Biography - Movies

Monarch Press. Very Good. 1976. First Edition. Softcover. 0671081012 . Clean, tight copy. Interior pages clean & unmarked. Cover has light edge & corner wear, some edge rubbing, light soiling outer edge of pages. B/w photos. "The films of Frederick Wiseman, unparalleled as social and artistic documents of U. S. Institutional life, have earned him international acclaim and generated continued controversy. The films - Tilicut Follies, Juvenile Court, Primate & Welfare are covered in this book in a series of critical essays, interviews, filographies etc. " (*shipping will be reduced to some locations) [os]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . more information

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London: A. Zwemmer Ltd.. Good. 1970. First Edition. Softcover. 0302020659 . Internal pages are clean & tight. Cover has moderately heavy edgewear and small tears, corner curling. Name written inside cover. Great old b/w movie stills. An illustrated guide to over 200 key figures in the gangster film and crime in the cinema with an index to over 900 films. (*shipping will be reduced to most locations) [osl-267]; 8vo . more information

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Berkley. Very Good. 1980. First Edition. Softcover. 0425046982 . Pages clean and unmarked, age tanning to pages & inside covers. Cover has scuffing, light edgewear & a few small creases. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall . more information

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Penguin. Very Good. 1979. First Edition. Softcover. Light edge & corner wear, light soiling outer edges. Internal pages clean. B/w photos. When Charlotte Chandler called Groucho Marx for an interview, he answered the phone himself. Declining to be interviewed, he invited her over to his house so he could tell her no in person. After talking with her for hours, Groucho asked, "Why aren't you writing?" ....Anyone interested in Groucho or the Marx Brothers, or who wants to spend a few hours in fabulous company, will find this book irresistible. (*shipping will be reduced to some locations) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . more information

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Gallery Books. Fine in Very Good dust jacket;. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. 0831777133 . Hardcover is clean & tight, like new. Jacket has light edgewear, scuffing & two taped edge tears. Science Fiction films are almost as old as the cinema itself. This well illustrated book is a must for all sci-fi fans. Contents: The Great Pioneers; Vision of Things to Come; The Golden Age of the 1950s; Galactic Megastars. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall . more information

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London: Plexus. Very Good. 1984. Second Printing. Softcover. 0859650677 . Light wear to edges & corners, light soiling to outer edge of pages. Interior pages clean, tight & unmarked. Age tanning to page edges. Great b/w photos. Review: "Well done, Mr. Dalton......In the slew of Dean Biographies I've read, this came to me third. And I was in general, very privileged to read it. It is concise, thorough, factual, and eloquent. Favorite parts in all Dean bios are his chilhood years, his 3 years before success, and experiences while making his 3 films- and this book does wonderful justice to those times. You'll learn about his sex, loves, and hot & cold personality. There were a few (only a few) moments where some details lagged and dragged slightly. Those thoughts, however, disapeared instantly with the next sentence I would come upon in the book. It's in my top three Dean bios list-probably #3. Please let yourself discover Jimmy..... " ; 8vo; 356 pages . more information

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Seacaucus, NJ: The Citadel Press. Good+. 1973. Softcover. 080650143X . Reprint. Moderate edge & corner wear, some edge rubbing, crease across front. Interior pages very good, clean & unmarked, a little corner curlilng.. Intro by Arthur Knight, brief biography, two articles on comedy by Fields, studies of his methods by Otis Ferguson and Heywood Brown, the 36 films: casts, credits, synopses, reviews. 192pp, hundreds of photos. ; 000057; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall . more information

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Signet/Nal. Very Good. 1969. First Edition. Softcover. 0451097327 . Signet/NAL 1969 edition. The dramatic story behind a great star's rise to fame.... 24 pages b/w photos, 126 pages. Very good, light edge & corner wear, creasing to spine & edge. Light age tanning to cover & pages. Interior clean & unmarked. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; (*lower shipping avail to all locations) [130-osl] . more information

