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Television
My Life in High Heels
Published in Hardcover by William Morrow & Co (1995-11-02)
Authors: Loni Anderson and Warren Larkin
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This Lady has class
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-06-10
I loved this book when it was new, and had to go back and RE-read it, after Loni married her old flame Bob Flick on May 17, 2008! I remembered her mentioning him as one of the men she dated years ago, and thought it was amazing how life is so full of surprises!
She had no way of knowing when she wrote this book, (to straighten out the record about her divorce), that in the not too distant future she would be with her TRUE love once again!
This book is so filled with details of her life in Minnesota, and all the delicious details of her journey to WKRP fame(Jennifer Marlowe)that you will feel like YOU were there!
I loved this book, and especially love her wit and fierce determination to ALWAYS turn things around when life throws her a curve ball.
THIS is no dumb blonde!

One wild life
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2000-03-19
Loni Anderson proves that she is not another dumb blonde in this humorous, entertaining biography. She talks about family, friends, and her memories so fluidly you feel as if you had been there. She recounts her life from teenage beauty queen to a single mother and struggling actress and to her fame on WKRP. After all Burt has done to her she does not trash him, choosing to focus more on her feelings about the divorce and concern for her son, this definately a book to read if you are a fan of Mrs. Anderson or think she's just like her character on tv

LONI
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2007-09-04
This book was much better than Burt's I think this book was closer to the truth than Burt's.
Burt does tell us about his drug problem but does not tell us how he abused Loni but she goes into more detail about Burt and his mood swings.
Loni also tells us all about her life before Burt.
It is a really good read and very interesting.

Loni, I wish you happiness forever.
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 1999-06-04
I started reading the book, and could not put it down. Your courage, strength, and love for your family and freinds is what I admire most about you during your time growing up and till present. At times I would cry for you for what Burt put you through, my views has changed toward him, and yes i did follow both you and Burt from the start, had no idear what hell be put you and "Q" through, you too much of a lady to put up with him on the whole and now that chapter is written and closed, you can now say at last I have peace. Loni you book was well written and yet sad, I still feel sadness but i know that you're now happy.

Good luck.

What a great book!
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2000-09-15
Ms Anderson probably wrote this book to make a buck after Burt dumped her but who cares? I really enjoyed this honest, down to earth book about her relationship with Burt, her life and loves and most of all, I LOVED the many wonderful photographs. She's quite a lady too. Not once does she cry out, "poor ol' me". The book is honest and goes straight to the point. In other words, she doesn't moan and whine throughout it. She says it as she see's it. I like that. I'd recommend this book, definitely.

Television
Neve Campbell: An Unauthorized Biography
Published in Paperback by Renaissance Books (2000-01-01)
Author: Elina Furman
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GREAT BOOK
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2000-01-30
Finally a book about what I consider the best of the crop of young actresses to arrive in the past few years. The book only confirms what I've felt about Neve, that she truly is a good down to earth person. This book gives great insight into her casting on Party of Five and all the behind the scenes information on the Scream films.

Give this book a try. A must for all Neve and Party of Five fans.

Captivating read
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2000-01-11
I have loved Neve Campbell ever since PO5. She is definitely one of my favorite actresses of all time. This book was really interesting. It showed me a side of Neve I had never known. I hope she continues to make great films because she is talented, beautiful, and deserves recognition.

GREAT BOOK
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2000-01-30
Finally a book about what I consider the best of the crop of young actresses to arrive in the past few years. The book only confirms what I've felt about Neve, that she truly is a good down to earth person. This book gives great insight into her casting on Party of Five and all the behind the scenes information on the Scream films.

Give this book a try. A must for all Neve and Party of Five fans.

"Must" reading for all Neve Campbell fans!
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 8 total.
Review Date: 2000-03-04
Fans of the TV show Party of Five, the movie I Know What You Did Last Summer and others will find this a fine biographical sketch of the actress: the first book to explore her life. From her professional acting appearances to her breakup with her husband and her love affairs with notables, this is revealing and absorbing.

