'Barbra Streisand's Movie Musicals' by Allison J. Waldman - New Barbra Streisand Book!

Hello, Friends --

I'm very excited to tell you about a new Barbra book project I've completed. I hope you'll be interested in buying a copy (or two -- give as a gift!). It's my take on four of Barbra's movie musicals -- "Yentl," "Funny Girl," "A Star Is Born" and "On A Clear Day."

This isn't just a history of each film; it's more of a look at each picture, how it came to be, what makes it special and how Barbra learned and changed because of the experience. Every chapter is packed with rare photos from the films and the times.

There are two (slightly) different versions of the book. The differences are mainly the photos. The all-color version costs a bit more, but it is all color and some images are unique. The book is also larger. The smaller version is the same text and also boasts great images, but is more affordable.

All the money will help with my Nothing's Impossible cause. By the way, the website TheBookPatch.com will fill the orders; they carefully package every book and ship promptly. They handle all aspects of the transaction and it's simple to order. See below.

Thanks for the support and interest! As always, I'm very grateful to all my Barbra buddies.

Sincerely,

Ally

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Barbra Streisand ...

Allison Solow

$35.00

Full color cover & back/color inside - 8x11 size (click above)

Barbra Streisand ...

Allison Solow

$14.95

Color cover & back/black & white inside - 6x9 size (click above)

Moon Songs and the Barbra Streisand and Audrey Hepburn Connection

Thought of the day... Barbra should have sung "Moon River" (on "The Movie Album") in a medley with "The Moon & I," a cut song from "Yentl." Instead of a sweet rendition of the original, she could have made an interesting pairing of two views of the moon...both in terms of friendship. Since "Moon River" cannot really be mentioned without talking about "Breakfast at Tiffanys" and Audrey Hepburn, here's some Barbra/Audrey connections:

They both were directed by William Wyler in their film debuts, "Funny Girl" and "Roman Holiday," and both won the Oscar as Best Actress for their first films. Thank you, Willie!

Barbra was once rumored to do a remake of "Funny Face," one of Audrey's most wonderful films in which she costarred with the inimitable Fred Astaire. Wisely, Barbra said, "No."

The picture above is Audrey visiting Barbra backstage at "Funny Girl" in October 1964. Audrey was in NYC for the opening of the film version on "My Fair Lady." Speaking of the latter, Barbra nearly sang "Show Me" on "The Broadway Album"…but the song never made the final cut.

If you would like to help with my "Nothing's Impossible" Project, click on the PayPal button and make your donation; include your name, email and address and I'll sent my latest project to you shortly. And, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.