Liza Minnelli "Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!" Signed First Edition, First Printing, Tray-cased Limited Edition of 100 w/COA [Sealed]

Signed by Liza Minnelli, one of the most decorated, versatile, and electrifying performers of the 20th century - and significant because she reshaped what it meant to be a stage-and-screen star.

Limited-style Signed First Edition, Hand-Numbered COA, with Custom Matching Enclosure in 1520 Red Cialux Italian Book Cloth

Grand Central Publishing (March 10, 2026) Liza Minnelli "Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!" Personally signed by Liza Minnelli directly into the book. No bookplates which were then affixed into the book. Signed First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover book with dust-jacket. This special limited traycased edition is produced with a hand-numbered COA. Custom matching enclosure produced from high quality materials and design to match the feel and look of the book. The author’s name and book title is printed on the front surface and spine. 1520 Red Cialux Book Cloth in/out with two-color titling to cover and spine. 100% rayon cloth imported from Italy. Sealed without any flaws.

Liza Minnelli is famous for her powerhouse singing, dancing, and acting, particularly her Oscar-winning role as Sally Bowles in Cabaret (1972), and for being the daughter of Hollywood legends Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli, becoming a star in her own right with an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). She's known for her iconic performances of songs like "New York, New York," her commanding stage presence, and her successful career across film, TV, and live shows.

Liza Minnelli is an American actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer. Daughter of actress and singer Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli, Minnelli was born in Los Angeles. and moved to New York City in 1961 where she began her career as a musical theatre actress, nightclub performer, and traditional pop music artist. She won an Academy Award in 1973 for her performance in Cabaret, and in 1990 became the youngest performer to win an EGOT.

Lifetime Guarantee of Signature Authenticity

Signed by Liza Minnelli directly onto the special publisher bound page. No signed bookplates which were then affixed onto the page. Limited to only 100 traycased copies with numbered COA. You will receive a signed first edition, first printing. The autograph is genuine and not an auto-pen, stamp, or facsimile copy.

Random sample of 12 autographs

Photo of Liza signing the tip sheets, with the co-author of the book.

Key Reasons for Her Fame:

Cabaret (1972): Her portrayal of the charismatic and troubled singer Sally Bowles in Bob Fosse's film earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress and international superstardom.

Hollywood Royalty: Born to legendary actress Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli, she emerged from her famous parents' shadows to build her own iconic career.

EGOT Winner: She is one of the few performers to have won an Emmy, Grammy (Legend Award), Oscar, and multiple Tony Awards, demonstrating mastery across all major entertainment mediums.

Signature Songs: She's famous for powerful renditions of standards, including "Cabaret," "Maybe This Time," and "New York, New York".

Dynamic Performer: Her energetic stage presence, distinctive alto voice, and emotive performances captivated audiences in concert halls like Carnegie Hall and on television specials like Liza with a "Z".

Film & Broadway Success: Beyond Cabaret, she received acclaim for films like The Sterile Cuckoo, Arthur, and New York, New York, and won Tonys for Broadway shows like Flora the Red Menace and The Act.

Features Exclusive To This Edition

• Signed by Liza Minnelli 
• Grand Central Publishing (March 10, 2026)
• Traycased Limited Edition 
• Includes a Signed First Edition, First Printing copy of the book with the full number line.
• Very Fine/Very Fine without any discernible flaws.
• Includes individually hand-numbered COA (Certificate of Authenticity)
• The traycase will be produced from high quality material (sophisticated rich appearance and feel) with the author’s name and book title printed on the front surface.
• Archival safe and acid-free materials
• Available on a “first come, first served” basis.
• The earlier orders will receive the lower numbers.
• Free luxury gift wrapping available at check-out.
• The entire package will be SEALED in shrink-wrapping.
• 30 day return policy with free 2-way shipping (within the US) .
• The same quality and attention to detail you have come to expect from VERYFINEBOOKS
• Professional packing & shipping.
• Ship date: June 12th, 2026

Presented in a Luxurious "Liza Minnelli Red" Tray-case

This special Signed Collector's Edition is housed in a luxurious cherry-red traycase with magnetic closure system.

Cialux is a high quality natural finish book cloth made in Italy. It is a lustrous, vibrant, glossy, fast-dyed, natural finish, 100% rayon cloth with a viscose paper backing. Cialux cloth is made from spun rayon yarn, which is composed of short-length filament threads. Environmentally friendly and exceptionally well suited for covering book covers, catalogs, stationery, diaries etc. Ideal for off-set printing, screen printing, and hot foil blocking. Cialux is colorfast to water, light and abrasion, and has improved durability over other natural finish cloths. It processes well on Horauf, Kolbus, WBF Stall, and Smith manufacturing equipment.

