Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese , 11 Oct 2008
'Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese' is a stunning look at the history of both Burlesque and Fetish from the point of view of one of the most famous models and Burlesque dancers of today, Dita Von Teese. It has stunning imagery and is well presented, without being lascivious or in poor taste. This book is class all the way. The various sections focusing on the history of both arts are fascinating, with information you would never have considered and you can tell Dita is both knowledgeable and passionate about her art. If you're a fan of Dita or just interested in Burlesque or Fetish then this is an excellent place to go, and though slightly unorthodox, this would make a wonderful coffee table book.

Stunning and Beautiful, 18 Jan 2008
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book when it came out and it's only now that I am writing my own review.

I love every page of this book and recently I went to her only british book signing at Waterstones and I could not decide which page I wanted her to sign! (She is even more beautiful and amazing in person!!!) Buy it and then treasure this book forever, if you love Dita, Burlesque, old movie star glamour, lingerie....anything girly!

Stunning photography if a little sparse, 12 Jan 2008
I adore Dita, I'd love to kidnap her and keep her under my bed but alas it is not to be.
I loved that this book came in two parts, the front has dita in softer, artistic glamour poses, and the back more fetish and burlesque glamour. The book is a little basic, with bullet points which does give off a little "dummies guide" kind of feel...but over all its worth the money.


lovely, 01 Nov 2007
A great book, beautiful photographs and a real inspiration. Well worth having. Dita is a real officianado of everything glamourous and i really enjoy looking through this book whenever i need a boost of self belief and confidence to really express myself. vive le nouveux burlesque revolution!

Overpriced , Overrated and the same goes for the book as well, 29 Sep 2007
Overpriced calendar. I love burlesque , which can be witty , alluring , sexy and creative. This is a bunch of pictures with hollow commentary. If you want pictures to gawk at well there you go this book is perfect for you. If you're getting this book because you want to know more about Dita von Teese well it's pretty vacuous so are Dita's live perfomances.

Bruce Forsyth has been a regular guest in British living rooms since the dawn of the television age as we know it. As king of comedy and light entertainment, his appearances are part-ringmaster, part-showman, hugely professional, highly polished and practised to each perfect ad lib. While we are used to such a staged, two dimensional knowledge of Forsyth, it is refreshing to see him from behind the slap 'n' tickle veneer of the consummate performer. Bruce: The Autobiography is a fair-paced chronicle of a public figure now well into his 70s. As such, its remit is, to some extent, predictable; middle-class life in Edmonton, North London, then evacuation, the war years, and on to the theatre-land world of pier shows and music hall, egged on by an ambition to dance like Fred Astaire and later Gene Kelly, before variety show breaks on TV, and finally the honour of a starring role on the small screen. Forsyth's tone is triumphant; his unparalleled success over decades showing with bravado in his storytelling. Young ambition and statesmanlike expectation of his place in the grand scheme of showbiz shine through, and, as with many star biogs, first wives and kids get shorter shrift than those who replace them in later years. Still, the writing is entertaining, and although perhaps unintentional, a little vindictive streak against ex-agents and seaside landladies alike adds--perhaps unintentional--humour, as does his impatience with those with whom he does not quite see eye to eye.

Forsyth's career began in the WIndmill Theatre, whose revues included many a woman wearing tassels, so he was well prepared to play alongside many a glamourous Generation Game and Play Your Cards Right hostess, and more prepared (and proud) still to marry a former Miss World. Very much traditionalist in outlook, but with plenty of sparkle in the style which made him famous, Bruce: The Autobiography should delight an older generation of fans who have grown up and older in the comfortable shadow of one of the last true variety performers. The don't make 'em like this any more! --Helen Lamont

Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese , 11 Oct 2008
'Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese' is a stunning look at the history of both Burlesque and Fetish from the point of view of one of the most famous models and Burlesque dancers of today, Dita Von Teese. It has stunning imagery and is well presented, without being lascivious or in poor taste. This book is class all the way. The various sections focusing on the history of both arts are fascinating, with information you would never have considered and you can tell Dita is both knowledgeable and passionate about her art. If you're a fan of Dita or just interested in Burlesque or Fetish then this is an excellent place to go, and though slightly unorthodox, this would make a wonderful coffee table book.

Stunning and Beautiful, 18 Jan 2008
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book when it came out and it's only now that I am writing my own review.

I love every page of this book and recently I went to her only british book signing at Waterstones and I could not decide which page I wanted her to sign! (She is even more beautiful and amazing in person!!!) Buy it and then treasure this book forever, if you love Dita, Burlesque, old movie star glamour, lingerie....anything girly!

Stunning photography if a little sparse, 12 Jan 2008
I adore Dita, I'd love to kidnap her and keep her under my bed but alas it is not to be.
I loved that this book came in two parts, the front has dita in softer, artistic glamour poses, and the back more fetish and burlesque glamour. The book is a little basic, with bullet points which does give off a little "dummies guide" kind of feel...but over all its worth the money.


lovely, 01 Nov 2007
A great book, beautiful photographs and a real inspiration. Well worth having. Dita is a real officianado of everything glamourous and i really enjoy looking through this book whenever i need a boost of self belief and confidence to really express myself. vive le nouveux burlesque revolution!

Overpriced , Overrated and the same goes for the book as well, 29 Sep 2007
Overpriced calendar. I love burlesque , which can be witty , alluring , sexy and creative. This is a bunch of pictures with hollow commentary. If you want pictures to gawk at well there you go this book is perfect for you. If you're getting this book because you want to know more about Dita von Teese well it's pretty vacuous so are Dita's live perfomances.

A Sad Fading Srat, 07 Dec 2007
Why does Bruce Forsyth have a big chin, because a normal size one would look daft on such a big head.
I have read many hundreds of autobiographies and sadly this is the saddest I have yet come across.
This book is jam packed with 'Didn't I do Well' attitude. Bruce constantly refers to himself as a star, constantly tells us how great he is, and constantly tells us how great others think he is. Bruce certainly does not have an inferiority complex.
Bruce tells us that he would have been better than Dick van Dyke in Mary Poppins, tells us that there are no UK equivalents to Streisand, Garland and Minnelli - has he never heard of Elaine Page or Ruthie Henshall. Bruce asks why the UK has no attractive comedy performers like Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore and Goldie Hawn, does he mean they were attractive because they weren't funny - they could deliver funny lines!! Has Bruce never heard of Victoria Woods.
I have always been a major fan of Bruce but this book contains the rantings of a self-serving, has-been, I was broken hearted by the end.

Not what I thought, 07 Apr 2003
Don't get me wrong I like Brucie, but the main reason that I purchased this was because I was driving a long way and wanted something to distract me and relax me whilst driving and it was the only suitable talking book available.

From start to finish I learned about Brucies life and realized he is not the persona he is on telly. Oh he is a consumate performer and an excellent one at that but more how his whole life has seen his career take on a path that he might have wanted to be different, well more variety perfomance at least.

It is worth reading if only to hear about one of TVs most loved celebrities even if you are not a big fan of Brucie.

Shame!, 26 Oct 2002
I used to love watching Bruce do his thing on TV - he gave me some good laughs, which is why I bought this book. Having read a few similar biographies before, I looked forward to learning about his ups and downs and bits of his career that I'd have never known about otherwise.

Unfortunately, the entire book is one huge pat on the back for himself. The love he has for what he does comes shining through, but it's all done in such a self-congratulatory way it made me rather dislike the man by the end of the book.

The structure is poor. I'm not saying I could do any better about MY life, but it jumps about all over the place and has many repeated thoughts and ideas.

Compared with Bob Monkhouse's "Crying With Laughter" or "Over The Limit", Bruce's book is very, very poor - and I hate to say it, 'cos I was looking forward to it immensely. But it reads as though he's done no wrong.... ever.... and that nothing remotely bad or unfortunate has happened to him apart from losing the odd TV show.

Sorry, but if this book had been written by anyone else, I'd have given it 1 star!

Didn't he do well!, 20 Oct 2001
Bruce Forsyth was born in to the family made famous in the Forsythe saga! No, I jest. But that's an example of the warm wit that glows from the page and into this reader's face as he nibbled at this book the way one would nibble a nice pie.
I've been a fervent admirer of "Sir" Bruce Forsyth ever since his patriotic "I'm Backing Britain" record was realised in 1976. In it Brucie communicated a love of country rarely articulated by centuries of poets. Well, you backed us then Bruce, now it's our turn.
Seriously, it's all here - a virtual backstage history of British showbiz 1942-2001. I loved the story about Ronnie Corbett's...well you'll have to read it yourself! Sadly Brucie isn't on our screens enough nowadays, if he's playing pro-am golf then good luck to him, but I want Brucie back! Shame on you ITV for axing Play Your Cards Right. Where else are the children of today going to be introduced to the magic of gambling, and where are the dad's of today going to get a treat like I got out of Brucie's Dollies!
Life is the name of Bruce's game and now he shares the game with us. Thanks Bruce, it's been a pleasure.

