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John Huston - by Axel Madsen (Paperback)

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  • The first major biography of the famous and controversial director John Huston, whose thirty-seven films--including The Maltese Falcon, Key Largo, and The African Queen--are considered classics and garnered him fifteen Academy Award nominations and two wins.
  • About the Author: Axel Madsen authored twenty-two books, including sixteen biographies.
  • 268 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, Entertainment & Performing Arts

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The first major biography of the famous and controversial director John Huston, whose thirty-seven films--including The Maltese Falcon, Key Largo, and The African Queen--are considered classics and garnered him fifteen Academy Award nominations and two wins.



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" Fast-paced, action-packed, enticing . . . entertaining work." --Library Journal




About the Author



Axel Madsen authored twenty-two books, including sixteen biographies. His most notable works include an in-depth look at the life of a legendary fashion icon, Chanel: A Woman of Her Own, and an investigation of the relationship between Gloria Swanson and Joe Kennedy, Gloria and Joe: The Star-Crossed Love Affair of Gloria Swanson and Joe Kennedy. Madsen began his journalism career as a legman for columnist Art Buchwald in Paris, and later wrote one of the first books on television's longest-running news magazine show, 60 Minutes: The Power and the Politics of America's Most Popular TV News Show. As a 20th Century Fox publicist, he handled Robert Redford, Paul Newman, and George C. Scott, and was fired off Myra Breckinridge for siding with director Mike Sarne against producer Robert Fryer. His Hollywood biographies include the life stories of directors William Wyler, John Huston, and Barbara Stanwyck, as well as an examination of Golden Age Hollywood's gay underground in The Sewing Circle. He wrote and produced the ITV documentary version of The Sewing Circle. Over the years, Madsen interviewed scores of movers and shakers, from legends like Goldwyn and Selznick to directors like Howard Hawks, Louis Milestone, and Rouben Mamoulian. Madsen died in 2007.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .61 Inches (D)
Weight: .76 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 268
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Entertainment & Performing Arts
Publisher: Open Road Distribution
Format: Paperback
Author: Axel Madsen
Language: English
Street Date: May 19, 2015
TCIN: 1011492682
UPC: 9781504008785
Item Number (DPCI): 247-22-8024
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What notable films are discussed in the biography?

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Q: What genre does this book belong to?

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Q: Who is the author of this biography?

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  • A: The author is Axel Madsen, who has written numerous biographies and books.

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Q: What is the main focus of this biography?

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  • A: The biography focuses on the life and career of director John Huston, highlighting his films and achievements.

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Q: How many pages does the biography contain?

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  • A: The biography contains a total of 268 pages.

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