Frank Sinatra: The Family Album
by Charles Pignone
Published by Little, Brown
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Reviewed by Beverly J. Rowe
Designed in the form of a family photo album, this elegant book brings back the magic of Sinatra–as his family and friends knew him. Pignone has gleaned photos from many sources, starting from Sinatra’s babyhood through his growing-up years, his marriage and children, his beginning show business years and right through the rest of his life.
There is a wonderful introduction by his granddaughter, Amanda Erlinger, and a dedication by Nancy Sinatra, Jr. to Al Viola that is very enlightening.
Pignone is also the author of The Sinatra Treasures and is the official archivist for the Sinatra family. He organizes and maintains the huge collection of photographs and memorabilia from Sinatra’s life, and he has put together a treasury from this vast store so that we can all enjoy the wealth.
The many color and black and white photos are accompanied by unique, firsthand stories from Frank’s life, told by family, friends, and coworkers. As a lifelong fan of Frank Sinatra, I loved seeing him on the movie sets, vacationing with his family, and on the stage during his many performances, and the photos of him with other showbiz and national personalities.
I will treasure this photo album right along with my own family albums and it has a place of honor on my shelf.
Armchair Interviews says: A great book for Sinatra fans.