The Fabulous Fanny:  The Story of Fanny Brice; Norman Katkov; 1953; Alfred A. Knoph publishers; book in good condition with light water stains bottom of cover (pic); no dust jacket; "First and Second Printings Before Publicaiton" stated.
 
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Biography of the vaudevillian, on whom's life the musical "Funny Girl" was based.  Fanny Brice, much-loved comedian, star of the Zigfield Follies and vaudeville legend. But there's more to Brice than just the stage as Katkov reveals in this well-written, in-depth profile. In part, the basis for the films "Funny Girl" and Funny Lady" starring Barbra Streisand.