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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean SIGNED FIRST EDITION! Inscribed by the author on the title page! Full-color pictorial wrapper with blue and red lettering. 283 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "Floating On Air will make you laugh and cry with Radio and TV interviews from the author's four decades in the Myrtle Beach/Florence market. Celebrities like Dolly Parton, Jimmy Carter, Dizzy Gillespie, Jerry Lewis, Nancy Kerrigan, Jerry Falwell, Bobby Richardson, Charles Kuralt, Robert Duvall, Mickey Spillane, and seventy more. Local Treasures like Jimmy DeAngelo, Marge Stonebrook, Billy Roberts, Harry Love, Merlin Bellamy, Jack Thompson and others. Unbelievable obscene live phone calls Priceless on-air bloopers that include a horny duck, a jealous chimp and a well- hung camel will make you laugh while the first community AIDS interview will surely touch your heart." (SIGNED FIRST EDITION). Inscribed By the Author.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Printing. TV movie tie-in, with Robert Duvall, Lee Remick photo cover.

Paperback. Condition: New. Escape Artist - based on Glenn Lovell's extensive interviews with John Sturges, his wife and children, and numerous stars, including Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall, and Jane Russell - is the first biography of the director of such acclaimed films as ""The Magnificent Seven"", ""The Great Escape"", and ""Bad Day at Black Rock"". Lovell examines Sturges' childhood in California during the Great Depression; his apprenticeship in the editing department of RKO Pictures, where he worked on such films as ""Gunga Din"" and ""Of Human Bondage""; his service in the Army Air Corps in World War II; and his emergence as one of the first independent producer-directors in Hollywood.Chronicling the filmmaker's relationships with such luminaries as Spencer Tracy, James Garner, Yul Brynner, and Frank Sinatra, ""Escape Artist"" interweaves biography with critical analyses of Sturges' hits and misses. Along the way, Lovell addresses the reasons why Sturges has been overlooked in the ongoing discussion of postwar Hollywood and explores the director's focus on masculinity, machismo, and male-bonding in big-budget, ensemble action films. Lovell also examines Sturges' aesthetic sensibility, his talent for composing widescreen images, and his uncanny ability to judge raw talent - including that of Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, and James Coburn, all of whom began their careers in Sturges' movies.This long overdue study of a major Hollywood director will find a welcome home in the libraries of film scholars, action movie buffs, and anyone interested in the popular culture of the twentieth century.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Reveals the charms, gossip, and scandals of this small well-to-do village, and the surrounding swath of horse farms just 50 miles west of Washington, D.C. It tells of scandalous divorces (like actor Robert Duvall?s wife running off with the poolman) and racy murders (like arms heiress Susan Cummings shooting her Argentinean polo-playing lover). Middleburg has captivated the Kennedys, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Wagner, and Oliver North. It has gossiped about misdeeds, then turned around and protected both rich and lowly as if they were all family. "Middleburg Mystique" also provides an insider?s peek behind the grand stone entrances of massive estates with names such as "The Meadows" or "Heathfield" that belong to families such as the Firestones, Mellons, and Marriotts.

