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Al Pacino
Lawrence Grobel Manufacturer: Simon Spotlight Entertainment ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1416912118 |
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For more than a quarter century, Al Pacino has spoken freely and deeply with acclaimed journalist and bestselling author Lawrence Grobel on subjects as diverse as childhood, acting, and fatherhood. Here, for the first time, are the complete conversations and shared observations between the actor and the writer; the result is an intimate and revealing look at one of the most accomplished, and private, artists in the world.Pacino grew up sharing a three-room apartment in the Bronx with nine people in what he describes as his "New York Huckleberry Finn" childhood. Raised mostly by his grandparents and his mother, Pacino began drinking at age thirteen. Shortly after he was admitted to the renowned High School for Performing Arts, his classmates nicknamed him "Marlon," after Marlon Brando, even though Pacino didn't know who Brando was. Renowned acting coach Charlie Laughton saw Pacino when he was nineteen in the stairwell of a Bronx tenement, and the first words out of Laughton's mouth were "You are going to be a star." And so began a fabled, lifelong friendship that nurtured Al through years of not knowing where his next meal would come from until finally -- at age twenty-six -- he landed his first salaried acting job.
Grobel and Pacino leave few stones unturned, touching on the times when Pacino played piano in jazz clubs until four a.m. before showing up on the set of Scarecrow a few hours later for a full day's work; when he ate Valium like candy at the Academy Awards; and when he realized he had been in a long pattern of work and drink.
As the pivotal character in The Godfather trilogy and the cult classic Scarface, Pacino has enshrined himself in film history. He's worked with most of Hollywood's brightest luminaries such as Francis Ford Coppola, Sidney Lumet, Michael Mann, Norman Jewison, Brian De Palma, Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Gene Hackman, Sean Penn, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hilary Swank, and Robin Williams, among many others. He was nominated for eight Academy Awards before winning the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in Scent of a Woman. Pacino still seems to prefer his work onstage to film and, if he's moved by a script or play, is quick to take parts in independent productions.
Al Pacino is an intensely personal window into the life of an artist concerned more with the process of his art than with the fruits of his labor, a creative genius at the peak of his artistic powers who, after all these years, still longs to grow and learn more about his craft. And, for now, it's as close to a memoir as we're likely to get.
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Fascinating and Compelling Portrait of Al Pacino.......2007-04-28
The actor from the streets.......2007-02-10
Whoaaa! Great Read!.......2007-01-06
The greatest actor of our time.......2007-01-04
Engaging Interviews spread over 25 years.......2006-12-06
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Playboy Magazine / December 1979 - Al Pacino, Raquel Welch, John Updike
Manufacturer: Playboy ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: B000FKITZ8 |
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PLAYMATE: Candace Collins COVER: Raquel Welch PICTORIALS: Rachel Welch- 8 pages; Playmates Foreverfeatures the centerfold and more recent photos of notable Playmates including DeDe Lind, Nancy Scott, Jo Collins, Lisa Baker, Liv Lindeland, Miki Garcia and others; Sex Stars of 1979showcases films stars Laura Antonelli, Richard Gere, Farrah Fawcett, Sylvester Stallone, Jaclyn SmithCheryl Tiegs, Susan Anton, Corinne Clery, Barbara Bach, Susan Sarandon, Suzanne Somers, Dorothy Stratton, Cyndi Wood, Bo Derek and many others; INTERVIEW: Al Pacino FEATURES: Fiction by John Updike, The Holy Land,Frederick Forsyth, Used In Evidence; conclusion (part 3 of 3) of Norman Mailer's story on serial killer Gary Gilmore, Executioner's Song; David A. Fryxell offers The Great Comic Heroes Trivia Quiz; LeRoy Neiman Sketchbook - 1/2 page painting of Cuban Boxer Teofilo Stevenson; profile of Richard Pryor by William Brashler; College Basketball Preview; Playboy Funnies; Nick Nolte, Peter Fonda, Federico Fellini in "Grapevine" segment; Little Annie Fanny goes out dancing. PAGES: 414
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Life on the Wire : The Life and Art of Al Pacino
Andrew Yule Manufacturer: S.P.I. Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1561711616 |
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PACINO...The Name conjures up images of glamour and violence: Michael Corleone of the Godfather; Serpico, the renegade cop; and Tony Montana, the vicious gangster better known as "Scarface".
Andrew Yule, the critically-acclaimed biographer of Sean Connery and David Puttnam (Fast Fade) was given exclusive access to Pacino's friends and associates, making this the only authoritative biography of one of the most volatile and brilliant actors of our time. Includes many rare photos of Pacino and the women he has loved - on and off screen!
