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IMMORTAL COUNT: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BELA LUGOSI by Arthur Lennig (2010 TPB)L11
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- ISBN
- 9780813126616
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
ISBN-10
0813126614
ISBN-13
9780813126616
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92575013
Product Key Features
Book Title
Immortal Count : the Life and Films of Bela Lugosi
Number of Pages
560 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Cultural Heritage, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Film / History & Criticism
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
32.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
""A moving, lively, witty, sad book that revives once more the long dead Count Dracula."--Kirkus Reviews" --, "Remains passionately personal in its outlook, but thanks to new research and greater availability of films it also offers a more comprehensive and richly detailed study of Bela Lugosi's complex personality.-- Paul M. Jensen" -- Paul M. Jensen, "In this intelligent biography, Lennig details the talented Hungarian-born actor's five marriages, drug addictions, feuds with Boris Karloff, and appearances in Ed Wood's humiliating movies, drawing on firsthand information, archives, interviews, and years of research.-- Library Journal" -- Library Journal, "Lennig's lifelong worship of his subject adds an intensely personal flavor to this biography of the complex horror king, which shines in its ability to respect Lugosi's talent, regardless of personality flaws.-- Publisher's Weekly" -- Publisher's Weekly, ""Will stand for a long time as the definitive book about the man who incarnated Dracula, to the great detriment of his career."--Lexington Herald-Leader" --, Will stand for a long time as the definitive book about the man who incarnated Dracula, to the great detriment of his career., Lennig's lifelong worship of his subject adds an intensely personal flavor to this biography of the complex horror king, which shines in its ability to respect Lugosi's talent, regardless of personality flaws., ""In this intelligent biography, Lennig details the talented Hungarian-born actor's five marriages, drug addictions, feuds with Boris Karloff, and appearances in Ed Wood's humiliating movies, drawing on firsthand information, archives, interviews, and years of research."--Library Journal" --, "A moving, lively, witty, sad book that revives once more the long dead Count Dracula." -- Kirkus Reviews, ""Lennig's lifelong worship of his subject adds an intensely personal flavor to this biography of the complex horror king, which shines in its ability to respect Lugosi's talent, regardless of personality flaws."--Publisher's Weekly" --, "The definitive account of Lugosi's tragic life and times.-- Turner Classic Movies" -- Turner Classic Movies, "This book is long overdue and is highly recommended as biography, film history and pop culture. It is the last word on Lugosi.-- National Board of Review" -- National Board of Review, This book is long overdue and is highly recommended as biography, film history and pop culture. It is the last word on Lugosi., ""One comes away from Lennig's book with a deep respect for both Lugosi and the author himself."--Scary Monsters Magazine" --, "Lennig's lifelong worship of his subject adds an intensely personal flavor to this biography of the complex horror king, which shines in its ability to respect Lugosi's talent, regardless of personality flaws." -- Publisher's Weekly, "One comes away from Lennig's book with a deep respect for both Lugosi and the author himself." -- Scary Monsters Magazine, "Remains passionately personal in its outlook, but thanks to new research and greater availability of films it also offers a more comprehensive and richly detailed study of Bela Lugosi's complex personality." -- Paul M. Jensen, "In this intelligent biography, Lennig details the talented Hungarian-born actor's five marriages, drug addictions, feuds with Boris Karloff, and appearances in Ed Wood's humiliating movies, drawing on firsthand information, archives, interviews, and years of research." -- Library Journal, ""Remains passionately personal in its outlook, but thanks to new research and greater availability of films it also offers a more comprehensive and richly detailed study of Bela Lugosi's complex personality."--Paul M. Jensen" --, ""This book is long overdue and is highly recommended as biography, film history and pop culture. It is the last word on Lugosi."--National Board of Review" --, "Will stand for a long time as the definitive book about the man who incarnated Dracula, to the great detriment of his career." -- Lexington Herald-Leader, In this intelligent biography, Lennig details the talented Hungarian-born actor's five marriages, drug addictions, feuds with Boris Karloff, and appearances in Ed Wood's humiliating movies, drawing on firsthand information, archives, interviews, and years of research., "A moving, lively, witty, sad book that revives once more the long dead Count Dracula.-- Kirkus" -- Kirkus Reviews, "This book is long overdue and is highly recommended as biography, film history and pop culture. It is the last word on Lugosi." -- National Board of Review, "Will stand for a long time as the definitive book about the man who incarnated Dracula, to the great detriment of his career.-- Lexington Herald-Leader" -- Lexington Herald-Leader, Remains passionately personal in its outlook, but thanks to new research and greater availability of films it also offers a more comprehensive and richly detailed study of Bela Lugosi's complex personality.
