Frank Sinatra and Popular Culture: Essays on an American Icon (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780275964955)

Frank Sinatra's influence on American popular culture has been wide reaching and long lasting. This diverse collection of essays written by historians, music critics, and popular culture personalities offers a myriad of perspectives and commentaries on this multitalented legend. The essays attest to the interest in Sinatra that has spanned six decades and shows no sign of diminishing--even after his death. From singer to actor, from mass media personality to humanitarian and cultural trendsetter, the many contributions of Frank Sinatra are brought to life in this entertaining volume.

Written to appeal to Sinatra fans, these unique essays, including one by Frank Sinatra himself, are organized into three sections. The first examines Sinatra's fame and the ways in which his image was formed, the second looks at his music, and the final group of essays are personal reminiscences by the people who knew him. Together these essays will provide new material for the ever-growing dialogue about Frank Sinatra's place in and influence over twentieth-century American popular culture.

Author: Leonard Mustazza
ISBN-10: 0275964957
ISBN-13: 9780275964955
Publisher: Praeger
Language: English
Published: 12/09/1998
Pages: 328
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.52lbs
Size: 9.44h x 6.52w x 1.13d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/1998 pg. 1717
Chronicle of Higher Education 01/23/2009 pg. 14