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Random House Trade Paperbacks. Near Fine. 2006. First Edition. Softcover. 0812975766 . Excellent condition. Pages clean and tight, with no markings. Cover has a little scuffing and very light wear at corners. B/w photos. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 624 pages; “In the process of writing this book I discovered there were clear, broad, even universal themes that ran through my life, a coherent arc to my journey that, if I could be truthful in the telling, might provide a road map for other women as they face the challenges of relationships, self-image, and forgiveness. What I did not anticipate was how my journey would also resonate with men. ”America knows Jane Fonda as actress and activist, feminist and wife, workout guru and role model. In this extraordinary memoir, Fonda shows that she is much more. From her youth among Hollywood’s elite to her film career and her activism today, Fonda reveals intimate details and personal truths she hopes “can provide a lens through which others can see their lives and how they can live them a little differently. ” Surprising, candid, and wonderfully written, My Life So Far is filled with insights into the personal struggles of a woman living a remarkable life. [845] . more information

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Hyperion. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; Third Printing. Hardcover. 0786867647 . Excellent condition. Hardcover clean & unmarked. Jacket has very light edgewear & a little scuffing. "....This readable, witty autobiography reminds you why it was generally a pleasure to watch Fox onscreen: he's a nice guy with an edge, and you don't have to feel embarrassed about liking him. "; 8vo . more information

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Toronto: Clarke, Irwin & Co.. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. 0772007160 . Wherein the Author, on a Modern Film Safari, Uncovers a Continent in Transition and the Ghosts of Victorian Lady Explorers. Hardcover is clean & unmarked, a little age tanning to page edges, light wear to corners & edges. Jacket has very light scuffing, age tanning to edges. For some reason, DJ is doubled up so there are 2 jackets. .The purpose of the author's expedition was to make documentary films in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Botswana, Liberia and the Ivory Coast. In the course of their safari, the film-makers discovered modern Africa right alongside with old Africa - a discovery highlighted, throughout the book, by the extraordinary adventures of the early women explorers - Bebe Bwana, Meg Gehrts, Mary Kingsley & Elizabeth Lees Price.... ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall . more information

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Seacaucus, NJ: The Citadel Press. Good. 1975. First Edition. Softcover. 0806505028 . VG interior with good cover, moderate wear to edges/corners, edge rubbing, and a few tiny chips on front, interior clean & tight, hundreds of b/w photos. This intensively researched book covers every aspect of Mae West's appearences in vaudeville, on the stage & screen, on radio, in night clubs, wherever- including her Las Vegas act. Hundreds of rare photographs document this first complete record of her career, along with stills from all the films. The author's first published book ; 000056; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall . more information

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1st Books Library. Very Good. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. 0759613451 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages are clean and tight. Cover has light scuffing and a little edge & corner wear. Documents the author's early life, his move to Hollywood, and the way fate dealt him into the film business -- as a stand-in and stuntman to Arnold Schwarzenegger for over a decade. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 280 pages; [454-noto] . more information

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Icon Press. New. 2005. First Edition. Softcover. 1894864441 . New and unread , no markings. Illustrated. Brad's down home qualities have made him an adored Hollywood icon. Physically, he's the ultimate leading man - blonde, tall, lean, muscular, with an angelic face and smile. What's more, he's determined to be taken seriously as an actor.... (*Shipping will be reduced after checkout on this lighter item) ; 8vo . more information

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FL: Fantasma Books. Good+. 1994. First Edition. Softcover. 0963498223 . Solid, tight copy. Ex-library book with sturdy laminated cover & usual type markings. Internal pages very good, clean other than the occasional small spot & light wrinkling on some pages. First page is a bit over-glued at spine area. Cover has light edgewear & light soiling to outer edge of pages. Age tanning to page edges. "...an informative, authoritative guide to the astonishly popular genre of dinosaur and giant monster movies..." profusely illustrated in b/w movie stills. 254 pages. [906]; 4to 11" - 13" tall . more information

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Pinnacle Books. Good+. 1975. First Edition. Softcover. 0523006330 . Pages are clean and unmarked other than small light stain first page/cover, light age tanning to interior. One partial split at spine but no loose pages. Cover has creasing & light edgewear. B/w photos. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 185 pages; (*shipping will be reduced after checkout) [115-osl] . more information

