Fred Astaire | A Pictorial Treasury of His Films is a richly illustrated visual chronicle celebrating the extraordinary screen career of Fred Astaire, widely regarded as the greatest dancer in cinematic history.
 
Written by respected film critic and historian Howard Thompson, the volume offers a carefully curated photographic journey through Astaire’s legendary body of work, from his early musical triumphs to his mature film performances.
 
The book places strong emphasis on visual storytelling, presenting high-quality stills from Astaire’s films alongside concise contextual commentary. Rather than functioning as a conventional biography, it acts as a cinematic archive, capturing Astaire’s elegance, athleticism, and effortless style as preserved on screen.
 
A notable feature is the comprehensive reference section, which includes:
A complete filmography
Listings of co-stars, directors, and producers
Production dates for each film
 
This makes the book especially appealing not only to fans, but also to collectors, researchers, and classic Hollywood enthusiasts.
 
Published in the mid-1970s, the book reflects a period when Astaire’s reputation had fully crystallised into legend, lending the work a retrospective, celebratory tone that enhances its enduring appeal.
 
This is the First Edition of the work. Increasingly collectible due to the enduring global interest in Fred Astaire.