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1940
A SMATTERING OF IGNORANCE
Oscar Levant
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A SMATTERING OF IGNORANCE

by Oscar Levant

Doubleday, Doran · 1959

Peak rank

#1

Weeks on list

20

Weeks at #1

10

Chart History

#1510151940

20 weeks on the Hardcover Nonfiction list, including 10 weeks at #1

A series of essays on Oscar Levant's various life experiences, his early days, his studies (which included years of lessons with none other than Arnold Schoenberg), his encounters with famous musicians and show business personalities, such as Harpo Marx, and above all, his relationship with George Gershwin and his family.

All Appearances

4NEWJanuary 22, 1940wk 1
1↑3January 29, 1940wk 2
1—February 5, 1940wk 3
1—February 12, 1940wk 4
1—February 19, 1940wk 5
1—February 26, 1940wk 6
1—March 4, 1940wk 7
1—March 11, 1940wk 8
1—March 18, 1940wk 9
1—March 25, 1940wk 10
2↓1April 1, 1940wk 11
2—April 8, 1940wk 12

Details

Published
1959
Pages
200
Publisher
Doubleday, Doran
Categories
Conductors (Music)

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