256 pages; Very Good condition. Beautifully illustrated! Reading creases. Just a bit of shelf rub to cover. Solid, clean. If there has been a publication that has given more than a passing nod to the world of musical movies, it has escaped me. That's why it is a special joy to find such a comprehensive and entertaining treatment here. Historically, this book puts things in their proper perspective, and the author understands the implications and growth of the musical cinema with attention to the effects and interplay that some innovations have on those which were to follow... Trade Paperback.