GREAT QUALITY READING
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 8 total.
Review Date: 1999-12-26
It's amazing how much we don't know about the lifes of our favorite stars. You just assume they pop up overnight, but what actually goes in making of the star like Neve Campbell few people know. The hard work, dedication and ability to take risk is absolutely unparallel, I recommend this book to everyone who thinks, that becoming an actress is just luck and good fortune. I think it's the only book on Neve and what a great one to have. By the way the pictures are very good.

Television
Never Enough: The Story of the "Cure"
Published in Paperback by Omnibus Press (2006-10-09)
Author: Jeff Apter
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Never Enough
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-01-20
As complete a bio as we're going to find on The Cure until Bob really calls it quits for sure. The book is full of minutae and tidbits of The Cure you're not going to find anywhere else.

completely EXCELLENT info and storytelling
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-10-22
i am a diehard cure fan since about 1985, but this book told me so much info i really feel like i did my homework! excellent stories, amazing detailed, fairly balanced on controversial issues, great photos. if you wish you'd been in on the cure during their teenage years, this book will fill you in to a serioius level. truly entertaining read.

i'd recommend this highly...but please avoid In Between Days: An Armchair Guide to the Cure unless you really just want to read discographical info.

A Must read for the hardcore Cure fan....
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2008-03-07
This book was absolutely amazing. I have been a serious Cure fan for over 25 years and I must say this book was a fantastic read. The author really did his research. Its definitely a must read for anybody who wants to know the whole story or at least all that the author could get out of the boys.I'll probly read it again there was so much info. The behind the scenes of a band whose career has spanned over 30 years in detail like you can't imagine.....

For now, the QUINTESSENTIAL biography of the greatest band ever!! The Cure!!
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 8 total.
Review Date: 2006-10-16
A Great!! GREAT! Book. Starting from when Lol Tolhurst, Mike Dempsey, Simon Gallup, and Robert Smith joined and from other band join ins and outs. Talks an awful lot of Robert Smiths life as a child with his childhood friend and former bandmate Lol Tolhurst. Incredible book!! There is alot more tho that I would have wanted to see. THe author cut off at some songs when introducing an album to speed up the book. Alot of songs were left unspoken of which kinda ticked me off but other than that I LOVED it!!

For Cure fans alike this book is a MUST read!!! It's great! Don't hesitate, buy it!! You will love it!!

a band-ography for Cure fans
Helpful Votes: 8 out of 8 total.
Review Date: 2006-09-22
It's nice to have a Cure biography and there is a heck of a lot of history to go through. In a way it's nice to have the book to make sense of all the different line-ups, who did what when, and how and why everyone came to be in the band.

Also the story in the beginning about Robert's brother taking him to the Isle of Wight festival is priceless. I won't say anymore here so that you'll go get the book!

It probably could be better but there's still enough good info in there for Cure fans that they won't be dissapointed. Another important thing to mention is that he interviewed Lol Tolhurst, and some other former members, so you get more than one perspective on the old days, which is cool.

Television
Nobody Much: Life on the Farm With Granny Cool
Published in Paperback by Madison Books (2002-12)
Author: Barbara McIntyre
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Nobody Much Gives Much Pleasure
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2003-02-15
As a fellow Long Islander,I thought it would be fun to skim this new book by Barbara McIntyre. It turns out to be a work that should appeal to anyone who enjoys a book filled with humor,love and a great deal of common sense. Barbara's step mother in law, the central figure of the book,joins a large and energetic family when she marries when well into her fifties. She is an immediate hit with her step children and grandchildren. I recommend it be read to find out why. The reader will not be disappointed !

They Don't Make "Em Like This Anymore
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2003-02-09
This is a warm , witty look back at a Granny of the sort the world could use more of today . A Zeigfield girl , cabaret chanteuse and confidante-advisor to her many grandchildren . Written with charm and much humor. I loved it , I only wish it could have gone on forever . What ever happened to her type of Grande Lady? Bring us more , Barbara .