Paperback. Condition: New. Escape Artist - based on Glenn Lovell's extensive interviews with John Sturges, his wife and children, and numerous stars, including Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall, and Jane Russell - is the first biography of the director of such acclaimed films as ""The Magnificent Seven"", ""The Great Escape"", and ""Bad Day at Black Rock"". Lovell examines Sturges' childhood in California during the Great Depression; his apprenticeship in the editing department of RKO Pictures, where he worked on such films as ""Gunga Din"" and ""Of Human Bondage""; his service in the Army Air Corps in World War II; and his emergence as one of the first independent producer-directors in Hollywood.Chronicling the filmmaker's relationships with such luminaries as Spencer Tracy, James Garner, Yul Brynner, and Frank Sinatra, ""Escape Artist"" interweaves biography with critical analyses of Sturges' hits and misses. Along the way, Lovell addresses the reasons why Sturges has been overlooked in the ongoing discussion of postwar Hollywood and explores the director's focus on masculinity, machismo, and male-bonding in big-budget, ensemble action films. Lovell also examines Sturges' aesthetic sensibility, his talent for composing widescreen images, and his uncanny ability to judge raw talent - including that of Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, and James Coburn, all of whom began their careers in Sturges' movies.This long overdue study of a major Hollywood director will find a welcome home in the libraries of film scholars, action movie buffs, and anyone interested in the popular culture of the twentieth century.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. Bio of the late acclaimed actor; a few tiny cracks and one small chip to jacket edges else a tight bright sharp unmarked copy in unclipped dust jacket wrapped in archival mylar; first printing with full number line.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First printing. 8vo, 202 pages, cloth; dj has an added sticker announcing the accompanying tribute CD "Anchored In Love" ( issued separately from this book). Signed by the Author, the only son of June Carter & Johnny Cash, on the endpaper. With two sections of photos.

Paperback. Condition: New. Escape Artist - based on Glenn Lovell's extensive interviews with John Sturges, his wife and children, and numerous stars, including Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall, and Jane Russell - is the first biography of the director of such acclaimed films as ""The Magnificent Seven"", ""The Great Escape"", and ""Bad Day at Black Rock"". Lovell examines Sturges' childhood in California during the Great Depression; his apprenticeship in the editing department of RKO Pictures, where he worked on such films as ""Gunga Din"" and ""Of Human Bondage""; his service in the Army Air Corps in World War II; and his emergence as one of the first independent producer-directors in Hollywood.Chronicling the filmmaker's relationships with such luminaries as Spencer Tracy, James Garner, Yul Brynner, and Frank Sinatra, ""Escape Artist"" interweaves biography with critical analyses of Sturges' hits and misses. Along the way, Lovell addresses the reasons why Sturges has been overlooked in the ongoing discussion of postwar Hollywood and explores the director's focus on masculinity, machismo, and male-bonding in big-budget, ensemble action films. Lovell also examines Sturges' aesthetic sensibility, his talent for composing widescreen images, and his uncanny ability to judge raw talent - including that of Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, and James Coburn, all of whom began their careers in Sturges' movies.This long overdue study of a major Hollywood director will find a welcome home in the libraries of film scholars, action movie buffs, and anyone interested in the popular culture of the twentieth century.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This true story of an epic courtroom showdown, where two of the nation's largest corporations were accused of causing the deaths of children from water contamination, was a #1 national bestseller and winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. Described as 'a page-turner filled with greed, duplicity, heartache, and bare-knuckle legal brinksmanship by The New York Times, A Civil Action is the searing, compelling tale of a legal system gone awry-one in which greed and power fight an unending struggle against justice. Yet it is also the story of how one man can ultimately make a difference. Representing the bereaved parents, the unlikeliest of heroes emerges: a young, flamboyant Porsche-driving lawyer who hopes to win millions of dollars and ends up nearly losing everything, including his sanity. With an unstoppable narrative power reminiscent of Truman Capote's In Cold Blood, A Civil Action is an unforgettable reading experience that will leave the reader both shocked and enlightened. A Civil Action was made into a movie starring John Travolta and Robert Duvall.