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University of Toronto Press. Near Fine. 2004. First Edition. Softcover. 0802084443 . Very nice, clean, tight condition, no markings. Cover has light scuffing & light edge/corner wear. "With its beginnings rooted in the languages and cultures of the French and English, Canadian cinema has, over time, become more representative, reflecting the interests and aspirations of Canada's many diverse communities and identities. In One Hundred Years of Canadian Cinema, George Melnyk offers a twenty-first-century perspective on a fascinating film tradition, the distinctness of which has attracted the attention of the global cinematic community. ..." [540] ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 300 pages . more information

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London: B. T. Batsford. Very Good+. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 0713479388 . Ex-library with only light wear, sturdy laminated cover and a few stamps & stickers. Light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior pages clean & tight.From the author of the acclaimed Marx Brothers and Laurel and Hardy Encyclopedias, here is the ultimate A-Z guide to the cinema's greatest comedian. Featuring scores of entries and 250 photos and illustrations. This outstanding A-Z reference offers rare treasures for all Charlie Chaplin fans, from seldom-seen film footage to a wealth of previously unpublished anecdotes. As well as intriguing esoterica, the Encyclopedia presents a full account, with detailed credits, of all of Chaplin's films, from the earliest silents to ``The Great Dictator, '' ``Limelight, '' and other classics. There is also in-depth information on Chaplin's ``lost'' movies, newsreels, stage work, collaborators, and much, much more.....; 001098; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall . more information

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Taylor Trade Publishing. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1996. Hardcover. 0878339396 . Clean, tight condition. Ex-library book with usual type markings. Internal pages clean, one section of pages has some wrinkling to bottom edge, otherwise very good. Jacket has some scuffing. B/w photos. " Clayton Moore was the actor who fixed a burning image in millions of baby boomer minds and whose TV character spawned uncountable little white suits, cowboy hats, and black masks on children all over the world. Moore portrayed "The Lone Ranger" in the original TV series between 1949 and 1957. He became a modern immortal with the signature tune of Rossini's "William Tell" overture and his catch line "Hi Yo Silver!" This biography, written with Frank Thompson, author of Lost Movies, details Moore's career before and after his years with Tonto (he began as a trapeze artist) , sketches in his personal life, and relates how his fans were outraged when, in 1979, Moore was legally forbidden to wear his famous mask in public appearances" . [656] ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 280 pages . more information

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London: Pan Books. Good+. 1993. First Edition. Softcover. 0330331388 . Moderate edge & corner wear, creasing to covers, edge rubbing. Internal pages are clean and tight other than some writing inside front cover. B/w photos. Review: "You should know going in to Peter O'Toole's "Loitering with Intent" that it is intended less as a full autobiography (it ends with his teenage years shortly after the end of WWII) and more as an impressionistic canvas of growing up in Europe during 20th century wartime. Bearing this in mind, you will find this both immensely enjoyable and hauntingly well-written.....It stops shortly after the war and we must all hope that he soon writes a follow-up volume. Had he not been an actor, Peter O'Toole could have made a splendid career as a writer. Thoroughly enjoyable!" (*Shipping will be reduced on this lighter book) ; 8vo . more information

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Henry Holt. As New in As New dust jacket. 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. 0805075453 . As new condition, no markings., light scuffing of jacket 372 pages.From Publishers Weekly: Vanity Fair columnist Orth calls the world of celebrity a war zone of million-dollar monsters and million-dollar spin. She proves her thesis through a series of lacerating essays and interviews exposing personalities who'll "sacrifice everything including, sometimes, their lives, to be famous.... ; 001089; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall . more information

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Crescent Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. 0517205912 . Ex-library with mylar cover and a few stamps/stickers. Interior pages clean & tight, a couple pages show light soiling. Three pages were seen with small tears to bottom edge, 2 of which have been taped, light wear/scuffing to jacket and bottom edge of hardcover. 176 pages. (*Book is oversize & will incur addt'l shipping charges)Illustrated with almost 200 unusual stills from all the major and many of the minor vampire films, many rare posters in colour, lobby cards and campaign sheets. This book is a unique and fascinating account of the most exciting and chilling moments from the fantasy cinema. ; 000981; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall . more information