Nobody Much
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2003-02-09
Nobody Much is a delightful, humorous tale about an endearing woman and her relationship with the instant family she acquired by marrying a widower. His three children were at the stage of life when they were getting married and starting families. This transplanted city dweller and former actress became involved with all the trials and tribulations of young families and managed to become beloved by all the members of the two generations younger than her husband. Barbara McIntyre has a lovely sense of humor and it is easy to relate to her and her mother-in-law's situation. It is a good book to read when you want something light that you can just relax and enjoy.
Rosamond Dean

Hair, clothes, boys, and fudge
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2003-02-20
Barbara McIntyre may be the first person ever to write a flattering portrait of her mother-in-law. The lead character in the book, Margaret McIntyre, is thoroughly likeable--funny, street-smart, compassionate, and though she cares immensely about how her hair looks and which bracelet and earrings set to wear to the horse races, she's utterly devoid of airs. Maybe this is because Margaret spent most of her life as a career girl. She had her moments of glamour, like joining the Zeigfield Follies fresh from Southern Illinois and entertaining in New York speakeasies. But she also had her share of routine jobs, like pushing face creams for the formidable Estee Lauder. The highs and the lows taught Margaret to keep things in perspective, and above all, to laugh. We laugh with her.

In her mid-fifties, Margaret married Mac McIntyre, a successful businessman she'd known since they were children. Margaret's relationship with her new extended family is particularly noteworthy, because she seems to have been universally adored. The secret may be that she never had children of her own. With no "entitlement issues," Margaret was free to treat every member of her large extended family--even the little ones--like interesting people in their own right. It worked. Whenever anyone wanted advice, they invariably turned to Margaret.

The book gets better as you progress, and the end makes you feel sad indeed to say goodbye to a great lady. What I especially liked was how the author made Margaret's attitude about seemingly banal things (like hair, clothes, and fudge) reflect a larger attitude about life itself: that it's there to enjoy as much as possible.

From Ziegfield to the hayfield, Southern Illinois Style!
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2003-02-11
If you had been raised in southern Illinois 100 years ago, and you were ambitious, talented, personable and hell-bent-for-leather, you might have followed in the footsteps of Margaret McIntyre, who followed her heart to the theater stages of New York, had a successful career as a Ziegfield girl, speakeasy performer, silent movie accompanist, and stage actress, and then gave it all up to live on a Long Island "Gentleman's Farm" with the true love of her life. That she didn't do this until she was in her fifties was the reason she inherited 3 step children, their spouses, and 12 step-grandchildren, all of whom adored her and continually looked to her for guidance, perspective, encouragement, and just plain laughs. It was her sense of humor that would initially win people over, a sharp, black humor that sprang from the characters and adventures of her youth in Benton, Illinois, an old coal-mining town that seemed to exist in the Antebellum South well into the 20th century. But her upbringing also gave her strength, resilience, and eternal optimism that no matter how bad or crazy or unfair things seemed, she had definitely seen worse! And of course, she had learned how to deal with the twists and turns of life, and would eagerly share her experience and expertise with any who might seek a little enlightenment, Benton-style. She was down-to-earth, unpretentious, self-deprecating, and completely lovable, and this exceptional portrait of her life and times offers a quick-moving, intimate glimpse into a simpler age, when often the most important question of the day was, What did you do to your hair and what shall we have for dessert tonight? And yet hidden in the straightforward anecdotes of sumptious Thanksgiving dinners, hairdresser's appointments, elegant teas, or the twist and perils of a grandchild's love life, an approach to life, an attitude for how to live emerges that is instructive to us all, particularly in these fast, troubled times that are so lacking in style. After reading this, you will never again underestimate the importance of Family, Friends and Food!

