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This critical analysis of director Oliver Stone's Nixon argues that the screenplay and film are early attempts in American cinema to put the life of Richard Nixon in proper historical perspective. Although known for his provocative and controversial approach in his films toward people and events of the 1960s and 70s in America, Stone has delivered an evenhanded account of the impact of Nixon on American history. Previous portrayals of Nixon in television and movie dramas had largely depicted Nixon as either the incarnation of evil or as an oddly comic character worthy of satirizing. Stone's film is one of the first to present Nixon properly as the brilliant, complicated and ultimately flawed geopolitical thinker that he was. This book is appropriate for anyone interested in the Cold War. American film, or popular art and politics and adds to the study of the media's depiction of history and historical figures. ... Read more

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A biography of one of the best-known judges of the 1900's who served as a member of the Supreme Court for nearly 30 years. ... Read more

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Breanna Reynolds had dealt with enough hardships. An emotionally abusive ex-husband and a messy divorce convinced her she would never be happy again. Now, her ex is taking his anger at her out on the children, and she must decide what to do to save her children.

Zack Vincent is used to getting what he wants, immediately, and with no questions. When Breanna divorces him, he can't believe that she actually doesn't love him. The web of deceit he spins to win her back traps him into a life of poverty and discontent. When he is taken to court for custody, Zack decides that he must do something. He needs to kill two birds with One Stone. ... Read more

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Tremendous resource, poorly written
This is indeed, like the other reviewers have stated, the most complete foray into the subject matter to date. It's too bad that the author's abilities at unearthing such treasures were not matched by a very readable writting style.Five stars for effort and material and one star for readability equals a three star rating.

The Most Comprehensive Book on the Films of Laurel and Hardy
...I have ever read.BEST BOOK EVER!

Superblyand (almost) Exhaustively Researched
Rob Stone is to be congratulated for taking on the Herculean (and seemingly impossible) task of documenting all of Stan Laurel's and Babe Hardy's solo film appearances.The comedians frequently worked for small studios that are long since gone, and many of the films apparently nolonger exist.Stone has done a superb job of detective work anddocumentation, and leaves open the possibility of further discoveries;indeed, since this book was published, a previously unknown Oliver Hardyfilm has surfaced! An essential volume for silent film and comedy buffs. And for fans of the boys, this is a great companion piece to both THE MAGICBEHIND THE MOVIES and FROM THE FORTIES FORWARD.

An excellent companion piece to Laurel and Hardy by Skretved
This eminently affordable 573 page book is meticulously researched and written by an author who knows his stuff. "Laurel or Hardy" is a must have for any fan of the team -- indeed for anyone who loves silentmovies. The book is the perfect companion piece to Randy Skretvedt'sinvaluable "Laurel and Hardy; the Magic Behind the Movies."

A book that is essential to the study of silent film comedy.
To take on the assignment of creating a filmography of Oliver Hardy was a duanting if not impossible task to undertake.But Rob Stone has done it.I would estimate that he has confirmed 95% of Mr. Hardy' films of his earlycareer.To say that this book serves the needs of Laurel & Hardyinfophiles is selling it short.It also gives a rich and informativehistory of silent film comedy making and it's makers, with information ofother studios and stars who are not wellknown.More films and titles arelikely to show up making the second edition a must.Bravo.An excellentcompanion piece for "Laurel & Hardy - The Magic Behind theMovies". ... Read more

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Two excellent screenplays
In the UK, the book was published by Grove Press so this is the edition I'll be referring too. Also the title of the book has been incorrectly spelt on the site.

The contents are:

Platoon by Oliver Stone
Salvador by Oliver Stone & Richard Boyle.

Whats included in the book are shooting scripts and reading his scripts is a pleasure. Unfortunately, the format of the two scripts has been laid out like a stage play rather then a screenplay format but otherwise its a worthy purchase for anyone interested in Stone's films.

Also included are some extracts from Stone's diary covering the shooting of Platoon. Apart from this and a full credit list, there isn't much else. For the price though its worth it. ... Read more

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This autobiography details the story of Larry Flynt's rise from small town beginnings to become one of the richest men in America, owning a string of nightclubs, sex outlets and, of course, the infamous pornographic magazine, "Hustler". Along the way, he married a go-go dancer, spent years on trial fighting obscenity, libel and contempt charges; was shot and paralyzed from the waist down; and became an unlikely defender of the First Amendment rights. ... Read more

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Really Good Book
i had bought this for my boyfriend, i let a friend borrow it after he was done with it and she loved it so much she bought it too!

