Biography / Actors and Entertainers
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(Biography titles are arranged by subject)
Garbo
Gronowicz, Antoni
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Simon and Schuster First Edition
1990 ISBN: 0671225235 Fine Hardcover in Good Dustjacket. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ with a small, closed tear; in a clear protective cover. Behind that most fabulous of faces was always a mystery. In this extraordinary book the real Garbo is revealed for the first time as the very human woman she was. ACTRESSES,MOVIES,MOTION PICTURES,HOLLYWOOD,SWEDEN Book #6550 |
US$12.00 |
Cary Grant: The Lonely Heart
Higham, Charles and Roy Moseley
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Harcourt,Brace,Jovanovich First
Edition 1989 ISBN: 0151157871 Near Fine Hardcover in Near Fine Dustjacket. Book and DJ with slight wear. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. Beyond the glamorous facade was a lonely, tormented, unstable man who fought agonizing problems, often with the aid of drugs. In this sympathetic yet clear-eyed biography, Charles Higham and Roy Moseley separate the human being from the myth. Illustrated. HOLLYWOOD,ACTORS,LEADING MEN,FILMS,MOVIES,MOTION PICTURES Book #3043 |
US$14.00 |
Great American Film Directors: From The Flickers Through Hollywood's Golden Age
Smith, Dian G.
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Julian Messner First Edition
1987 ISBN: Near Fine Hardcover in no DJ as issued. Unread copy. Book has slight corner wear - else Fine. It is tight, bright and unmarked. An account of the lives and accomplishments of ten famous directors, including D.W. Griffith, John Ford, Frank Capra, Alfred Hitchcock, and Orson Wells. Illustrated. MOVIES,FILMS,MOTION PICTURES,DIRECTING,HOLLYWOOD,FILMMAKING,ART Book #3827 |
US$13.50 |
A Positively Final Appearance: A Journal 1996-98
Guinness, Alec
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Viking First American Edition
1999 ISBN: 0670888001 Fine Hardcover in Near Fine Dustjacket. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ price-clipped - else Fine; in a clear protective cover. Sir Alec Guinness's 1995-1996 diary, My Name Escapes Me, was published to a standing critical ovation and became an international bestseller. BIOGRAPHY,MEMOIRS,BRITISH ACTORS Book #6247 |
US$13.50 |
A Gift of Joy
Hayes, Helen with Lewis Funke
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M. Evans 1965 ISBN: Very Good Hardcover in Fair Dustjacket. Gift note on front endpaper. Book is tight, bright and otherwise unmarked. DJ price-clipped with tiny chips and several small, closed tears. A Gift of Joy is a collection of her thoughts, reminiscences, and anecdotes, as well as selected pieces from her favorite writers. MEMOIRS,ACTRESSES,DRAMA,THEATER,LITERATURE,POETRY Book #5973 |
US$8.95 |
A Remarkable Woman: A Biography of Katharine Hepburn
Edwards, Anne
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William Morrow First Edition
1985 ISBN: Very Good Hardcover in Very Good Dustjacket. Book and DJ have slight damage to lower back corner. Front board slightly warped. Book remains tight,bright and unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. Illustrated. HOLLYWOOD,FILMS,CINEMA,SPENCER TRACY Book #1630 |
US$10.00 |
Kate Remembered
Berg, A Scott
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G.P. Putnam's Sons First Printing
2003 ISBN: 0399151648 New Unread Hardcover in New Dustjacket. Unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. "In 1983 - at the age of seventy-five, her career cresting - the four-time Academy Award winner opened her door to biographer A. Scott Berg - then thirty-three - and began a special friendship, one that endured to the end of her illustrious life." Illustrated. ACTRESSES,MOTION PICTURES,FILMS,MOVIES,HOLLYWOOD,SPENCER TRACY Book #7499 |
US$14.00 |
Katharine Hepburn
Leaming, Barbara
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Crown First Edition
1995 ISBN: 0517592843 Very Good Hardcover in Very Good Dustjacket. Some creasing of spine. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ with a tiny chip of corner of spine; in a clear protective cover. Illustrated. HOLLYWOOD,MOVIES Book #1228 |
US$8.00 |
Me: Stories of My Life
Hepburn, Katharine
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Alfred A.Knopf First Edition
1991 ISBN: 0679400516 Near Fine Hardcover in Fine Dustjacket. Cloth binding. Small signature of previous owner on front endpaper. Book is tight, bright and otherwise unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. Illustrated. HOLLYWOOD,MOVIES,FILMS,MEMOIRS,AUTOBIOGRAPHY Book #1230,3099 |
US$12.50 |
The Making of The African Queen 0r How I Went to Africa with Bogart, Bacall and Huston and Almost Lost My Mind
Hepburn, Katharine
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Alfred A. Knopf First Edition
1987 ISBN: 0394562720 Fine Hardcover in Fine Dustjacket. Cloth binding with gilt spine and front board lettering and design. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. With 45 photographs. MEMOIRS,HOLLYWOOD,ACTORS,ACTRESSES,FILMMAKING,MOVIES,BOGART,BACALL Book #6087 |