Nice To Read Him, To Read Him Nice!, 15 Oct 2001
Having always been a fan of Brucie Forsythe, I rushed to buy this book as soon as I discovered it was to be released. Unfortunately, I was a month early, and an agonising four week wait was finally over when this book finally plopped through my letterbox.
From the minute I opened the cover, I couldn't put this book down. Brucie is the UK's favourite entertainer, I'm sure (perhaps one of the world's greatest) and I knew that I was going to hear some great anecdotes from the master. I was not disappointed. One has to remember that this man has been in the business for years and has made millions smile with his fantastic humour. However, he has also done a lot of great work for charity which is often overlooked these days, as celebrities + charity = cheesy. This shouldn't be the case though, and any reader should read the accounts of Bruce's work with respect for a great man.
Of course, 'Brucie' is most well known for being a fantastic quiz show host and a regular on the celebrity pro - am golf circuit. Indeed - he excels at both! Bruce made The Generation Game his own - a tough job having to come behind Larry Grayson. But, Brucie did it. He introduced that fabulous thing he did at the beginning, where he took the pose of a muscle man, then almost tap danced down to centre stage. There was never a week that went by that he didn't do that, and he discusses this in the book. Bruce was also a presenter on You Bet! a forerunner to programmes such as Don't Try This At Home. What we must remember though is that Brucie did it FIRST and he did it BETTER. In this book, Bruce explains the driving force behind his fantastic ability to be able to do things like this, and why he continues even though many say he should have retired years ago (not me though!). Bruce is a national institution in the UK and this book is a fantastic account of why he did it and how he succeeded. If you are a fan of major celebrity biographies or Bruce, then this is the book for you.I would also recommend it if you like one or the other of the above. However, if you like neither, I would look for something else! However, I enjoyed this great read immensely and wish it had gone on for longer. Go on, give it a go!

Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese , 11 Oct 2008
'Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese' is a stunning look at the history of both Burlesque and Fetish from the point of view of one of the most famous models and Burlesque dancers of today, Dita Von Teese. It has stunning imagery and is well presented, without being lascivious or in poor taste. This book is class all the way. The various sections focusing on the history of both arts are fascinating, with information you would never have considered and you can tell Dita is both knowledgeable and passionate about her art. If you're a fan of Dita or just interested in Burlesque or Fetish then this is an excellent place to go, and though slightly unorthodox, this would make a wonderful coffee table book.

Stunning and Beautiful, 18 Jan 2008
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book when it came out and it's only now that I am writing my own review.

I love every page of this book and recently I went to her only british book signing at Waterstones and I could not decide which page I wanted her to sign! (She is even more beautiful and amazing in person!!!) Buy it and then treasure this book forever, if you love Dita, Burlesque, old movie star glamour, lingerie....anything girly!

Stunning photography if a little sparse, 12 Jan 2008
I adore Dita, I'd love to kidnap her and keep her under my bed but alas it is not to be.
I loved that this book came in two parts, the front has dita in softer, artistic glamour poses, and the back more fetish and burlesque glamour. The book is a little basic, with bullet points which does give off a little "dummies guide" kind of feel...but over all its worth the money.


lovely, 01 Nov 2007
A great book, beautiful photographs and a real inspiration. Well worth having. Dita is a real officianado of everything glamourous and i really enjoy looking through this book whenever i need a boost of self belief and confidence to really express myself. vive le nouveux burlesque revolution!

Overpriced , Overrated and the same goes for the book as well, 29 Sep 2007
Overpriced calendar. I love burlesque , which can be witty , alluring , sexy and creative. This is a bunch of pictures with hollow commentary. If you want pictures to gawk at well there you go this book is perfect for you. If you're getting this book because you want to know more about Dita von Teese well it's pretty vacuous so are Dita's live perfomances.

A Sad Fading Srat, 07 Dec 2007
Why does Bruce Forsyth have a big chin, because a normal size one would look daft on such a big head.
I have read many hundreds of autobiographies and sadly this is the saddest I have yet come across.
This book is jam packed with 'Didn't I do Well' attitude. Bruce constantly refers to himself as a star, constantly tells us how great he is, and constantly tells us how great others think he is. Bruce certainly does not have an inferiority complex.
Bruce tells us that he would have been better than Dick van Dyke in Mary Poppins, tells us that there are no UK equivalents to Streisand, Garland and Minnelli - has he never heard of Elaine Page or Ruthie Henshall. Bruce asks why the UK has no attractive comedy performers like Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore and Goldie Hawn, does he mean they were attractive because they weren't funny - they could deliver funny lines!! Has Bruce never heard of Victoria Woods.
I have always been a major fan of Bruce but this book contains the rantings of a self-serving, has-been, I was broken hearted by the end.

Not what I thought, 07 Apr 2003
Don't get me wrong I like Brucie, but the main reason that I purchased this was because I was driving a long way and wanted something to distract me and relax me whilst driving and it was the only suitable talking book available.

From start to finish I learned about Brucies life and realized he is not the persona he is on telly. Oh he is a consumate performer and an excellent one at that but more how his whole life has seen his career take on a path that he might have wanted to be different, well more variety perfomance at least.

It is worth reading if only to hear about one of TVs most loved celebrities even if you are not a big fan of Brucie.

Shame!, 26 Oct 2002
I used to love watching Bruce do his thing on TV - he gave me some good laughs, which is why I bought this book. Having read a few similar biographies before, I looked forward to learning about his ups and downs and bits of his career that I'd have never known about otherwise.

Unfortunately, the entire book is one huge pat on the back for himself. The love he has for what he does comes shining through, but it's all done in such a self-congratulatory way it made me rather dislike the man by the end of the book.

The structure is poor. I'm not saying I could do any better about MY life, but it jumps about all over the place and has many repeated thoughts and ideas.

Compared with Bob Monkhouse's "Crying With Laughter" or "Over The Limit", Bruce's book is very, very poor - and I hate to say it, 'cos I was looking forward to it immensely. But it reads as though he's done no wrong.... ever.... and that nothing remotely bad or unfortunate has happened to him apart from losing the odd TV show.

Sorry, but if this book had been written by anyone else, I'd have given it 1 star!

Didn't he do well!, 20 Oct 2001
Bruce Forsyth was born in to the family made famous in the Forsythe saga! No, I jest. But that's an example of the warm wit that glows from the page and into this reader's face as he nibbled at this book the way one would nibble a nice pie.
I've been a fervent admirer of "Sir" Bruce Forsyth ever since his patriotic "I'm Backing Britain" record was realised in 1976. In it Brucie communicated a love of country rarely articulated by centuries of poets. Well, you backed us then Bruce, now it's our turn.
Seriously, it's all here - a virtual backstage history of British showbiz 1942-2001. I loved the story about Ronnie Corbett's...well you'll have to read it yourself! Sadly Brucie isn't on our screens enough nowadays, if he's playing pro-am golf then good luck to him, but I want Brucie back! Shame on you ITV for axing Play Your Cards Right. Where else are the children of today going to be introduced to the magic of gambling, and where are the dad's of today going to get a treat like I got out of Brucie's Dollies!
Life is the name of Bruce's game and now he shares the game with us. Thanks Bruce, it's been a pleasure.

Nice To Read Him, To Read Him Nice!, 15 Oct 2001
Having always been a fan of Brucie Forsythe, I rushed to buy this book as soon as I discovered it was to be released. Unfortunately, I was a month early, and an agonising four week wait was finally over when this book finally plopped through my letterbox.
From the minute I opened the cover, I couldn't put this book down. Brucie is the UK's favourite entertainer, I'm sure (perhaps one of the world's greatest) and I knew that I was going to hear some great anecdotes from the master. I was not disappointed. One has to remember that this man has been in the business for years and has made millions smile with his fantastic humour. However, he has also done a lot of great work for charity which is often overlooked these days, as celebrities + charity = cheesy. This shouldn't be the case though, and any reader should read the accounts of Bruce's work with respect for a great man.
Of course, 'Brucie' is most well known for being a fantastic quiz show host and a regular on the celebrity pro - am golf circuit. Indeed - he excels at both! Bruce made The Generation Game his own - a tough job having to come behind Larry Grayson. But, Brucie did it. He introduced that fabulous thing he did at the beginning, where he took the pose of a muscle man, then almost tap danced down to centre stage. There was never a week that went by that he didn't do that, and he discusses this in the book. Bruce was also a presenter on You Bet! a forerunner to programmes such as Don't Try This At Home. What we must remember though is that Brucie did it FIRST and he did it BETTER. In this book, Bruce explains the driving force behind his fantastic ability to be able to do things like this, and why he continues even though many say he should have retired years ago (not me though!). Bruce is a national institution in the UK and this book is a fantastic account of why he did it and how he succeeded. If you are a fan of major celebrity biographies or Bruce, then this is the book for you.I would also recommend it if you like one or the other of the above. However, if you like neither, I would look for something else! However, I enjoyed this great read immensely and wish it had gone on for longer. Go on, give it a go!

Solid professional writing - but no special insight, 15 Sep 2008
Whatever you think of Ken Dodd or whether you laugh at his jokes you can't say the guy is lazy. From a hard life of rejection as a door-to-door salesman to the hard life of the club circuit you feel that his smallish cash-in-hand fortune has been well earned. Behind the crooked smiles he is tough guy from a tough city.

But what drives him - what motivates him to carry on when the lure of the holiday home and the golf course has captured so many stars of yesteryear?

Don't read this book to find out - because it is a case of "your guess is as good as mine." Indeed does author (Stephen Griffen) even like Ken Dodd or chuckle at his work? Hard to tell, although authors in love with stars write the worst biographies - unless you are of the same mind.

The famous cash-in-the-attic court case and an unlikely infatuated fan give variety and colour to a life that hasn't changed much in decades. The same clothes, the same jokes, the same songs and - probably - the same audience.