American Icon
What can possibly be said about Larry Flynt that has not been said already?The guy is a one-man attraction at the side show of Americana.Pornographer, First Amendment hero, political gadfly, and more.The country would be a tad different place, for both good and bad, without him.

AN UNSEEMLY MAN may not shed a lot of light on its subject, though, really, is that much of a surprise?After all, it is not that Larry doesn't have a dark side, but that he has already exposed it.Nonetheless, the book is worthwhile just to gasp in awe and disgust at that exposure.Like the sideshow attraction, we cannot look away at the public display of the previously unseen.It takes us from Larry's upbringing in Kentucky and his shudder-inducing first sexual experience all the way up to being top dog of his publishing empire.Along the way we get the legal battles, the paralyzing gunshot and all the other details that have made Larry a household name.

The book, not surprisingly, is not a difficult read.Anyone capable of grasping the nuances of Hustler magazine's articles and editorials should be able to get through it fast enough.AN UNSEEMLY MAN may not be the best book on your shelf, but you'll get a kick out of it.

A Fun, Thought Provoking Book
Flynt is a drunk, drug addict, pornographer, eighth-grade dropout, convicted felon, and adulterer who has a lot to teach us.I thoroughly enjoyed the book.While many people would cringe at the thought of reading his book, I would remind you of the words of Jimmy Buffet who sang, "Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, and I learned much from both of their styles."

Better than the movie
Larry Flynt is one of Americas great unrecognized heroes. He stood for our constitution every chance he could and it cost him dearly. His story should be read by everyone who really wants to know the price of freedom in our country. My only problem with the book is it was too short skimping over things I would of liked greater detail on. Otherwise it was a good read and better than the movie The People V.s. Larry Flynt.

Larry Flynt's Fight For Free Expression
Larry Flynt is one of America's most colorful adult- industry businessmen. Starting with his dysfunctional childhood, Flynt's life reads like a tragic novel with a fairly happy ending. He spent his youth doing very unchild-like things such as selling moonshine and copulating with a mother hen. He ran away from home a few times; was molested by a man; spent time in the army; divorced twice at a young age; and entered the world of adult business where his life became a revolving door of courtroom appearances and, ultimately, triumph over the system.

Controversy is something that has followed Larry Flynt around for most of his lifetime. Much of it, the combative Mr. Flynt brought on himself. He deliberately behaved in outrageous ways, just to challenge the rules and defy authority. His courtroom antics, in particular, went way over the top and shocked and amazed everyone, including those who felt they knew him pretty well. Flynt commitment such wild and crazy acts as wearing a U.S. flag as a diaper in the courtroom; spitting on a judge; cursing out loud; and throwing oranges when he got fed up with court procedures.

This book tries to cram too much, in my opinion, into too little space. In a matter of a couple of paragraphs, Flynt often covers a span of several years of his life. He elaborates and explains some of his life events in more detail. But other events are just mentioned briefly, in a few sentences, making you want to know a little more. I assume that Flynt did this to keep the book from getting so long that people would not want to read it. Given all of the twists and turns in Flynt's outrageous life, this book could have easily been two or even three times longer.

Many personal tragedies have befallen Larry Flynt throughout his lifetime. He witnessed the death of his younger sister, who was diagnosed with leukemia and died at the tender age of 5. He had two women betray him, shortly following his marriage to each one. He was shot by a white supremacist and was left paralyzed from the waist down. His third wife, Althea, died in the bathtub at home. He underwent a "born again" experience under the guiding hand of Ruth Stapleton (President Jimmy Carter's sister), and later rejected the experience completely. He finally had his shining moment when he won the Supreme Court decision over Jerry Falwell, but with so many negative events in one's lifetime, you have to wonder how the man kept his sanity.

Larry Flynt's life as told in this book would make an interesting psychological case study. What impact did the molestation by the hitchhike driver have on Flynt's psyche? What about the two betrayals by early girlfriends? Did they scar him for life against making emotional commitments to women? Was the fact that Althea came from an even more dysfunctional (believe it or not!) background just a coincidence, or do these types of individuals commonly fall for each other? None of these questions is easy to answer. Flynt's life has all the makings of a research study for a Ph.D. psychology student.

Most of the Larry Flynt saga includes information that I was already aware of, but hadn't heard in a long time. I already knew about the chicken incident, the poverty, the go- go clubs, the magazines, and all the court appearances in defense of free speech. I knew that he started in business right here in my hometown of Dayton, Ohio. But I had forgotten about Flynt's experience with the Delorean tapes (he got them from an anonymous source- they showed the FBI framing Mr. Delorean and then falsely arresting him on drug charges), so this was a refresher course on that subject. And I did not know anything about the experience with the hitchhiker or the dysfunctional life of his wife Althea. These were all new things for me to read about.

