{"product_id":"hollywood-warts-n-all-9781412084192","title":"Hollywood: Warts 'N' All!","description":"\u003cb\u003eHollywood Warts 'N' All\u003c\/b\u003e is an anthology of scandal, trivia and anecdotes about the first one hundred years of American cinema. For more than a decade the author has gleaned thousands of items from hundreds of films, biographies and movie publications in general, focusing on the bizarre, the scandalous and the controversial aspects of Tinseltown and, in particular, the private and public lives of the stars themselves. As the title implies, it is a no-holds-barred portrait of an industry notorious for its promiscuity, eccentricities and outrageous behaviour. \u003cp\u003e In these pages the reader will find tales of 'the casting couch', racial discrimination, criminal activity, drug and alcohol abuse, shady deals and cover-ups. Myths and legends are exposed and war records examined. Accidental deaths, suicides and murders are scrutinised as well as censorship wrangles, ruined careers and sexual preferences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the set clashes, feuds and insults, romances and affairs, marriages and divorces are all depicted as they happened. Editing and continuity gaffs, humorous exchanges, mishaps and technical problems, tricks of the trade and casting anomalies are also featured. For movies based on actual events, the author has drawn comparisons between Hollywood's, quite often, ludicrous interpretations and historical fact. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Over five hundred films are featured alphabetically, from \u003cb\u003eA Beautiful Mind\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003eZulu\u003c\/b\u003e, from the industry's humble beginnings in 1905 to the present day. This book is for movie buffs intrigued by the unusual and seamier side of the business, for those more interested in what makes their idols tick than in their actual performances on the screen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eReview: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Alan Royle has assembled a splendid collection of Hollywood scandals, bloopers and anecdotes from the past century. Movie fans and scholars will welcome Hollywood Warts 'n' All as both fabulous entertainment and a reference text. I heartily recommend it!\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAssoc Professor Michael Sturma Program Chair, History and General Arts, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan Royle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Trafford Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/06\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.96d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781412084192\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlan Royle was born in Fremantle, Western Australia in 1947 and has lived there his entire life. Today, he is retired and lives with his wife Lavinia in the quiet suburb of Booragoon. In 2005 he graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. During his tenure at Australia's most prestigious university he won two Outstanding Achievement Awards in History in 2002 and 2003, and the Vice-Chancellor's Award for academic excellence in 2004. He is currently working on his honours programme with a view to tutoring history on its completion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trafford Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44328168652915,"sku":"9781412084192","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_ab5a5e46-fa21-4312-8e7d-127eaedd6ee1.jpg?v=1771679741","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/hollywood-warts-n-all-9781412084192","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}