BOOKS by James Robert Parish

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1	The Hollywood Book of Death more books like this by James Robert Parish, Parish James add to wishlist The death of a celebrity is often as fascinating as - and sometimes more fascinating than - a star's actual life. From the grisly end of Sharon Tate at the hands of the Manson family and the mysterious demise of Bob Crane to the peaceful passings of Lucille Ball and George Burns, "The Hollywood Book of Death" is a captivating and appealingly ... see all copies from $4.98! new only from $6.53! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Hollywood Book of Scandals: The Shoking, Often Disgraceful Deeds and Affairs of More Than 100 American Movie and TV Idols more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist This book presents the inside scoop on the biggest headline-grabbing scandals in 100 years of Hollywood history. Which '50s and '60s silver screen he-man preferred them blond, buff, and mustachioed? Against which hot-tempered movie tough guy did Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss take out an order of protection? What was Joan 'Mommie Dearest' Crawford's ... see all copies from $4.88! new only from $9.50! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Hollywood Bad Boys more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist This book talks about the sometimes astounding, often deplorable, and frequently shocking exploits of Hollywood's most notorious leading men. Offstage, some of movies' and television's most popular leading men have often led private lives filled with overindulgences and troublesome exploits. Most of these irregular activities by some of Tinseltown ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
4	Fiasco: A History of Hollywood's Iconic Flops more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist A longtime industry insider and acclaimed Hollywood historian goes behind the scenes to tell the stories of 15 of the most spectacular movie megaflops of the past 50 years, such as "Cleopatra", "The Cotton Club", and "Waterworld". He recounts, in every gory detail, how enormous hubris, unbridled ambition, artistic hauteur, and bad business sense ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.83! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Career Opportunities in Writing more books like this by Allan Taylor, James Robert Parish, Brad Schreiber (Foreword by) add to wishlist According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 300,000 workers are employed as full-time writers in the fields of publicity, technical writing, and in-house writing alone. In addition, more than one million people work as professional writers, including freelance and part-time writers. Providing detailed information on 90 jobs for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.25! \| SVS
6	The Hollywood Book of Love: An Irreverent Guide to the Films That Raised Our Romantic Expectations more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist This is an authoritative and humorous look at Hollywood's ever-changing take on love, romance, and marriage over the decades. From steamy silent classics like "A Fool There Was" to romantic musicals like "Grease" to epic schmaltz-fests like "Titanic", Hollywood historian and bestselling author James Robert Parish provides a very personal (but ... see all copies from $2.99! new only from $3.10!
7	Career Opportunities in the Internet, Video Games, and Multimedia more books like this by Allan Taylor, James Robert Parish, Dan Fiden (Foreword by) add to wishlist After making its debut onto the computer scene in 1993, supporting a mere 50 servers, the World Wide Web has grown exponentially into a universal medium that can be accessed around the world by millions of people. Harboring unlimited amounts of information that can be found with the click of the mouse, the Internet has become a vital communication ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95! \| SVS
8	The Hollywood Book of Extravagance: The Totally Infamous, Mostly Disastrous, and Always Compelling Excesses of America's Film and TV Idols more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist Savor the inside scoop on over-the-top superstars. "I'm not a paranoid, deranged millionaire...I'm a billionaire!" "Acting is an empty and useless profession." "Good girls go to heaven. Bad girls go everywhere else." "I'm interested in being provocative and pushing people's buttons." Which screen icons gave us the quotes above? How do stars get ... see all copies from $5.39! new only from $5.91! \| SVS
9	Jet Li: A Biography more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist Jet Li is part of a crew of new Asian stars taking Hollywood by storm. Along with Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Jackie Chan, and Maggie Cheung, Jet Li has kicked and punched his way out of the cult-film underground and into mainstream superstardom. With his performance in The One, Li becomes the first to prove his power as the top-billed draw. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.60! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Fox girls. more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
11	The Paramount pretties. more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
12	Katharine Hepburn: The Untold Story more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist In her remarkable 62-year career, Katharine Hepburn starred in over 40 films, appeared in over 10 Broadway plays, and was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, winning four. Her relationship with actor Spencer Tracy is one of Hollywood's most famous romances; it lasted 25 years until Tracy's death in 1967-never mind that Tracy was married to another ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| first editions
