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And the Band Played on: Book Guide, Author and Facts

And the Band Played on by Randy Shilts: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The blueprint of 20th century investigative journalism. Tracing the course of HIV/AIDS through society; from its earliest as then unknown incarnation, to the height of this 1980s hysteria – the death of Rock Hudson: Shilts's book should be in every High School's final academic examinations coursework reading list, as a compulsory item. An unregrettable read.

Quick facts about And the Band Played on

  • Title: And the Band Played on
  • Author: Randy Shilts
  • First published: 1987
  • Genre: aids (disease), history, political aspects of aids (disease)
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL3912083W

Where to read And the Band Played on

And the Band Played on by Randy Shilts is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is And the Band Played on about?

The blueprint of 20th century investigative journalism.

Who wrote And the Band Played on?

And the Band Played on was written by Randy Shilts.

When was And the Band Played on published?

And the Band Played on was first published in 1987.

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