One of the foremost entertainers of the twentieth centurysinger actor choreographer and of course the most dazzling hoofer in the history of motion picturesFred Astaire was the epitome of charm grace and suave sophistication with a style all his own and a complete disregard for the laws of gravity. Steps in Time is Astaires story in his own words a memoir as beguiling exuberant and enthralling as the great artist himself the man ballet legends George Balanchine and Rudolf Nureyev cited as hands down the centurys greatest dancer. From his debut in vaudeville at age six through his remarkable career as the star of many of the most popular Hollywood musicals ever captured on celluloid Steps in Time celebrates the golden age of entertainment and its royalty as seen through the eyes of the eras affable and adored prince. Illustrated with more than forty rare photographs from the authors personal collection here is Astaire in all his debonair gloryhis life his times his movies and above all his magical screen appearances and enduring friendship with the most beloved of all his dancing partners Ginger Rogers. show more