x, 278pp, 2 sections of 8 black and white photographic plates, line drawings in text. Black cloth-covered boards; silver titles on spine; maroon endpapers. 8vo. Lightly rubbed and bumped spine ends; corners slightly rubbed. Text block edges starting to tan and slightly dusty; affecting page margins else internally a neat, clean and tight volume. Dust jacket has very light shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book condition, not price clipped.
Contrasts the glamorous image of theatrical life with the mundane realities of the business, while passing on some startling trade secrets along the way.