old movies, theater, silent films, and vaudeville. While helping her mother at antique shows, she began collecting old sheet music, and in the late 1970s began writing biographical shorts on vaudevillians. After meeting burlesque performer Tanayo, Jane's interests turned to burlesque, and in 1995, she founded the Golden Days of Burlesque Historical Society. Jane lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.\ * A history of...
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They were temptresses of tease and specialists in seduction-bawdy and beautiful burlesque performers. Expertly twirling their tassels, these sexy stage professionals took cues from their vaudeville and variety show predecessors. Remembering the time when a striptease was a theatrical act complete with humor, live music, and skits, BURLESQUE: LEGENDARY STARS OF THE STAGE captures the spirit of the genre with photographs, interviews, and histories. The book is a tribute to the performers who shimmied and shook for countless crowds while striving to maintain a high level of artistry and professionalism. Author Jane Briggeman is the founder of the Golden Days of Burlesque Historical Society, whose mission is to unite former stage performers and promote the story of their craft. Spurred by the deaths of some of burlesque's greatest names, BURLESQUE captures the heart of this unique industry.
