BOOK SIGNINGS

“Luck and Circumstance” at Larry Edmunds Bookshop 

Thursday, November 17, 2011

7:30 p.m.

LARRY EDMUNDS BOOKSHOP

Join us as we rock out with director Michael Lindsay-Hogg signing his new autobiography, “Luck and Circumstance”, and show clips from his directing career including scenes from groups you might have heard of, like the Beatles & the Rolling Stones & The Who & the Dirty Mac! Q & A with Michael who will talk about finding out your father is Orson Welles! A great night to ROCK on the Boulevard.

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BOOK SIGNINGS

“Dennis Hopper-the Wild Ride of a Hollywood Rebel” at Larry Emdumds Bookshop

Author Peter Winkler brings us the first in depth look at Hollywood Icon Dennis Hopper. From Dodge City, to the final days of the studio system & the beginning of the new Hollywood, from Hoosiers, to Speed , to Frank Booth and dozens more, it’s the life & times of a Hollywood rebel.

Saturday, November 12

4 p.m. (special time)

LARRY EDMUNDS BOOKSHOP

Meet author Peter Winkler, stay for the Q & A, and get a signed copy of, “Dennis Hopper-the Wild Ride of A Hollywood Rebel”.

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BOOK SIGNINGS

“William Castle: Step Right Up! I’m Gonna Scare the Pants off America” at Larry Edmunds Bookshop

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

7:30 p.m.

LARRY EDMUNDS BOOKSHOP

HOLLYWOOD EVENTS

Evening @ the Barn

A Day of Silents at Hollywood Heritage

Saturday, November 5, 2011

2:30 p.m.

Hollywood Heritage Museum

2100 N. Highland Avenue

(across from the Hollywood Bowl)

Hollywood, CA 90068

www.hollywoodheritage.org

TICKET INFORMATION:

Hollywood Heritage Members:  $5 per individual film/$10 all-day pass

Non-Members:  $10 per individual film/$15 all-day pass. 

Doors Open:  2 p.m. 

Although tickets may be purchased at the door, we recommend advance purchase through Brown Paper Tickets allowing patrons to buy tickets online (link is below), or over the phone at 1-800-838-3006. You can also have your tickets held for pickup the night of the event. There is a small service charge for the service, but it will guarantee seats at the events. The direct link to purchase ”Day of Silents” tickets is:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203096

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BOOK SIGNINGS

Troma-Time at Larry Edmunds Bookshop

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

7:30 p.m.

LARRY EDMUNDS BOOKSHOP

It’s TROMA-TIME here at Larry Edmunds Bookshop with the one & only Lloyd Kaufman! Lloyd will be signing his latest book, “Sell Your Own Damn Movie” along with some of his past releases. Mr. Kaufman will also bring a D.I.Y. dvd to explain to all how you should & can produce, direct & sell your own damn movie! Aspiring filmmakers, don’t miss a chance to ask the man behind “The Toxic Avenger”, “Poultrygeist” & so many more how the movie in your head can end up on the screen. Find out how to sell your damn movie where? @ the LARE!

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BOOK SIGNINGS

“Boris Karloff- More Than A Monster” booksigning at Larry Edmunds Bookshop

Friday, April 22, 2011

7:30 p.m.

Larry Edmunds Bookshop

6644 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood, 90028

323-463-3273

www.larryedmunds.com

info@larryedmunds.com

The new biography, “Boris Karloff- More Than A Monster” by Stephen Jacobs weighs in at 3.5 pounds and 568 pages. According to Sara Karloff, this authorized book is “the DEFINITIVE book on my father!”

Drop by on Friday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. as Sara Karloff signs copies of Stephen Jacobs book when she joins us for a salute to her father. Come watch “Boris Karloff- THIS IS YOUR LIFE” and see color home movies of Karloff as the monster. A true celebration of the legend !

This is the new authorised and definitive biography. Boris Karloff – a name synonymous with horror. Drawing on detailed research, previously unpublished letters, and interviews with those who knew him this new biography dispels the often repeated myths associated with the star – many perpetuated by Karloff himself – and reveals a wealth of new information about the private and professional life of Boris Karloff. Although forever associated with his breakthrough role of ‘the Monster’ in Frankenstein (1931) Boris Karloff had a career that spanned almost 50 years and over 150 movies – from the era of the silent picture through to the days of the ‘Swinging Sixties’. His roles in “Bride of Frankenstein”, “The Mummy”, “The Black Cat”, and many others – most now considered classics of the genre – ensured his reputation as ‘The King of Horror’. Born William Henry Pratt in Camberwell, South London in 1887 Karloff defied family expectations and rejected a life in Government service. Instead he emigrated to Canada were he finally found work as a professional actor. After years touring Western Canada and the United States he arrived in Hollywood and tried his hand at movie acting. But success did not come overnight and the actor worked in pictures for over a decade before being asked to test for the role of the Monster. As public tastes changed Karloff was willing to adapt to the times and embraced work on the theatre, radio and television. His experience of the movie studios treatment of his colleagues led Karloff to advocate actors’ rights and he became instrumental in the creation of the Screen Actors Guild. Few actors ever achieved the iconic status Karloff has been awarded. This is the only book that tells the whole story!