Paperback. Condition: New. Escape Artist - based on Glenn Lovell's extensive interviews with John Sturges, his wife and children, and numerous stars, including Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall, and Jane Russell - is the first biography of the director of such acclaimed films as ""The Magnificent Seven"", ""The Great Escape"", and ""Bad Day at Black Rock"". Lovell examines Sturges' childhood in California during the Great Depression; his apprenticeship in the editing department of RKO Pictures, where he worked on such films as ""Gunga Din"" and ""Of Human Bondage""; his service in the Army Air Corps in World War II; and his emergence as one of the first independent producer-directors in Hollywood.Chronicling the filmmaker's relationships with such luminaries as Spencer Tracy, James Garner, Yul Brynner, and Frank Sinatra, ""Escape Artist"" interweaves biography with critical analyses of Sturges' hits and misses. Along the way, Lovell addresses the reasons why Sturges has been overlooked in the ongoing discussion of postwar Hollywood and explores the director's focus on masculinity, machismo, and male-bonding in big-budget, ensemble action films. Lovell also examines Sturges' aesthetic sensibility, his talent for composing widescreen images, and his uncanny ability to judge raw talent - including that of Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, and James Coburn, all of whom began their careers in Sturges' movies.This long overdue study of a major Hollywood director will find a welcome home in the libraries of film scholars, action movie buffs, and anyone interested in the popular culture of the twentieth century.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Escape Artist - based on Glenn Lovell's extensive interviews with John Sturges, his wife and children, and numerous stars, including Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall, and Jane Russell - is the first biography of the director of such acclaimed films as ''The Magnificent Seven'', ''The Great Escape'', and ''Bad Day at Black Rock''. Lovell examines Sturges' childhood in California during the Great Depression; his apprenticeship in the editing department of RKO Pictures, where he worked on such films as ''Gunga Din'' and ''Of Human Bondage''; his service in the Army Air Corps in World War II; and his emergence as one of the first independent producer-directors in Hollywood.Chronicling the filmmaker's relationships with such luminaries as Spencer Tracy, James Garner, Yul Brynner, and Frank Sinatra, ''Escape Artist'' interweaves biography with critical analyses of Sturges' hits and misses. Along the way, Lovell addresses the reasons why Sturges has been overlooked in the ongoing discussion of postwar Hollywood and explores the director's focus on masculinity, machismo, and male-bonding in big-budget, ensemble action films. Lovell also examines Sturges' aesthetic sensibility, his talent for composing widescreen images, and his uncanny ability to judge raw talent - including that of Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, and James Coburn, all of whom began their careers in Sturges' movies.This long overdue study of a major Hollywood director will find a welcome home in the libraries of film scholars, action movie buffs, and anyone interested in the popular culture of the twentieth century.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Chips Moman's genius began in the studio, where he instituted technical innovations that forever changed the recording industry, but it expanded from there with an uncanny ability to recognize hit songs when he heard them as rough demos, and then blossomed with an unsurpassed string of hit records. He rescued Elvis Presley's career with his recordings of 'Suspicious Minds' and 'In the Ghetto,' and he provided Willie Nelson with one of his most memorable signature songs, 'Always on My Mind.' Not bad for a Georgia country boy who dropped out of school in the eighth grade and hitchhiked to Memphis in search of the American Dream.'I think the Chips Moman story has provided me with the best book I have written since Colonel Tom Parker, which was purchased by Warner Bros. for its Elvis film starring Tom Hanks,' says author James L. Dickerson. 'I anticipate great interest in a movie based on Moman's story. Small wonder. He has been called the 'Steve McQueen of the music business.''By any measure-sales, multi-genre capability, number of hit records, technical innovation, artistry, etc.-Lincoln 'Chips' Moman was the most important record producer in American history. With several hundred hits to his credit in pop, country, rhythm & blues, and rock, both from record production and songwriting, Chips Moman is legendary within the music industry. This biography is the story of his life.Early on, Chips Moman was a co-founder of Memphis's Stax Records, along with Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton. Moman found the location for the studio, organized the recording system, recruited the early talent and produced the legendary soul music record label's first two hits-'Gee Whiz' by Carla Thomas and 'Last Night,' an instrumental by the Mar-Keys. As a record producer, he rescued Elvis Presley's career with hits such as 'Suspicious Minds, 'In the Ghetto,' and 'Kentucky Rain.' He produced music icons such as Petula Clark and Dionne Warwick. In rock and pop he is associated with the Gentrys ('Keep on Dancing'), the Box Tops ('The Letter'), Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline,' Sandy Posey ('Born a Woman' and 'Single Girl' ), Paul Revere & The Raiders ('Goin' to Memphis'), Dusty Springfield ('Son of a Preacher Man'), Ringo Starr (an unreleased album which the author listened to and considers among Ringo's best; the album ended up in a celebrated court case); B.J. Thomas ('Hooked on a Feeling,' 'The Eyes of a New York Woman,' and '(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song.'In country music, he produced Willie Nelson's 'Always on My Mind' and numerous other albums; he originated the super group the Highwaymen (Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kristofferson) and produced two of their three albums; Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard (Pancho & Lefty), plus albums with Tammy Wynette, Gary Stewart, Brenda Lee and others. Moman also recorded a country album, as of now unreleased, with actor Robert Duvall, who got permission from Moman to use him as a model for the character he played in Tender Mercies, a role for which he was awarded an Oscar.

