And now anyone with a few thousand bucks to spare can own a piece of this legendary new yorker. Lauren had a son and daughter with bogart and a son with robards. By myself and then some 1978 this book won the national book award for 1980. The product of an extraordinary mother and a loving extended family, she produced, with humphrey bogart, some of the most electric and memorable scenes in movie history.
Lauren bacall was barely 20 when she made her hollywood. Oct 21, 2014 by myself was the first version of lauren bacalls autobiography, published in 1979, and by myself and then some brought the story up to date in 2006. Honest, candid, and thorough, both versions of the book are great reads for any fan of the. Betty joan perske, better known as lauren bacall, was a golden globe and tony awardwinning, as well as academy awardnominated, american film and stage actress and model. The lives and legacies of humphrey bogart and lauren bacall. An updated version, now, followed in 1994, and her final memoir, by myself and then some 2005, added a new chapter to the original. Betty grables handprints and leg print were set in cement at graumans theater on feb 15, 1943. The pictures inside do vary slightly and are printed at. By myself and then some by lauren bacall, 97807553518, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In 2006, the first volume of lauren bacall by myself was reprinted as by myself and then some with an extra chapter.
This autobiography is a chronicle of love and loss, presenting a deeply felt analysis of lauren bacall. In a 1996 interview, bacall, reflecting on her life, told the interviewer jeremy isaacs that she had been lucky. Laurent, pierre cardin, emanuel ungaro and christian diors marc bohan. The epitome of grace, independence, and wit, lauren bacall continues to astound generations with her audacious spirit and onscreen excellence. This article would not be complete unless laurens witty quotes are included. By myself in 1978, now in 1994, and by myself and then some in 2005. He hosted the festival celebrating the 70th and 75th anniversary of the film casablanca which his father starred in in 2012 and once more in 2017. Lauren bacall by myself first edition signed lauren. While by myself hits the happiness and triumphs of hollywoods golden heydays, and then some is more sombercovering the years since bogies death, her turbulent marriage to jason robards, jr. However, bacall states in lauren bacall by myself that when she was out with her. The product of an extraordinary mother and a loving extended family, she produced, with humphrey bogart, some of the most electric and memorable scenes in movie.
Lauren bacall the stars memoir chronicles events since her storys original publication, from her appearances on broadway to her latest film achievements and relationships with such individuals as katharine. Feb 06, 2006 now at 80, by myself and then some brings her story up to date including her recent films and broadway runs, fond memories of her many close lifelong friendships, not least the greatest love of her life, humphrey bogart. By myself and then some by lauren bacall, paperback. In this reissue of her 1979 memoir, by myself, she addsand then some, a frank account of the years since. Indeed, this sequel to 1978s by myself is mostly a discussion of the deaths of some great friends.
How famed editor robert gottlieb turned memoirs by lauren. Roddy mcdowall, john gielgud, gregory peck and many more. The truth is, i really wanted to win an oscar telegraph. Bacall, in her 1978 autobiography by myself and then some, questioned whether the trip to washington ultimately helped anyone, and mourned that hollywood is a community which should be. By myself and then some lauren bacall first harper.
Bacalls 1979 national book awardwinning memoir, by myself, has been reissued with an 80page and then some that brings her fans up to date. Mar 03, 2015 bronxborn lauren bacall was famous for her iconic film career and deep, distinctive voice. Dust jacket, some wrinkles, no tears or splits, light corner bumping. Lauren bacall the epitome of grace, independence, and wit, lauren bacall continues to project an audacious spirit and pursue onscreen excellence. She had two autobiographies in print, lauren bacall by myself in 1978 and now in 1994. The fall paris collections, presents lauren bacall looking at the work of the fashion designers featured in this exhibition yves st. By myself by lauren bacall, first edition abebooks passion for books. September 16, 1924 august 12, 2014 was an american movie, radio and stage actress and model. If you havent read by myself and then some i encourage you to buy it. Some of his notable works in writing include bogart.
