Steps in Time

<p>One of the foremost entertainers of the twentieth century--singer actor choreographer and of course the most dazzling hoofer in the history of motion pictures--Fred Astaire was the epitome of charm grace and suave sophistication with a style all his own and a complete disregard for the laws of gravity. <em>Steps in Time</em> is Astaire's story in his own words a memoir as beguiling exuberant and enthralling as the great artist himself the man ballet legends George Balanchine and Rudolf Nureyev cited as hands down the century's greatest dancer.</p><p>From his debut in vaudeville at age six through his remarkable career as the star of many of the most popular Hollywood musicals ever captured on celluloid <em>Steps in Time</em> celebrates the golden age of entertainment and its royalty as seen through the eyes of the era's affable and adored prince. Illustrated with more than forty rare photographs from the author's personal collection here is Astaire in all his debonair glory--his life his times his movies and above all his magical screen appearances and enduring friendship with the most beloved of all his dancing partners Ginger Rogers.</p>