Softcover. Condition: Fine. Uncorrected proof. Small quarto. 638pp. Clothbacked card covers with "Editorial Fact Sheet" front cover. Fine with the tiniest bit of soil. Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction and basis for the 1998 movie starring John Travolta and Robert Duvall.

Condition: Fair. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE:We know the most important part of selling is ensuring the customer is happy, we will do everything we can to make this an efficient purchase but if there are any problems, be assured we will resolve all issues. We have been trading in vintage items for 2 decades and we know this is the most important part of selling, nearly as important is getting a bargain.We want to sell not hoard!ENJOY LOOKING AT OUR WONDERFUL ORIGINAL MOVIE MEMORABILIAPRODUCT & CONDITION: Minimal damage to the poster or edges, considering its age colours remain bright and vibrant. Your chance to get this rare original poster, for the film's VHS release in 1998. Please take note of the size of this item before buying.'A tenacious lawyer takes on a case involving two companies responsible for causing several children to be diagnosed with leukemia due to the town's water supply being contaminated, at the risk of bankrupting his firm and career.'(BIOGRAPHY)GRADE: FAIR+:Poster in fair+ condition, stored and shipped rolled. There may be small scuffs to edges, scuffing more damage than would be expected in specific areas, chipping to edges of the poster not affecting the image of the poster, please inspect photos before buying. But overall the poster is in good condition for age. Please carefully inspect images before purchasing. ORIGINALITY:This is an original genuine VHS release -size (16.5"x16.5" - inches ) poster from 1998OUR SHOP:Please check back as posters are being listed most days, click the heart on our shop to save Rendezvous_Cinema and get auto updates.SHIPPINGAll items are professionally packaged to ensure zero damage, in the unlikely case that your items arrive damaged please do get in touch so we can help resolve the matter.

Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1977 film, showing Muhammad Ali at the breakfast table, while Annazette Chase looks on with a pot of coffee. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A biopic about Muhammad Ali, from the 1960 Summer Olympics to his "Rumble in the Jungle" 1974 fight, documented in his 1975 autobiography, and starring The Greatest as himself. 8 x 10 inches. About Fine.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A personal memoir based on of the life of a Hollywood casting icon. Marion Dougherty lent a helping hand with discovering the careers of legendary actors such as James Dean, Warren Beatty, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Al Pacino, Robert Redford, Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Jon Voight, Robert Duvall, Gene Hackman, Bette Midler, Glenn Close, Diane Lane, Brooke Shields, and countless others. Dougherty began her casting profession in New York during the Golden Age of Television, casting well over six hundred episodes of Kraft Television Theatre, Naked City, and Route 66, which led to her very successful career in the motion picture industry. She became the first female casting executive at Paramount Pictures in 1975 before securing the position of vice president of talent at Warner Brothers in 1979, a position she held up until her retirement in the year 2000. Dougherty's casting career spanned over fifty years, and the many personal anecdotes that she shares in My Casting Couch Was Too Short are a must-read.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Chips Moman's genius began in the studio, where he instituted technical innovations that forever changed the recording industry, but it expanded from there with an uncanny ability to recognize hit songs when he heard them as rough demos, and then blossomed with an unsurpassed string of hit records. He rescued Elvis Presley's career with his recordings of 'Suspicious Minds' and 'In the Ghetto,' and he provided Willie Nelson with one of his most memorable signature songs, 'Always on My Mind.' Not bad for a Georgia country boy who dropped out of school in the eighth grade and hitchhiked to Memphis in search of the American Dream.'I think the Chips Moman story has provided me with the best book I have written since Colonel Tom Parker, which was purchased by Warner Bros. for its Elvis film starring Tom Hanks,' says author James L. Dickerson. 