Unlike many celebrity autobiographies, bacalls was completed without a ghostwriter. First editionfirst printing containing 377 numbered pages. Although written many years ago, lauren bacall by myself is an absorbing and relevant book. Lauren bacall now, on the silver anniversary of its original publication, bacall brings her inspiring memoir up to date, chronicling the events of the past twentyfive years, including her recent films and. One of hollywoods classics, lauren bacall has been a beloved actress for over 50 years. On the silver anniversary of its original publication, bacall brings her inspiring memoir up to.
Known for her husky voice and sultry looks, she became a fashion icon in the 1940s and has continued acting to the present day. Neither judgmental nor defensive, lauren bacall, by myself is the best autobiography i have ever read. It reads like a jewish grandmother sitting and telling. Share lauren bacall quotations about mothers, past and children. The product of an extraordinary mother and a loving extended. Lauren bacall by myself oct 02, 2019 pdf lauren bacall by myself by roald dahl, although written many years ago lauren bacall by myself is an absorbing and relevant book she is still alive and well remembered by many movie goers who saw the first bacall bogart movies her first person memoir shows the couple as very. Lauren bacall simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lauren bacalls autobiography by myself the data lounge. First edition of bacall s fascinating autobiography, boldly signed by her. They all have wit and a sense of humor and, thank god, i have hung on to mine. Bacall and humphrey bogart produced some of the most electric scenes in movie history, and their romance on and off screen made them hollywoods most celebrated couple. This updated version, by myself and then some, is compelling in that it first presents. Mar 19, 2005 by myself and then some by lauren bacall headline. At home with interview with lauren bacall, now 80, in her mementofilled apartment in new york.
Lauren bacall, a new york native, was born betty joan perske in the bronx in 1924. Lauren bacall has been an icon for over six decades and has made over 50 films. While shes now primarily remembered for her work as an actress, i was surprised at how personable and wellwritten by myself and then some is. She had big roles in movies like the big sleep and dark passage. Aug, 2014 she continued to occasionally appear in movies alongside her theater work, in addition to writing three memoirs entitled lauren bacall by myself, now, and by myself and then some. One of hollywoods classics, lauren bacall has been a. Lauren bacall is the epitome of style, grace and wit a timeless icon. She is still alive and well remembered by many moviegoers who saw the first bacall bogart movies. By myself became a best seller in 1979 and won a national book award. Lauren bacall by myself by lauren bacall, 1979, knopf edition, in english 1st ed. The epitome of grace, independence, and wit, lauren bacall continues to project an audacious spirit and pursue onscreen excellence. Twentyfive years after the publication of by myself, lauren bacall has updated the original work with eighty intriguing pages.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. My children, steve, leslie, and sam, are all differentall firstrate human beings with high standardswhom i completely and unequivocally adoredont always agree withbut always admire and respect. By myself and then some by lauren bacall 2005, hardcover. He was to surprise and delight me continually in the ensuing years. Like my every dream and hope, and far beyond, were to be realized.
By myself and then some by lauren bacall audiobook listen. To order, call telegraph books direct on 0870 155 7222 books. See all books authored by lauren bacall, including by myself and then some, and lauren bacall. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Extensive and quite wellwritten, it covers so much ground that fans of the old hollywood and broadway days will doubtless love this book whether they particularly like bacall. Lauren bacall, the sultry actress with the heavylidded eyes and husky voice who captured humphrey bogarts heart both on and off the movie screen, died on tuesday at the age of 89.
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Lauren bacall reheats her memoirs in by myself and then some. Octavo, original white cloth, original dust jacket. By myself and then some large print book, 2005 worldcat. By myself and then some by lauren bacall goodreads. By myself and then some, large print press 10 copy.
Lauren bacall was an american actress known for her distinctive voice and sultry looks. Sep 25, 2015 by myself and then some by lauren bacall in epub, rtf, txt download ebook. Sep 14, 2015 there is no shortage of biographies or autobiographies sometimes ghostwritten of classic film stars but lauren bacall s by myself, later updated and republished as by myself and then some, just might be the best of the bunch. By myself and then some by lauren bacall, paperback barnes.