This is a solid book written by a solid author who has read every clipping and rang every dog-eared number in his black book. However too often this reads like the school homework of a bright pupil in a subject that interests him (personally) very little. There simply isn't enough material for the recycled tree. Too many questions. Too few answers.

If you are a fan you are far better with one of his DVD's than this product.


Ken Dodd - A Biography (not The Biography), 15 Nov 2005
This doesn't tell you much about Ken Dodd that couldn't be mostly gleaned from press cuttings and chatting to one or two people who know him. The definitive biography has yet to be written about this complex compulsive character who most people only know from his ebullient stage presence.
What of the real man and his less well-chronicled private side? That will have to wait for another day.

Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese , 11 Oct 2008
'Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese' is a stunning look at the history of both Burlesque and Fetish from the point of view of one of the most famous models and Burlesque dancers of today, Dita Von Teese. It has stunning imagery and is well presented, without being lascivious or in poor taste. This book is class all the way. The various sections focusing on the history of both arts are fascinating, with information you would never have considered and you can tell Dita is both knowledgeable and passionate about her art. If you're a fan of Dita or just interested in Burlesque or Fetish then this is an excellent place to go, and though slightly unorthodox, this would make a wonderful coffee table book.

Stunning and Beautiful, 18 Jan 2008
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book when it came out and it's only now that I am writing my own review.

I love every page of this book and recently I went to her only british book signing at Waterstones and I could not decide which page I wanted her to sign! (She is even more beautiful and amazing in person!!!) Buy it and then treasure this book forever, if you love Dita, Burlesque, old movie star glamour, lingerie....anything girly!

Stunning photography if a little sparse, 12 Jan 2008
I adore Dita, I'd love to kidnap her and keep her under my bed but alas it is not to be.
I loved that this book came in two parts, the front has dita in softer, artistic glamour poses, and the back more fetish and burlesque glamour. The book is a little basic, with bullet points which does give off a little "dummies guide" kind of feel...but over all its worth the money.


lovely, 01 Nov 2007
A great book, beautiful photographs and a real inspiration. Well worth having. Dita is a real officianado of everything glamourous and i really enjoy looking through this book whenever i need a boost of self belief and confidence to really express myself. vive le nouveux burlesque revolution!

Overpriced , Overrated and the same goes for the book as well, 29 Sep 2007
Overpriced calendar. I love burlesque , which can be witty , alluring , sexy and creative. This is a bunch of pictures with hollow commentary. If you want pictures to gawk at well there you go this book is perfect for you. If you're getting this book because you want to know more about Dita von Teese well it's pretty vacuous so are Dita's live perfomances.

A Sad Fading Srat, 07 Dec 2007
Why does Bruce Forsyth have a big chin, because a normal size one would look daft on such a big head.
I have read many hundreds of autobiographies and sadly this is the saddest I have yet come across.
This book is jam packed with 'Didn't I do Well' attitude. Bruce constantly refers to himself as a star, constantly tells us how great he is, and constantly tells us how great others think he is. Bruce certainly does not have an inferiority complex.
Bruce tells us that he would have been better than Dick van Dyke in Mary Poppins, tells us that there are no UK equivalents to Streisand, Garland and Minnelli - has he never heard of Elaine Page or Ruthie Henshall. Bruce asks why the UK has no attractive comedy performers like Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore and Goldie Hawn, does he mean they were attractive because they weren't funny - they could deliver funny lines!! Has Bruce never heard of Victoria Woods.
I have always been a major fan of Bruce but this book contains the rantings of a self-serving, has-been, I was broken hearted by the end.

Not what I thought, 07 Apr 2003
Don't get me wrong I like Brucie, but the main reason that I purchased this was because I was driving a long way and wanted something to distract me and relax me whilst driving and it was the only suitable talking book available.

From start to finish I learned about Brucies life and realized he is not the persona he is on telly. Oh he is a consumate performer and an excellent one at that but more how his whole life has seen his career take on a path that he might have wanted to be different, well more variety perfomance at least.

It is worth reading if only to hear about one of TVs most loved celebrities even if you are not a big fan of Brucie.

Shame!, 26 Oct 2002
I used to love watching Bruce do his thing on TV - he gave me some good laughs, which is why I bought this book. Having read a few similar biographies before, I looked forward to learning about his ups and downs and bits of his career that I'd have never known about otherwise.

Unfortunately, the entire book is one huge pat on the back for himself. The love he has for what he does comes shining through, but it's all done in such a self-congratulatory way it made me rather dislike the man by the end of the book.

The structure is poor. I'm not saying I could do any better about MY life, but it jumps about all over the place and has many repeated thoughts and ideas.

Compared with Bob Monkhouse's "Crying With Laughter" or "Over The Limit", Bruce's book is very, very poor - and I hate to say it, 'cos I was looking forward to it immensely. But it reads as though he's done no wrong.... ever.... and that nothing remotely bad or unfortunate has happened to him apart from losing the odd TV show.

Sorry, but if this book had been written by anyone else, I'd have given it 1 star!

Didn't he do well!, 20 Oct 2001
Bruce Forsyth was born in to the family made famous in the Forsythe saga! No, I jest. But that's an example of the warm wit that glows from the page and into this reader's face as he nibbled at this book the way one would nibble a nice pie.
I've been a fervent admirer of "Sir" Bruce Forsyth ever since his patriotic "I'm Backing Britain" record was realised in 1976. In it Brucie communicated a love of country rarely articulated by centuries of poets. Well, you backed us then Bruce, now it's our turn.
Seriously, it's all here - a virtual backstage history of British showbiz 1942-2001. I loved the story about Ronnie Corbett's...well you'll have to read it yourself! Sadly Brucie isn't on our screens enough nowadays, if he's playing pro-am golf then good luck to him, but I want Brucie back! Shame on you ITV for axing Play Your Cards Right. Where else are the children of today going to be introduced to the magic of gambling, and where are the dad's of today going to get a treat like I got out of Brucie's Dollies!
Life is the name of Bruce's game and now he shares the game with us. Thanks Bruce, it's been a pleasure.

Nice To Read Him, To Read Him Nice!, 15 Oct 2001
Having always been a fan of Brucie Forsythe, I rushed to buy this book as soon as I discovered it was to be released. Unfortunately, I was a month early, and an agonising four week wait was finally over when this book finally plopped through my letterbox.
From the minute I opened the cover, I couldn't put this book down. Brucie is the UK's favourite entertainer, I'm sure (perhaps one of the world's greatest) and I knew that I was going to hear some great anecdotes from the master. I was not disappointed. One has to remember that this man has been in the business for years and has made millions smile with his fantastic humour. However, he has also done a lot of great work for charity which is often overlooked these days, as celebrities + charity = cheesy. This shouldn't be the case though, and any reader should read the accounts of Bruce's work with respect for a great man.
Of course, 'Brucie' is most well known for being a fantastic quiz show host and a regular on the celebrity pro - am golf circuit. Indeed - he excels at both! Bruce made The Generation Game his own - a tough job having to come behind Larry Grayson. But, Brucie did it. He introduced that fabulous thing he did at the beginning, where he took the pose of a muscle man, then almost tap danced down to centre stage. There was never a week that went by that he didn't do that, and he discusses this in the book. Bruce was also a presenter on You Bet! a forerunner to programmes such as Don't Try This At Home. What we must remember though is that Brucie did it FIRST and he did it BETTER. In this book, Bruce explains the driving force behind his fantastic ability to be able to do things like this, and why he continues even though many say he should have retired years ago (not me though!). Bruce is a national institution in the UK and this book is a fantastic account of why he did it and how he succeeded. If you are a fan of major celebrity biographies or Bruce, then this is the book for you.I would also recommend it if you like one or the other of the above. However, if you like neither, I would look for something else! However, I enjoyed this great read immensely and wish it had gone on for longer. Go on, give it a go!

Solid professional writing - but no special insight, 15 Sep 2008
Whatever you think of Ken Dodd or whether you laugh at his jokes you can't say the guy is lazy. From a hard life of rejection as a door-to-door salesman to the hard life of the club circuit you feel that his smallish cash-in-hand fortune has been well earned. Behind the crooked smiles he is tough guy from a tough city.

But what drives him - what motivates him to carry on when the lure of the holiday home and the golf course has captured so many stars of yesteryear?

Don't read this book to find out - because it is a case of "your guess is as good as mine." Indeed does author (Stephen Griffen) even like Ken Dodd or chuckle at his work? Hard to tell, although authors in love with stars write the worst biographies - unless you are of the same mind.

The famous cash-in-the-attic court case and an unlikely infatuated fan give variety and colour to a life that hasn't changed much in decades. The same clothes, the same jokes, the same songs and - probably - the same audience.

This is a solid book written by a solid author who has read every clipping and rang every dog-eared number in his black book. However too often this reads like the school homework of a bright pupil in a subject that interests him (personally) very little. There simply isn't enough material for the recycled tree. Too many questions. Too few answers.

If you are a fan you are far better with one of his DVD's than this product.


Ken Dodd - A Biography (not The Biography), 15 Nov 2005
This doesn't tell you much about Ken Dodd that couldn't be mostly gleaned from press cuttings and chatting to one or two people who know him. The definitive biography has yet to be written about this complex compulsive character who most people only know from his ebullient stage presence.
What of the real man and his less well-chronicled private side? That will have to wait for another day.

