Josh, My Up and Down, in and Out Life: By Joshua Logan

Josh, My Up and Down, in and Out Life: By Joshua Logan
ISBN-10
0440042356
ISBN-13
9780440042358
Category
Biography & Autobiography / General
Pages
408
Language
English
Published
1976
Author
Joshua Logan

Description

The distinguished producer-director illuminates significant scenes from his life and career, recounting his prolonged, victorious struggle with manic depression and chronicling his involvement in such productions as South Pacific, Mister Roberts, and Picnic.

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