'I anticipate great interest in a movie based on Moman's story. Small wonder. He has been called the 'Steve McQueen of the music business.''By any measure-sales, multi-genre capability, number of hit records, technical innovation, artistry, etc.-Lincoln 'Chips' Moman was the most important record producer in American history. With several hundred hits to his credit in pop, country, rhythm & blues, and rock, both from record production and songwriting, Chips Moman is legendary within the music industry. This biography is the story of his life.Early on, Chips Moman was a co-founder of Memphis's Stax Records, along with Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton. Moman found the location for the studio, organized the recording system, recruited the early talent and produced the legendary soul music record label's first two hits-'Gee Whiz' by Carla Thomas and 'Last Night,' an instrumental by the Mar-Keys.As a record producer, he rescued Elvis Presley's career with hits such as 'Suspicious Minds, 'In the Ghetto,' and 'Kentucky Rain.' He produced music icons such as Petula Clark and Dionne Warwick. In rock and pop he is associated with the Gentrys ('Keep on Dancing'), the Box Tops ('The Letter'), Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline,' Sandy Posey ('Born a Woman' and 'Single Girl' ), Paul Revere & The Raiders ('Goin' to Memphis'), Dusty Springfield ('Son of a Preacher Man'), Ringo Starr (an unreleased album which the author listened to andconsiders among Ringo's best; the album ended up in a celebrated court case); B.J. Thomas ('Hooked on a Feeling,' 'The Eyes of a New York Woman,' and '(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Someone Wrong Song.'In country music, he produced Willie Nelson's 'Always on My Mind' and numerous other albums; he originated the super group the Highwaymen (Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kristofferson) and produced two of their three albums; Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard (Pancho & Lefty), plus albums with Tammy Wynette, Gary Stewart, Brenda Lee and others. Moman also recorded a country album, as of now unreleased, with actor Robert Duvall, who got permission from Moman to use him as a model for the character he played in Tender Mercies, a role for which he was awarded an Oscar.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This illustrated filmography analyzes the plots and players of the more than forty motion pictures about the legendary Missouri outlaw Jesse James (1847-1882), from the silent era to the 21st century. Among the films and actors covered are Jesse James (1939) with Tyrone Power, Kansas Raiders (1950) with Audie Murphy, The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid (1972) with Robert Duvall, and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) with Brad Pitt. Each evaluation compares Hollywood's version of history to the hard facts.A brief biography of the outlaw provides an overview of his life and career. Also examined are European films, made-for-television movies and continuing TV series that have featured episodes involving Jesse James.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book delves into the fascinating life and career of one of Hollywood's most unique and enigmatic actresses. From her breakout role in Robert Altman's "Brewster McCloud" to her unforgettable performance as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," Duvall's career has been marked by a series of remarkable and diverse roles. This comprehensive biography explores Duvall's early years in Texas, her serendipitous discovery by Altman, and her rise to fame in the 1970s and 1980s. It examines her creative ventures beyond acting, including her work as a producer and creator of the beloved children's television series "Faerie Tale Theatre. The book also addresses the challenges Duvall faced in her personal and professional life, shedding light on her struggles with mental health and her retreat from the public eye in the late 1990s. Through extensive interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, as well as Duvall herself, this biography paints a detailed and empathetic portrait of a woman who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.