Harpo Speaks..and when he does it's pure genius!, 09 Apr 2008
If you are interested in show business and like a funny, interesting, exciting, sad, and well written book, this one is for you. I absolutely loved it, and I think it's one of the best I have ever read.
I liked the Marx Brothers, of course, and loved Harpo, their genuis is a moment in time that will live forever. Harpo never spoke on film, but in this book you will realise that he also had a great flair for writing! Go on treat yourself or a friend to a great piece of entertaining literature.
Meryl Heasman Catflap Music.

NOT SO DUMB AFTER ALL!, 08 Dec 2007
Groucho may get all the best lines, but now we know what an intelligent, caring and witty man Harpo really was. We get a fascinating look into the world of the Marx brothers before and after they became famous- Harpo`s accounts of his antics in New York and Hollwood are worth the entry price alone - a wonderful book for all Marx brothers fans!

Mick Drake author of the comic novel All`s Well at Wellwithoute.

Harpo Speaks - brilliantly!, 12 May 2006
I've watched the Marx bros. I've read the Marx bros, but for some reason I've only just got around to reading Harpo Speaks. It was worth the wait because not only is it a riveting read of the lives of an insane institution called the Marx Bros, but as a document it is an insight of the infancy of modern America. This is the early days before Americans were in any way fully unified - of Jews and Italians and Germans and Irish whose parents still carried the accents of their homeland. Harpo and co were first generation pure Americans, and it is wonderful to share the opportunities their new country gave them to develop their natural talents, and such a long, long time before the Big Apple turned sour to the core... A must-read book for any fan of life, hope and humour...

move over Groucho and Me, this is the true masterpiece!!, 25 Jan 2005
After having read Groucho and Me and enjoying it immensely, I approached Harpo's autobiography with somewhat lesser expectations. After all, he spent most of his life as a mute who loved to chase women. HOW FOOLISH I WAS! Not only does this autobigraphy detail of his fantastic life, but one gets the distinct impression that this man was the backbone of the Marx Bros, playing an irreplacable role in the genius trio. From reading this wonderful tale, it seems as though Harpo sought to lead a life full of fun and laughter. He accomplished this for the most part, and what's more he managed to bring laughter into many other peoples lives as well. For a man as compassionate and caring as Harpo, I think he would have seen this as his real achievement. This book is a tribute to a true legend of comedy; one of whom we shall never see the likes of again.

Utterly fascinating autobiography, 29 Mar 2004
Harpo's story, told in his own words, is absolutely enthralling. His account of his poverty-stricken childhood in 1890s New York is particularly fascinating, and a very timely read for anyone inclined to wax sentimental about the 'good old days'. There are no good old days here, just a grim struggle for survival in a shoddy tenement building. The Marx parents are vivivdly described, the father, gentle Frenchie, a lousy tailor but a wonderful cook, and Minnie, his burningly ambitious mother, without whose drive and vision there would have been no Marx Brothers (a thought too awful to contemplate). Harpo tells of the brothers' early struggles in showbusiness, and the awfulness of touring, staying in horrible boarding houses and eating vile food. It is a relief to get to the part where they begin to be a success, and finally arrive on Broadway. Of central importance to Harpo was his friendship with critic and radio personality Alexander Woolcott, who features prominently in the middle part of the book. The later part of the book, which is mainly about his marriage and family life with his wife Susan is perhaps less fascinating than the rest of the book, but overally this is a memorable and enthralling read.

Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese , 11 Oct 2008
'Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese' is a stunning look at the history of both Burlesque and Fetish from the point of view of one of the most famous models and Burlesque dancers of today, Dita Von Teese. It has stunning imagery and is well presented, without being lascivious or in poor taste. This book is class all the way. The various sections focusing on the history of both arts are fascinating, with information you would never have considered and you can tell Dita is both knowledgeable and passionate about her art. If you're a fan of Dita or just interested in Burlesque or Fetish then this is an excellent place to go, and though slightly unorthodox, this would make a wonderful coffee table book.

Stunning and Beautiful, 18 Jan 2008
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book when it came out and it's only now that I am writing my own review.

I love every page of this book and recently I went to her only british book signing at Waterstones and I could not decide which page I wanted her to sign! (She is even more beautiful and amazing in person!!!) Buy it and then treasure this book forever, if you love Dita, Burlesque, old movie star glamour, lingerie....anything girly!

Stunning photography if a little sparse, 12 Jan 2008
I adore Dita, I'd love to kidnap her and keep her under my bed but alas it is not to be.
I loved that this book came in two parts, the front has dita in softer, artistic glamour poses, and the back more fetish and burlesque glamour. The book is a little basic, with bullet points which does give off a little "dummies guide" kind of feel...but over all its worth the money.


lovely, 01 Nov 2007
A great book, beautiful photographs and a real inspiration. Well worth having. Dita is a real officianado of everything glamourous and i really enjoy looking through this book whenever i need a boost of self belief and confidence to really express myself. vive le nouveux burlesque revolution!

Overpriced , Overrated and the same goes for the book as well, 29 Sep 2007
Overpriced calendar. I love burlesque , which can be witty , alluring , sexy and creative. This is a bunch of pictures with hollow commentary. If you want pictures to gawk at well there you go this book is perfect for you. If you're getting this book because you want to know more about Dita von Teese well it's pretty vacuous so are Dita's live perfomances.

A Sad Fading Srat, 07 Dec 2007
Why does Bruce Forsyth have a big chin, because a normal size one would look daft on such a big head.
I have read many hundreds of autobiographies and sadly this is the saddest I have yet come across.
This book is jam packed with 'Didn't I do Well' attitude. Bruce constantly refers to himself as a star, constantly tells us how great he is, and constantly tells us how great others think he is. Bruce certainly does not have an inferiority complex.
Bruce tells us that he would have been better than Dick van Dyke in Mary Poppins, tells us that there are no UK equivalents to Streisand, Garland and Minnelli - has he never heard of Elaine Page or Ruthie Henshall. Bruce asks why the UK has no attractive comedy performers like Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore and Goldie Hawn, does he mean they were attractive because they weren't funny - they could deliver funny lines!! Has Bruce never heard of Victoria Woods.
I have always been a major fan of Bruce but this book contains the rantings of a self-serving, has-been, I was broken hearted by the end.

Not what I thought, 07 Apr 2003
Don't get me wrong I like Brucie, but the main reason that I purchased this was because I was driving a long way and wanted something to distract me and relax me whilst driving and it was the only suitable talking book available.

From start to finish I learned about Brucies life and realized he is not the persona he is on telly. Oh he is a consumate performer and an excellent one at that but more how his whole life has seen his career take on a path that he might have wanted to be different, well more variety perfomance at least.

It is worth reading if only to hear about one of TVs most loved celebrities even if you are not a big fan of Brucie.

Shame!, 26 Oct 2002
I used to love watching Bruce do his thing on TV - he gave me some good laughs, which is why I bought this book. Having read a few similar biographies before, I looked forward to learning about his ups and downs and bits of his career that I'd have never known about otherwise.

Unfortunately, the entire book is one huge pat on the back for himself. The love he has for what he does comes shining through, but it's all done in such a self-congratulatory way it made me rather dislike the man by the end of the book.

The structure is poor. I'm not saying I could do any better about MY life, but it jumps about all over the place and has many repeated thoughts and ideas.

Compared with Bob Monkhouse's "Crying With Laughter" or "Over The Limit", Bruce's book is very, very poor - and I hate to say it, 'cos I was looking forward to it immensely. But it reads as though he's done no wrong.... ever.... and that nothing remotely bad or unfortunate has happened to him apart from losing the odd TV show.

Sorry, but if this book had been written by anyone else, I'd have given it 1 star!

Didn't he do well!, 20 Oct 2001
Bruce Forsyth was born in to the family made famous in the Forsythe saga! No, I jest. But that's an example of the warm wit that glows from the page and into this reader's face as he nibbled at this book the way one would nibble a nice pie.
I've been a fervent admirer of "Sir" Bruce Forsyth ever since his patriotic "I'm Backing Britain" record was realised in 1976. In it Brucie communicated a love of country rarely articulated by centuries of poets. Well, you backed us then Bruce, now it's our turn.
Seriously, it's all here - a virtual backstage history of British showbiz 1942-2001. I loved the story about Ronnie Corbett's...well you'll have to read it yourself! Sadly Brucie isn't on our screens enough nowadays, if he's playing pro-am golf then good luck to him, but I want Brucie back! Shame on you ITV for axing Play Your Cards Right. Where else are the children of today going to be introduced to the magic of gambling, and where are the dad's of today going to get a treat like I got out of Brucie's Dollies!
Life is the name of Bruce's game and now he shares the game with us. Thanks Bruce, it's been a pleasure.