Television
The Official All My Children Trivia Book
Published in Paperback by ABC (1998-05-01)
Author: Gerard J. Waggett
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The Official All My Children Trivia Book
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2001-08-25
I love this book The Official All My Children Trivia book from the hit abc television show and at the first of it had the horse. This book looks like Tuck Everlasting, Tuck Para Siempre a spanish book of Tuck Everlasting, Owls in the Family, Black Beauty, Rodeo Bloopers 1. the video, Toby Keith's album Pull My Chain & Clay Walker's album If I Could Make A Living. In 2000 I made videos of William's America's Funniest Home Videos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 which is the Tenth Year Anniversary, 11 which is the tenth year anniversary, Special Edition of Bareback Riding, Calf Roping & Steer Wrestling the three rodeo events on video & All My Children/Roping Funnies the graduation of William's Funniest Videos 13 and someday I will put them in the store so people will by mine and order them on the website ...and they will love them ...My favorite T. V. shows on abc are All My Children, General Hospital & Who Wants To Be A Millionaire my favorite T. V. shows on abc. This book also looks like Mary Kate and Ashley's videos How The West Was Fun & The Case of The Logical I Ranch. This is an amazing trivia book.A

Great for both AMC veterans and novices!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 1998-06-25
This is an excellent book for ALL of us AMC fans: I'm pretty much a novice and it really gave me a good background and tidbits. It helped me learn the history and about characters who were gone before I started watching. It really helped put pieces of the puzzle together. My sister is a veteran and she was kept going "I remember that!" or "No way! Even I didn't know that!!!" And, it has great pictures. I recommend it for those of you who starting watching in the 1970's, and for AMC fans who were born in the 1970's.

For The Fans
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2002-10-31
This is just a fun trivia book for fans of ALL MY CHILDREN. It has a lot of facts, some you might know, some you might not. A lot of quizzes, even one for the famous Erica Kane! While its not as comprehensive as the 1994 ALL MY CHILDREN coffee table book, it still has loads of facts and fun for trivia and AMC fans alike. It's pretty cheap too so its worth it if you want to know more about AMC or just enjoy trivia books.

This is the greatest trivia book!!!
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 1998-06-25
This book is great. It is filled with so much information which the dedicated fan should know. It also has some great pictures. However, it is paperback and not hardcover like they say.

It's a great book, so pick it up because it's a low price for all that info.

Absolutely Fabulous!!
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 1998-08-03
As a 20+ year fan of All My Children, this book not only brought back great memories of my years in Pine Valley, but let me in some stuff I did not get to see, because I was too young.This is a MUST HAVE for an All My Children fan, old or new!!

Television
The Official General Hospital Trivia Book
Published in Paperback by ABC (1997-10-13)
Author: Gerard J. Waggett
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More substantial story than "trivia"
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2005-09-25
Hyperion released this book in October 1997, and it includes the "GH" spinoff, "Port Charles." Its author, who says he's been a "GH" fan since 1978, has also written "The Soap Opera Book of Lists" and "The Soap Opera Encyclopedia." Calling it a "trivia book" would seem to reduce its relevance and substance, as it really is a wealth of behind-the-scenes info about the show. The book includes black-and-white stills from ABC scattered throughout (it's sanctioned by ABC Daytime Press). Chapters feature celebrity appearances on the show, famous fans of the show, real-life romances of the stars, real-life names of the stars and more. The book's contents are also indexed at the end. (Oh, and there ARE a few "trivia" quizzes at the end of chapters!)

For GH fans old and new alike
Helpful Votes: 16 out of 16 total.
Review Date: 2002-02-23
This book has a lot of the show history along with trivia questions. Yes, the answers are included *grin*. If you are a long time viewer, you will enjoy going back over the highlights thru the years. The trivia questions are fun to test your knowledge of the soap.

For new viewers, this is a great way to catch up on past story of your favorite characters. See why Luke and Cassadines have fueded. Learn about Laura and her mother Leslie. There are several pictures from the show, but be aware, they are black and white.

