Performing Arts category: 25753 books
Gielgoodies! The Wit and Wisdom (& Gaffes) of John Gielgud
The Wit and Wisdom of John Gielgud
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2015
‘John Gielgud was not just a great actor: he was also a formidable wit, a brilliant raconteur – and a very naughty boy.’ – Simon Callow from the prologue.
This delicious feast of ‘Gielgoodies’, compiled by Gielgud’s biographer, reveals a less well‐known side to this celebrated...
Cloris
My Autobiography
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2010
The “frank . . . salty . . . [and] delicious” New York Times–bestselling memoir of the Oscar-winning actress and show business icon (Kirkus Reviews).
She received a record-breaking nine Emmy Awards, two of them as the irrepressible Phyllis on The Mary Tyler Moore Show; she won an Oscar...
I Stooged to Conquer
The Autobiography of the Leader of the Three Stooges
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2013
Telling the full story of the head Stooge, this work reveals the life-long career of a legendary funnyman. Born into a working-class family in Brooklyn, Moe Howard transformed his real-life experiences of getting into mischief with his brother Shemp into the plots that would have millions rolling...
Hollywood Remembered
An Oral History of Its Golden Age
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2011
In Hollywood Remembered, a wide array of Tinseltown veterans share their stories of life in the city of dreams from the days of silent pictures to the present. The 35 voices, many of whom have come to know Hollywood inside-out, range from film producers and movie stars to restaurateurs and preservationists....
Sammy Davis Jr.
A Personal Journey with My Father
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2014
Nicknamed Mr. Show Business, Sammy Davis Jr. was a consummate performer who sang, danced, and acted on film, television, radio, and the stage for over six decades. In this uniquely intimate volume, the entertainment legend's story comes to life through rare family photos and a compelling narrative...
by Robert Evans
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2013
From the legendary producer and author of The Kid Stays in the Picture—one of the greatest Hollywood memoirs ever written—comes a long-awaited second work with all the elements of a star-studded blockbuster: glamour and conflict, giddy highs and near-fatal lows, struggle and perseverance, tragedy and triumph.
I Blame Dennis Hopper
And Other Stories from a Life Lived In and Out of the Movies
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2015
From award-winning actress Illeana Douglas comes a memoir about learning to survive in Hollywood while staying true to her quirky vision of the world.
In 1969 Illeana Douglas' parents saw the film Easy Rider and were transformed. Taking Dennis Hopper's words, "That's what it's all about...
Independent Ed
Inside a Career of Big Dreams, Little Movies, and the Twelve Best Days of My Life
Language: English
Release Date: January 29, 2015
An entertaining and inspirational memoir by one of the most prominent practitioners and evangelists of independent filmmaking, and the acclaimed writer, director, and actor (Saving Private Ryan, Friends with Kids, Entourage) whose first film—The Brothers McMullen—has become an indie classic.
At...
X Child Stars
Where Are They Now?
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2016
This enlightening book is the go-to guide for fans for biographical information, rare photos, and interesting trivia about their favorite child stars, shows, series, networks, and the times that defined the shows. Spanning forty years of television history, this book details both the success stories...
Both of Us
My Life with Farrah
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Ryan O’Neal and Farrah Fawcett. He was the handsome Academy Award–nominated star of Paper Moon and the classic romance Love Story. She was the beautiful, all-American Charlie’s Angel, whose poster adorned the bedroom walls of teenage boys everywhere. One of the most storied love affairs in Hollywood...
The Man Who Made the Movies
The Meteoric Rise and Tragic Fall of William Fox
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2017
A riveting story of ambition, greed, and genius unfolding at the dawn of modern America. This landmark biography brings into focus a fascinating brilliant entrepreneur—like Steve Jobs or Walt Disney, a true American visionary—who risked everything to realize his bold dream of a Hollywood empire.
Although...
by David Nobbs
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2014
As a small boy David Nobbs survived the Second World War unscathed, until his bedroom ceiling fell on him when the last bomb to be dropped on Britain by the Germans landed near his home. It was the nearest he came to the war, but National Service would later make him one of Britain's most reluctant...
by eBios
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2014
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe is an English actor. He rose to prominence as the title character in the Harry Potter film series. He made his acting debut at 10 years of age in BBC One's 1999 television movie David Copperfield, followed by his film debut in 2001's The Tailor of Panama. At age 11, he...
by Elizabeth Etienne
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2011
Now aspiring wedding photographers have a comprehensive guide to building a profitable wedding business! Drawing from her twenty-three years of experience in the wedding photography industry, author Elizabeth Etienne helps readers reduce the growing pains both in shooting a wedding and in dealing...