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Queenie: Large Print Edition
Large Print edition (18 point) Courtenay Wolcott was born into money-lots of it-when in her early teens, her wealthy lifestyle was torn from her. Suddenly forced to hobnob with the lower classes she'd always disdained and mocked, now out of her social element, she struggled to keep a balance, surviving a severe beating, endless harassment, constant humiliation, ethical issues and emotional turmoil as she struggled to fit in with the poorer elements of society. A vicious family scandal allowed her to finally realize the true goodness of the "Not of Our Kind, Dear" people. This is a great story of awakening, realization and maturing. Poet, songwriter Samuel Blake, poetry author and former Bradley PhD Fellow at Tufts University. This coming of age book about a young girl of great wealth suddenly forced into the world of the have-nots kept me riveted. As an entertainment publicist and PR person I don't have much time to read, but author LC Van Savage caused me to put my clients on hold while I read every word. Great story! Tommy Lightfoot Garrett, Entertainment Publicist and Writer
Queenie
Courtenay Wolcott was born into money-lots of it-when in her early teens, her wealthy lifestyle was torn from her. Suddenly forced to hobnob with the lower classes she'd always disdained and mocked, now out of her social element, she struggled to keep a balance, surviving a severe beating, endless harassment, constant humiliation, ethical issues and emotional turmoil as she struggled to fit in with the poorer elements of society. A vicious family scandal allowed her to finally realize the true goodness of the "Not of Our Kind, Dear" people. This is a great story of awakening, realization and maturing. Poet, songwriter Samuel Blake, poetry author and former Bradley PhD Fellow at Tufts University. This coming of age book about a young girl of great wealth suddenly forced into the world of the have-nots kept me riveted. As an entertainment publicist and PR person I don't have much time to read, but author LC Van Savage caused me to put my clients on hold while I read every word. Great story Tommy Lightfoot Garrett, Entertainment Publicist and Writer
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Virginia Mayo
the captivating story of Virginia Mayo's acting career Dozens of photographs.
To Norma Jeane with Love, Jimmie
This title tells the sensitive and touching story of the four-year marriage of Jim Dougherty and Norma Jeane Baker before her Hollywood transformation to Marilyn Monroe.
To Norma Jeane with Love, Jimmie
"I guess more words have been written about my first wife, my beloved Norma Jeane Baker, than perhaps have been written about a great many other people who have become famous. Even after she became Marilyn Monroe, and long after her death, the words keep coming and coming. They'll never stop. Sometimes the words liken Norma Jeane to a caterpillar becoming a beautiful and fragile butterfly, but that's not true. Norma Jeane was always a butterfly. She was beautiful all of her life, within and without. During our courtship and marriage I never stopped loving to be with her, to stare at her, to laugh with and love her. We had a wonderful, joyful marriage. But in the end, it was not enough for Norma Jeane. Like all beautiful butterflies, she had to fly away. The difference between the millions of other words written and the ones within this book is simple; mine are not conjecture. Mine are not research. My words are true because I was there. I had the honor and privilege to have lived the experience. The words in this book are all true, because Norma Jeane Baker was my wife." --p.[4] of cover.
Self-Taught, Outsider and Folk Art
Much has changed in the world of self-taught art since the millennium. Many of the recognized "masters" have died and new artists have emerged. Many galleries have closed but few new ones have opened, as artists and dealers increasingly sell through websites and social media. The growth and popularity of auction houses have altered the relationship between artists and collectors. In its third edition, this book provides updated information on artists, galleries, museums, auctions, organizations and publications for both experienced and aspiring collectors of self-taught, outsider and folk art. Gallery and museum entries are organized geographically and alphabetically by state and city.
On the Good Ship Hollywood
For over 20 years, the name John Agar on a marquee meant action to moviegoers - from World War II land, sea and air battles, to the frontier west, to the new frontier of 1950s science fiction, where he stood fast against some of the era's most memorable movie monsters. Agar's rise to fame was meteoric: During World War II, the $83-a-month buck sergeant met and later married "America's Sweetheart" Shirley Temple, and was soon offered a screen test and dramatic instruction by Hollywood mega-mogul David O. Selznick. He co-starred in his very first film, director John Ford's magnificent Fort Apache (1948), and parlayed that impressive debut role into a two-decade string of heroic leads. Steady work was the important thing to Agar, who easily alternated between A-pictures (Ford classics, Sands of Iwo Jima, more), drive-in favorites (Revenge of the Creature, Tarantula) and low-low-budget exploitation items. A gracious, gentle man, Agar tells the bittersweet tale of his journey through life in this tribute volume, which also includes additional interview material and photos not only from his films but also his private life.
Ruth Roman
With her striking looks, the raven-haired, dark eyed Ruth Roman had an air of sophistication that made her seem sexy yet wholesome. She had to strive harder than most to establish herself as a leading actress in Hollywood during its glory years and finally broke through in 1949 with her role in Champion. As one of the last Warner Bros. contract players, she appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's classic Strangers on a Train. Seen at her best in strong parts, such as the ambitious Ronda Castle in Anthony Mann's The Far Country or as a modern-day Lady Macbeth, she enjoyed a varied career as a freelancer before re-inventing herself as a character actress of note on television. A remarkable return to the screen in the bizarre psycho-horror The Baby (1973) assured her of cult status. This is the first book dedicated to a committed but often undervalued actress who is fondly remembered by fans of classic film. More than a biography, it seeks to contextualize the actress within her own time, illuminate her Hollywood experience and celebrate her extensive career.