Dewey Decimal
791.43/028/092 B
Table Of Content
Preface Bela The Early Years Broadway to Hollywood The Fateful Decision Dracula - The Film Fame The Peak The Comeback The War Years The Decline The Final Years Epilogue Filmography Lugosi's Earnings Notes Index
Synopsis
Bela Lugosi won immediate fame for his portrayal of the immortal count in the 1931 film Dracula . After a decade of trying vainly to broaden his range and secure parts to challenge his acting abilities, Lugosi resigned himself to a career as the world's most recognizable vampire. His last years were spent as a forgotten and rather tragic figure. When he died in 1956, Lugosi could not have known that vindication of his talent would come -- his face would adorn theaters, his image would appear on greeting cards and postage stamps, his film memorabilia would sell for more than he earned in his entire career, and his Hungarian accent would be instantly recognized by millions of people. Martin Landau's Oscar-winning role as Lugosi in the 1994 film Ed Wood added an ironic twist to a career that had ended in oblivion. In 1974, devoted Lugosi fan Arthur Lennig published a highly regarded biography of the unsung actor. More than twice the length of the original and completely rewritten, The Immortal Count provides deeper insights into Lugosi's films and personality. Drawing upon personal interviews, studio memos, shooting scripts, research in Romania and Hungary, and his own recollections, Lennig has written the definitive account of Lugosi's tragic life., Bela Lugosi won immediate fame for his portrayal of the immortal count in the 1931 film Dracula . After a decade of trying vainly to broaden his range and secure parts to challenge his acting abilities, Lugosi resigned himself to a career as the world's most recognizable vampire. His last years were spent as a forgotten and rather tragic figure. When he died in 1956, Lugosi could not have known that vindication of his talent would come--his face would adorn theaters, his image would appear on greeting cards and postage stamps, his film memorabilia would sell for more than he earned in his entire career, and his Hungarian accent would be instantly recognized by millions of people. Martin Landau's Oscar-winning role as Lugosi in the 1994 film Ed Wood added an ironic twist to a career that had ended in oblivion. In 1974, devoted Lugosi fan Arthur Lennig published a highly regarded biography of the unsung actor. More than twice the length of the original and completely rewritten, The Immortal Count provides deeper insights into Lugosi's films and personality. Drawing upon personal interviews, studio memos, shooting scripts, research in Romania and Hungary, and his own recollections, Lennig has written the definitive account of Lugosi's tragic life., In the 1931 film Dracula , Bela Lugosi set the standard for horror film villainy. Though many actors have donned the cape since that first production, remnants of Hungarian-born Lugosi's portrayal continue to surface in popular culture--from highly prized memorabilia to a character on Sesame Street . After a decade of trying vainly to broaden his range, Lugosi gave up his ambitions and began to support himself with roles that were all in some way a variation of the first. Ultimately, Lugosi became a sad parody of his former self, and the last years of his life were marked by financial crises, family turmoil, and drug addiction. Offering new insights into the films and personality of an actor who could not overcome Hollywood typecasting, The Immortal Count is the definitive account of Lugosi's tragic life.
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