I am the list owner of a GH fan group and I use this book to give weekly questions to the list. The members love seeing who will send in the correct answer first. Some who have viewed for many years have been stumped on occassion.

If GH is your show, this book is a must. It would make a really nice gift for someone you know who is a fan, too.

Get Excited, Get Happy, Just Get This Book
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 1997-12-31
Wow! Your pulse will race! Your palms will get sweaty! You will not be able to get this book out of your mind (not until youv'e read it cover to cover at least twice anyway). The Official General Hospital Trivia Book is your ticket to the best roller coaster ride on daytime - and without those long expensive trips to an amusement park. The Trivia Book contains all the necessities for being a true fan: on-screen tales, backstage stories, and other minutia. So rush to get your own copy (or 2 or 3) then sit back and enjoy the ride!!!

A must buy for General Hospital Fans everywhere!
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 1997-10-22

This is one of the best books that I have read on General Hospital. A Wonderful collection of photos and facts. By the time you are done reading this book you'll be ready for a game of trivia pursuit and win. Reasonably priced.

General Hospital Official Trivia Book: Best GH Book Out!
Helpful Votes: 9 out of 11 total.
Review Date: 1998-06-11
Being the "expert" GH fan, I will have to say that this is THE VERY BEST GH Book out there! It contains interesting factoids, trivia you may have never even know (I know I didn't) and so much more! This is a MUST HAVE for any GH fan out there... a first time watcher or people who have watched GH since day one! Hurry out and buy it today!

Television
On Assignment: The Stories Behind the Stories : Inspiring Experiences of an Lds Broadcast Journalist
Published in Hardcover by Covenant Communications (1998-08)
Author: Art Rascon
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Finally, the spiritual side of the news...!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2003-07-02
This collection of inspiring stories by this award winning LDS broadcast journalist, is hopefully not Art Rascon's last compilation effort. Rascon's journalist wit and his compassionate and profound understanding of people combine to set the stage for his spiritual back-stories of the several memorable events he covered as a CBS news correspondent during the later half of the 1990's. Highly recommended reading for members of all faiths.

A GREAT BOOK
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2001-06-28
This book is the greatest! I'm not under 13 but I'm writing in this space anyways... I read this book and it is very insperational! I love how he shared his experiences of his life and his news stories and tied it in with his belief and church standards. It's a great book and recomend it to everyone! I love the story of the him getting stuck in a locker by some of his "friends". It was sad and mooved me. I also like how he always followed what the church wanted him to do. I believe this man is a great person! I recommend you reading this fantastic book of truth!

Great Book
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2000-04-25
In this book, Art Rascon CBS news corespondent shares faith promoting stories about his career as a journalist and the stories he has covered. It is extremely well written. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it. I especialy liked the story of how he got locked in a school locker for over an hour, how could kids be so mean? Buy it.

Great Book
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2000-04-25
In this book, Art Rascon CBS news corespondent shares faith promoting stories about his career as a journalist and the stories he has covered. It is extremely well written. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it. I especialy liked the story of how he got locked in a school locker for over an hour, how could kids be so mean? Buy it.

Excellent Piece of Work
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2000-01-21
The stories in this book are motivational, inspiational, and exciting. This is one of the best books that I have ever read. Art Rascon is the greatest writer on the face of the earth.

Television
On Stage & In Shadows : a career memoir, Preface by Ruth Buzzi, Foreword by Jonathan Frid
Published in Paperback by iUniverse, Inc. (2005-06-24)
Author: Marie Wallace
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A Life Well Lived In the Theatre
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2005-09-18
As other reviewers have pointed out, Marie Wallace is best known for her two years on the spooky soap opera Dark Shadows.But her career, and her life, encompass so much more.For decades, Marie Wallace was a working actress, appearing on television, and in scores of theatre productions, including eight stints on Broadway.Her credits are impressive, and she has worked with many theatre greats. In her new book, On Stage And In Shadows, she invites her readers to figuratively join her for a cup of coffee while she tells of her childhood in New York City, her early days as a model, and her wonderful adventures in show business.In sharing her memories, Marie Wallace not only regales us with stories about Ethel Merman, Jimmy Durante, Jackie Gleason, Bob Fosse, and her dear friend Ruth Buzzi, she educates us on the hard work it takes to succeed and do good work in the often cuthroat world of New York theatre.The book, like it's author, is a charming delight!On a personal note, I'd like to say that, after having met and talked to Marie Wallace at numerous Dark Shadows conventions, her charm is no act!Marie Wallace in person is every bit as warm and delightful as she is on the printed page.Bravo!!!!!!!