Nice To Read Him, To Read Him Nice!, 15 Oct 2001
Having always been a fan of Brucie Forsythe, I rushed to buy this book as soon as I discovered it was to be released. Unfortunately, I was a month early, and an agonising four week wait was finally over when this book finally plopped through my letterbox.
From the minute I opened the cover, I couldn't put this book down. Brucie is the UK's favourite entertainer, I'm sure (perhaps one of the world's greatest) and I knew that I was going to hear some great anecdotes from the master. I was not disappointed. One has to remember that this man has been in the business for years and has made millions smile with his fantastic humour. However, he has also done a lot of great work for charity which is often overlooked these days, as celebrities + charity = cheesy. This shouldn't be the case though, and any reader should read the accounts of Bruce's work with respect for a great man.
Of course, 'Brucie' is most well known for being a fantastic quiz show host and a regular on the celebrity pro - am golf circuit. Indeed - he excels at both! Bruce made The Generation Game his own - a tough job having to come behind Larry Grayson. But, Brucie did it. He introduced that fabulous thing he did at the beginning, where he took the pose of a muscle man, then almost tap danced down to centre stage. There was never a week that went by that he didn't do that, and he discusses this in the book. Bruce was also a presenter on You Bet! a forerunner to programmes such as Don't Try This At Home. What we must remember though is that Brucie did it FIRST and he did it BETTER. In this book, Bruce explains the driving force behind his fantastic ability to be able to do things like this, and why he continues even though many say he should have retired years ago (not me though!). Bruce is a national institution in the UK and this book is a fantastic account of why he did it and how he succeeded. If you are a fan of major celebrity biographies or Bruce, then this is the book for you.I would also recommend it if you like one or the other of the above. However, if you like neither, I would look for something else! However, I enjoyed this great read immensely and wish it had gone on for longer. Go on, give it a go!

Solid professional writing - but no special insight, 15 Sep 2008
Whatever you think of Ken Dodd or whether you laugh at his jokes you can't say the guy is lazy. From a hard life of rejection as a door-to-door salesman to the hard life of the club circuit you feel that his smallish cash-in-hand fortune has been well earned. Behind the crooked smiles he is tough guy from a tough city.

But what drives him - what motivates him to carry on when the lure of the holiday home and the golf course has captured so many stars of yesteryear?

Don't read this book to find out - because it is a case of "your guess is as good as mine." Indeed does author (Stephen Griffen) even like Ken Dodd or chuckle at his work? Hard to tell, although authors in love with stars write the worst biographies - unless you are of the same mind.

The famous cash-in-the-attic court case and an unlikely infatuated fan give variety and colour to a life that hasn't changed much in decades. The same clothes, the same jokes, the same songs and - probably - the same audience.

This is a solid book written by a solid author who has read every clipping and rang every dog-eared number in his black book. However too often this reads like the school homework of a bright pupil in a subject that interests him (personally) very little. There simply isn't enough material for the recycled tree. Too many questions. Too few answers.

If you are a fan you are far better with one of his DVD's than this product.


Ken Dodd - A Biography (not The Biography), 15 Nov 2005
This doesn't tell you much about Ken Dodd that couldn't be mostly gleaned from press cuttings and chatting to one or two people who know him. The definitive biography has yet to be written about this complex compulsive character who most people only know from his ebullient stage presence.
What of the real man and his less well-chronicled private side? That will have to wait for another day.

Harpo Speaks..and when he does it's pure genius!, 09 Apr 2008
If you are interested in show business and like a funny, interesting, exciting, sad, and well written book, this one is for you. I absolutely loved it, and I think it's one of the best I have ever read.
I liked the Marx Brothers, of course, and loved Harpo, their genuis is a moment in time that will live forever. Harpo never spoke on film, but in this book you will realise that he also had a great flair for writing! Go on treat yourself or a friend to a great piece of entertaining literature.
Meryl Heasman Catflap Music.

NOT SO DUMB AFTER ALL!, 08 Dec 2007
Groucho may get all the best lines, but now we know what an intelligent, caring and witty man Harpo really was. We get a fascinating look into the world of the Marx brothers before and after they became famous- Harpo`s accounts of his antics in New York and Hollwood are worth the entry price alone - a wonderful book for all Marx brothers fans!

Mick Drake author of the comic novel All`s Well at Wellwithoute.

Harpo Speaks - brilliantly!, 12 May 2006
I've watched the Marx bros. I've read the Marx bros, but for some reason I've only just got around to reading Harpo Speaks. It was worth the wait because not only is it a riveting read of the lives of an insane institution called the Marx Bros, but as a document it is an insight of the infancy of modern America. This is the early days before Americans were in any way fully unified - of Jews and Italians and Germans and Irish whose parents still carried the accents of their homeland. Harpo and co were first generation pure Americans, and it is wonderful to share the opportunities their new country gave them to develop their natural talents, and such a long, long time before the Big Apple turned sour to the core... A must-read book for any fan of life, hope and humour...

move over Groucho and Me, this is the true masterpiece!!, 25 Jan 2005
After having read Groucho and Me and enjoying it immensely, I approached Harpo's autobiography with somewhat lesser expectations. After all, he spent most of his life as a mute who loved to chase women. HOW FOOLISH I WAS! Not only does this autobigraphy detail of his fantastic life, but one gets the distinct impression that this man was the backbone of the Marx Bros, playing an irreplacable role in the genius trio. From reading this wonderful tale, it seems as though Harpo sought to lead a life full of fun and laughter. He accomplished this for the most part, and what's more he managed to bring laughter into many other peoples lives as well. For a man as compassionate and caring as Harpo, I think he would have seen this as his real achievement. This book is a tribute to a true legend of comedy; one of whom we shall never see the likes of again.

Utterly fascinating autobiography, 29 Mar 2004
Harpo's story, told in his own words, is absolutely enthralling. His account of his poverty-stricken childhood in 1890s New York is particularly fascinating, and a very timely read for anyone inclined to wax sentimental about the 'good old days'. There are no good old days here, just a grim struggle for survival in a shoddy tenement building. The Marx parents are vivivdly described, the father, gentle Frenchie, a lousy tailor but a wonderful cook, and Minnie, his burningly ambitious mother, without whose drive and vision there would have been no Marx Brothers (a thought too awful to contemplate). Harpo tells of the brothers' early struggles in showbusiness, and the awfulness of touring, staying in horrible boarding houses and eating vile food. It is a relief to get to the part where they begin to be a success, and finally arrive on Broadway. Of central importance to Harpo was his friendship with critic and radio personality Alexander Woolcott, who features prominently in the middle part of the book. The later part of the book, which is mainly about his marriage and family life with his wife Susan is perhaps less fascinating than the rest of the book, but overally this is a memorable and enthralling read.

Best present ever!, 26 Dec 2007
I was given this beautiful book after my friend discovered I had my own wish list. It really is a wonderful collection of photographs and stories from an enchanted era. I know I will look at this book for inspiration again and again. Truly fabulous!

Pretty things indeed, 17 Nov 2007
This book is beautifully presented and contains a fantastic amount of information on the burlesque queens, their costumes and their lives.

A Beautiful Book, 21 Feb 2007
This is a beautiful book and would make a gorgeous present or look good on your coffee table- the cover itself is lovely. It is packed full of amazing pictures of burlesque queens and their costumes with great detail- copies of photos, handwritten notes and scraps of material. My only criticism is that the author sometimes appears quite naive and narcissistic- with a few photos of herself wearing the queens costumes- why? Apart from this it is a very sumptuous, glamorous, escapist book that you can loose yourself in.

Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese , 11 Oct 2008
'Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese' is a stunning look at the history of both Burlesque and Fetish from the point of view of one of the most famous models and Burlesque dancers of today, Dita Von Teese. It has stunning imagery and is well presented, without being lascivious or in poor taste. This book is class all the way. The various sections focusing on the history of both arts are fascinating, with information you would never have considered and you can tell Dita is both knowledgeable and passionate about her art. If you're a fan of Dita or just interested in Burlesque or Fetish then this is an excellent place to go, and though slightly unorthodox, this would make a wonderful coffee table book.

Stunning and Beautiful, 18 Jan 2008
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book when it came out and it's only now that I am writing my own review.

I love every page of this book and recently I went to her only british book signing at Waterstones and I could not decide which page I wanted her to sign! (She is even more beautiful and amazing in person!!!) Buy it and then treasure this book forever, if you love Dita, Burlesque, old movie star glamour, lingerie....anything girly!

Stunning photography if a little sparse, 12 Jan 2008
I adore Dita, I'd love to kidnap her and keep her under my bed but alas it is not to be.
I loved that this book came in two parts, the front has dita in softer, artistic glamour poses, and the back more fetish and burlesque glamour. The book is a little basic, with bullet points which does give off a little "dummies guide" kind of feel...but over all its worth the money.


lovely, 01 Nov 2007
A great book, beautiful photographs and a real inspiration. Well worth having. Dita is a real officianado of everything glamourous and i really enjoy looking through this book whenever i need a boost of self belief and confidence to really express myself. vive le nouveux burlesque revolution!

Overpriced , Overrated and the same goes for the book as well, 29 Sep 2007
Overpriced calendar. I love burlesque , which can be witty , alluring , sexy and creative. This is a bunch of pictures with hollow commentary. If you want pictures to gawk at well there you go this book is perfect for you. If you're getting this book because you want to know more about Dita von Teese well it's pretty vacuous so are Dita's live perfomances.