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Excellent Reading Material........2006-02-18
Great book about a great actor.......2003-08-17
the book can be perceived as not a true bio by some as it doesn't go real deep into al's life...it mainly explores and reveals his work..but then you will find that al pacino's life is "the work"..al pacino is the definition of what a actor is..and you will see that after reading this book..the author yule is given access to lots of sources and it is a authorized bio..as he gives lots and lots of great quotes from marty bergman,charlie laughton,and pacino himself...which are great.
how it goes it is will basically go in order by all the work he's done and it will tell stories about what happened behind the scenes it will give quotes of all the people involved and will show what happened..then afterwards it will always show you what "professional" critics wrote about the work..which i think is a good idea..it sheds light into how the work was perceived at the time...
and what i really took to heart from this book is how much critics are scum..not that the author portrayed them as this..i just can't believe how much critics have without mercy assaulted and attacked pacino...pacino gives his blood to his work...he gives everything...he immerses himself so deeply into his characters that it is almost scary...and sometimes he will put so much work in and so much sweat and then you see these critics sitting on their fat butts just bashing his work..these talentless nobodies destroying all pacino has done..and it is really sad and really angers me..i have really never payed that much attention to "critics" but now i see just how disgusting these people are...to spit on someones art is shameful.
you will learn alot from this book..about al pacino and dustin hoffman and their quiet rivalry of sorts...you will learn about john cazale and james hayden who's careers and lives were ended too short..and you will learn alot about pacino and his work.
i highly reccommend this great book by andrew yule if you are a pacino fan or if you are just an actor or like acting..this should be in every actor's library as an example of what a true actor is.
Great Read.......2003-02-17
Kirkus Review in error........1999-06-04
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When I Knew Al: The Untold Story of Al Pacino
David Sheldon , Joan McCall , and Edward De Leo Manufacturer: Harbor House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1891799371 Release Date: 2005-11-20 |
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A shared love of acting and common Bronx origins sparked the friendship between Al Pacino and acclaimed drama coach Ed De Leo. This candid and insightful memoir chronicles their divergent paths as Al climbs to stardom and Ed falls short at every turn.Customer Reviews:
HILARIOUSLY FUNNY!.......2006-11-28
Check your kinks, leave your kooks at the door!.......2006-11-28
A Dynamic Blueprint For Today's Actor !.......2006-10-22
Powerful and compelling.......2005-11-21
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Al Pacino
Andrew Yule Manufacturer: Time Warner Paperbacks ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0751500488 |
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Al Pacino . . .and Me: A Tale of Two Actors
Edward De Leo , David Sheldon , and Joan McCall Manufacturer: Xlibris Corporation ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1401038158 |
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Edward Will Be Missed..........2004-07-14
Edward De Leo.......2003-02-28
Wannabe.......2002-12-28
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Gods of the Silver Screen: Jack Nicholson, John Wayne, Clark Gable, Tom Hanks, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino (The Docubook Narrated Documentary Series)
Request Audiobooks Manufacturer: Request Audiobooks ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio CD ASIN: 1933299584 Release Date: 2005-05-01 |
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Any actor can become a star, but it takes a special kind of man to become an icon and a legend. Men like Clark Gable, John Wayne, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, and Tom Hanks were possessed by a passion to be the best, a burning thirst for success transformed them into Gods of the Silver Screen. These men of action, romance, comedy, and drama have delighted audiences for generations. Hear the intimate details of their journeys to stardom. Explore their personalities, as divulged by those who knew them best. Listen to the secrets of their private lives in these revealing confessions.
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Al Pacino, Robert De Niro : regards croises
Michel Cieutat Manufacturer: Dreamland ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 2910027627 |
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Biography Magazine June 2002 Reese Witherspoon, Annie Oakley, Al Pacino, Tom Brown
Manufacturer: Biography ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000LA176K |
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Conversaciones Con Al Pacino Dtos-9
Unknown Manufacturer: UNKNOWN ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 8496694003 |
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Salzburg and Its Festival
Carl Pospesch Manufacturer: A.S. Barnes ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000KVAXQ0 |
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Salzburg and its festival
Hans Thür Manufacturer: W. Andermann Verlag ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0007J62N8 |
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Salzburg And Its Festival
Thurber Manufacturer: Wilhelm Anderman Verlag ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000J6ZUPU |
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The romance of Salzburg: A new guide to Salzburg and to its festivals
Étienne Garry Manufacturer: A. Stierle & O. Spinnhirn ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00089E05Y |
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The romance of Salzburg;: A new guide to Salzburg, its festivals and its surroundings,
Étienne Garry Manufacturer: E. Höllrigl ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0008C8642 |
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Karpov's Caro Kann: Panov's Attack (Batsford Chess Books)
Anatoly Karpov Manufacturer: Batsford ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 071349011X |
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A disappointment, maybe useful for specialists.......2007-03-18
The book is not printed yet!.......2007-01-23
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Strategic Marketing for NonProfit Organizations (6th Edition)
Alan Andreasen , and Philip Kotler Manufacturer: Prentice Hall ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 013041977X |
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Reflecting the most recent, relevant information in the field, this best-selling text forms a conceptual and practical foundation for marketing in nonprofit organizations. Its coverage encompasses the entire marketing process, providing valuable insights on strategic evaluations, positioning, market targeting, and more.Customer Reviews:
Great Nonprofit Marketing Text!.......2007-05-12
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Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations: Seven Steps to Creating a Successful Plan (Wiley Nonprofit Law, Finance and Management Series)
Janel M. Radtke Manufacturer: Wiley ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0471174645 |
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Create an effective, comprehensive communications strategy in an age of information overloadFax, e-mail, 1-800 numbers, the Internet, infotainment—with so many new and traditional media available, it should be easy for a nonprofit to connect with its constituents. Yet each new technology brings new challenges, adding more messages, more voices, and more information to the clamor. Nonprofits now have to compete harder than ever to win the attention of a media-jaded public. That's why it is crucial that today's nonprofits develop comprehensive, coordinated communications plans that are detailed enough to cover all the bases, yet flexible enough to compensate for the unexpected. Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations shows you how.