Absolutely Delightful !
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2005-09-08
Many know Ms .Wallace from her time on the classic cult soap opera, Dark Shadows. While a fascinating and integral part of Wallace's career, Dark Shadows is simply a small thread in a very large and impressive tapestry of work and I might add, an enviable career on the stage and screen .

Those hoping to read about Ms. Wallace's days in the strange and supernatural world of Collinsport, Maine won't be disappointed. The actress offers up wonderful stories of her time on the spooky soap. Even more fascinating is a look back at her time on the Great White Way working opposite and along side luminaries such as Ethel Merman, Gwen Verdon and Bert Lahr.

More then anything else I love this book because it so purely conversational. Every moment is told so vividly and with such great detail, without ever once lagging or boring the reader. I honestly felt as though this lady had pulled up a chair next to me and was just shooting the breeze. The book also chronicles a Manhattan and a Broadway we'll never see again . I found one very important sentiment Marie makes through out her personal story . Something anyone in any profession or walk of life should keep in mind: take chances, keep moving on, don't be afraid to venture down a new path!

Marie Wallace: Actress, Photographer, Raconteur!






Fascinating read!
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2005-07-25
Theater and TV lovers will enjoy this career memoir of actress and photographer Marie Wallace even if unfamiliar with her work. I happen to be familiar with her stage and TV career so I loved the book all the more. Ms. Wallace has worked with many performers and directors, some of the better known performers being Jackie Gleason, Ruth Buzzi, Ethel Merman, Gwen Vernon just to name a few and her insights into the business itself is as interesting to read as her recollections of the cast and productions.

As an actor and acting teacher, I recommend this book for those new to the business as Ms. Wallace offers advice and opinions about how things were done when she first started out and how they work now. Ms. Wallace's memoir is a fascinating read for anyone who loves the business and fun of showbusiness.

A must-read for theatre buffs
Helpful Votes: 6 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2005-08-14
This book was a delightful read. Written in an easy-going and friendly style, Marie keeps the reader hooked with her career progression throughout the years. She shows how a positive outlook and energetic approach to life have benefitted her both her life and career.

In addition, her stories about each of the shows she was in are engaging and fun to read about, from her descriptions of other actors, some well-known, some known well only in theatre, to her take on each of the characters she played. It was good to see how much she has enjoyed her career as an actor and later as a photographer.

A warm and charming person herself, Marie Wallace earned with hard work the accolades she received in her shows and still receives when she encounters her fans. What a treat to get to read about her life and career.

Portrait of an ever-changing artist! A revelation!
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 2005-07-29
"On Stage and in Shadows" is a joy from cover to cover, an invigorating experience that hits every note beautifully. If you're interested in how an actor/actress "makes it" against seemingly insurmountable odds, then Marie's book is for you. She candidly chronicles her truly remarkable life and career(s), from cradle to today--all the while pulling no punches and sparing no detail. I was particularly interested in "On Stage" because of my connection with "Dark Shadows," the infamous gothic soap opera that featured Marie as "Eve," "Crazy Jenny Collins," and "Megan Todd." Her fan club was the first one I joined, way back in 1969, and our eventual meeting at Hampton Playhouse on July 29th of that same year has remained a clear and nostalgic memory for me. She is both a fascinating individual and a strong-willed survivor, as you, too, will discover in "On Stage and in Shadows." Profusely illustrated, written in a personal, conversational tone, this book is one for the ages. Highest rating!

