Published by Brand: JR Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 1906217203 ISBN 13: 9781906217204
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Good. A tiny, black-clad figure with a scorchingly powerful voice who dominated stages around the world for almost 30 years, the legendary Edith Piaf still reigns supreme more than four decades after her death. In this powerful book, Piaf's amazing rags to riches to story is told with unprecedented detail, honesty, and compassion. Friends, composers, lovers, colleagues, and the father of Piaf's only child have contributed. Skillfully analyzing every aspect of this great artist's life, a vivid portrait is painted of the celebrated chanteuse whose triumphs and tragedies were shared by an adoring public. Illustrated with photographs from the author's collection and containing a complete discography, Piaf also features detailed appendices of her films, plays, and all stage and screen tributes, making this the most comprehensive and up-to-date biography available. Piaf is the ultimate tribute to the undisputed genius of a remarkable woman.
Published by Brand: JR Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 1906779791 ISBN 13: 9781906779795
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. An insider tells the fascinating story of McQueen, from boyhood to American superstar In the summer of 1970 Steve McQueen and author Michael Munn took a road trip in England while the actor's film Le Mans was on hold. McQueen told stories of being a kid on the street, petty theft, rolling drunks, gangs, and losing his virginity to a prostitute who took cakes in exchange for sexual favors. Munn met McQueen on other occasions, last speaking with him in 1980, and in this poignant, personal account, recalls the story of one of the greatest American anti-heroes of all time. Dubbed the King of Cool, his life was anything but. As Munn describes, his childhood was hard?he rarely attended school and didn't like to sleep at home where his mother entertained men. Full of anger, the young McQueen suffered trying to control it?indeed, it became part of his acting persona. He once stole a knife from a butcher's store and went home to kill his mother and stepfather. McQueen spent time in a school for wayward children and joined the merchant navy, escaping to become a towel boy in a brothel in the Dominican Republic, before returning to the U.S. to steal cars and break into stores and houses. He joined the Marines before finally falling into acting. The author has interviewed a host of stars and directors to get closer to the true character of this extraordinary man.
Published by Brand: JR Books, 2010
ISBN 10: 1906779791 ISBN 13: 9781906779795
Seller: Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, U.S.A.
Condition: very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
Published by Brand: JR Books, 2010
ISBN 10: 1906779791 ISBN 13: 9781906779795
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: new.
Published by Brand: JR Books, 2011
ISBN 10: 1906779856 ISBN 13: 9781906779856
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: new.
Published by Brand: JR Books, 2007
ISBN 10: 1906217114 ISBN 13: 9781906217112
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: new.
Published by Brand: JR Books, 2009
ISBN 10: 1906779538 ISBN 13: 9781906779535
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: new.
Published by Brand: JR Books, 2009
ISBN 10: 1906217548 ISBN 13: 9781906217549
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: new.