Thematic Encyclopedia Of Cabaret Jazz Author:Maximillien de Lafayette The world first encyclopedia of Cabaret and Jazz-Cabaret acts. It contains over 1,000 photos, many vintage, era and rare. The book is a large volume, 8.25 inches by 11.00 inches. It retraces the history, origin and development of cabaret, starting with Aristide Bruant, Chat Noir and ending with the most recent acts in Paris, on Broadway, Berlin,... more » Chicago and Hollywood. Every single show, act and leading figure is visited and studied in depth. Strong emphasis is placed on the persona of Cabaret chanteuse, the legends, the divas, the pioneers and creative composers, songwriters, singers, dancers and femmes fatales.« less