A Sad Fading Srat, 07 Dec 2007
Why does Bruce Forsyth have a big chin, because a normal size one would look daft on such a big head.
I have read many hundreds of autobiographies and sadly this is the saddest I have yet come across.
This book is jam packed with 'Didn't I do Well' attitude. Bruce constantly refers to himself as a star, constantly tells us how great he is, and constantly tells us how great others think he is. Bruce certainly does not have an inferiority complex.
Bruce tells us that he would have been better than Dick van Dyke in Mary Poppins, tells us that there are no UK equivalents to Streisand, Garland and Minnelli - has he never heard of Elaine Page or Ruthie Henshall. Bruce asks why the UK has no attractive comedy performers like Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore and Goldie Hawn, does he mean they were attractive because they weren't funny - they could deliver funny lines!! Has Bruce never heard of Victoria Woods.
I have always been a major fan of Bruce but this book contains the rantings of a self-serving, has-been, I was broken hearted by the end.

Not what I thought, 07 Apr 2003
Don't get me wrong I like Brucie, but the main reason that I purchased this was because I was driving a long way and wanted something to distract me and relax me whilst driving and it was the only suitable talking book available.

From start to finish I learned about Brucies life and realized he is not the persona he is on telly. Oh he is a consumate performer and an excellent one at that but more how his whole life has seen his career take on a path that he might have wanted to be different, well more variety perfomance at least.

It is worth reading if only to hear about one of TVs most loved celebrities even if you are not a big fan of Brucie.

Shame!, 26 Oct 2002
I used to love watching Bruce do his thing on TV - he gave me some good laughs, which is why I bought this book. Having read a few similar biographies before, I looked forward to learning about his ups and downs and bits of his career that I'd have never known about otherwise.

Unfortunately, the entire book is one huge pat on the back for himself. The love he has for what he does comes shining through, but it's all done in such a self-congratulatory way it made me rather dislike the man by the end of the book.

The structure is poor. I'm not saying I could do any better about MY life, but it jumps about all over the place and has many repeated thoughts and ideas.

Compared with Bob Monkhouse's "Crying With Laughter" or "Over The Limit", Bruce's book is very, very poor - and I hate to say it, 'cos I was looking forward to it immensely. But it reads as though he's done no wrong.... ever.... and that nothing remotely bad or unfortunate has happened to him apart from losing the odd TV show.

Sorry, but if this book had been written by anyone else, I'd have given it 1 star!

Didn't he do well!, 20 Oct 2001
Bruce Forsyth was born in to the family made famous in the Forsythe saga! No, I jest. But that's an example of the warm wit that glows from the page and into this reader's face as he nibbled at this book the way one would nibble a nice pie.
I've been a fervent admirer of "Sir" Bruce Forsyth ever since his patriotic "I'm Backing Britain" record was realised in 1976. In it Brucie communicated a love of country rarely articulated by centuries of poets. Well, you backed us then Bruce, now it's our turn.
Seriously, it's all here - a virtual backstage history of British showbiz 1942-2001. I loved the story about Ronnie Corbett's...well you'll have to read it yourself! Sadly Brucie isn't on our screens enough nowadays, if he's playing pro-am golf then good luck to him, but I want Brucie back! Shame on you ITV for axing Play Your Cards Right. Where else are the children of today going to be introduced to the magic of gambling, and where are the dad's of today going to get a treat like I got out of Brucie's Dollies!
Life is the name of Bruce's game and now he shares the game with us. Thanks Bruce, it's been a pleasure.

Nice To Read Him, To Read Him Nice!, 15 Oct 2001
Having always been a fan of Brucie Forsythe, I rushed to buy this book as soon as I discovered it was to be released. Unfortunately, I was a month early, and an agonising four week wait was finally over when this book finally plopped through my letterbox.
From the minute I opened the cover, I couldn't put this book down. Brucie is the UK's favourite entertainer, I'm sure (perhaps one of the world's greatest) and I knew that I was going to hear some great anecdotes from the master. I was not disappointed. One has to remember that this man has been in the business for years and has made millions smile with his fantastic humour. However, he has also done a lot of great work for charity which is often overlooked these days, as celebrities + charity = cheesy. This shouldn't be the case though, and any reader should read the accounts of Bruce's work with respect for a great man.
Of course, 'Brucie' is most well known for being a fantastic quiz show host and a regular on the celebrity pro - am golf circuit. Indeed - he excels at both! Bruce made The Generation Game his own - a tough job having to come behind Larry Grayson. But, Brucie did it. He introduced that fabulous thing he did at the beginning, where he took the pose of a muscle man, then almost tap danced down to centre stage. There was never a week that went by that he didn't do that, and he discusses this in the book. Bruce was also a presenter on You Bet! a forerunner to programmes such as Don't Try This At Home. What we must remember though is that Brucie did it FIRST and he did it BETTER. In this book, Bruce explains the driving force behind his fantastic ability to be able to do things like this, and why he continues even though many say he should have retired years ago (not me though!). Bruce is a national institution in the UK and this book is a fantastic account of why he did it and how he succeeded. If you are a fan of major celebrity biographies or Bruce, then this is the book for you.I would also recommend it if you like one or the other of the above. However, if you like neither, I would look for something else! However, I enjoyed this great read immensely and wish it had gone on for longer. Go on, give it a go!

Solid professional writing - but no special insight, 15 Sep 2008
Whatever you think of Ken Dodd or whether you laugh at his jokes you can't say the guy is lazy. From a hard life of rejection as a door-to-door salesman to the hard life of the club circuit you feel that his smallish cash-in-hand fortune has been well earned. Behind the crooked smiles he is tough guy from a tough city.

But what drives him - what motivates him to carry on when the lure of the holiday home and the golf course has captured so many stars of yesteryear?

Don't read this book to find out - because it is a case of "your guess is as good as mine." Indeed does author (Stephen Griffen) even like Ken Dodd or chuckle at his work? Hard to tell, although authors in love with stars write the worst biographies - unless you are of the same mind.

The famous cash-in-the-attic court case and an unlikely infatuated fan give variety and colour to a life that hasn't changed much in decades. The same clothes, the same jokes, the same songs and - probably - the same audience.

This is a solid book written by a solid author who has read every clipping and rang every dog-eared number in his black book. However too often this reads like the school homework of a bright pupil in a subject that interests him (personally) very little. There simply isn't enough material for the recycled tree. Too many questions. Too few answers.

If you are a fan you are far better with one of his DVD's than this product.


Ken Dodd - A Biography (not The Biography), 15 Nov 2005
This doesn't tell you much about Ken Dodd that couldn't be mostly gleaned from press cuttings and chatting to one or two people who know him. The definitive biography has yet to be written about this complex compulsive character who most people only know from his ebullient stage presence.
What of the real man and his less well-chronicled private side? That will have to wait for another day.

Harpo Speaks..and when he does it's pure genius!, 09 Apr 2008
If you are interested in show business and like a funny, interesting, exciting, sad, and well written book, this one is for you. I absolutely loved it, and I think it's one of the best I have ever read.
I liked the Marx Brothers, of course, and loved Harpo, their genuis is a moment in time that will live forever. Harpo never spoke on film, but in this book you will realise that he also had a great flair for writing! Go on treat yourself or a friend to a great piece of entertaining literature.
Meryl Heasman Catflap Music.

NOT SO DUMB AFTER ALL!, 08 Dec 2007
Groucho may get all the best lines, but now we know what an intelligent, caring and witty man Harpo really was. We get a fascinating look into the world of the Marx brothers before and after they became famous- Harpo`s accounts of his antics in New York and Hollwood are worth the entry price alone - a wonderful book for all Marx brothers fans!

Mick Drake author of the comic novel All`s Well at Wellwithoute.

Harpo Speaks - brilliantly!, 12 May 2006
I've watched the Marx bros. I've read the Marx bros, but for some reason I've only just got around to reading Harpo Speaks. It was worth the wait because not only is it a riveting read of the lives of an insane institution called the Marx Bros, but as a document it is an insight of the infancy of modern America. This is the early days before Americans were in any way fully unified - of Jews and Italians and Germans and Irish whose parents still carried the accents of their homeland. Harpo and co were first generation pure Americans, and it is wonderful to share the opportunities their new country gave them to develop their natural talents, and such a long, long time before the Big Apple turned sour to the core... A must-read book for any fan of life, hope and humour...

move over Groucho and Me, this is the true masterpiece!!, 25 Jan 2005
After having read Groucho and Me and enjoying it immensely, I approached Harpo's autobiography with somewhat lesser expectations. After all, he spent most of his life as a mute who loved to chase women. HOW FOOLISH I WAS! Not only does this autobigraphy detail of his fantastic life, but one gets the distinct impression that this man was the backbone of the Marx Bros, playing an irreplacable role in the genius trio. From reading this wonderful tale, it seems as though Harpo sought to lead a life full of fun and laughter. He accomplished this for the most part, and what's more he managed to bring laughter into many other peoples lives as well. For a man as compassionate and caring as Harpo, I think he would have seen this as his real achievement. This book is a tribute to a true legend of comedy; one of whom we shall never see the likes of again.

Utterly fascinating autobiography, 29 Mar 2004
Harpo's story, told in his own words, is absolutely enthralling. His account of his poverty-stricken childhood in 1890s New York is particularly fascinating, and a very timely read for anyone inclined to wax sentimental about the 'good old days'. There are no good old days here, just a grim struggle for survival in a shoddy tenement building. The Marx parents are vivivdly described, the father, gentle Frenchie, a lousy tailor but a wonderful cook, and Minnie, his burningly ambitious mother, without whose drive and vision there would have been no Marx Brothers (a thought too awful to contemplate). Harpo tells of the brothers' early struggles in showbusiness, and the awfulness of touring, staying in horrible boarding houses and eating vile food. It is a relief to get to the part where they begin to be a success, and finally arrive on Broadway. Of central importance to Harpo was his friendship with critic and radio personality Alexander Woolcott, who features prominently in the middle part of the book. The later part of the book, which is mainly about his marriage and family life with his wife Susan is perhaps less fascinating than the rest of the book, but overally this is a memorable and enthralling read.