Television
AN OPEN BOOK
Published in Paperback by VIRGIN BOOKS (1994)
Author: JOHN HUSTON
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The best written memoir, hands-down.
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-10-24
I bought this book originally in the early 1980s right after it was printed and I have re-read it every year and a half or so since and find new things every time. The writing is just fantastic; each episode in his life is constructed like a story. I have read where people think it is a whitewash, but actually he touches on everything discreetly and without rancor or salaciousness. When I first read it as a young film student he cataloged a string of movies I had barely heard of, mostly because they weren't easily available until now. A conscientious watching of the films he mentions makes for great companions to the book. From our vantage point in time, this book is also a window into a vanished world where the late 19th century was reluctantly becoming the 20th century, and Huston always was searching to find his place in it. Few people live lives now similar to his life then because we don't have the times from which great lives spring like they did back then. Those decades gave rise to Bogart and Hemingway and Picasso and Roosevelt and the countless others because there were no other choices. Dynamic times make dynamic people! Huston constantly improvised, both in life and art, using his unique background and fine literary sensibilities to surf the constantly changing tides of war and economic depression and modernism, and at the same time constantly indulging himself in every way he could possibly conceive. His movies emerged from this mix, at times wise, at others mischievous; some daring, others fantastic. They were always a little ahead of their time or form, and they never consciously talked down nor pandered to their audience. His innovations developed organically. His breakthrough preference for remote location shooting stemmed from his experiences making documentaries in the battlefield during WWII. His arrangements of characters and objects in the frame came from his love of painting and still composition. His unusual choices for stories grew from his voluminous reading habits. Huston's natural curiosity and striving for perfection filled-in the spaces left between.

Some of Huston's films, like "The Maltese Falcon", are models of perfection, while others are like Michelangelo's scores of unfinished sculptures, almost as if he were saying, "Well, you get the idea!" before moving on to the next object of his fascination. "We Were Strangers" is a good example of this, rendering almost hypnotically the feelings of oppressive paranoia living in a fascist state, while at the same time servicing a story that is a B+ at best.

The real story of Huston's life and films has yet to be written though. There is just too much!

Ranconteur of the first order!
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Review Date: 2006-02-25
I can't remember when I enjoyed reading a book so much. I wished that I could read it anew all over again. I've read half dozen Hollywood bios and autos the last 6 months or so and this was hands down the most enjoyable!

I'm really quite surprised to see only two reviews before this one. Afterall, in my mind Huston ranks up there with the very best of American directors and screen writers. His history in the film business dates back to the ''golden era'' of Hollywood. And he knew all the top heads of the studios as well as many of the most talented people in the their related fields.

He is of course my overall favorite director, based on the quality and sheer number of films on his side of the scale. High Sierra [Scrnply], Maltese Falcon, the Big Sleep, Treasure of Sierra Madre, Key Largo just to mention a few of the early ones. And of course his writing of screenplays of the late thirties that anyone will recognize as some of the best of the classics. And his continued writing of movies; with and without directing, far to many to start listing here!

His relating of his life stories as told here is so captivating and so 'dog gone' interesting and funny, that I felt I was listening to a grandfather tell his life story from the front porch of a family home on a Sunday afternoon!

Anyone that likes to read of a Hollywood long gone and about the people in the industry in those days would do just fine in getting a copy of this wonderfully entertaining book, told by one of Hollywoods finest raconteurs! If not the finest!

Huston - an Irish huntsman from the Mexican cavalry
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Review Date: 2006-12-01
John Huston's autobiography 'An Open Book' was written while the author - a film director whose life spanned the period from the earliest days of Hollywood to his eventual death in 1987 - was living, in old age, as something of a recluse in Mexico.

From this quiet, remote, idyllic spot he tells - as he sees it - the story of his own life and the many experiences and fotuitous friendships and relationships which he believes had been important in making him the way he was.

