Perhaps no other modern day film
actor in the United States (or the world for that matter) has a more varied
portfolio of unique characters of which he has created and played.
Actor Johnny Depp has thrilled movie-goers
with his on-screen personifications for decades.
Not bad for a guy who gained fame as
an undercover cop patrolling the hallways of a high school in the TV series ’21
Jump Street.’
Johnny’s unique ability of
portraying the most quirky of characters and making them all memorable is
second to none.
Normally a shy and reclusive person,
Johnny seldom talks about his work, unless pressed, and very seldom watches
himself on screen.
In ‘Johnny Depp A Retrospective’
written by Steven Daly and published by Carlton
Books, readers are offered a unique opportunity to get to know the very
private actor.
The book, outlines in color and
black and white photos and interesting prose, Johnny’s long and impressive
career beginning with his early TV days.
Often collaborating with director
Tim Burton, the two have produced an impressive roster of films such as Sleepy
Hollow, Edward Scissorhands, Charlie And The Chocolate factory, two Alice In
Wonderland movies as well as several other memorable films.
Johnny has made several dozen other films
with equally impressive directors-some successful-some not so much.
Regardless of the film, Johnny always
gives each film his all and his own particular twist to any character.
Fans are sure to love this book as
it delves into the persona and life of one of the most revered and respected
actors in the business.
Of course no book about Johnny Depp
would be complete without paying homage to perhaps Johnny’s greatest film creation:
Captain Jack Sparrow, the infamous pirate captain of the Pirates Of The Caribbean
film series.
Speaking of pirates. ‘Pirates Dead
Men’s Tales’ written by Anne Rooney and illustrated by Joe Wilson, is wonderful
book for kids all about pirates.
Famous swashbucklers, treasures,
maps, ships, weapons, legends, strange lands and adventures are all chronicled in
this lushly illustrated book about the scourge of the Seven Seas.
“Arrgh mateys! It’s a treasure to be sure!”