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bottom . Code Description Price See Also: Historical Biographies - 13 titles For less critical biographies of historical figures.
See Also: British Royal Family - 3 titles
Serling: The Rise and Twilight of Television's Last Angry Man (Biography of Rod Serling) (used hc) By Gordon F. Sander.
1992, Dutton, 283pp. Photo insert. Pub. at $23.00.
(Fine in Near Fine DJ (lightly rubbed). 1st Edition, 1st printing.)
Biography of the host and producer of "The Twilight Zone"
describing his conflicts with the network and eventual
downfall.
(7/13/99)
$10.00
book2
Mommie Dearest (used pb) By Christine Crawford.
1978 (1981), Berkley, 327pp.
(G)
Growing up with actress Joan Crawford.
$2.00
book1
My Mother's Keeper (used pb) By B.D. Hyman.
"The Controversial portrait of Bette Davis through her daughter's eyes."
(3/9/99)
$2.00
book1
Wired: The Short Life and Fast Times of John Belushi (used pb) By Bob Woodward.
1984, 532pp, photo insert.
$3.00
book1
Mia and Woody: Love and Betrayal (used hc) By Kristi Groteke
with Marjorie Rosen.
1994, Carroll & Graf Publishers, 286pp, Orig. $21.00, xlib, photo insert.
(G+)
An account of the Woody Allen-Mia Farrow marriage, as told by their nanny.
Appears to be supportive of Farrow.
(2/8/99)
$6.00
book1.5
The Lost Tycoon: T The Many Lives of Donald J. Trumpt (used hc) By Harry Hurt.
1993, W.W. Norton, 447pp.
(G+ in VG DJ in wraps. Xlib with usual markings.)
"Harry Hurt's explosive narrative combines thorough investigative reporting and
celebrity gossip: It is the perfect vehicle for exploring every last corner of
Trump's empire, from the boardroom to the bedroom."
(5/4/99)
$6.00
book2
Lost in Hollywood: The Fast Times and Short Life of River Phoenix (used pb) By John Gatt.
1995, 306pp, 8-page photo insert, out-of-print.
(G)
(2/9/99)
$3.00
book1
That Girl and Phil: An Insider Tells What Life is really Like in the Marlo Thomas-Phil Donahue Household (used hc) 1990, St. Martins, 222pp, out-of-print. (Hardcover with dustjacket, in perfect condition)
A former personal assistant spills all about the talk show host and his wife,
the former "That Girl" TV star. "With dry wit and a droll sense of humor, the author
recounts this uproarious real-life sitcom."
(3/2/99)
$3.00
book1
Nancy Reagan: The Unauthorized Biography (used hc, with dj) By Kitty Kelley.
1991, Simon & Schuster, 603pp, out-of-print. (Hardcover in very good condition.)
Celebrity slasher Kitty Kelley goes after the former first lady.
$6.00
book3
Almost Golden: Jessica Savitch and the Selling of the Television News (used pb) By Gwenda Blair.
1988, Avon, 352pp, out-of-print.
(Good)
About the TV newswomen who succumbed to drugs.
"In 1979, Newsweek dubbed her the Golden Girl. Blond, beautiful, immensely popular with the
public, Jessica Savitch had it all. A network anchor at thirty-one, she had made it to the
top in a male-dominated world of big stars, big money, and super-egos....
But behind the scenes was another story."
(3/19/99)
$3.00
book1
Bad Intentions: The Mike Tyson Story (used pb) By Peter Heller.
1989, Signet, 379pp.
A profile of Mike Tyson written before his rape conviction and the Holyfield
ear-biting incident.
(3/19/99)
$3.00
book1
Courtney Love: Queen of Noise - A Most Unauthorized Biography (used pb) By Melissa Ross.
1996, Pocket, 265pp, list $5.99.
(G)
"The astonishing, no-holds-barred look into the heart and sould of today's high
priestess of rock 'n' roll." Widown Kurt Cobain.
(5/3/99)
$3.00
book1
Madonna: Unauthorized (used hc) By Christopher Andersen.
1991, Simon & Schuster, 350pp, Pub. at $20.00.
(G+ in G+ DJ in wraps. Xlib with usual markings. Flyleaf removed.)
Unauthorized biography of the pop star.
(6/21/99)
$5.00
book2
Perot: An Unauthorized Biography (used hc) By Todd Mason.
1990, Business One Irwin, 316pp, 8-page photo insert.
(VG in VG. Black mark on edge.)
"The real Ross Perot," focussing on his business dealings.
(5/5/99)
$7.00
book2
A Walk on the Wild Side (Autobiography of Dennis Rodman) (used hc) By Dennis Rodman
and Micheal Silver.
1997, Delecorte Press, 261pp, Pub. at $22.95.
(G+ in G+ DJ in wraps. Xlib with usual markings.)
(7/2/99)
$6.00
book1.5
Diary of a Lover of Marilyn Monroe (used hc) By Hans Jorgen Lembourn.
1979, Arbor House, 214pp, 8.5x5". Translated from Danish. Danish journalist reports his 40-day affair with Monroe in the late 1950s.
(Fine in VG DJ. DJ has 1/2" tear on back edge, else Near Fine. First US edition. Second printing.)
(7/20/99)
$8.00
book1
Truman Capote: Dear Heart, Old Buddy (used hc) By John Malcom Brinnin.
1986, Delacourt, 182pp. A close friend recalls the rise and downfall of Capote.
(VG+ in VG DJ)
(10/8/99)
$6.00
book1
