Backstage at The Dean Martin Show by Lee Hale with Richard D. Neely

This item is a first edition hardcover book titled "Backstage at The Dean Martin Show," written by Lee Hale with Richard D. Neely, likely published around 2000. The book features a vibrant dust jacket with a color scheme of red, yellow, and black. A central black-and-white photograph shows Dean Martin on a television set, surrounded by a larger purple-tinted background image of a studio crew. The physical construction appears to be a standard octavo size with paper pages and a cloth-bound or paperboard hardcover beneath the jacket. Notable condition details include slight shelf wear along the edges of the dust jacket and some light reflecting off the glossy surface, indicating a well-preserved state. The typography uses a stylized, retro font for 'Dean Martin' that evokes the 1960s era of the show. The book is an insider's look at the production of the famous variety show, written by its long-time musical director, making it a significant piece of television history and entertainment memorabilia. The spine and corners appear sharp without significant bumping or tearing, suggesting minimal previous handling.