Charles Elton
Author
Description
The first biography of critically acclaimed then critically derided filmmaker Michael Cimino, and a reevaluation of the infamous film that destroyed his career
The director Michael Cimino (1939—2016) is famous for two films: the intense, powerful, and enduring Vietnam movie “The Deer Hunter”, which won Best Picture at the Academy Awards in 1979 and also won Cimino Best Director, and “Heaven's Gate”, the most notorious bomb of all time. Originally...
2) Mr. Toppit
Author
Publisher
Blackstone Audio
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
8 CDs (10 hrs. 30 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
When "The Hayseed Chronicles", an obscure series of children's books, become world famous, the author reaps no rewards. He was run down by a concrete truck in SoHo. So the unforeseen "benefits" fall to his widow and children. But others want their share... A riveting tale, spanning several decades, of the unexpected effects of sudden fame and fortune.
Author
Description
Beginning with Greek and Roman times, this volume discusses the great book collectors throughout history such as Duke Humphrey and the Library of the Valois, Sir Thomas Bodley, Sir Kenelm Digby, Jean Grolier, and Francois-Auguste De Thou. Primarily focused on Europe and Great Britain, the authors examine the world's most celebrated collectors and collections in an engaging and authoritative text.
Series
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
1 DVD (105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A mother and her three Edwardian children move to a country house in Yorkshire after the mysterious disappearance of their father. The children become fascinated by a nearby train and their kindness helps them befriend an older gentleman who may be able to solve the mystery of their missing father.