Peter Cushing: An Autobiography And Past Forgetting (SCARCE NEW REVISED EDITION, FIRST PRINTING SIGNED BY JOYCE BROUGHTON)

Cushing, Peter and Broughton, Joyce

ISBN 10: 1887664262 / ISBN 13: 9781887664264

Published by Midnight Marquee Press, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 1999

About this Item

VG+. New revised edition, first printing. Paperback. SIGNED BY JOYCE BROUGHTON, without dedication on title-page. Signing reads, 'Joyce Broughton/(secretary to "SIR")'. There is also a blue ink facsimile signature of Peter Cushing stamped on title-page. 255pp. Profusely illustrated with photographs. This is a new revised edition of Cushing's two autobiographies, with an added chapter/Afterword 'Our Dear "Sir" 'by Joyce Broughton. Joyce was his secretary/personal assistant for 35 years. She is often refered to in the autobiographes and is pictured in many photographs.With Performance Credits and Index. A very good plus copy of a SCARCE new revised edition, first printing SIGNED BY JOYCE BROUGHTON.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Peter Cushing: An Autobiography And Past Forgetting (SCARCE NEW REVISED EDITION, FIRST PRINTING SIGNED BY JOYCE BROUGHTON)
• Publisher: Midnight Marquee Press, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1887664262
• ISBN 13: 9781887664264
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: New Revised Edition, First Printing.
• Condition: Very Good Plus
• Signed: Signed by Joyce Broughton
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography and Autobiography
  • History
  • Performing Arts

About this title

Synopsis

Midnight Marquee Press is pleased to bring to U.S. readers the story of a gentle man who became one of the indisputable Kings of HorrorPeter Cushing. Mr. Cushing discusses his childhood, his early acting career in films and on stage, his BBC television work and his renowned years at Hammerall with literary wit and charm. While Mr. Cushing's humor will tickle readers' funny bones, the everlasting love story between Mr. Cushing and his dear wife Helen will touch their hearts.

About the Author

Peter Cushing is perhaps one of the most beloved of film stars. His work as Frankenstein the Hammer series has made him a film legend but it is also for his kindness and wit for which he will be remembered.