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• Annotation:
• This graphic novel adaptation of Fox's book "illuminates the theater's legendary significance in music history, African American history, and urban culture." Though there is no bibliography, Fox provides notes regarding his research process with a discussion of where source materials can be found, as well as which performers he interviewed for the original 1983 edition and its updates.
• Creators:
• Author - Ted Fox
• Illustrator - James Otis Smith
• Publication Information:
• Abrams ComicArts, New York, 2018
• Color or Black & White:
• 
• Genre:
• Non-Fiction
• Bibliography Available:
• No
• Original Language:
• English
• Historical Topic/Event:
• Apollo Theater (New York, N.Y. : 125th Street)
• Geographic Setting:
• Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
• Date Range:
• 1934 - 2017
• Tags:
• Apollo Theater, Harlem, 125th Street, New York City, African American entertainers, music performers, dance performers, comedy performers, music halls (variety), Frank 'Pop' Schiffman, Bobby Schiffman, Jack Schiffman, race, Amateur Night, African American theater
• Notes:
• • Find this book on WorldCat

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