Dakota Epic: Experiences of a Reenactor During the Filming of Dances With Wolves

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Kevin Costner's award-winning film, Dances With Wolves was first released in 1990. Dakota Epic is a first-hand account of the filming from an extra's viewpoint.

Bill Markley, a reenactor on the set, kept a journal during the filming. "When I was selected to be in Dances With Wolves, I had no movie or reenacting experience, so everything was new to me." From a rookie's viewpoint, Bill takes us into the world of movie-making and reenacting.

Experience the filming of the opening Civil War scenes. Visit the "frontier" at Ft. Hays. And be with the Lakota and cavalry at the concluding Â“Search for Dunbar." Dakota Epic is a rousing, humorous look behind the scenes of movie-making.

Jim Hatzell, a reenactor and artist, who drew a wide variety of sketches while on the set, created the illustrations. Bill and Jim have worked together to develop a unique view of life on the Dances With Wolves film set. If you have ever wondered what the background people were doing and thinking during and between filming, then this is the book for you. You will never view the people in a film's background quite the same after reading this book.

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Anybody interested in film should read this..........2004-09-04

This is one of the best books I have read on filmmaking in quite a while. It's doesn't dive into technicalities, which is good on some occasions, but "Dakota Epic" is more of a hands-on experience book. It's a good read from the point of view of an extra, and it's not too personalized, that it gets boring. And the illustrations in the book capture the feel of what is being read to tee. This is a great book about the making of a great film, and why the heart of that film didn't come from its big star and director, but from the native Dakota blood involved in its making. Great job!
-G. M. Collias

The blue and the gray.......2004-08-05

I liked this book so much that I ordered another one for my son, Mark Tapio Kines, who makes indie movies. It's a riotous look at a re-enactor who had to dress the part of a southern soldier at the start of this movie, then change his uniform and represent the North toward the end of the movie. The attitudes of the soldiers on the "other side" created a riot, as seen through Bill Markley's eyes. The set designers in the movie wanted the scene to look autumnal so they painted the leaves on the trees orange and gold. However, the soldiers had to be absolutely authentic. It's a nice comment on Hollywood at its best.

Reenactor reveals behind the scenes action.......2002-08-15

Bill Markley sheds light on many behind the scenes action that takes place in the filming of a major movie. His highly descriptive account of his days as a reenactor makes one feel as if one were actually on set. He also explains some of the tricks that were used to film the scenes, making them look highly authentic. The author tells of the boredom from long hours on the set and what cast and crew do to entertain themselves while waiting for their call. There are fantastic sketches by another reenactor, Jim Hatzell, which illustrate the book. The sketches were also done while on set.
Markley shares what it was like to meet and work with a famous actor, something most everyone dreams of but never gets the opportunity. The odds of a "Dakota" boy being cast in a Hollywood epic were one in a million, so dream your dream with "Dakota Epic!"

Sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, always fascinating.......2002-04-12

Enhanced with black and white illustrations by Jim Hatzell, Dakota Epic: Experiences Of A Reenactor During The Filming Of Dances With Wolves is Bill Markley's fascinating, first-hand, personal account of what went on behind the scenes of the award-winning 1990 movie Dances With Wolves. This is the revealing viewpoint of a hard-working extra who kept a journal during the filming of what was to become an acclaimed and successful major Hollywood movie. Sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, always fascinating, Dakota Epic is a superb, up-close scrutiny of the trials, tribulations, and successes of a great move and highly recommended reading for film buffs, aspiring actors, and anyone who sat in a darkened theatre and got completely caught up in the Kevin Costner's award-winning epic film.

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This is a book about one of the great untold stories of modern cultural life: the remarkable ascendancy of prizes in literature and the arts. Such prizes and the competitions they crown are almost as old as the arts themselves, but their number and power--and their consequences for society and culture at large--have expanded to an unprecedented degree in our day. In a wide-ranging overview of this phenomenon, James F. English documents the dramatic rise of the awards industry and its complex role within what he describes as an economy of cultural prestige.

Observing that cultural prizes in their modern form originate at the turn of the twentieth century with the institutional convergence of art and competitive spectator sports, English argues that they have in recent decades undergone an important shift--a more genuine and far-reaching globalization than what has occurred in the economy of material goods. Focusing on the cultural prize in its contemporary form, his book addresses itself broadly to the economic dimensions of culture, to the rules or logic of exchange in the market for what has come to be called "cultural capital." In the wild proliferation of prizes, English finds a key to transformations in the cultural field as a whole. And in the specific workings of prizes, their elaborate mechanics of nomination and election, presentation and acceptance, sponsorship, publicity, and scandal, he uncovers evidence of the new arrangements and relationships that have refigured that field.

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Should win a prize.......2007-05-20

This exceptional book about the culture of prizes is a box of surprises. What appears a limited and straight forward subject at first glance unfolds, under English's subtle and skillfull ministrations, to have far reaching and complex implications on how we use, confer value on and even think about cultural products in our global society. Written with wit, precision and clarity, this book makes one think about the dissemination and propagation of cultural prestige in original and relevant ways. Best of all, it is continually entertaining. Now if there were only a prize for books about prizes...

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The newest book in the multimillion-selling series, this is sure to be the best selling of them all. This quick, easy-to-read primer on American's hottest game shows players the basics of playing and winning at both cash games and the big money no-limit tournaments and championships played around the country. Packed with tips, winning strategies, and professional tips for players looking to get in on the action, and with a little luck, on TV holding a million dollars cash!

The Basics of Winning Video Poker (Basics of Winning)

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Non Fiction
Waste of money
An Ad for his other books!
This book is too basic to be of much value.

