This Week in Book History

Celebrate the birthday of actress, great wit and under-recognized playwright Mae West on August 18th. West was born in 1893 and portrayed many a gutsy, bawdy lady. MAE WEST: An Icon in Black and White is a deft and detailed new biography that explores the bombshell's cultural impact.

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