Flynt makes some interesting observations about life, the law, and sexual repression and his own personal stories keep you entertained as you read. Some of the statements he makes might seem a little outrageous and difficult to believe, but I see no reason for him to be making them up. The chicken incident, for example, seems a little too wild to be true. But the fact is, I have talked to people who grew up in Kentucky in the 1940's and 1950's and they can vouch for what Flynt is talking about. It wasn't uncommon at all, in the state of Kentucky during this era, for people to do "things" with animals. It was also ordinary for every family to have at least one alcoholic and it was fairly common for family members to practice inbreeding. These were all acceptable ways of life at this time, in the state of Kentucky.

Whether you like Larry Flynt or not, you have to admire his incredible tenacity and his relentless refusal to allow others to control his life and tell him how to live. Flynt has spent much of his life as a crusader for First Amendment rights, and he has sacrificed much of his personal time and freedom to fight for the right to be offensive. His autobiography is a true rags to riches story. From the sleepy hollows of Kentucky to a multi- million dollar business and a mansion in Beverly Hills, Larry Flynt has come a long way. He has fought for individual expression and paid a high price for pursuing his cause. He lost the woman of his dreams and almost lost his own life in the process.

"An Unseemly Man" reads like a work of fiction. Much of it will shock and surprise the average reader, while leaving others feeling a sense of disgust. There is a fair amount of profanity, and Flynt is very outspoken from beginning to end, explaining his point of view in a direct and sometimes abrasive way. It's an interesting book to read, to say the least, and it will make many people reassess the way they view one of the best- known and most controversial businessmen in the adult entertainment industry, Mr. Larry C. Flynt.
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Relive the epic '80s movie staple of greed, success and excess! IDW presents this special printing of Oliver Stone's notorious screenplay, telling the story of Tony Montana and his grab for ultimate power in cocaine-obsessed Miami. ... Read more

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Scarface The Movie Script Book
Have you forgot your favorite Scarface quote or Quotes? Scarface The Movie Script book has the whole entire Scarface movie in it with deleted scences from the movie. It contains extra information in it . Like for example, Tony Montana buying a rich mansion in Coral Gables, Miami, Florida. Or Tony Montana staying at the Freedom Town prison (which is the prison in the movie shown under the freeway)for 6 months. I really reccomend this book. My other reccomendations-Scarface by Paul Monette. ... Read more

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Labrador retriever people know that if dogs are truly man's best friend, then theirs are the best of the best.Hunter or beloved companion, presidential pet or canine star, the trusty dog's intelligence, loyalty, and sweet nature have made it America's most popular breed.In this delightful book, the lab gets its due.As great writers of dog lore and life--James Herriot, Roger Welsch, Roger Schara, and many more--tell stories of Labs loveable and heroic, up to mischief or on the hunt.A kaleidoscope of images celebrate the dog in all its colors and seasons, from irresistible puppy to noble elder statesman of the kennel.If these stories and images don't move you to laughter and tears, then it's clear:you've never known the world's best dog, the Lab. ... Read more

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wonderful dog book
Great dog stories, and beautiful pics. I only wish the pics had related to each story. They were all just random, although very beautiful and compelling. Read this book from cover to cover and thumb through to look at the pics often. If you love reading and love dogs, well, this book's for you! Of course, it didn't hurt that I only paid $1 for my copy!

IN PRAISE OF LABS
I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THIS BOOK DUE TO BEING A BIG FAN OF JAMES HERRIOT BOOKS. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. THE STORIES ARE A GOOD READ. GOOD FROR ANYONE WHO LOVES LABS OR JUST DOG IN GENERAL.

In Praise of Labs
I was extremely pleased with the condition of the book. Beautiful pictures and great stories!

Fun to look at.
This is a nice book, but not fantastic.And it's not authored by James Herriott.There is one story in it that he wrote about a lab, but he is just one of many contributors. ... Read more

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The #1 bestselling author ofThe Collectors and Simple Genius returns with STONE COLD...an unforgetable novel of revenge, conspiracy, and murder that brings a band of unlikely heroes face-to-face with their greatest threat.

Oliver Stone, the leader of the mysterious group that calls itself the Camel Club, is both feared and respected by those who've crossed his path. Keeping a vigilant watch over our leaders in Washington, D.C., the Camel Club has won over some allies, but it has also earned formidable enemies-including those in power who will do anything to prevent Stone and his friends from uncovering the hidden, secret work of the government.