The Basics of Winning Video Poker (Basics of Winning)
J. Edward Allen
Manufacturer: Cardoza
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Binding: Paperback

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Non Fiction.......2007-09-03

Small book picked up the Gambler's bookshop in Vegas to give a few tips for the occasional bit of recreational gambling while there.

Waste of money.......2003-01-12

Very thin. Don't buy this book. There are too many other good video poker books out there to waste a cent on this book. I would suggest something from John Grochowski.

An Ad for his other books!.......1999-06-15

I agree with the other eviewr... this i nothing more than an ad for the more "advanced books" the author sells. Save your money. This is garbage.

This book is too basic to be of much value........1998-11-15

This entire book is simply to basic to be of much value--unless you need someone to tell you where the coins go into the machine. The content struck me as an intro (and advertisement) for the more "advanced" books advertised on the last page--namely the playing strategies you probably thought you were getting this round.

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A new and updated edition to the multimillion-selling series. This quick, easy-to-read primer on poker shows players the basics of playing and winning in just one reading. Packed with tips, winning strategies for the most popular poker games, a basic guide to the rules of play, easy-to-understand charts, and a poker glossary.

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Terrible
Misleading title, no winning strategies involved( bad )

The Basics of Winning Baccarat
Avery Cardoza
Manufacturer: Cardoza
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Terrible.......2007-08-30

This book is terrible. A complete waste of money. Luckily I bought it used and didnt pay full price. Nothing in this book to help you win or give you any strategies at all. Skip it.

Misleading title, no winning strategies involved( bad ).......1998-06-06

This book only teaches you the rules and nothing about how to win in baccarat. It deceptively set you up for purchasing the more expensive $20.00 book instead, so why did I need to buy this one.

The Basics of Winning Blackjack (Basics of Winning)

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A must-read for the beginner before you hit the blackjack tables.
You don't need to be Rain-Man to win at 21

The Basics of Winning Blackjack (Basics of Winning)
J. Edward Allen
Manufacturer: Cardoza Publishing
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This is an excellent beginner's book. It's targeted for beginning players who want to learn the basics of one of the most popular casino games. Easy-to-read and written in a conversational style, players learn how to understand the various bets and terminology and gives them the confidence to play like a pro. 10 quick-reading chapters explain all the rules and intricacies of the game. Includes money management strategies, glossary, illustrations and charts. New edition includes a revised introduction and the newest variations of the game.

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A must-read for the beginner before you hit the blackjack tables........2002-12-10

I picked up this book in the Las Vegas airport at the end of my first trip to Las Vegas. I wish I had got it at the beginning of the trip. This is a thin little book that teaches basic strategy and can easily be read in one sitting before arriving in Vegas. Once you have mastered basic strategy, you can move on to some other more advanced books such as Blackjack Bluebook.

You don't need to be Rain-Man to win at 21.......2001-07-02

A quick easy read. NO CARD COUNTING. Simple tips and strategies make the game fun for the amature, and almost completely remove the house advantage in Blackjack. You gain confidence and can relax and enjoy the game because you know you are doing it right. Using the easy techniques taught in this book, you can even the odds. Don't lose another winning hand because you are too lazy to read a few pages. A must-read for anyone who intends to visit a blackjack game, especially first-timers.

Basics Of Winning Caribbean Stud Poker & Let It Ride (Basics of Winning Series)

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You get what you pay for.
Decent

Basics Of Winning Caribbean Stud Poker & Let It Ride (Basics of Winning Series)
J. Edward Allen
Manufacturer: Cardoza
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ASIN: 0940685655

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You get what you pay for........2000-01-26

Barely informative and no true insight into the games. The only people who will profit from this book is the author.

Decent.......1999-09-15

Good book for the low price. Basic and easy steps to follow. Worth the money.

The Basics of Winning Poker (Basics of Winning)

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Expert advice in easy-to-read language shows you the best ways to be a winner at poker!

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J. Edward Allen
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J Edward Allen
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Intriguing management advice with a New Age twist.

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Level Three Leadership (3rd Edition)
James G Clawson
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Intriguing management advice with a New Age twist........2006-10-30

At first glance, this might seem to be yet another standard text about management and employee relations. You'll be pleased to find that, instead, author James G. Clawson has written an engaging book about history, human psychology and the modern workplace. He offers intriguing insights, strong research and even a New Age wrinkle or two, with a few well-placed comments about meditation, inner vision and martial arts. Despite a few redundant passages, this is not a dry HR manual, though it provides helpful professional charts and summaries. With its you-need-to-know-this-now tone and its comments about gravity, magic and inner vision, the book is actually fun. We recommend it to managers at all tiers, to employees seeking advancement and to MBA candidates.

Author's Comment.......1999-12-07

This book summarizes current, practical knowledge about what it means to be an effective leader. Leadership implies three major thrusts: strategic thinking (leadership for what?), relationship building (leading whom?) and designing an action context (organizational design issues) all discussed in the text. Further, the book asserts that leaders who target Level Three (core values, assumptions, beliefs, and expectations or VABEs) can be more effective and powerful than those who, traditionally, target Level One (focus on behavior) and Level Two (conscious thinking). The book also introduces the notion of INFOCRACIES, or organizations that are increasingly being redesigned by the information systems within them and presents a framework for thinking about developing deeper influence. As the author, clearly I'm biased, AND I've found that this approach has worked very well with many clients and executive education programs. The book was intended as a dense summary for executive education audiences in short, week long seminars. If you have suggestions, I'm eager to hear.

Level Three Leadership - Getting Below the Surface (Instructor's Manual) 2nd Edition

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The distribution of leadership at the classroom level: Snapshots from three classrooms at Hollibrook Elementary School (Deliverable)
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