Best present ever!, 26 Dec 2007
I was given this beautiful book after my friend discovered I had my own wish list. It really is a wonderful collection of photographs and stories from an enchanted era. I know I will look at this book for inspiration again and again. Truly fabulous!

Pretty things indeed, 17 Nov 2007
This book is beautifully presented and contains a fantastic amount of information on the burlesque queens, their costumes and their lives.

A Beautiful Book, 21 Feb 2007
This is a beautiful book and would make a gorgeous present or look good on your coffee table- the cover itself is lovely. It is packed full of amazing pictures of burlesque queens and their costumes with great detail- copies of photos, handwritten notes and scraps of material. My only criticism is that the author sometimes appears quite naive and narcissistic- with a few photos of herself wearing the queens costumes- why? Apart from this it is a very sumptuous, glamorous, escapist book that you can loose yourself in.

Lewd, Rude and Wonderfully Honest!, 13 Jan 2007
This isn't a book for the easily offended! The story starts simply enough, Diablo Cody (what a fantastic name!!) wants a bit of adventure in her life. She strips at an amateur night at a local strip club and loves the experience so much that she continues to strip for a further year.

Diablo strips in a variety of clubs and inroduces the reader to a wonderful cast of characters along the way. In some of the later chapters she describes some of the men she meets at a place called Sex World. It was an eye opener! although I have to confess that one man's particular fetish made me feel pretty unwell!

The tone of the book is great. She has a wonderful sense of humour and I hope that she'll continue writing.

Incidentally...if you like this book you could also try 'Strip City' by Lily Burana.

Enjoy.



Lewd, Rude and Wonderfully Honest!, 13 Jan 2007
This isn't a book for the easily offended! The story starts simply enough, Diablo Cody (what a fantastic name!!) wants a bit of adventure in her life. She strips at an amateur night at a local strip club and loves the experience so much that she continues to strip for a further year.

Diablo strips in a variety of clubs and inroduces the reader to a wonderful cast of characters along the way. In some of the later chapters she describes some of the men she meets at a place called Sex World. It was an eye opener! although I have to confess that one man's particular fetish made me feel pretty unwell!

The tone of the book is great. She has a wonderful sense of humour and I hope that she'll continue writing.

Incidentally...if you like this book you could also try 'Strip City' by Lily Burana.

Enjoy.

Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese , 11 Oct 2008
'Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese' is a stunning look at the history of both Burlesque and Fetish from the point of view of one of the most famous models and Burlesque dancers of today, Dita Von Teese. It has stunning imagery and is well presented, without being lascivious or in poor taste. This book is class all the way. The various sections focusing on the history of both arts are fascinating, with information you would never have considered and you can tell Dita is both knowledgeable and passionate about her art. If you're a fan of Dita or just interested in Burlesque or Fetish then this is an excellent place to go, and though slightly unorthodox, this would make a wonderful coffee table book.

Stunning and Beautiful, 18 Jan 2008
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book when it came out and it's only now that I am writing my own review.

I love every page of this book and recently I went to her only british book signing at Waterstones and I could not decide which page I wanted her to sign! (She is even more beautiful and amazing in person!!!) Buy it and then treasure this book forever, if you love Dita, Burlesque, old movie star glamour, lingerie....anything girly!

Stunning photography if a little sparse, 12 Jan 2008
I adore Dita, I'd love to kidnap her and keep her under my bed but alas it is not to be.
I loved that this book came in two parts, the front has dita in softer, artistic glamour poses, and the back more fetish and burlesque glamour. The book is a little basic, with bullet points which does give off a little "dummies guide" kind of feel...but over all its worth the money.


lovely, 01 Nov 2007
A great book, beautiful photographs and a real inspiration. Well worth having. Dita is a real officianado of everything glamourous and i really enjoy looking through this book whenever i need a boost of self belief and confidence to really express myself. vive le nouveux burlesque revolution!

Overpriced , Overrated and the same goes for the book as well, 29 Sep 2007
Overpriced calendar. I love burlesque , which can be witty , alluring , sexy and creative. This is a bunch of pictures with hollow commentary. If you want pictures to gawk at well there you go this book is perfect for you. If you're getting this book because you want to know more about Dita von Teese well it's pretty vacuous so are Dita's live perfomances.

A Sad Fading Srat, 07 Dec 2007
Why does Bruce Forsyth have a big chin, because a normal size one would look daft on such a big head.
I have read many hundreds of autobiographies and sadly this is the saddest I have yet come across.
This book is jam packed with 'Didn't I do Well' attitude. Bruce constantly refers to himself as a star, constantly tells us how great he is, and constantly tells us how great others think he is. Bruce certainly does not have an inferiority complex.
Bruce tells us that he would have been better than Dick van Dyke in Mary Poppins, tells us that there are no UK equivalents to Streisand, Garland and Minnelli - has he never heard of Elaine Page or Ruthie Henshall. Bruce asks why the UK has no attractive comedy performers like Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore and Goldie Hawn, does he mean they were attractive because they weren't funny - they could deliver funny lines!! Has Bruce never heard of Victoria Woods.
I have always been a major fan of Bruce but this book contains the rantings of a self-serving, has-been, I was broken hearted by the end.

Not what I thought, 07 Apr 2003
Don't get me wrong I like Brucie, but the main reason that I purchased this was because I was driving a long way and wanted something to distract me and relax me whilst driving and it was the only suitable talking book available.

From start to finish I learned about Brucies life and realized he is not the persona he is on telly. Oh he is a consumate performer and an excellent one at that but more how his whole life has seen his career take on a path that he might have wanted to be different, well more variety perfomance at least.

It is worth reading if only to hear about one of TVs most loved celebrities even if you are not a big fan of Brucie.

Shame!, 26 Oct 2002
I used to love watching Bruce do his thing on TV - he gave me some good laughs, which is why I bought this book. Having read a few similar biographies before, I looked forward to learning about his ups and downs and bits of his career that I'd have never known about otherwise.

Unfortunately, the entire book is one huge pat on the back for himself. The love he has for what he does comes shining through, but it's all done in such a self-congratulatory way it made me rather dislike the man by the end of the book.

The structure is poor. I'm not saying I could do any better about MY life, but it jumps about all over the place and has many repeated thoughts and ideas.

Compared with Bob Monkhouse's "Crying With Laughter" or "Over The Limit", Bruce's book is very, very poor - and I hate to say it, 'cos I was looking forward to it immensely. But it reads as though he's done no wrong.... ever.... and that nothing remotely bad or unfortunate has happened to him apart from losing the odd TV show.

Sorry, but if this book had been written by anyone else, I'd have given it 1 star!

Didn't he do well!, 20 Oct 2001
Bruce Forsyth was born in to the family made famous in the Forsythe saga! No, I jest. But that's an example of the warm wit that glows from the page and into this reader's face as he nibbled at this book the way one would nibble a nice pie.
I've been a fervent admirer of "Sir" Bruce Forsyth ever since his patriotic "I'm Backing Britain" record was realised in 1976. In it Brucie communicated a love of country rarely articulated by centuries of poets. Well, you backed us then Bruce, now it's our turn.
Seriously, it's all here - a virtual backstage history of British showbiz 1942-2001. I loved the story about Ronnie Corbett's...well you'll have to read it yourself! Sadly Brucie isn't on our screens enough nowadays, if he's playing pro-am golf then good luck to him, but I want Brucie back! Shame on you ITV for axing Play Your Cards Right. Where else are the children of today going to be introduced to the magic of gambling, and where are the dad's of today going to get a treat like I got out of Brucie's Dollies!
Life is the name of Bruce's game and now he shares the game with us. Thanks Bruce, it's been a pleasure.

Nice To Read Him, To Read Him Nice!, 15 Oct 2001
Having always been a fan of Brucie Forsythe, I rushed to buy this book as soon as I discovered it was to be released. Unfortunately, I was a month early, and an agonising four week wait was finally over when this book finally plopped through my letterbox.
From the minute I opened the cover, I couldn't put this book down. Brucie is the UK's favourite entertainer, I'm sure (perhaps one of the world's greatest) and I knew that I was going to hear some great anecdotes from the master. I was not disappointed. One has to remember that this man has been in the business for years and has made millions smile with his fantastic humour. However, he has also done a lot of great work for charity which is often overlooked these days, as celebrities + charity = cheesy. This shouldn't be the case though, and any reader should read the accounts of Bruce's work with respect for a great man.
Of course, 'Brucie' is most well known for being a fantastic quiz show host and a regular on the celebrity pro - am golf circuit. Indeed - he excels at both! Bruce made The Generation Game his own - a tough job having to come behind Larry Grayson. But, Brucie did it. He introduced that fabulous thing he did at the beginning, where he took the pose of a muscle man, then almost tap danced down to centre stage. There was never a week that went by that he didn't do that, and he discusses this in the book. Bruce was also a presenter on You Bet! a forerunner to programmes such as Don't Try This At Home. What we must remember though is that Brucie did it FIRST and he did it BETTER. In this book, Bruce explains the driving force behind his fantastic ability to be able to do things like this, and why he continues even though many say he should have retired years ago (not me though!). Bruce is a national institution in the UK and this book is a fantastic account of why he did it and how he succeeded. If you are a fan of major celebrity biographies or Bruce, then this is the book for you.I would also recommend it if you like one or the other of the above. However, if you like neither, I would look for something else! However, I enjoyed this great read immensely and wish it had gone on for longer. Go on, give it a go!

