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New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Grey boards with dark gray spine imprinted in silver with title and author. Full number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 . 1.4 x 9.1 x 5.9 Inches. 288 pages. A sensitive, deeply intimate portrait of the greatest matinee idol of them all -- by the passionate woman who lived with and loved him. 32 pages of black and white photographs. .

New York: Melcher Media. As New in As New dust jacket. 2011. First Edition. Hardcover. Black boards and spine with spine imprinted in gold with title and author. Tan endpapers. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 335 pages. Beyond Tallulah, the illustrated biography of Sam Wyly, the most versatile big-company entrepreneur in American history, tells one of the most compelling untold business stories of our time. Wyly has built 10 companies in nine different industries with 500 million- or billion-dollar valuations. He's the reason that Bonanza Steakhouse, Michaels Arts & Crafts and Green Mountain Energy are household names today. And his achievements serve as a valuable point of reference for today's generation of recession-fighting Start-up Whiz Kids. After a mercurial rise through the early computer industry in Texas, Wyly founded a data transmission company (DATRAN) with the dream of building a network of microwave towers that would enable computers to talk to each… Read More

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. Protected in a removable archival cover. . 1.6 x 8.9 x 6 Inches. 446 pages. An inspiring and unconventional memoir from one of the world's most beloved actresses. <br><br> Goldie Hawn's life is an ongoing tableau of stories, and she has a born knack for telling them. In this candid and insightful book, Goldie invites us to join her in a look back at the people, places, and events that have touched her. It is the spiritual journey of a heart in search of enlightenment. <br><br> With her trademark effervescent humor, Goldie tells us about the lessons she's learned and the wisdom she feels she's been given in the hope of giving something back. Not a Hollywood "tell-all," <i>A Lotus Grows in the Mud</i> is a very personal look at moments private and powerful: her delight in her father's spirited spontaneity; the confidence… Read More

Las Vegas: Frank Marino Enterprises. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. Dust jacket is protected in a removable Brodart cover. Pictoral hardcover. Lavishly illustrated with black and white photographs. . 271 pages. Signed by Inscribed by author. Part autobiography, part how-to manual, superstar female impersonator Frank Marino talks about performing in the neon city of Las Vegas for the past ten years, along with all the trials and tribulations that he's encountered along the way. Don't miss his many make-up and beauty secrets, fashion advice, and exercise tips on how to keep that "girlish figure." He keeps his audience in stitches while his surgeon keeps him in stitches with over nine plastic surgeries. Plus, many hysterical face-to-face encounters with superstars like Joan Rivers, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton and Diana Ross. .

New York: Pocket Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. 1.2 x 9.5 x 6.4 Inches. 288 pages. It is the genius of actor Carroll O'Connor that millions of fans will forever confuse him with his most unforgettable creation, Archie Bunker. But O'Connor has lived the kind of rich, momentous life that Archie could never have imagined. Now, emerging from behind the actor's mask for the first time, O'Connor writes eloquently and intimately about his great triumphs and terrible tragedies - and a career that has been immortalized in television history. Growing up in Depression-era New York, Carrol O'Connor made his way armed with the quick wit, mischievous bent of mind, and engaging Irish charm that flow through these pages. From his rough and tumbel days in the merchant marine during World War ll - marked by big dreams, bar brawls, and bloody noses he moved on to salad days in Dublin. There he received an education in literature and in life, found his… Read More

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. Protected in a removable archival cover. Full number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Deckle-edged pages. 1.3 x 8.4 x 6.2 Inches. 384 pages. For seven decades Katharine Hepburn played a leading role in the popular culture of the twentieth century - reigning as an admired actress, a beloved movie star, and a treasured icon of the modern American woman. She also remained one of the most private of all the public figures of her time. <P>In 1983 - at the age of seventy-five, her career cresting - the four-time Academy Award winner opened the door to biographer A. Scott Berg - then thirty-three - and began a special friendship, one that endured to the end of her illustrious life. <P>From the start, Scott Berg felt that Katharine Hepburn intended his role to be not just that of a friend but also of a chronicler, a confidant who might record for posterity her thoughts and feelings. Over the next… Read More

New York: Hyperion Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. Stated First Edition with full number line. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 295 pages .

New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First American Edition. Hardcover. Dust jacket protected with a removable Brodart cover. First Edition with full number line. 48 pages of black and white or color photographs. Bright, tight, clean book that appears to be unread. Discography, index. . 256 pages. Chronicles the life and career of the internationally known singer. .

New York: William Morrow & Co. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. . 306 pages. Loni Anderson book was written to give a first hand account at last how Loni breaks her silence on men, on life, on motherhood, and Yes Burt Reynolds. Very true, entertaining for her fans all over the world. .

New York: Spi Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Protected in a removable Brodart cover. Black boards and spine with spine imprinted with author and title. SIGNED by the AUTHOR on the title page. Stated First Edition with full number line. Fresh, clean copy that is unread. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 273 pages. Signed by Author. This book details the magic decade that Martin still calls, "The best years of my life, " and then proceeds to retell an accurate and epoch story of this living legacy, right to the present day. It's all here, from childhood memories to the present . An adventure story spanning 40 years of personal memories that has never before been told. .

Grand Central Publishing. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. Hardcover. 0.93 x 8.57 x 5.69 Inches. So Far. How did a schoolgirl from Wales become an international sensation? And how can she possibly cope with staggering, worldwide fame? In this fascinating account, the young singer shares her amazing true story. From humble beginnings in Wales singing on local radio to singing for Prince Charles, President Clinton, and the Pope, to her quick rise to the top of the music charts, Charlotte Churchs unique story is an inspiring tale of a phenomenal young talent and will touch the hearts of millions of music lovers worldwide. Charlotte Churchs first album, Voice of an Angel, reached #1 on Britains classical music chart, #10 on its pop music chart, went to #28 on North American music charts, and went double platinum in five weeks. Her second album sold 2.5 million copies. She was the youngest artist ever to appear on the Billboard 100. Sony Classical has signed Church to a five-album… Read More

Holbrook, MA: Adams Media Corp. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. Slight edgewear and a lightly bumped corner. 40 b/w photos.. . 304 pages. This memoir and show-business primer from one of film and TV's most successful writer-producer-director-actors (<I>Pretty Woman, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, Murphy Brown</I>) gives sound advice on how to create comedy, break into TV, shoot movies, and deal with Hollywood. .