MASH FAQ Everything Left To Know About The Best Care Anywhere, by Dale Sherman and published by Applause, has the last word when it comes to things to know about the M.A.S.H book, film and TV series.
A complete history of the M.A.S.H books that inspired the movie and TV series, a rundown on other ‘military TV shows and the shenanigans of the TV series’ cast and crew are included in the book.
Delve into the stars of the show before they became big names, discover behind-the-scenes secrets including production, direction, writing, network battles and there’s even a history of the Korean War included.
From the shaky start of the book series to the runaway success of TV show it’s all here in one fascinating read.
Actor William Shatner-has there ever been a more respected, reviled, controversial, enigma and controversial actor to ever star on TV, the screen and on the stage.? Possibly, but not many.
In Shatner, by Michael Seth Starr, the author looks back over the actor's long life and career.
The book examines Shatner’s triumphs and failures, his resilience, his ego, professionalism and stormy relationships with fellow actors, his marriages, family and every facet and foible of the actor’s life.
I had the good fortune to meet Mr. Shatner not long after Star Trek went off the air. I found him to cordial, funny and a total professional.
If there is one constant in William Shatner’s life it is his commitment to his craft, his unwavering wit and his gratitude for the fame and fortune he unexpectantly had foisted upon him.
Just like the actor himself the book is a study in contradictions, sometimes intense and often irreverent.
It’s an engrossing examination into the life and career of one of the most mocked, ridiculed, caricatured and yet respected actor, director and writer in the industry.
WOW! GOSH! HOLY COW! UNBELIEVABLE! AWESOME!
Those are just a few of the words that describe my reaction when I received all four volumes of Rowman & Littlefield's massive The Encyclopedia Of Best Films: A Century Of All The Finest Movies.
I have some serious reading in front of me! Whew!
I can hardly wait. Starting in 1914 the books trace the top films ever made in all genres in four absolutely amazing volumes that includes photos and complete story breakdowns of each film spotlighted.
Lists of the actors, director and other key production people and studios are also included.
This encyclopedia is the ultimate film buff’s reference source. I have never seen so much work put into a series. Kudos to author Jay Robert Nash. My hat is off to you. What an amazing series!
It’s an incredibly comprehensive, easy to read and is filled with so many facts, insights and film history that it boggles the mind.
The four volumes are broken down by:
Volume 1 A-J
Volume 2 K-R
Volume 3 S-U
Volume 4 V-Z
The oversize, square-bound, hardbound books are massive and measure almost two inches thick each!
Included with each volume are listings of top films by genre, all the people mentioned plus birth and death dates and the author's recommendations broken down into four categories: Recommended, acceptable, Cautionary and Unacceptable.
It is a remarkable accomplishment one of which I am very impressed.
Once you take a look at this monumental work you'll be impressed too.
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