Lucy and Desi : A Real Life Scrapbook of America's Favorite TV Couple

by Edwards, Elisabeth

• ISBN13: 9780762415724
• ISBN10: 076241572X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-10-12
• Publisher: Perseus Books Group

Summary

Here's a superb interactive treat for millions of I Love Lucy fans who relish the 1950s television escapades of one of America's premier comediennes: a family-authorized, never-before-seen trove of authentic memorabilia, from report cards to passports, that provides a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at their real lives. This ingenious replica composite of the hundred-plus scrapbooks that were kept by Lucille Ball and her husband/partner Desi Arnaz features more than 20 three-dimensional facsimiles of actual letters, contracts, documents, and news clippings, plus more than 80 color and black-and-white photographs, all reproduced from the original 2- by 3-foot scrapbooks. Our other authorized I Love Lucy titles, which celebrate the long-running 1950s television show, are proven winners, with more than 260,000 units sold.

Author Biography

Elisabeth Edwards has worked with the Arnaz family since 1992. She lives with her family in Connecticut.