It goes back as far as he can go into his own ancestry and the origin of his own name - Huston. It goes deep into the impressions of his own family that he formed as a child and refined as he grew up.

He shares with us his many mistakes, as well as the background to some of his greatest successes - which nominally, are his many great films.

But somehow more important than this is the way he approaches his life and how he tells his own story. At one point he is discussing what actually constitutes the 'style' of a writer and what makes it distinctive. He concludes that what is called a writer's style is straightforwardly a unique artefact of how that person thinks and feels about their life and experience.

This book is full of a polished but intimate candour that illuminates and compliments his long and successful career in film

Like autobiographies? This one's a winner.
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2005-12-08
Not only has he been one of my favorite directors over the years, he did some great acting spots, particularly in Chinatown. Then to have this book to read is truely a window into his life. He gives one bit of advice. Has to do with smoking, I won't spoil it for you. Witty guy. I think we tend to forget that films are visual/written/audio stories that several people have put together. A piece of art, typically. And the director is the eye of the hurricane, piecing it all together, in his (her) vision. This book gives us a look into both his private life, one which the citizen today likely has little idea about, as well as numerous stories about various Hollywood people he worked with over the decades. I could barely put this book down. He's got a writing style that's so comfortable, so enjoyable to read, well, maybe it was more fun for me because, in my mind I heard his resonate speaking voice reading the whole book like one on tape by the author. There's never been a director like him that I'm aware of, someone who did not have his own style so much as cull the story right out of the block of stone so to speak. Each of the great films he did has their own vision, their own look. A great accomplishment for a real director who mastered his craft. I think of him as a man's man and this book keeps that sense alive. Sure am glad he took the time to write it because it's a lot of fun to explore his life with him. Unique places, people and times in American cinematic history, and he was there, right in the midst of it all. chrisbct@hotmail.com

Must-Read For Film Buffs
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Review Date: 1998-12-31
Here are some great annecdotes (Bogart, Hepburn, Lorrie, Connery, et al.) by one of Hollywood's greatest directors. Huston's private life rivals any script that he ever shot, and his skill and training as a scriptwriter makes this an interesting, articulate volume.

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Please Teacher Official Fanbook
Published in Paperback by ComicsOne (2005-04-05)
Author: Please!
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Just a little more Information
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Review Date: 2007-08-28
if you even somewhat like this series you need to get this "art" book and I use the term "art" loosly. It has so much more than art. The best way to describe it would have to be a Statagy guide for the series. Do not get me wrong the art in this book is breath taking from one page to the next. it also gives a full rundown of each character, each episode and then on top of all of that it give a short story for each primary character giving us just that extra little information that we didnt need but it helps expand the world by inmesasureable amounts. Please pick this up it is worth the money. Enjoy!

Absolutely beautiful
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Review Date: 2007-05-03
First off this book is translated into English. The photos, bio's, and stories are all absolutely beautiful. It's a great read, but let's face it... you're probably not buying it for the text. It offers enough fan service, but nothing graphic or anything to worry about children finding.

Fanbook Artwrok
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-05-08
If you are a fan of the series then this is definetly worth the price the artwork is supurb. The layout in the book is brilliant. Loads of art not seen in the series.

For the otaku in you!
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2004-10-31
Although I am a fan of anime, I have never read the Onegai Teacher! manga. I had bought this item as a gift for a friend of mine who is a die-hard fan of the series. She was completely thrilled! After much cooing over the book I got a chance to look through it, and was very impressed. This fanbook has great pictures, detailed bios, and lots of extras for those who want to know everything about this anime. This item is a must for any Onegai Teacher! fan.

Do you have it all?
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2004-02-15
Do you have the anime and manga? Well, how about the Fanbook? It's just not an art book, it has everything. Tons of art from the anime, from pinups and magazines, as well as rough drafts. It also has character files, a story guide, original short stories, art from scenes that were never made, interviews, comments and so much more. Get it for yourself or a fan of the series. Only for age 13 and up.


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