Tony Curtis. American Prince: A Memoir. First Printing. Signed by the Author.

Curtis, Tony; Golenbock, Peter

ISBN 10: 1905264348 / ISBN 13: 9781905264346

Published by New York. Harmony Books/Crown Publishing Group, 2008

About this Item

New York. Harmony Books/Crown Publishing Group. 2008. First Edition/First Printing (1 in number line on copyright page). Hard Cover. Mid blue quarter bound spine over cream boards with gilt facsimile signature of the author to the upper board and gilt titles to the spine. Title page, dedication page and preface all have monochrome reproduction photographs. Deckle edge pages. Numerous photographs in the text including some in glossy colour and sepia. The author has signed the half title. Written in collaboration with Peter Gollenbock. Book is in fine condition and dust wrapper extremely near fine with just a minor handling crease at the head of the spine. Born Bernard Schwarz to immigrant parents, this is Tony Curtis story of his hard-knock childhood, his wild days as a Hollywood playboy, his destructive drug addiction and his life now as an artist in his eighties. Sparing no name, no detail and no ego, Tony Curtis talks intimately about the people he has known during his long, illustrious career, his co-stars, the studio owners, his wives, his lovers and his friends. This book will be the true record of his life, told with humour, grace and honesty.

Seller Inventory # MAR26.22011

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tony Curtis. American Prince: A Memoir. First Printing. Signed by the Author.
• Publisher: New York. Harmony Books/Crown Publishing Group
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1905264348
• ISBN 13: 9781905264346
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • memoir, arts, films, Hollywood

About this title

Synopsis

At the height of Hollywood's Golden Age, Tony Curtis starred in "Houdini" and "Spartacus", made comedy history with Jack Lemmon in the unforgettable "Some Like It Hot", was friends with Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant and James Dean, and romanced screen sirens such as Marilyn Monroe, Janet Leigh and Natalie Wood. He lived a life he could only dream of growing up in the Bronx. Born Bernard Schwarz to immigrant parents, this is Tony Curtis' story of his hard-knock childhood, his wild days as a Hollywood playboy, his destructive drug addiction and his life now as an artist in his eighties. Sparing no name, no detail and no ego, Tony Curtis talks intimately about the people he has known during his long, illustrious career, his co-stars, the studio owners, his wives, his lovers and his friends. This book will be the true record of his life, told with humour, grace and honesty.

About the Author

Tony Curtis is a screen legend. In his sixty-year career he has appeared in over one hundred films, including such classics as Spartacus, The Defiant Ones and Some Like It Hot. His numerous TV appearances include co-starring with Roger Moore in The Persuaders. He lives in Las Vegas with his fifth wife, Jill. Peter Golenbock has written six New York Times bestsellers over a thirty-three-year career.