Astaire revolutionized dance and musicals for the screen and stage. Finally, here in his own words, he tell his own story: one of trial, hard work, failure, success and, above all, love of his art.... more
One of Hollywood’s legendary leading men tells the story of his life in his own words. As charming off-camera as he was in the limelight, James Garner paints a picture of the outwardly glamorous, but... more
Before he was the definitive dark star of Hollywood, Bogie had a troubled life and a string of failures. This revealing biography by Ann Sperber and Eric Lax chronicles the tough childhood,... more
Despite their public life in the limelight, Kirk and Anne Douglas have been married for 62 years without letting the prying eye of the press tear them apart. Now the content couple are willing to... more
Learn the story of how the legendary comedy troupe came together and got its start with this in-depth history of Monty Python! Interviews with the Pythons and 22 removable facsimiles of rare... more
For the first time ever, a book has focused extensively on the lead-up to Carole Lombard’s shocking death in a plane crash. Learn about the days that built up to Lombard’s fateful descent, and the... more
This fascinating biography reveals the inside life story of John Wayne as told in his own words. Wayne’s son Ethan provides the introduction and sets the premise for the entire Wayne family to open... more
The road to becoming the highest paid woman in America in the ’40s was not easy for Stanwyck. From foster homes to Lifetime Achievement Academy Award® winner, Stanwyck’s incredible life on and off... more
True to the noir style that made his name in Hollywood, Dana Andrews was a dark and mysterious man.Struggling with alcoholism, frustrated by love had and love lost, Andrews is the quintessential... more
In some ways, John Wayne never really acted: his dedication to grit, honor and self-reliance were as big a part of his real life as they were his on-screen persona. In this collection of quotes,... more
Simply put, without Gene Kelly, we wouldn’t have the Hollywood musical. His dominating stage presence, innovative choreography and effortlessly precise dancing changed the landscape of film musicals... more
The definitive biography of the Oscar®-winning star of The Ten Commandments, Ben-Hur, Planet of the Apes and many other classic films. Bestselling author Marc Elliot had unprecedented access to... more
In many ways, Ava Gardner lived a landmark Hollywood life. Exciting both on screen and off screen, she performed opposite some of the golden age’s best stars and maintained a long love affair with... more
TMZ, Paris Hilton, Charlie Sheen? Forgot about them—read about the hijinks, scandals, betrayals and transgressions of Clara Bow, Montgomery Cliff, Mae West, Fatty Arbuckle and more! Hollywood fixers... more
John DiLeo has assembled 200 memory quizzes for the film buffs among your family and friends. If you think you know all there is to know about the golden age of Hollywood, think again! From billing... more
In World War II, there was one and only one true Hollywood pinup girl: Lana Turner. Her swagger, style and drop-dead good looks propelled this bombshell to international stardom through the ’40s,... more