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1	Rat Pack Confidential: Frank, Dean, Sammy, Peter, Joey and the Last Great Show Biz Party more books like this by Shawn Martin Levy A compulsively readable, Damon Runyonesque study of the small clique of entertainers who, for a while in the late 1950s and early '60s, could make headlines just by turning up to a bar, a show, or a casino, Shawn Levy's RAT PACK CONFIDENTIAL vividly explores the exclusive, ring-a-ding world of Frank Sinatra and his inner circle. Levy moves his ... see all copies from $4.45! new only from $9.25! \| first editions
2	Inverne's Stage & Screen Trivia: The Greatest Entertainment Trivia Book Ever... more books like this by James Inverne What was the first TV show to air in color? Where did the term "vaudeville" originate? What exactly does a best boy do on a movie set? These questions and many, many more are answered in this compendium of mind-boggling facts, fascinating lore, insider stories, and illuminating statistics about the theater, cinema, and television. Journalist James ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Associated Press Reporting Handbook more books like this by Jerry R Schwartz 'I suppose when I go to the Hereafter and stand at the Golden Gate, the first person I shall meet will be a correspondent of "The Associated Press"' - Mahatma Gandhi. Journalism and reporting have gone through dramatic shifts in our fast-moving, hi-tech information age. Yet, the basics of good reporting - distinct from the craft of writing - ... see all copies from $8.42! new only from $12.14!
4	Everything about Theatre!: The Guidebook of Theatre Fundamentals more books like this by Robert L Lee A convenient teacher's guide that parallels the original text. Features: A test or quiz for all major units; Test and quiz keys provide answers and detailed descriptions for evaluating essay responses; Illustrations and diagrams simplify concepts and define specifics; Every test, quiz and worksheet is 'camera-ready' for reproduction of copies; ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Rat pack confidential : Frank, Dean, Sammy, Peter, Joey & the last great showbiz party more books like this by Shawn Levy A biography of the "Rat Pack" - Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin. There was Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop when they asked him, Jack Kennedy and Sam Giancana, and tables full of cronies. It was the ultimate spasm of traditional showbiz - private jets, gambling, cocktails and fist-fights. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Acting in Commercials: A Guide to Auditioning and Performing on Camera more books like this by Joan See All serious actors need and want to act in commercials, both for the money and for the visibility. Commercial auditions usually constitute an actor's first appearance in front of a camera, and require a specific type of acting quite distinct from stage acting abilities. But even after several failed auditions, few actors properly apply their ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook more books like this by Roger Ebert America's favorite movie critic assesses the year's films from "Brokeback Mountain" to "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2007" includes every review by Ebert written in the 30 months from January 2004 through June 2006--about 650 in all. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Twentieth Century Performance Reader more books like this by Michael Huxley (Editor), Noel Witts (Editor) The Twentieth Century Performance Reader is the key introductory text to all types of performance. Extracts from fifty practitioners, critics and theorists from the fields of dance, drama, music, theatre and live art make up an essential sourcebook for students, researchers and practitioners. A bestseller since its publication in 1996, this ... see all copies from $35.00! new only from $40.55! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Art of Storytelling: Creative Ideas for Preparation and Performance more books like this by Marsh Cassady, Ph.D. Only a live storyteller can impart to a tale that very human touch that brings a gleam of understanding to the listener's eye. The wonderful world of storytelling is revealed in this resource manual for beginners and seasoned performers. Many ideas for finding, writing, adapting, and presenting stories are included. Story examples and exercises ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| SVS
10	The Quotable Will Rogers more books like this by Joseph Carter, Larry Gatlin (Foreword by) Will Rogers captured the hearts of Americans with his thoughtful political humour; his dedication to country, family and friends; and his amazing ability to speak truth to life's fundamentals. In this delightful new collection, author Joseph Carter covers the details of Rogers's family history, the many milestones in his professional life, and ... see all copies from $4.76! new only from $9.63! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Hollywood Babble on: Stars Gossip about Other Stars more books like this by Boze Hadleigh than 1,500 witty and caustic quotes from the mouths of Hollywood's biggest personalities. "Remarks so scorching you might want to read it with a fire extinguisher".--USA Today. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.61! \| first editions
12 view cover	Entertainment Weekly: The 100 Greatest Movie Stars of All Time more books like this by Time-Life Books In this moving tribute to Hollywood's 100 all-time greats, revisit the legends from Hollywood's Golden Era -- like Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, and Cary Grant -- as well as the premier stars of today -- from Tom Cruise and Michelle Pfeiffer to Kevin Costner and Harrison Ford. Meet the leading men, the sex goddesses, the tough guys, the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Let's Put on a Musical: How to Choose the Right Show for Your Theater more books like this by Peter Filichia It's easy to sort through the wealth of choices offered in the repertory of musical theater with this complete reference at hand. This is the only book available offering guidance in selecting a musical suited to the production capacities, budget, and tastes of a particular acting company -- amateur or professional -- and its anticipated audiences ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.08! \| SVS
