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Laura Wagner's "CLASSIC IMAGES" Book Review
"CLASSIC IMAGES" BOOK REVIEWAfter three “Scripts from the Crypt” books on Universal’s Kharis the Mummy movies (The Mummy’s Hand, The Mummy’s Tomb, The Mummy’s Ghost), the series takes on another of the studio’s franchise monsters: 1942’s The Ghost of Frankenstein (BearManor Media, $40, softcover; $50, hardcover) is the subject of “Scripts” #16 and the volume is packed with Monster Kid goodness: Gregory Mank’s production history, Tom Weaver’s “Fun Facts,” additional chapters by Bill Cooke, Roger Hurlburt and Frank Dello Stritto, pressbook, appendices and an early script quite unlike the eventual movie (Old Ygor hatches a plan to take over the...
Laura Wagner's Review in "Classic Images"
"CLASSIC IMAGES" BOOK REVIEWThe charming Beverly Washburn, one of the most talented child actresses ever, has some significant credits, notably The Juggler (1953), Old Yeller (1957), a 1957 Wagon Train episode with Lou Costello and the 1967 “The Deadly Years” on Star Trek. You will have a great time reading her autobiography, Reel Tears: The Beverly Washburn Story, Take Two (BearManor Meda, $32, softcover; $39.95, hardcover), with Donald Vaughan (also ghostwriter of Hollywood Inside & Out: The Kenny Miller Story, go to https://donaldvaughan.com/index.html). Her behind-the-scenes anecdotes are related by a person with a sweet disposition, a rare commodity coming...
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Q&A with Danny Stewart, author of Saluting the Blood of Heroes
Q&A with Danny Stewart, author of Saluting the Blood of Heroes What inspired you to write "Saluting the Blood of Heroes Behind the Apocalyptic Film"?The book was inspired by a deep fascination with the apocalyptic genre and the often unsung contributions of the people behind the scenes. I wanted to explore the stories of those who create these compelling narratives and bring these epic tales to life.How did you choose which films to focus on in the book?I selected films that had a significant impact on the genre and on audiences worldwide. This included classics and modern hits, ensuring a...
BILL TAYLOR, JAMIE FARR & JEFF MAXWELL PODCAST - From Mannix to M*A*S*H
BILL TAYLOR/JAMIE FARR/JEFF MAXWELL > PODCAST - Mannix to M*A*S*H Bill Taylor, Jamie Farr and Jeff Maxwell from M*A*S*H and the podcast host talking about this book and the fact that many M*A*S*H actors like Loretta Swit, Larry Linville and Mike Farrell learned their trade on Mannix, before M*A*S*H. Ben Ohmanr and BMM are also mentioned. https://mashmatterspodcast.com/mikeconnors/Additionally, author Bill Taylor will be at the Hollywood Show, at the Burbank Marriott, in Burbank California on October 18 and 19, 2024 selling and signing books.