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Cover of Inside "Variety", a rare limited edition book on Variety magazine’s history, featuring a striking yellow dust jacket with a black-and-white photo.

Inside "Variety" The Story of the Bible of Show Business (1905-1987) Unauthorized by Peter Besas | Jan 1, 2000 Hardcover

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Price:
$150.00

Description

Author: Peter Besas
Condition: Like New – Dust Jacket Protected with Brodart
Edition: Limited to 750 copies, this is No. 019
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: RBA Libros, S.A., 2000

Summary

Step inside the fascinating world of Variety, the legendary magazine that shaped show business journalism for much of the 20th century. Inside "Variety" by Peter Besas is a meticulously researched history of the publication that set the standard for entertainment reporting from 1905 to 1987.

Founded by Sime Silverman, Variety became famous for its bold, independent reporting, unique linguistic style, and industry-shaping influence. This book provides a behind-the-scenes look at its most pivotal moments, its iconic editors—such as Abel Green—and the culture that made Variety the “Bible of Show Business.”

This rare collector’s edition is one of only 750 copies printed worldwide. Copy No. 019, this book is in like-new condition, with a Brodart-protected dust jacket for preservation. A must-have for film historians, media enthusiasts, and collectors of entertainment memorabilia.

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