Peter Cushing: The Complete Memoirs

Cushing, Peter

ISBN 10: 0957648146 / ISBN 13: 9780957648142

Published by Signum, 2014

Item in good condition and has highlighting/writing on text. Used texts may not contain supplemental items such as CDs, info-trac etc. Seller Inventory # 00094731860

Synopsis:

This lavish volume collects both of Peter Cushing s 1980s books An Autobiography and Past Forgetting with the 1955 memoir The Peter Cushing Story and extensive unseen material from his private collection. Cushing was widely known as the gentleman of horror , his kind and sensitive nature a sharp contrast with the sinister roles that dominated his work from the 1950s onwards. This is Cushing's own account of his remarkable career, and the devastating sense of loss he suffered following the death of his wife. It offers unparalleled insight to the meticulous professionalism and private torment of a legendary film star.

About the Author: Peter Cushing OBE was born in 1913 and, after early parts in Hollywood, came to prominence as one of the original stars of BBC Television in the early 1950s. By the end of the decade his lead roles in numerous Hammer Horror films had made him internationally famous, and he is still best remembered for his numerous portrayals of Baron Frankenstein and Dr Van Helsing. His prolific career also saw him play Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes and the ruthless Grand Moff Tarkin in the original Star Wars. He died in 1994.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Peter Cushing: The Complete Memoirs
Publisher: Signum
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good