Annabelle Conroy, an honorary member of the Camel Club, is also the greatest con artist of her generation. She has swindled forty million dollars from casino king Jerry Bagger, the man who murdered her mother. Now he's hot on her trail with only one goal in mind: Annabelle's death. But as Stone and the Camel Club circle the wagons to protect Annabelle, a new opponent, who makes Bagger's menace pale by comparison, suddenly arises.

One by one, men from Stone's shadowy past are turning up dead. Behind this slaughter stands one man: Harry Finn. To almost all who know him, Finn is a doting father and loving husband who uses his skills behind the scenes to keep our nation safe. But the other face of Harry Finn is that of an unstoppable killer who inevitably sets his lethal bull's-eye on Oliver Stone. And with Finn, Stone may well have met his match.

As Annabelle and the Camel Club fight for their lives, the twists and turns whipsaw, leading to a finale that is as explosive as it is shattering. And when buried secrets are at last violently resurrected, the members of the Camel Club left standing will be changed forever.

With unrelenting pacing, stunning reversals, and two of the most compelling characters in modern fiction, STONE COLD is David Baldacci writing at his breathtaking best. ... Read more

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Haunted by the Past
Filled with suspense, thriller, and excitement, Stone Cold is everything I expected from a Baldacci's novel. The author grabbed my attention right from the beginning and held it until the very end of the novel.

Oliver Stone is the leader of the mysterious Camel Club. The Camel Club consists of three other men with different personalities and jobs ranging from a librarian, ex-soldier, and a genius with OCD. In the past, members of the Camel Club have band together to carry out esoteric missions that have saved the life of their leader. The Camel Club may be called on again to help their leader and friend. Stone's past life is threatening to catch-up with his present life. Some of Stone's co-workers from the past are turning up dead. Is it possible that these deaths are not coincidental and that the person/persons responsible for the deaths knows about Stone and wants him dead too. Will Stone's secret life be exposed because of this scandal?Thanks to the former head of the CIA, Carter Gray, Stone might get the opportunity to find out. Gray's connection with a secret ploy to have two of Russia's head of state leaders killed may haunt him and Stone.

I have enticed you enough. You will have to read the book to find out what happens :-)

Stone Cold Large Print
The book was exactly as advertised.It was in very good condition. It arrived quickly.

Baldacci is Best
Very pleased with the condition of book.Prompt in delivery.Will by again from this seller.

Excellent Read!
I could not put this book down from start to finish. Can't wait to read more of Mr. Baldacci!

Stone Cold
The book arrived really quickly and in very good shape.Haven't started reading it yet, but know it will be another great book by David Baldacci. ... Read more

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Single issue magazine focuses on interior design - the international magazine of design ... Read more

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A desperate woman, the heat, and a small town... En route to Las Vegas to clear his debts, con-man Bobby Cooper finds himself stranded in the desert town of Superior, Arizona, where he falls prey to the seductions of a married couple. Based on the novel "Stray Dogs" by John Ridley. ... Read more

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Dusty neo-noir for the whole family ...
... if you're the Manson family that is.When I saw this flick in the theaters it reminded me of a cross between "Duel in the Sun", "Bad Day at Black Rock" and "Double Indemnity" if theywere up all night doing crystal meth in the town of Superior, Arizona. Based on John Ridley's 1997 debut novel entitled "Stray Dogs" -the screenplay follows Bobby Cooper as he lies, cheats, swindles, cons andplays members of a small town in order to get out and pay off a debt to aRussian Las Vegas mob boss as he propels himself down a twisted spiral ofdeceit and murder.Only trouble is, the town is playing him right back. This western noir fare feels like Jim Thompson and Elmore Leonard ran intoeach other really hard and waxed creative with heatstroke and concussions. "U-Turn" the film is really a masterful work, but the screenplayis pretty bare bones and so strinkingly resembles the novel that the moneyis better put into Ridley's superbly written book.The high points of"U-Turn" are contained in it's amazing visuals and eccentricperformances by actors Sean Penn, Nick Nolte and Jennifer Lopez- and noneof that is hinted on or felt in the screenplay.The film is great, thenovel is particularly awesome, but the screenplay just feels excessive. Theintroduction by Oliver Stone is particularly insightful if you want anintelligent look at how a film evolves from script through production tofinished product - but all that is is basically a travelogue of the film. John Ridley's foreword feels like he took the money and ran, even though heavoids throwing harsh words Stone's way for tweaking the ending and makingRidley postpone the release date of "Stray Dogs" to come afterthe film so the audience will be surprised at plot twists.If you're adie-hard "U-Turn" fan it's a must have ... but how many of thosecan there be out there? ... Read more

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The creative force behind some of the most widely debated classics of modern film: Midnight Express, Platoon, Wall Street, Born on the Fourth of July, The Doors, JFK, Natural Born Killers, Nixon ?

