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An insightful portrait of the Oscar-winning actor.
Regarded by many to be among the greatest actors of modern cinema, Anthony Hopkins has amassed a prodigious body of work and created some of the most memorable characters in recent film. Awarded the Best Actor Oscar for his brilliant portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs, Hopkins was also nominated by the Academy for his work in Nixon, Amistad, and The Remains of the Day. In both box-office returns and career longevity, the Welsh actor has outpaced all the British luminaries to whom he has been likened, among them Richard Burton and Sean Connery. Ranging from his earliest days, including his training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, to his lauded work on stage and screen, Michael Feeney Callan's definitive biography does full justice to this versatile and esteemed star.
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Largely co-written with the co-operation of Anthony Hopkins, his family, friends, colleagues, and critics, Quentin Falk's acclaimed biography has been fully updated to include his latest film roles, details of how he has now become a citizen of the United States and his marriage to third wife Stella Aroyave.
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What An Extraordinary Man!!.......2004-05-09
A beautiful written book about one of the best actors ever. Quentin Falk nails it on the head clean. With more information and stories about the actor, not to mention another section of beautiful pictures, this book tops the edition before it easily. Any fan of Sir Hopkins is very likely to love this book too. I highly recommend it to my fellow Tony fans!
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Anthony Hopkins: The Unauthorized Biography
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Boring biography? NOT.......2001-11-03
I've always found biographies to be a bit on the dry/boring side, this one, however, is not. There was not a boring page in this book. I enjoyed it immensely and could barely bring myself to put it down. This biography covers Mr. Hopkins life from birth through his success in Silence of the Lambs. It gives you an in depth look at his youth/childhood/formative years, as well as following his every career move. It was definitely a worth while read.
Everything about Hopkins... and more.......2000-01-23
An amazing depiction of Hopkins, I got what I wanted out of it! Unlike most biographies, this one was a keeper. It was a page-turner, especially if you are interested in Hopkins. I just wish it was more up to date!
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Anthony Hopkins: In Darkness and Light
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- Light-weight biography of an acting heavyweight
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Light-weight biography of an acting heavyweight.......2000-07-04
I read the original biography by Quentin Falk, a showbiz hack and mediocre writer, several years ago and remember it only as a very superficial treatment of a very complex man. This new update contains too much spin control by Hopkins' ex-wife and not enough insight into the man himself (or seemingly input from him) to make it worthwhile. Hopkins is a great actor and a very intriguing man, he deserves a more in-depth analysis of both his work and his persona than Falk can provide.
The power of the mind........2000-05-09
It's al between our eyes. And Andy is willing to share his personal experience with human interactions together with the world. He has created several methods to develop a higher quality of life, this book is one of his better works.
Could not put it down!.......2000-02-12
This is probably one of the most well-written books that I have seen in a long time. The pictures are amazing and the story is wonderful. I have always been a fan of Anthony, and this book is enough to convince anyone. Highly recommended.
Stunning........2000-01-27
This book is simply amazing, a real page turner. You can't stop reading it until the last page and then you're left gagging for more. Anyone who wants to know anything at all about Anthony Hopkins should read this NOW! It's given me real inspiration, and has made me realise I can do anything I want to if I try hard enough. I loved Anthony Hopkins before, but now I love him even more.He's amazing!
Hopkins deserves more.......1999-08-04
Anthony Hopkins, being, in my opinion, one of the greatest actors, deserves more in a biography than this. The book is basic and tells you information, but in trying to make it unique, the author bores you, confused you, and makes you less interested in reading it.
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Anthony Hopkins: Too Good to Waste
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Hi Tom!!! 12 Year Old Chivas Regal Scotch For $37.50 At Dan Murphy's!!!.......2005-10-10
In this book the author gives a very detailed account of the life and career of actor Anthony Hopkins. It is interesting to note that Mr. Hopkins only agreed to contribute to this book on the condition that the author did not interview his first wife who he left along with his baby. In reading this book one can only come to the conclusion that Mr. Hopkins is to be greatly admired as an actor but he leaves a lot to be desired as a husband and father.I would also like to say "Hi" to Tom who works at the Video Store and is always very patient with me in my hunt for little known movies. If you are reading this Tom I hope you invested some of your hard earned cash on a good bottle of 12 year old Chivas Regal Scotch which goes very well with a couple of chunks of ice. Leave Jim Beam for the peasants to drink!!!
