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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. "Snapshots" is a brilliant compendium of these "selfies" -- it is as if ...By G. J. DavisBefore songwriter Herbert Kretzmer composed the songbook of Les Miserables; he was scrambling all over London as a work-a-day journalist! His assignments brought him into encounters with many of our cultures heroes; legends and celebrities including Truman Capote; Walt Disney; Jacob Bronowski; J. Paul Getty; David Niven; Boris Karloff; Henry Miller and on and on. "Snapshots" is a brilliant compendium of these "selfies" -- it is as if Kretzmer has held a cellphone up to each of these startlingly surprising people and let them snap away. He defines not only their accomplishments but the details of their worlds that contribute to how they viewed themselves. Maurice Chevalier; already somewhat despised for living too comfortably under the Vichy government (Chanel too!) comes across less as a collaborator than a tightwad; Truman Capote; dressed brightly as a budgie; hates Paris; Petula Clark remains ageless and lovely; Im not a reader of People magazine but I love people watching and Kretzmers profiles are witty; sharp and full of insights that delight and dazzle.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The title perfectly conveys what this book is: brief ...By Andrew D SorokowskiThe title perfectly conveys what this book is: brief; vivid images of twentieth century figures; mostly entertainers. It provides an insight into the mind and culture of the mid-twentieth century in particular. The author -- himself a journalist and song-writer; famous for his English lyrics for "Les Miserables" -- usually had limited time with these individuals; and knew how to make the most of it by asking the pertinent questions. A very entertaining book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Memory LaneBy Donna StewartAbsolutely an interesting read. Each snapshot or interview is a little piece in the private world of these great legends of the past 60 years. Just reading their names brought back memories. Because Herbert Kretzmer shows their flaws and their strengths; he has helped me understand more clearly why these people achieved success. A nice walk down memory lane.