Solid professional writing - but no special insight, 15 Sep 2008
Whatever you think of Ken Dodd or whether you laugh at his jokes you can't say the guy is lazy. From a hard life of rejection as a door-to-door salesman to the hard life of the club circuit you feel that his smallish cash-in-hand fortune has been well earned. Behind the crooked smiles he is tough guy from a tough city.

But what drives him - what motivates him to carry on when the lure of the holiday home and the golf course has captured so many stars of yesteryear?

Don't read this book to find out - because it is a case of "your guess is as good as mine." Indeed does author (Stephen Griffen) even like Ken Dodd or chuckle at his work? Hard to tell, although authors in love with stars write the worst biographies - unless you are of the same mind.

The famous cash-in-the-attic court case and an unlikely infatuated fan give variety and colour to a life that hasn't changed much in decades. The same clothes, the same jokes, the same songs and - probably - the same audience.

This is a solid book written by a solid author who has read every clipping and rang every dog-eared number in his black book. However too often this reads like the school homework of a bright pupil in a subject that interests him (personally) very little. There simply isn't enough material for the recycled tree. Too many questions. Too few answers.

If you are a fan you are far better with one of his DVD's than this product.


Ken Dodd - A Biography (not The Biography), 15 Nov 2005
This doesn't tell you much about Ken Dodd that couldn't be mostly gleaned from press cuttings and chatting to one or two people who know him. The definitive biography has yet to be written about this complex compulsive character who most people only know from his ebullient stage presence.
What of the real man and his less well-chronicled private side? That will have to wait for another day.

Harpo Speaks..and when he does it's pure genius!, 09 Apr 2008
If you are interested in show business and like a funny, interesting, exciting, sad, and well written book, this one is for you. I absolutely loved it, and I think it's one of the best I have ever read.
I liked the Marx Brothers, of course, and loved Harpo, their genuis is a moment in time that will live forever. Harpo never spoke on film, but in this book you will realise that he also had a great flair for writing! Go on treat yourself or a friend to a great piece of entertaining literature.
Meryl Heasman Catflap Music.

NOT SO DUMB AFTER ALL!, 08 Dec 2007
Groucho may get all the best lines, but now we know what an intelligent, caring and witty man Harpo really was. We get a fascinating look into the world of the Marx brothers before and after they became famous- Harpo`s accounts of his antics in New York and Hollwood are worth the entry price alone - a wonderful book for all Marx brothers fans!

Mick Drake author of the comic novel All`s Well at Wellwithoute.

Harpo Speaks - brilliantly!, 12 May 2006
I've watched the Marx bros. I've read the Marx bros, but for some reason I've only just got around to reading Harpo Speaks. It was worth the wait because not only is it a riveting read of the lives of an insane institution called the Marx Bros, but as a document it is an insight of the infancy of modern America. This is the early days before Americans were in any way fully unified - of Jews and Italians and Germans and Irish whose parents still carried the accents of their homeland. Harpo and co were first generation pure Americans, and it is wonderful to share the opportunities their new country gave them to develop their natural talents, and such a long, long time before the Big Apple turned sour to the core... A must-read book for any fan of life, hope and humour...

move over Groucho and Me, this is the true masterpiece!!, 25 Jan 2005
After having read Groucho and Me and enjoying it immensely, I approached Harpo's autobiography with somewhat lesser expectations. After all, he spent most of his life as a mute who loved to chase women. HOW FOOLISH I WAS! Not only does this autobigraphy detail of his fantastic life, but one gets the distinct impression that this man was the backbone of the Marx Bros, playing an irreplacable role in the genius trio. From reading this wonderful tale, it seems as though Harpo sought to lead a life full of fun and laughter. He accomplished this for the most part, and what's more he managed to bring laughter into many other peoples lives as well. For a man as compassionate and caring as Harpo, I think he would have seen this as his real achievement. This book is a tribute to a true legend of comedy; one of whom we shall never see the likes of again.

Utterly fascinating autobiography, 29 Mar 2004
Harpo's story, told in his own words, is absolutely enthralling. His account of his poverty-stricken childhood in 1890s New York is particularly fascinating, and a very timely read for anyone inclined to wax sentimental about the 'good old days'. There are no good old days here, just a grim struggle for survival in a shoddy tenement building. The Marx parents are vivivdly described, the father, gentle Frenchie, a lousy tailor but a wonderful cook, and Minnie, his burningly ambitious mother, without whose drive and vision there would have been no Marx Brothers (a thought too awful to contemplate). Harpo tells of the brothers' early struggles in showbusiness, and the awfulness of touring, staying in horrible boarding houses and eating vile food. It is a relief to get to the part where they begin to be a success, and finally arrive on Broadway. Of central importance to Harpo was his friendship with critic and radio personality Alexander Woolcott, who features prominently in the middle part of the book. The later part of the book, which is mainly about his marriage and family life with his wife Susan is perhaps less fascinating than the rest of the book, but overally this is a memorable and enthralling read.

Best present ever!, 26 Dec 2007
I was given this beautiful book after my friend discovered I had my own wish list. It really is a wonderful collection of photographs and stories from an enchanted era. I know I will look at this book for inspiration again and again. Truly fabulous!

Pretty things indeed, 17 Nov 2007
This book is beautifully presented and contains a fantastic amount of information on the burlesque queens, their costumes and their lives.

A Beautiful Book, 21 Feb 2007
This is a beautiful book and would make a gorgeous present or look good on your coffee table- the cover itself is lovely. It is packed full of amazing pictures of burlesque queens and their costumes with great detail- copies of photos, handwritten notes and scraps of material. My only criticism is that the author sometimes appears quite naive and narcissistic- with a few photos of herself wearing the queens costumes- why? Apart from this it is a very sumptuous, glamorous, escapist book that you can loose yourself in.

Lewd, Rude and Wonderfully Honest!, 13 Jan 2007
This isn't a book for the easily offended! The story starts simply enough, Diablo Cody (what a fantastic name!!) wants a bit of adventure in her life. She strips at an amateur night at a local strip club and loves the experience so much that she continues to strip for a further year.

Diablo strips in a variety of clubs and inroduces the reader to a wonderful cast of characters along the way. In some of the later chapters she describes some of the men she meets at a place called Sex World. It was an eye opener! although I have to confess that one man's particular fetish made me feel pretty unwell!

The tone of the book is great. She has a wonderful sense of humour and I hope that she'll continue writing.

Incidentally...if you like this book you could also try 'Strip City' by Lily Burana.

Enjoy.



Lewd, Rude and Wonderfully Honest!, 13 Jan 2007
This isn't a book for the easily offended! The story starts simply enough, Diablo Cody (what a fantastic name!!) wants a bit of adventure in her life. She strips at an amateur night at a local strip club and loves the experience so much that she continues to strip for a further year.

Diablo strips in a variety of clubs and inroduces the reader to a wonderful cast of characters along the way. In some of the later chapters she describes some of the men she meets at a place called Sex World. It was an eye opener! although I have to confess that one man's particular fetish made me feel pretty unwell!

The tone of the book is great. She has a wonderful sense of humour and I hope that she'll continue writing.

Incidentally...if you like this book you could also try 'Strip City' by Lily Burana.

Enjoy.



Full of charm, insight and wit., 18 Apr 2006
Jack Cardiff is one of the true craftsmen of cinematography, a pioneer particularly of Technicolor. His memoirs cover his childhood (born into a music hall family), his early days working in silent cinema and his long career as director and cinematographer in warm, affectionate detail, with plenty of anecdotes about the actors and directors he's worked with, a lot of material about travelling the world, and much insight into the art and craft of making movies look beautiful.

Cardiff writes with elegance, charm, and true insight about the people, the art and the politics of the movies. This is a splendidly readable and thought-provoking autobiography by a true artist.

An absolutely magical and extraordinary book, 07 Apr 2003
Jack Cardiff has obviously had a very full life! This book is absolutely crammed with evocative and fascinating reminiscences that take us all around the World. I have never read first hand accounts of encounters with figures such as Monroe and Hitchcock, which have been as true sounding and revealing. Cardiff was learning his craft when cameras weighed a tonne, and featured such awkward but beautiful technology as three strip Technicolor, and filmed and lit some of the great landmark fabulist films of UK cinema (e.g "Red Shoes" and "Black Narcissus".) Even if you are 20 years old and have never seen a movie made before 1990, read this book. It will make you fall in love with film making and you will want to be a cinematographer as well. Cardiff is never stuffy or old fashioned, and makes an enthusiastic and very funny guide. Witness his description of the filming of a nude scene with M Deitrich, which ended with the legend slipping on some soap and flailing about on the floor like a fish...absolute genius!

Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese , 11 Oct 2008
'Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese' is a stunning look at the history of both Burlesque and Fetish from the point of view of one of the most famous models and Burlesque dancers of today, Dita Von Teese. It has stunning imagery and is well presented, without being lascivious or in poor taste. This book is class all the way. The various sections focusing on the history of both arts are fascinating, with informatio