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BOOK SIGNING

 ”Glenn Ford: A Life” booksigning and double-feature at the Egyptian Theater

Saturday, April 16, 2011

The Egyptian Theatre

at the

American Cinematheque

6712 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood, California

http://www.americancinematheque.com/

Glenn Ford was a major star in Hollywood for decades, yet not until now has there been a book about the man on screen and off. Join Larry Edmunds Bookshop in welcoming Peter Ford signing his book, “Glenn Ford-A Life” prior to a double feature of Framed (1947) and Mr. Soft Touch (1949). Neither film is available on dvd.

Book signing @ 6:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Egyptian Theater. Films start @ 7:30 p.m.

Synopsis 

This biography documents the life and the occasionally scandalous private life of Glenn Ford, chronicling a renowned actor’s relentless infidelities and long, slow fade-out, while also celebrating his talent-driven career.

Biography 

Peter Ford appeared in eight films with his father, Glenn Ford, as well as many other movies, television shows, and stage productions. He lives in Beverly Hills, California.

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Larry Edmunds Bookshop

323-463-3273

www.larryedmunds.com

info@larryedmunds.com

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BOOK SIGNINGS

“Errol & Olivia: Ego & Obsession in Golden Era Hollywood” booksigning at Larry Edmunds Bookshop

By Robert Matzen

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Larry Edmunds Bookshop

6644 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood, 90028

323-463-3273

www.larryedmunds.com

info@larryedmunds.com

Stop by Larry Edmunds for a book signing with author Robert Matzen, for his book, “Errol & Olivia - Ego & Obsession in Golden Era Hollywood.”
Film trailers from the films of Flynn & de Havilland !
Errol Flynn poster gallery display!
AUTHORS ! POSTERS ! FILM CLIPS ! FLYNN ! FUN !

Digging deep into the vaults of Warner Brothers and the collections of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as well as other private archives, this book explores the complex personal and professional relationship of Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. Flynn, even 50 years after his death, continues to conjure up images to the prototypical handsome, charismatic ladies’ man; while de Havilland, a two-time Best Actress Academy Award winner, is the last surviving star of Gone with the Wind. Richly illustrated with both color and black-and-white photos, most previously unpublished, this detailed history tells the sexy story of these two massive stars, both together and apart.

Biography 

Robert Matzen has appeared on BBC 2 and BBC Radio 4 and was the writer and director of George Washington’s First War, Pursuit of Honor, and When the Forest Ran Read. He is the author of Carol Lombard: A Bio-Bibliography and the co-author of Errol Flynn Slept Here. He lives in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.

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BOOK SIGNINGS

 ”Charles McGraw: Biography of a Film Noir Tough Guy” booksigning and double-feature at the Egyptian Theater

Saturday, April 9, 2011

The Egyptian Theatre

at the

American Cinematheque

6712 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood, California

http://www.americancinematheque.com/

Celebrate 2 films not on dvd and noir heavy Charles McGraw on Saturday, April 9 @ the Egyptian Theater. Noir City programmer Alan K. Rode will sign his book, “Charles McGraw-Biography of A Film Noir Tough Guy” preceding a double bill of a new 35mm print of, Loophole and Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye with James Cagney, Gloria Grahame and Charles McGraw. Neither film is available on DVD.

Larry Edmunds Bookshop is proud to be associated with the Film Noir Foundation, and we encourage everyone to investigate this worthy cause. Find out more at www.filmnoirfoundation.org.

Signing in the lobby @ 6:30, films start at 7:30.

Synopsis

The iconic actor Charles McGraw appeared in over 140 roles on films and television, including the classic films noir, The Killers (1946) and The Narrow Margin (1952). Whether portraying tough cops or sadistic killers, McGraw brought a unique authenticity to the screen while either top-billed or cast as a supporting player. Emphasizing his memorable impact on the film noir style, this comprehensive biography examines McGraw’s lengthy career against the backdrop of a changing Hollywood. Through numerous personal interviews with his surviving intimates, close acquaintances and co-workers, his tumultuous personal life is detailed from his earliest days to his bizarre, accidental death. Also included is an extensive critical filmography of McGraw’s feature film career, a complete list of television appearances and previously unpublished film stills and personal photos.

Biography

Film historian and journalist Alan K. Rode is a director of the Film Noir Foundation. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Larry Edmunds Bookshop

323-463-3273

www.larryedmunds.com

info@larryedmunds.com

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BOOK SIGNING

“MGM: Hollywood’s Greatest Backlot” booksigning and screening at the Egyptian

A book signing with authors Steven Bingen, Stephen X. Sylvester & Michael Troyan

Sunday, March 13, 2011

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Go behind the curtain and see the magic factory at work. Then, see the magic with the double bill, 1953′s The Band Wagon (Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse) & That’s Entertainment @ 5:00 p.m.

The Egyptian Theatre

at the

American Cinematheque

6712 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood, California

http://www.americancinematheque.com/

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Going behind the scenes at one of Hollywood’s greatest movie studios, this extraordinary history reveals the untold story of the soundstages and outdoor sets where many of the world’s greatest films were produced. Featuring candid, previously unpublished photographs from the studio’s archives and exclusive interviews with actors and staff, this detailed exploration of MGM’s backlot—the setting for more than a fifth of the films produced prior to 1980—takes film buffs back to Hollywood’s golden age, offering an insider’s look at the movie business and celebrating many of its best films and the leading actors of the studio system. Today, when a film set can be anywhere at anytime, this treasure trove of information reveals the creativity and ingenuity of a bygone era when the studio system, coping with the limitations of space and technology, produced screen gems such as The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, and the Our Gang shorts.

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