John Fricke

Never before has legendary superstar Judy Garland received such a glorious tribute, and never has there been a better time for it With the New York Film Festival spotlighting Judy in 2011 and the Paley Center following suit with a Garland homage of i ts own--and author John Fricke at the center of it all--this book is perfectly timed."Judy" is a lavish retrospective tracing the life and career of the superstar called "The World's Greatest Entertainer." Judy's incomparable stage, television, radio , and recording work is outlined in never-before-offered--and illustrated--detail. Sidebars cover Garland's World War II military tours; a "Day-in-the-Life-of-an-MGM Star"; and provide a look at the "Mama" so fondly-cherished by her children, Liza Mi nnelli and Lorna and Joe Luft.Her motion picture career is emphasized, including such classics as "The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis, A Star is Born," and "Judgment at Nuremberg." Behind-the-scenes stories are provided for all of the feature fil ms.Researched and written by leading Garland historian John Fricke, and illustrated by more than 500 rare photos, "Judy" is one of the most exciting and complete tributes to a star ever produced.