
The Good Neighbor
The Life and Work of Fred Rogers
Maxwell King(Author)
Harry N. Abrams, Inc. (Publisher)
Published on 17. September 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
405 pages
978-1-4197-3516-5 (ISBN)
Description
The definitive biography of Fred Rogers, children&;s television pioneer and American cultural icon, an instant New York Times bestseller
Fred Rogers (1928&;2003) was an enormously influential figure in the history of television. As the creator and star of Mister Rogers&; Neighborhood, he was a champion of compassion, equality, and kindness, fiercely devoted to children and taking their questions about the world seriously. The Good Neighbor is the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers.
Based on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents, The Good Neighbor traces Rogers&;s personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work. It includes his surprising decision to walk away from the show in 1976 to make television for adults, only to return to the neighborhood to help children face complex issues such as divorce, discipline, mistakes, anger, and competition. The Good Neighbor is the definitive portrait of a beloved figure.
Fred Rogers (1928&;2003) was an enormously influential figure in the history of television. As the creator and star of Mister Rogers&; Neighborhood, he was a champion of compassion, equality, and kindness, fiercely devoted to children and taking their questions about the world seriously. The Good Neighbor is the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers.
Based on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents, The Good Neighbor traces Rogers&;s personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work. It includes his surprising decision to walk away from the show in 1976 to make television for adults, only to return to the neighborhood to help children face complex issues such as divorce, discipline, mistakes, anger, and competition. The Good Neighbor is the definitive portrait of a beloved figure.
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Edition
Reprint
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-3516-5 (9781419735165)
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Person
Maxwell King is the CEO of the Pittsburgh Foundation. After a career in journalism, including eight years as editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, King served as president of the Pittsburgh-based Heinz Endowments for nearly a decade.