I owe Russia $1200 [Hardcover] Hope, Bob

Description

Hardcover has some wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Cover has some light stains. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom and a slight lean. Some pages have some minor stains but largely pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This delightfully witty memoir by the legendary Bob Hope offers a rare glimpse into the entertainer’s experiences during his numerous tours entertaining American troops during World War II and the Cold War era. Despite its well-loved condition, this copy bears the marks of its journey, much like Hope’s own travels to bring laughter and solace to soldiers on the front lines. Published in 1963, at the height of the Cold War tensions with the Soviet Union, the book’s tongue-in-cheek title playfully references Hope’s enduring popularity in Russia, where his films were among the few American cultural exports allowed behind the Iron Curtain. For collectors and readers alike, this volume is a testament to Hope’s remarkable ability to find humor in even the darkest of times, and a poignant reminder of the power of comedy to uplift spirits and forge connections across cultural divides.