In this book, Janel Radtke introduces all-important communications concepts and issues in plain English. Taking a wholly practical, in-the-trenches approach, she combines expert insights, real-life case studies, and clear, step-by-step instructions to demonstrate nonprofit communications strategies that work. She provides:
Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations helps you coordinate and streamline communications efforts. It provides proven techniques for guaranteeing that you send the right message to each constituency group or audience, and that you hit your mark every time.
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Radtke hits the mark.......2000-12-04
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Strategic Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 8120322592 |
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This sixth edition of an already well established text on nonprofit marketing maintains its unique behavioral focus and offers a powerful framework to understand how marketing is-and ought to be-used in the nonprofit environment
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Strategic Planning for Not-For-Profit Organizations (Haworth Marketing Resources) (Haworth Marketing Resources)
R. Henry Migliore , and Robert E. Stevens Manufacturer: Haworth Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1560249196 |
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Strategic Marketing for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Armand Lauffer Manufacturer: Free Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0029182603 |
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This groundbreaking book applies tested marketing principles to the operation of a wide variety of human-service agencies and other not-for-profit organizations where business practices are typically considered incompatible with the public interest. Arguing that the marketing orientation can be extraordinarily useful in defining, developing, targeting, and promoting virtually any service or program, Armand Lauffer shows how the strategic marketing approach actually "increases the likelihood that professional activity will be responsive to consumer needs and societal concerns."
Lauffer emphasizes that the marketing approach to service delivery seeks to reconcile the often conflicting interests displayed by the various consumers, auspice providers, funders, and other publics with a stake in the system. Throughout, he strives to harmonize the traditions of community organizing, social planning, and business marketing with some of the latest, most timely and invaluable techniques available in strategic marketing today.
Lauffer begins by defining the marketing terminology central to program and resource development -- especially the five P's of products, publics, price, place, and promotions. Next, he introduces the concept of exchange, in which individuals and/or organizations cooperate to achieve shared or complementary objectives. He then explains that the degree to which an organization's three publics -- throughput (staff, volunteers, and members), input (providers of resources and legitimacy), and output (consumers) -- accept its programs and services determines its niche in the market.
The core of the book is devoted to discussing how to: establish and maintain productive exchange relationships; use a strategic marketing approach to assess, design, locate, price, budget, schedule, and evaluate a program; raise money; increase grants, contracts, and allocations power; and spotlight programs and services through print and broadcast media as well as personal appearances and presentations. A final chapter, "The Marketing Audit," demonstrates that taking stock of an organization's total marketing operation brings out the integral connections between the needs and resources of marketing, program development, and the larger environment.
Sharing both his own experiences and those of colleagues in a variety of human-service occupations, Lauffer includes a wealth of authentic case vignettes to illustrate successful (and occasionally unsuccessful) marketing practice. He also provides helpful chapter exercises that ask readers to apply what they've learned to their own areas of interest and concern. A challenging simulation game, Compacts II, allows them to test their complete understanding of the range of strategic marketing approaches explored in the book.
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The Donor Bond: How to Nurture Your Donors Using Strategic Marketing and Management Techniques
Barry McLeish Manufacturer: Taft Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0930807162 |
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Marketing for mission (NCNB strategic issues series booklet)
Rebecca Leet Manufacturer: National Center for Nonprofit Boards ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0925299820 |
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Strategic Marketing for Non-Profit Organizations (7th Edition)
Philip Kotler , and Alan Andreasen Manufacturer: Prentice Hall ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 013175372X |
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Reflecting the most recent, relevant information in the field, this best-selling book offers readers a practical foundation for marketing in nonprofit organizations.
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Strategic Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations
Alan R. Andreasen Philip Kotler Manufacturer: Prentice Hall ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OIZ9OA |
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The fund-raising plan: getting started.: An article from: Fund Raising Management
Robert F. Semple Manufacturer: Hoke Communications, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0008SDCCM Release Date: 2005-07-28 |
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This digital document is an article from Fund Raising Management, published by Hoke Communications, Inc. on May 1, 1989. The length of the article is 1973 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Books:
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