Stellar news: A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic & Determined Life of Lucille Ball will be released in October 2023, and you can already preorder it here (or anywhere you want, really, but I'm very into supporting independent bookstores wherever possible).
Speaking of dynamic, Amy Poehler wrote the forward for this gem, so even if myself or Lucy wasn't enough of a draw, give it a whirl for Poehler's sake.
Here's the official blurb:
This stunning package offers a rich, intimate, and highly entertaining look at the remarkable life and work of the television pioneer, the First Lady of Comedy, the legend, Lucille Ball--AKA Lucy.
Full of fresh perspective, gorgeously designed, and richly informative, this is a book on Lucille Ball like none other. With profiles spotlighting the many different facets of the woman, AKA Lucy details how Ball changed the face of comedy and the entertainment industry. It sheds new light on the star's history, from her childhood through hard-scrabble days trying to make it in show business, falling head over heels in love and embarking on one of the great romances of the twentieth century, to becoming the biggest star in the world, a pioneer in television, and an icon for the ages. Filled with photos and highlighted by bright illustration and design, this is a volume almost as vivid and entertaining as the woman herself.
AKA Lucy is officially authorized by the estate of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
Learn more at Running Press, and stay tuned here for more information to come.
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