US$15.00 |
Final Dress
Houseman, John
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Simon and Schuster First Edition
1993 ISBN: 0671420313 Fine Hardcover in Good Dustjacket. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ with two small, closed tears and small creasing of one flap; now nicely held in a clear protective cover. A life of one of the most original and innovative creative figures in the American theatre, motion pictures and television. Many photographs. THEATER,DRAMA,PLAYS,MOVIES,MOTION PICTURES,TELEVISION,DIRECTORS Book #6259 |
US$10.00 |
Was This Man a Genius?: Talks with Andy Kaufman
Hecht, Julie
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Random House First Edition
2001 ISBN: 0375504575 New Unread Hardcover in New Dustjacket. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. This is a book of bizarre incidents and often hilarious conversations between one of our most fascinating performers and a writer of short stories who found the story of Andy Kaufman's life and work to be out of this world and worth the trip. MEMOIRS,COMEDY,COMEDIANS,TELEVISION Book #5458 |
US$16.50 |
Between Each Line of Pain and Glory: My Life Story
Knight, Gladys
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Hyperion First Edition
1997 ISBN: New Unread Hardcover in New Dustjacket. Unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. "Immensely candid and down-to-earth, just like the woman herself, Knight's autobiography tells the story of a little girl with a big voice who grew up to become one of the world's brightest stars, while managing to keep her heart, soul, Southern-born-and-bred family values, deep spirituality, and humor intact." Well illustrated. MUSIC,ROCK N ROLL,SINGERS,VOCALISTS,THE PIPS Book #2899,2924 |
US$17.50 |
The Leno Wit: His Life & Humor
Walker, Jay
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William Morrow First Edition
1997 ISBN: New Unread Hardcover in New Dustjacket. Unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. In this candid look at Leno's life and career, Jay Walker reveals how America's favorite late-night talk show host rose from wise-cracking New England schoolboy to nationally known stand-up comedian, eventually beating out David Letterman to gain the Tonight Show throne. TONIGHT SHOW,TELEVISION,JAY LENO,COMEDIANS,COMEDY,TALK SHOWS Book #2905,2906 |
US$12.00 |
Lenya, The Legend: A Pictorial Autobiography
Farneth, David (edit.)
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Overlook Press First Edition
1998 ISBN: 0879518251 New Unread Tall (4to) Hardcover in New Dustjacket. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. Lenya, The Legend celebrates the private life and public career of the singer and actress whose legend is irrevocably tied to the music of Kurt Weill and the theater of Bertold Brecht in photos and personal reminiscences. With more than 300 photos - most never before published. MUSIC,THEATER,SINGERS,VOCALISTS,KURT WEILL,BERTOLT BRECHT,GERMANY,VIENNA,THREEPENNY OPERA,CABARET Book #5509 |
US$24.00 |
Liberace: The True Story
Thomas, Bob
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St. Martin's First Edition
1988 ISBN: 0312014694 Fine Hardcover in Near Fine Dustjacket. Book is tight and bright. DJ price-clipped with a tiny nick; in a clear protective cover. "Liberace, whose unique style of music, outrageous costumes, and extravagant showmanship thrilled millions all over the world, was in reality a complex and misunderstood entertainer who lead two separate and distinct lives." Illustrated. MUSIC,PIANISTS,LAS VEGAS,HOMOSEXUALITY Book #5682 |
US$14.00 |
Out of Bondage
Lovelace, Linda with Mike McGrady
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Lyle Stuart Book Club Edition
1986 ISBN: Fine Hardcover in Very Good Dustjacket. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ with a tiny corner chip and a small, closed tear; in a clear protective cover. "Written frankly, openly and in a style that struck such a cord in the heart of the American public, Out of Bondage is an important addition to Linda Lovelace Marchiano's story. ORDEAL,DEEP THROAT,PORNOGRAPHY,SEXUAL EXPLOITATION,BATTERED WOMEN,CHILD ABUSE Book #5972 |
US$8.00 |
Reba: My Story
McEntire, Reba
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Bantam First Edition
1994 ISBN: 0553096079 Fine Hardcover in Fine Dustjacket. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ in a clear productive cover. Reba McEntire is one of our most beloved and successful entertainers. Here, for the first time, in her own words - and with more than 140 personally selected family photos - she shares the memories that have shaped and inspired her life and her music. MUSIC,COUNTRY MUSIC,SINGERS,VOCALISTS,OKLAHOMA,AUTOBIOGRAPHY Book #5621 |
US$13.50 |
For Laughing Out Loud: My Life and Good Times
McMahon, Ed with David Fisher
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Warner First Edition
1998 ISBN: New Unread Hardcover in Very Good Dustjacket. Unmarked. DJ has a scratch of back - else As New; in a clear protective cover. With an Introduction by Johnny Carson. TELEVISION,TONIGHT SHOW,JOHNNY CARSON,COMEDY Book #3262 |
