A Book: Expanded Edition by Desi Arnaz

A Book: Expanded Edition is Desi Arnaz’s memoir, with new material and commentary by Lucie Arnaz. The listing describes additions including excerpts from his unpublished second memoir, a new afterword, a foreword by Kate Luckinbill and photographs. At 400 pages, it offers a substantial account for readers interested in Arnaz’s life and television career.

At a glance

Expanded edition of Desi Arnaz’s memoir with new photographs and excerpts from an unfinished, unpublished second memoir.
Includes a new afterword by Lucie Arnaz and a foreword by granddaughter Kate Luckinbill, according to the listing.
The publisher presents the memoir as a personal account of Arnaz’s life and his work on I Love Lucy and early television production.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£25.00~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The additions give returning readers new memoir material and family commentary alongside the original book.
A 400-page account provides room for personal history as well as Arnaz’s entertainment career.

Technical specifications

7 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Running Press Adult
Publication date	26 Mar. 2026
Language	English
Print length	400 pages
ISBN-13	979-8894141992

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	16.26 x 3.33 x 23.88 cm
Weight listed	560 g

What to know before buying

The listing gives the publication date as 26 Mar. 2026. Check that this edition and its listed additions match the version you intend to buy.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in Desi Arnaz, I Love Lucy and television history.
Fans looking for an expanded memoir with new photographs and commentary from Lucie Arnaz.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a short introduction rather than a 400-page memoir.
Buyers looking only for the original edition without expanded material.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 225 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the autobiography as an enjoyable, readable and humorous account, with readers also highlighting its informative and candid storytelling. Some find it expensive, so the expanded edition’s added memoir excerpts, photographs and family commentary may matter most to buyers seeking more than the original account. Aggregate ratings are largely positive, but they do not establish which edition customers reviewed.

Positive themes

Customers describe the writing as humorous and easy to read.
Feedback highlights informative content, candour and storytelling.

Negative themes

Some customers consider the book expensive.

Mixed feedback

Views on value for money are mixed.

Frequently asked questions

What is added in this expanded edition?

The listing describes new photographs, excerpts from Desi Arnaz’s unpublished second memoir, a new afterword by Lucie Arnaz and a foreword by Kate Luckinbill.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 400 pages.

Who is this memoir about?

It is Desi Arnaz’s personal account of his life, including his career in entertainment and connection with I Love Lucy.