Features:

• 1520 Red Cialux Book Cloth in/out
• 100% rayon cloth
• Lustrous, vibrant, and glossy material.
• Two-color titling to cover and spine. 
• Magnetic closure system
• The tray-case alone is a $200 value. 

The Story of "Liza Minnelli Red" 

"Liza Minnelli Red" typically refers to the iconic, signature stage look frequently worn by Liza Minnelli throughout her career, characterized by a red sequined dress, jumpsuit, or outfit. This style is synonymous with her high-energy performances, particularly during the 1970s and in her 1972 television special Liza with a Z.

The look is considered part of her "visual shorthand," defining her style as an enduring cultural icon.

Key elements of this signature look and associated references include:

• Signature Costumes: Liza often wore red sequined ensembles designed by Halston, notably a red jumpsuit and jacket during her Tony Award-winning turn in The Act (1977), and a red sequined dress with a high slit in the film New York, New York (1977).

• "Liza with a Z" (1972): She wore a famous red sequined mini-dress with matching tights and shoes during this television special.

• Performance Uniform: The red, glittering outfit became a hallmark of her live concert performances, such as her 1992 Liza Live show at Radio City Music Hall.

• "Flora the Red Menace": This refers to her Broadway debut musical (1965), which was her first major collaboration with songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb.

• "The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood" (1965): A television movie where she starred as Red Riding Hood.

The look is considered part of her "visual shorthand," defining her style as an enduring cultural icon.

Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!

Global icon Liza Minnelli shares her inspiring story: stepping out from the long shadow of a mega-star mother and legendary film director father, fighting a lifetime battle with addiction, and emerging from it all to become a once-in-a-lifetime artist.

Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! is the autobiography of EGOT icon Liza Minnelli. This fascinating, untold story reveals the intimate truth of the only child born to Hollywood legends Vincente Minnelli and Judy Garland. For the first time, here is Liza up close: Raw, strong, sexy, hilarious and heartbreaking.

Liza decided at the age of 16 that “sympathy is my mother’s business. I give people joy.” That veil of joy, however, masks a lifelong struggle with Substance Use Disorder (“SUD,” which Liza inherited from her mother’s branch of her family), boundless love to give and an equal need to receive it, broken marriages, multiple miscarriages, and hospitalizations—the highs and lows of unparalleled artistic success and lifelong friendships, as well as chronic anxiety and the threat of financial ruin.

Despite every challenge, Liza’s is a life wrapped in laughter and her tremendous capacity to give and receive love. Today at nearly 80, she opens her heart, mind and memories, sharing secrets we never knew. Liza’s book celebrates supreme artistry and, more importantly, her human rights activism.

“It’s time to tell the truth,” Liza says, “and help people heal, as I have, one day at a time.”

Liza Minnelli 

Liza May Minnelli (born March 12, 1946) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. Known for her commanding stage presence and powerful alto singing voice, Minnelli has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, an Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Tony Awards. She is one of the few performers awarded a non-competitive EGOT having received an honorary Grammy Award. Minnelli is a Knight of the French Legion of Honour.

Minnelli's parents were actress and singer Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli. After moving to New York City in 1961, she began her career as a musical theatre actress, nightclub performer, and traditional pop artist. She made her professional stage debut in the Off-Broadway revival of Best Foot Forward (1963).

She became known for her collaborations with John Kander and Fred Ebb, and later won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her roles in the Broadway musicals Flora the Red Menace (1965) and The Act (1978). She was Tony-nominated for The Rink (1984). She won Special Tony Awards for Liza at the Winter Garden (1974) and Liza at the Palace! (2009).

On film, she had her breakthrough performance in the drama film The Sterile Cuckoo (1969), earning her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She later received the award playing Sally Bowles in the musical film Cabaret (1972), which brought her to international prominence. She starred in a string of films such as Lucky Lady (1975), New York, New York (1977), Arthur (1981), Rent-a-Cop (1988), and Stepping Out (1991). On television, she had a career resurgence as a recurring guest star on the sitcom Arrested Development (2003–2013).

Her concert performances at Carnegie Hall in 1979 and 1987 and at Radio City Music Hall in 1991 and 1992 are recognized among her most successful. From 1988 to 1990, she toured with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. in Frank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate Event. Minnelli is known for her renditions of American standards and is known for her signature songs which include "New York, New York", "Cabaret", and "Maybe This Time". Throughout her later years, she has suffered serious health problems and avoided huge concerts in favor of small retrospective performances. Her life was profiled in the 2024 documentary, Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story.

Product details

Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: March 10, 2026
Language :  English
Print length : 448 pages
ISBN-10  :  153877366X
ISBN-13 :  978-1538773666
Item Weight  :  1.74 pounds
Dimensions  :  6.25 x 1.37 x 9.25 inches