14 view cover	Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits more books like this by Harris M Lentz, III "Amazing and overwhelming...awesome "--Classic Images; "a remarkable achievement, one of the best film references Ive ever come across"--Big Reel; "massive...exhaustive...recommended"--Interzone; "a key resource"--Booklist/RBB; "remarkably thorough.... Recommended"--Choice; "enormous.... A superlative achievement...exemplary entertainment ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $42.50! \| first editions
15 view cover	Its All Your Fault: How to Make It as a Hollywood Assistant more books like this by Bill Robinson, Ceridwen Morris An Essential Guide to Landing -- and Keeping -- Your first Hollywood Job A position as an assistant to a producer, agent, director, studio executive, or star can be the path to a fabulous career -- or a one-way ticket to hell. How can the aspiring Hollywood assistant quickly learn the inside track to success while avoiding the land mines? "It's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.36! \| first editions
16 view cover	Marilyn Encyclopedia more books like this by Adam Victor Adam Victor, the author of this picture-packed encyclopedia of Marilyn Monroe, claims to have read every single book ever written about the legendary star before creating his own. In this reference book, he has attempted to cover every aspect of Monroe's life, including her fashion sense, her medical records, her famous lovers, and the ... see all copies from $11.69! new only from $17.50! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Arts and Culture: An Introduction to the Humanities more books like this by Janetta Rebold Benton, Robert DiYanni Richly illustrated, beautifully designed, and engaging, this introduction to the humanities offers a thorough yet accessible integrated exploration of Western civilization's cultural heritage -- with an emphasis on cultural achievements in the arts of literature, philosophy, religion, painting, music, sculpture, and architecture. Multi-cultural in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $36.00! \| first editions
18 view cover	Self-Management for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business more books like this by Bonnie Gillespie Guiding actors through the process of taking control of the business side of their careers, the author maintains there is no secret method for joining the Working Actor's Club. What does exist is a simple, self-management concept that doesn't eliminate one's ability to be a creative artist. see all copies from $5.00! new only from $22.33! \| SVS
19 view cover	The Actor and the Alexander Technique more books like this by Kelly R McEvenue, Patsy Rodenburg (Foreword by) F.M. Alexander developed the Alexander Technique of movement in the early 20th century. Combining vocal clarity and body movement, Alexander developed a performance coaching method that is used by dancers, actors, singers, etc. I"n The Actor and the Alexander Technique," Kelly McEvenue writes the first basic book about how this unique technique ... see all copies from $9.44! new only from $11.67! \| SVS
20 view cover	The Liza Minnelli Scrapbook more books like this by Scott Schechter Already featured in Liz Smith's column and Playbill Online, this "scrapbook" of the inimitable Minnelli also includes discographies and videographies. see all copies from $3.35! new only from $4.41! \| SVS
21 view cover	Chick Flicks - PB more books like this by B Ruby Rich If there was a moment during the sixties, seventies, or eighties that changed the history of the women's film movement, B. Ruby Rich was there. Part journalistic chronicle, part memoir, and 100 per cent pure cultural historical odyssey, "Chick Flicks" -with its definitive, the-way-it-was collection of essays-captures the birth and growth of ... see all copies from $3.90! new only from $16.92! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	An Evening's Entertainment: The Age of the Silent Feature Picture, 1915-1928 more books like this by Richard Koszarski This series is the most thorough history yet published of the business, technology, and art of the film industry from its earliest roots 100 years ago, through the 1990s. see all copies from $2.71! new only from $199.84! \| first editions
23 view cover	Celebrity Directory more books like this by Axiom Information Resources (Creator) see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
24 view cover	Rat pack confidential. more books like this by Shawn Levy First biography of The Rat Pack -- Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop et al -- the original Swingers. Brilliant and beautifully written story of their rise and fall, and their connections with the Kennedys and the Mafia, which will appeal to fans of Swingers!, Goodfellas and Nick Tosches' Dino. They alit in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.27! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Grove Book of Operas more books like this by Stanley Sadie, Laura Macy First published in 1996 to great critical and popular acclaim, the Grove Book of Operas, is a collection of synopses and descriptions of over 250 operas. Each succinct yet insightful entry is written by a leading authority on the opera and includes a full synopsis of the plot, a cast list, a note on the singers in the original production, and ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $25.20! \| SVS

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