{"product_id":"act-one-an-autobiography-moss-hart","title":"Act One: An Autobiography  -  Moss Hart","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"65\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eAct One: An Autobiography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"9ih6oe\" data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"80\"\u003e🔹 Author: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMoss Hart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"rdn9zp\" data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"136\"\u003e🔹 Publisher: Secker \u0026amp; Warburg\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"ud30b3\" data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e🔹 Edition: First Edition, 1960\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"zb4la2\" data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e🔹 Binding: Hardcover\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"e01pyz\" data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"229\"\u003e🔹 Pages: 444\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"1xacf3y\" data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e🔹 Size: 6 × 9 inches\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"yotxbd\" data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e🔹 Language: English\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eWritten with warmth, wit, and extraordinary honesty, \u003cem data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eAct One: An Autobiography\u003c\/em\u003e is the unforgettable memoir of renowned playwright and director \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMoss Hart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Originally published in 1959 and issued by Secker \u0026amp; Warburg in this 1960 first edition, the book offers an intimate account of Hart's early life and his determined pursuit of a career in the theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eBeginning with his childhood in the Bronx and Brooklyn, Hart vividly recalls the hardships of growing up in a struggling family and the dreams that sustained him through difficult times. His passion for the stage, inspired in part by his beloved Aunt Kate, gradually led him into the world of writing and theatre. The memoir follows his years of persistence, disappointments, and relentless effort before achieving recognition on Broadway.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eFilled with colorful personalities and fascinating glimpses into the theatrical world of the 1920s and 1930s, the book provides a memorable portrait of artistic ambition and creative struggle. Hart's encounters with producers, actors, and collaborators, particularly his partnership with George S. Kaufman, reveal the excitement and uncertainty behind the making of successful plays. Throughout the narrative, the author combines humor and emotion, creating a deeply human story about perseverance and the pursuit of dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003eMore than simply a memoir of theatrical success, \u003cem data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003eAct One\u003c\/em\u003e is a story of determination, hope, and self-belief. Its lively style and vivid storytelling have made it one of the most admired autobiographies in American literature, earning lasting recognition among readers and theatre enthusiasts alike. The book was a finalist for the 1960 National Book Award and later inspired both a film and a stage adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003eThis first edition hardcover contains 444 pages and is presented in a handsome 6 × 9 inch format, making it an attractive volume for readers and collectors of literary memoirs and theatre history.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17fvu7l\" data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kmst21\" data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003eWritten by Moss Hart\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dl0s2q\" data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003ePublished by Secker \u0026amp; Warburg\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"4bghw\" data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003eFirst Edition, 1960\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ll7o57\" data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3025\"\u003eHardcover binding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"17ytvvg\" data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003e444 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"dmqsc5\" data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003eSize: 6 × 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"nnxhbm\" data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"17xdrp8\" data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003eClassic autobiography of a Broadway playwright\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"n70ylj\" data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003eRich in theatre history and personal recollections\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pzetfx\" data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003eIdeal for literature lovers and collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qkj3fq\" data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3254\"\u003e🔹 Collector's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3572\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis 1960 first edition hardcover of \u003cem data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3320\"\u003eAct One: An Autobiography\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly desirable volume for collectors of literary memoirs and theatre history. Combining vivid storytelling with a fascinating account of Broadway's golden age, it remains one of the finest autobiographies ever written about life in the theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621329797363,"sku":"CBOO374","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2922\/2643\/files\/102cb47e-IMG_7643.jpg?v=1790941822","url":"https:\/\/collegestreetbook.in\/products\/act-one-an-autobiography-moss-hart","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}