13 view cover	It's Good to Be the King: The Seriously Funny Life of Mel Brooks more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist This book traces the extraordinary life and career of Mel Brooks, who has ridden a wave of show business success perhaps unsurpassed by anyone of his generation. Offering many insights into the wacky world of Brooks and his many collaborators, as well as an intimate look into his successful marriage to the brilliant and beautiful actress Anne ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Hollywood Divas: The Good, the Bad, and the Fabulous more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist This title offers a tantalizing peek behind Hollywood's most hard-to-handle leading ladies. From the birth of the silver screen, "It Girls" laid down a sequined trail of self-indulgence and scandalous bad behavior. The stars in this exclusive sorority are both loved and loathed by the press, the fans, and even by each other. Bette Davis once said ... see all copies from $4.97! new only from $11.99! \| first editions
15 view cover	Jim Henson: Puppeteer and Filmmaker more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist Each Volume includes: - A career section that looks closely at the person's career and presents important information about that career - Black-and-white photographs - An informative timeline that highlights important events in the subjects life - Additional resources for learning more about the subject's life and career - A comprehensive index. ... see all copies from $28.70! new only from $28.70! \| SVS
16 view cover	Rosie (Tr) more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist Rosie O'Donnell's innumerable fans made the hardcover edition of this biography the most successful book about daytime television's "Queen of Nice". She has already been named one of the most intriguing people of the year by People, one of the entertainers of the year by Entertainment Weekly, and one of America's most influential people by Time. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Career Opportunities in the Energy Industry more books like this by Allan Taylor, James Robert Parish, Jeff Fullmer (Foreword by) add to wishlist This is an essential guide to 70 careers in the energy industry.Today's fast-expanding energy sector has a tremendous impact on almost every facet of our lives. Energy companies are required to address questions of crucial importance to the economy, and their actions affect foreign policy, our environment, our ability to travel and work, the cost ... see all copies from $5.52! new only from $8.50! \| SVS
18 view cover	The Hollywood Book of Breakups more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist In this lively and highly informative book, James Robert Parish looks at nearly 50 hot Hollywood romances that eventually went down in flames. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, we miss you! Mia Farrow and Woody Allen, there was a time we thought you'd last forever. Garbo and Gilbert, what happened? Liza Minnelli and David Gest? Seriously, who ... see all copies from $3.33! new only from $3.34! \| SVS
19 view cover	Gus Van Sant: An Unauthorized Biography more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist A compendium of idiosyncratic film director Gus Van Sant's life and career, culled from previously published interviews and reviews, as well as interviews with some minor players in his career. Van Sant, one of the few Hollywood directors who manages to move effortlessly between high- and lowbrow filmmaking--compare his GOOD WILL HUNTING and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
20 view cover	Career Opportunities in Television and Cable more books like this by Allan Taylor, James Robert Parish, Nat Segaloff (Foreword by) add to wishlist This is a detailed guide to 100 jobs in television. There are more than 1,700 television stations in the United States as of 2004, and the industry is expected to continue growing through 2012. Television has been the top advertising medium in the U.S. for more than a decade. For potential employees, the field offers a wide variety of jobs ranging ... see all copies from $3.31! new only from $9.45! \| SVS
21	The cinema of Edward G. Robinson more books like this by James Robert Parish, Alvin H. Marill add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
22	The Great Movie Series more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
23 view cover	The Encyclopedia of Ethnic Groups in Hollywood more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist "The Encyclopedia of Ethnic Groups in Hollywood is an exhaustive reference to the treatment and progress of five different ethnic groups in the world's most visible industry. This book explores the various stereotypes propagated by television and the movies see all copies from $2.95! new only from $4.00! \| first editions
24 view cover	Katie Couric: TV News Broadcaster more books like this by James Robert Parish add to wishlist The only biography series to include a section on career information. The "Ferguson Career Biographies" series tells the stories of some of the world's most influential and admired people, focusing on the subject's early education and training, challenges faced on the job, important mentors, and career achievements. Students follow each person's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.30! \| SVS
25	The MGM stock company; the golden era more books like this by James Robert Parish, Ronald L. Bowers add to wishlist see all copies from $2.02! new only from $199.99! \| first editions

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