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The world has yet to see another star like Judy Garland. A screen icon for her roles in The Wizard of Oz, A Star is Born, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Easter Parade, she also triumphed in the realm of television (with The Judy Garland Show) and as a recording artist. Judy Garland: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Legend recounts every significant day of her astounding career in show business, from her first appearance on stage when she was two years old, to her misunderstood final years. A trove of rare Judy material, the book includes concert set lists, testimonials from friends and critics, transcripts of radio and television performances, selections from interviews and press conferences, rare photographs, and much more.

"It's the most complete retrospective yet published on a celebrity and, in this instance, absolutely mesmerizing because Garland's day-by-day life seems to have been as lively, dramatic and complex as her talent was extraordinary."—Robert Osborne, host and anchor, Turner Classic Movies cable network

"Schechter includes a generous sampling of reviews for films, albums and live appearances, and dutifully notes current availability for fans. ...it is sure to have enormous appeal as a reference tome and have multiple uses for trivia buffs. "— Publishers Weekly

"If you love the legend that is Garland, run to get Scott Schechter's new book, Judy Garland: The Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Legend. This is an impressive mass of minutia: a paean to Garland's professionalism and talents. It is beautifully produced and sure to thrill Garland's evergreen fans."—Liz Smith, New York Post