US$10.50 |
So Far, So Good: A Memoir
Meredith, Burgess
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Little, Brown First Edition
1993 ISBN: Fine Hardcover in Fine Dustjacket. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. The memoir of one of our century's most accomplished actors and directors - a colorful, candid, witty tour through the world of American theater and film. Illustrated. HOLLYWOOD,FILMS,MOVIES,MOTION PICTURES,ACTING Book #3104 |
US$18.50 |
My Sister Marilyn: A Memoir of Marilyn Monroe
Miracle, Berniece Baker and Mona Rae Miracle
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Boulevard Books First Paperback
Edition 1995 ISBN: Fine Trade Paperback. Spine is uncreased. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. "I want to let Marilyn's fans see the human Marilyn behind the public image, to show this special woman as we know her." ___Berniece Baker Miracle HOLLYWOOD,MOVIES,MOTION PICTURES,FILMS,ACTRESSES BIOGRAPHY / ACTORS AND ENTERTAINERS Book #3867 |
US$14.00 |
The Facts of Life and Other Dirty Jokes
Nelson, Willie
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Random House First Edition
2002 ISBN: 0375507310 Fine Hardcover in Fine Dustjacket. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. Willie Nelson reflects on what has mattered to him in life and what hasn't. Illustrated. COUNTRY MUSIC,WESTERN MUSIC,SINGERS,VOCALISTS Book #6620 |
US$14.00 |
Loitering with Intent
O'Toole, Peter
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Hyperion First Edition
1992 ISBN: Near Fine Hardcover in Fine Dustjacket. Faint edge spotting - else Fine. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. One of the stage and screen's most charismatic, best-loved actors demonstrates in Loitering with Intent that he is also a splendidly gifted writer whose prose sparkles with the same passion, wit, and intensity that characterize his best performances. Illustrated. HOLLYWOOD,THEATER,ACTORS,MOVIES,MOTION PICTURES,FILMS,MEMOIRS Book #3782 |
US$14.50 |
Laurence Olivier
Holden, Anthony
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Atheneum First American Edition
1988 ISBN: 0689115369 Fine Hardcover in Fine Dustjacket. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. "Laurence Olivier is not merely the greatest actor of this century, perhaps of all time." Illustrated. BRITISH ACTORS,NATIONAL THEATRE,DRAMA,MOTION PICTURES,FILMS Book #6802 |
US$14.00 |
Who Wants To Be Me?
Philbin, Regis with Bill Zehme
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Hyperion First Edition
2000 ISBN: New Unread Hardcover in New Dustjacket. Unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. Personal anecdotes, reminiscences, and memoirs of the well-known television personality. TELEVISION,HUMOR,GAME SHOWS,TALK SHOWS,KATHIE LEE GIFFORD, WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? Book #3477,3478 |
US$15.50 |
You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again
Phillips, Julia
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Random House Fifth Printing
1991 ISBN: 0394575741 Fine Hardcover in Fine Dustjacket. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. "Brilliantly hilarious and moving, You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again takes you on a sojourn through the dream-manufacturing capital of the world,from the halcyon era of the seventies to the yuppie-infested eighties, through the vortex of drug addiction and rehab, on the arm of one who saw it all, did it all, and took her leave." HOLLYWOOD,FILMMAKING,MOVIES,FILMS,CINEMA,PRODUCERS Book #5654 |
US$14.00 |
The Films of Elvis Presley
Doll, Susan
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Publications International First
Edition 1991 ISBN: 1561732788 Fine Tall (4to) Hardcover in no Dustjacket as issued. Pictorial laminated binding. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. A revealing look at the feature and concert films of the King of Rock n' Roll. Many photos. MUSIC,ROCK N' ROLL,ELVIS PRESLEY,GRACELAND,THE KING,HOLLYWOOD,FILMS,MOVIES Book #5114 |
US$14.95 |
Bunny Bunny - Gilda Radner: A Sort of Love Story
Zweibel, Alan
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Villard 1994 ISBN: Fine Hardcover in Very Good Dustjacket. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ with a very small, closed corner tear and small corner creasing of front flap; in a clear protective cover. Alan Zweibel pays tribute to the memory of Gilda Radner in a series of funny and very moving dialogues. In doing so, he captures the magic of a wonderfully eccentric relationship as he deals with the loss of a best friend. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE,COMEDIENNES,TELEVISION Book #3106 |
US$8.50 |
Nothing is Impossible: Reflections on a New Life
Reeve, Christopher
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Random House First Edition
2002 ISBN: 0375507787 Fine Small Hardcover in Fine Dustjacket. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. DJ in a clear protective cover. With images by Matthew Reeve. MEMOIRS,SPINAL CORD INJURY,QUADRIPARESIS Book #6374 |
US$12.00 |