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New York: World Almanac Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. 0886873649 . Ex-libary with usual type markings. Internal pages are clean. Jacket has light edgewear, light soiling & a little ink smudging to outer edge of pages. One small chip from front cover & light scuffing. "....this is a catalog of fictional characters from 1719 to the present. Coverage includes characters from novels, poems, plays, short stories, opera, ballet, comic strips, songs, films, radio, television, and computer games. Coverage is limited to English-language characters or foreign characters well known in the English-speaking world.... " b/w photos. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . more information

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A. S. Barnes. Very Good. 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. 0498023419 . Ex-library with laminated cover & a few stamps & stickers. Laminate on cover has a couple of small peels and looseness around spine. Cover is scuffed/lightly soiled. Light soiling inside front cover. Moderate soiling to outer edge of pages. Interior pages are clean & unmarked, with perhaps the occasional small spot. B/w photos. 307 pages. What a wonderful bit of nostalgia! " A cavalcade of cowboy stars who thrilled generations of Saturday matinee moviegoers.. With more than 299 illustrations and the most complete filmographies ever compiled. " (*Note: book is oversize & will incur an addt'l shipping charge) ; 4to 11" - 13" tall . more information

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London: Verso. Very Good. 1994. First Edition. Softcover. 0860916626 . Verso, London 1994 1st ed. Light corner & edge wear, light creasing/scuffing of cover, internal pages clean and tight, old price first page. Illustrated. Pedro Almodovar is the most successful Spanish film director of all time. This is an exploration of the myriad contradictions inherent in Almodovar's cinema. [465]; 8vo . more information

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Citadel Press. Very Good. 1976. Third Printing. Softcover. 080650515x . Internal pages are clean & tight. Cover has light edgewear, a little edge rubbing, light creasing. B/w photos /illus. An interesting biography of the early career of Barbra Streisand - great photos! ; 4to 11" - 13" tall . more information

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Stanyan Books / Random House. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1970. Hardcover. no edition stated, B&W photos of Bogey. Dust jacket has moderate edgewear and rubbing, small tears. Hardcover is very good, with minimal edgewear. Pages are clean and tight. Name written quite small on inside cover. H stamped on first endpage. Unpaginated, approx. 50 pages. Decorative red hardcover with pictoral DJ. A Book used by Philadelphia's Bogart's Restaurant as a publicity item. An assortment of stills from the actors films, chosen to accentuate his character. Interesting study of an often underated actor. (*shipping will be reduced to all locations) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . more information

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London: Pan Books. Very Good. 2003. Softcover. 0330427385 . Only light wear overall, no markings, b/w photos. 273 pages. (*shipping will reduced to most locations) ; 8vo . more information

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Folklore Pub. New. 2005. First Edition. Softcover. 1894864247 . New book, no markings. One copy has a tiny tear to spine top. 144 pages. This entertaining biography explores the private world, the remarkable talent, and the graceful public persona of this rising Hollywood Star. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; (*lower shipping avail to all locations) [140-osl] . more information

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Folklore Pub. New. 2005. First Edition. Softcover. 1894864190 . As new condition, no damage or markings. 144 pages. Russell Crowe has been compared to Marlon Brando, Errol Flynn, Spencer Tracy and Humphrey Bogart. He demonstrates a versatility as an actor rarely seen among today's generation of Hollywood stars. This biography reveals his larger than life personality.... (*Shipping will be reduced on this lighter book) ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall . more information

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The Scarecrow Press, Inc.. Very Good+. 2005. First Edition. Softcover. 0810854376 . Ex-library book, but still in great condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages are clean and tight, small amount of spotting outer edge of pages, light scuffing to covers. ; Scarecrow Filmmakers Series, No. 119; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 192 pages; Although numerous books about conventional filmmaking exist, none has solely addressed the challenges and production requirements of making stereoscopic motion pictures--until now. Stereographer and film historian Ray Zone presents the insights of twenty-one professionals who have worked in this specialized field. In this unique collection of interviews, Zone explores the art and craft of 3-D filmmaking with producers, screenwriters, directors, and cinematographers. [444-osl] . more information

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