A Bird of Passage: The Story of My Life - Softcover

Otto Lang

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1560442816 ISBN 13: 9781560442813

Publisher: Falcon Press, 1994

Synopsis

Book by Lang, Otto

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From the Back Cover:

Among the great names in the world of alpine skiing, that of Otto Lang ranks high (U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame, Northwest Ski Hall of Fame). And not just a great sportsman, Lang was to become an important contributor to the world of filmmaking as well, with four Academy Award nominations. In this compelling and richly anecdotal autobiography, Lang tells his fascinating life story, offering readers a spell-binding and beautifully written tale: the riveting (and often moving) story of a life lived with courage, passion, and style. (Rick Newby, author of Old Friends Walking in the Mountains, Helena, Montana) Otto Lang makes his home in Seattle, Washington.

Otto Lang's story races from high adventure in Austria's Alps to America's famed ski resorts and behind-the-scenes intrigues of Hollywood. He treats every captivating moment as an irresistible love affair. (Warren Lerude, Pulitzer Prize winner and professor of Journalism, University of Nevada at Reno).

Review:

... A Knockout ... Pure and simple! I couldn't put it down! -- John Jay, pioneer ski film presenter and author, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

A Bird of Passage is a vivid account of an interesting life, highly readable and very gentlemanly. Lang tells his story adeptly, almost gossip-free. That's surely one reason that a dedicated ski instructor got as far in Hollywood as he did. -- Chris Goodrich, "Book Review," Los Angeles Times

A wonderful, wonderful book. -- Leeroy Soper, former manager, University Book Store, Seattle, WA

His 86 years have been crowded with large roles: American ski legend, Hollywood producer and director, gifted photographer, world traveler, noted journalist and book author. -- Adam Worcester, editor, West Seattle Herald

It's amazing, it's amusing ... -- Mort Lund, editor, Journal of the International Skiing History Association magazine, Accord, NY

This is a superb book! I might even say a classic of its kind. -- James Laughlin, founder of New Directions Publishing Co., NY

Your book is a treasure and I will savor it for a long time. -- David Brown, president, Manhattan Project, Ltd., NY

About this edition

• Publisher: Falcon Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1560442816
• ISBN 13: 9781560442813
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 463