Lauren bacalls autobiography by myself has anyone here ever read it. Nb the book by myself and then some is this book reprinted, but with an additional 70 or so pages. By myself and then some lauren bacall next book on my entertainment biography shelf. By myself and then some, by lauren bacall this is an expanded and updated version of lauren bacalls first autobiography by myself excerpt here. By myself by bacall, lauren and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was one of those books i saw for years on peoples bookshelves but i never was interested enough in her to read it. By myself by lauren bacall, signed abebooks passion for books. Listen to by myself and then some by lauren bacall for free with a 30 day free trial. Her firstperson memoir shows the couple as very real people who reach hollywood stardom and are very much in love.
Bacall would return to the stage in 1981, in a remake of woman of the year. I know when im nervous my hands shake terribly and lauren bacall wrote about the times her nerves got the best of her and how badly her hands and even her head trembled. By myself and then some by lauren bacall read by lauren. Bacall wrote two autobiographies, lauren bacall by myself 1978 and now 1994. Lauren bacall by myself by lauren bacall and a great selection of related. Lauren bacall betty, to her friends first published by myself. Hollywood couples old hollywood movies golden age of hollywood vintage hollywood hollywood stars classic hollywood hollywood. By myself and then some by lauren bacall in epub, rtf, txt download ebook. The wisdom of lauren bacalls by myself and then some. Buy a cheap copy of by myself and then some book by lauren bacall. By myself and then some by bacall, lauren 2005 hardcover. Ill admit that i didnt enjoy the and then some part that much, but that also has its highlights and does not take too much of the book.
Lauren bacall betty, to her friends first published by myself, her. Lauren bacall asui new yorkissa dakotatalossa 1960luvulta aina kuolemaansa saakka. Aug 09, 2016 how famed editor robert gottlieb turned memoirs by lauren bacall and katharine hepburn into bestsellers. And even so i didnt realize every quality of bogies on that day. Feb 24, 2005 at home with interview with lauren bacall, now 80, in her mementofilled apartment in new york. A lot of the clips youve seen throughout this show are from films that are available on dvd andor vhs. Lauren bacall by myself by lauren bacall and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. By myself by lauren bacall, first edition abebooks. There is no shortage of biographies or autobiographies sometimes ghostwritten of classic film stars but lauren bacall s by myself, later updated and republished as by myself and then some, just might be the best of the bunch. The wisdom of lauren bacalls by myself and then some the. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. My life has had meaning, with the friendships full and valuable and essential to me. At home with interview with lauren bacall, now 80, in her.
September 16, 1924 is an american film and stage actress and model, known for her husky voice and sultry looks she first emerged as leading lady in the film noir genre, including appearances in the big sleep 1946 and dark passage 1947, as well as a comedienne in how to marry a millionaire 1953 and designing woman 1957. Graumans chinese theatre, hollywood ca, august, 1946 in. By myself and then some, large print press 17 copy quote. By myself and then some lauren bacall books tell you why, inc. Lauren bacalls autobiography offers a compelling glimpse into her career, both on stage and on screen, as well as her marriage to humphrey. With humphrey bogart, she made such notable movies as to have and have not, the big sleep, dark passage, and key largo. In 2005, she published an update to the first volume. Her talent is undeniable as an actress, wife, mother, activist, caretaker, thinker, protector, helper, writer. Actress lauren bacall, who died tuesday at age 89, decided to tell her own story in not one but three memoirs. I couldnt have wished for a man as incredibly good as this man was. Lauren bacall s autobiography offers a compelling glimpse into her career, both on stage and on screen, as well as her marriage to humphrey. By myself by bacall, lauren and a great selection of related books. Lauren bacall, whose sevendecadelong acting career saw her go from sultryvoiced siren to chic grande dame, and whose marriage to humphrey bogart was one of.
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