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The love affair between British speed king Donald Campbell and vivacious singer Tonia Bern was one of the great romances of the twentieth century. But passion turned to tragedy with the dramatic death of Campbell on Lake Coniston in January 1967, as he attempted to break the world water speed record in his famous jet boat, Bluebird. In this intimate portrait of her love affair and marriage to Campbell, Tonia tells the inside story of her heady lifestyle with Britain's national land and water speed hero. The collision between the two worlds of 1960s "jetset" and "showbiz" promised a fast and furious ride, but their volcanic marriage and the pressures of trying to combine two high-profile careers sometimes took their toll on the relationship. Writing soon after Donald's death, Tonia turned her tremendous sense of personal loss into a vivid evocation of what it was really like to be a married to a man with a great lust for love-making and high-speed record-breaking. But it has taken her until now to choose to tell the full story. The result is a tale of deep love and passion, fast cars, high living, and a final tragic chapter that we know is coming but don't want to acknowledge.
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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.
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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03
Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.
Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19
Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.
Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09
There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.
For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.
Very Interesting.......2007-03-07
It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.
History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10
Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.
I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.
Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.
Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.
I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.
This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.
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Are you a creative person who desperately wants to tell the world about your talents and your art but lacks the time, money, and know-how?
Self-Promotion for the Creative Person is full of clever and creative ideas you can use to successfully get the word out about who you are and what you do quickly, easily, and cheaply.
Everything you need to know about marketing yourself is included in this book.
Self-Promotion for the Creative Person is packed with proven techniques that will work for you whether you are an author, actor, artist, or accordion player who wants fresh, off-beat, and cost-effective ways to build a business or develop a successful and fulfilling career.
Full of winning strategies, innovative ideas, and proven sales and marketing techniques, Lee Silber will show you how to go from starving artist to superstar status with smart advice, including:
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Self-promotion is one of the most difficult things a creative person must do. It is also the most critical. Open this book to any page and chances are you will find something that can help you overcome this hurdle and get the attention and recognition you and your talents deserve.
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All over the place.......2007-02-20
I feel like this book has some quality points about it, but the way it's written and structured (or not structured) seemed random to me. There are a lot of fine examples about famous people using "creative" methods to get noticed or get their foot in the door, but after reading the majority of them I didn't feel inspired, but left thinking "Hm, ok. I guess that could work in the perfect situation."
Perhaps I am biased already knowing that having a bunch of business cards with you is key, and writing funky and creative thank you cards can cause you to stand above the rest, but I felt like claim of "everything you need to know to get the word out" left me wondering what else was out there.
After reading points like "don't listen to naysayers", "don't take no for an answer", and "create magnets or stickers with your information on them" I couldn't help but think that the comments were either 'duh' quality or 'tacky' quality.
The book has many, many randomly placed famous quotes, interviews, and "action items" that never seem to follow a strict pattern, which is why I pointed out that the book seemed to be structured poorly.
In the end, it's a great read for someone with only a few ideas or knowledge on promotion (as long as you can get past the structure annoyance), but for the guerrilla who wants thought-provoking ideas, this might not be the best book for you.
Good common sense presented humorously!.......2007-01-11
A really good book for anyone getting started in creative media. The author speaks like a person to another person and it doesn't put me to sleep. It's full of ideas and sympathy for a creative soul struggling to survive in a world of business types.
Not What I Thought It Would Be.......2007-01-09
This is another book that caught my eye because of the title, but when I received the book it didn't have the type of information I was hoping to read up on.
This book was too scattered for me. I put it down after a few days and don't plan on going back to it.
Must Buy!.......2006-07-02
Creative or not, this is one of the best books you'll ever buy to help you discover how to get the world to stand up and take notice. It's contemporary, no-nonsense, and filled with tons of suggestions on how to promote yourself or your business. For me, the added bonus were the "mini-interviews" sprinkled throughout-- not only were they interesting, but they gave up lots of anecdotes and nuggets of wisdom from people who have successfully "been there and done that." Half practical advice, half motivational tour de force-- this tiny little book will send you through several yellow highlighter pens! I highly recommend it, you won't regret the purchase.
Great Advice from One Right Brainer to the Rest of Us........2006-04-21
Having had the fortune of learning from Lee in person, I can tell you that he is right on with all of his suggestions, in the world of the right brainers.His promotional tactics work. I have been using many of them and here are some of my successes:
- written 3 books of my own in a field that I am new to.
- Work in an organized studio instead of a Mess
- I can find the computer to write this reveiw !
thanks Lee and good luck to all of you that have the common sense to smile and use it !
Books:
- As Found: The Discovery of the Ordinary: British Architecture and Art of the 1950s, New Brutalism, Independent Group, Free Cinema, Angry Young Men
- At the Center of the Frame: Leading Ladies of the Twenties and Thirties
- Avengers Files
- Bad Blood: An Illustrated Guide to Psycho Cinema
- Beyond Document: Essays on Nonfiction Film
- Black Film As a Signifying Practice: Cinema, Narration and the African American Aesthetic Tradition
- Blonde Heat: The Sizzling Screen Career of Marilyn Monroe
- Boogie Nights (Faber Reel Classics)
- Boom and Bust: American Cinema in the 1940s (History of the American Cinema, 6)
- Bringing Out the Dead
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