Oliver Stone is one of the most controversial, yet most honoured, filmmakers of our time. No director has tackled so many controversial subjects and no director has attracted so much criticism for his methods and their results. What makes him both the critics? b?te noir and a perennial Oscar contender? Why does Hollywood both lionise and vilify him? Is he the conscience of Hollywood, or is he a pretentious opportunist cashing in on false liberalism? Do his films break new technical ground artistically, or is he just a hack trying to use tricks to cover up weak points in his stories?

Stone appears to court controversy, yet in many ways has been a very traditional Hollywood filmmaker, working within the system. He has presented himself as a cinematic moralist, yet his personal life has been one of excess. He embodies many of the contradictory characteristics of the ?60s impulses he is accused of propagating, indulging them while castigating the ways they have been absorbed into the American mainstream. American outlaw? Iconoclastic artist? Or is he someone who can refine social and political issues into Hollywood genres?

The Pocket Essential Oliver Stone explores all these questions, reviewing and analysing each of Stone?s movies, going behind the scenes to examine the arguments his movies have raised and adding some thought-provoking insights to the world of modern cinema?s most infamous son.

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This is a novelization of the Oliver Stone film of the same name. The story is about two young murderers who become media stars. ... Read more

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Great Book
if you loved the movie you will love this book! its very detailed and i couldn't put it down

The film is less vulgar.
The book (containing an very good introduction by Oliver Stone) follows the story of two killers (Mickey & Mallory) who are in their honeymoon. This book is well written but is more vulgar and nasty than Oliver Stone`smovie. I still like the beginning because it`s different from the movie,like almost the entire book.

A very important book.
What I do like about this book is the fact that it doesn`t repeat the story of the movie. The killers, Mickey and Mallory killed 48 people so what do you read from the book you ain`t gonna see in the movie. It`s ahorrible book, it was made that way, to touch some nerves. It does developsthe characters, and it was written very tricky, so it may happen to somepunk who read it say that this book is "cool and hip". It isn`t. ... Read more

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More than 650 full-color and quadratone photographs provide a definitive photographic record of the Kennedy assassination, refuting the findings of the Warren Commission and providing a step-by-step chronology of the events of the murder. Reprint. 50,000 first printing. ... Read more

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Groden Gets it right
well done. Detailed and well thought out. Brings to light all of the known facts in a concise
manner and asked the questions that still persist.

Groden has been an outstanding voice for any reader of the subject.

Watch the Zapruder film
Anyone who is a believer of the "lone Gunman" theory...such as the reviewers who made the one and two star reviews...could not have seen the Zapruder film.If this film did not exist, this assassination would have been closed in 1964 as a "done deal."No one watching this film can rationally contemplate the final shot as having come from the rear.While it is logical to concede that some of the photographic anaylsis in Groden's book is pure conjecture based on outlines of leaves, the film (Oliver's) taken by Regis Kennedy and never produced afterward (likely destroyed) and the physics of Kennedy's head reaction are enough evidence that there were two shooters.

Good Idea, but not that Exclusive...
This book is a good idea but everything was misleading about the pictures having been seen for the first time.You can get the vast majority of pics (plus more) online if you know where to look.He claimed some were in color for the first time in the book, but they were not many.

It is good, but I would have loved to have seen crime scene photos/autopsy photos of the dead witnesses and pics of the dead David Ferrie and Clay Shaw.As long ago as these events were, they now seem too wild to be believed, but pictures of the dead and the actual locations being discussed help to remind us that these events were real and they did not happen in Russia or China - they happened in the allegedly free country of the United States of America.

The same type of show takes place today as did in the 1960's, they just changed the presentation - except for 9-11 and Obama being "elected" president.Sadly, the ones who rape the country and get all of the money and those who control the media make things happen.They create history - history is not always something that just happens.The US is all one big stage.

That being said, it is good that he made the book since at least someone has to keep a record of these things as I am sure that those who killed JFK continue to keep every detail of the killing around simply because when you get away with the crime of the century, you are almost forced to keep something to remind yourself that you did it and have the power to get away with it.

The Killing of a President - Kennedy
Excellent book with more information than I expected for a photo history of JFK. Found a considerable amount of it to be accurate with what is known in 2008.Great price for what I know the book sells for when it first came out.

Oh SO interesting!
If you are a fan of John F. Kennedy, you will find this book difficult to put down.Believers in the "conspiracy theory" will be convinced after reviewing this book and doubters have much fodder to analyze & scrutinize. ... Read more