Tom Davey wrote (Re: Loesser's *Men Women and Pianos*):

>The book has an introduction by no less than Jacques Barzun, which may be
>why I plucked it from a used bin God only knows how long ago.  The work is
>no trifle: 600 pages, with an extensive bibliography and index.  Is it
>worth reading?

If you like insight, clarity, levity and wit - yes.  Otherwise it is a
complete waste of time.

Stirling S Newberry [log in to unmask]