Keeper of the Clown

Keeper of the Clown
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Publisher : John Cherry Synidication, LLC.
Total Pages : 228
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ISBN-10 : 0988934507
ISBN-13 : 9780988934504
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Keeper of the Clown by : John Cherry

"Ernest P. Worrell became an advertising and motion picture icon by being bounced aboard a rolling 20-foot cannon, shoved off a rooftop, and shocked from a TV short. John Cherry recounts the thrill ride of taking Ernest from local TV ads to big-screen movie hits--all the while being bounced around himself by bankers, the IRS and Disney executives. In this hilarious--and mostly true--look behind the scenes, Cherry tells how he came to put actor Jim Varney in a khaki baseball cap, sell TV commercials to scores of clients, nab Barbra Streisand's manager as his own, and successfully direct Varney's unpredictable creative genius"--P. [4] of cover.

Crazy Horse

Crazy Horse
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Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Total Pages : 536
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ISBN-10 : 9781423641247
ISBN-13 : 1423641248
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Crazy Horse by : The Edward Clown Family

“A family account of the life of Tashunke Witko, their great Sioux relative . . . For the first time, the Clown family members tell their oral history.”—True West The Edward Clown family, nearest living relatives to the Lakota war leader, presents the family tales and memories told to them about their famous grandfather. In many ways the oral history differs from what has become the standard and widely accepted biography of Crazy Horse. The family clarifies the inaccuracies and shares their story about the past, including what it means to them to be Lakota, the family genealogy, the life of Crazy Horse and his motivations, his death, and why they chose to keep quiet with their knowledge for so long before finally deciding to tell the truth as they know it. This book is a compelling addition to the body of works about Crazy Horse and the complicated and often conflicting events of that time period in American History. “For the first time the first-hand account of Crazy Horse is told . . . The stories were faithfully passed down through the generations . . . It includes Crazy Horse’s account of the last moments of Custer and the near-killing of Maj. Marcus Reno by Crazy Horse’s father.”—Capital Journal “After many years of keeping quiet, the family of Lakota warrior Crazy Horse decided to tell their story of his life and legacy . . . The truth behind the history of Crazy Horse—an iconic Native American warrior—until recently has been kept hidden for more than a century.”—The Monroe News

The Clown of God

The Clown of God
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 52
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ISBN-10 : 9781534414280
ISBN-13 : 1534414282
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis The Clown of God by : Tomie dePaola

This beautiful new edition of Tomie dePaola’s 1978 classic retelling of a French legend stars a little juggler whose unique talent leads him to what might be a Christmas miracle. Little Giovanni is poor and homeless, but he can do something wonderful: he can juggle. The people of Sorrento marvel at his talents, and before long, he becomes famous throughout Italy for his rainbow of colored balls that delight the nobility and townspeople alike. But as the years pass, Giovanni grows old, and his talents begin to fail him. No longer a celebrated performer, he is once again poor and homeless, begging for his food. Until one Christmas Eve, when Giovanni picks up his rainbow of colored balls once more. And what happens next just might be a miracle…

The Importance of Being Ernest

The Importance of Being Ernest
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Publisher :
Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 1311720138
ISBN-13 : 9781311720139
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis The Importance of Being Ernest by : Justin Lloyd

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Ernest, the lovable blue-collar buffoon, was a staple of pop culture in countless commercials, nearly a dozen movies and an award-winning Saturday-morning TV show. Today, millions of fans still mourn the loss of actor Jim Varney, who portrayed Ernest and who died at age 50 in 2000 of cancer. Ernest fans are finally getting the biography they have been waiting for in this comprehensive work by Jim's nephew, Justin Lloyd. "The Importance of Being Ernest: The Life of Actor Jim Varney" traces Jim's journey from a child in Lexington, Kentucky, with dreams of being a stage and film actor to becoming an iconic entertainment figure in the tradition of Charlie Chaplin's "The Little Tramp."The book is based on numerous interviews with family members and intimates of Jim who have never spoken publicly before about what drove the actor and how he overcame many personal and professional obstacles to attain success. But with that success came a price: Jim longed for stage and film roles beyond Ernest, and they were difficult to come by because of his symbiosis with the character. Yet Jim persevered, ultimately winning major movie roles such as Jed Clampett in "The Beverly Hillbillies" and (the voice of) Slinky Dog in the first two "Toy Story" films. The book also explores the genius of the small Nashville advertising agency that created Ernest and how it spread his popularity decades before "going viral" became associated with achieving global stardom.Even at the height of his career, Jim never forgot he was a descendant of Appalachian coal miners, and he remained true to his values, his friends and his family. Jim always strove for authenticity and humanity inside his hillbilly humor, endearing him to fans from every walk of life. "The Importance of Being Ernest: The Life of Actor Jim Varney" documents the life of an unforgettable figure in American comedy whose legacy endures today."The Importance of Being Ernest: The Life of Actor Jim Varney" contains never-before-seen photos from the Varney family's private collection.

The Bookkeeper's Skull

The Bookkeeper's Skull
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Publisher : Warhammer Horror
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 178999831X
ISBN-13 : 9781789998313
Rating : 4/5 (1X Downloads)

Synopsis The Bookkeeper's Skull by : Justin D Hill

Spine-chilling tales set in the Worlds of Warhammer. On the capital world of Potence, young enforcer cadet Rudgard Howe is caught up in a bitter internecine feud to inherit his father’s position of Chief Enforcer. As the tithe fleets approach, he is sent on his first mission to ensure that the planet’s distant agri-facilities fulfil their quotas to the God-Emperor. Farmed with serfs and managed by ex-Militarum soldiers, the agri-facilities are places of shocking brutality and hopelessness. But when he is sent to the outlying farmstead of Thorsarbour, Rudgard discovers a community where the crops are left to rot as the inhabitants indulge in the bloody ecstasy of a sanguinary cult. As Rudgard imposes the strict Lex Imperialis upon the farmstead, he begins to uncover a place where sanity is rapidly slipping. But he is just one step along this nightmarish mission when a series of cruel deaths threatens to dismantle everything he has ever known about the Imperium, his faith in the Emperor, and the strength of his very soul.

Send in the Clowns - The Yo Yo Life of Ian Hendry

Send in the Clowns - The Yo Yo Life of Ian Hendry
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 331
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ISBN-10 : 9781291270976
ISBN-13 : 1291270973
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Send in the Clowns - The Yo Yo Life of Ian Hendry by : Gabriel Hershman

The first ever biography of the late Ian Hendry tells the story of a great actor destroyed by his own demons. The original star of The Avengers, Ian went on to give iconic performances in films such as Live Now Pay Later, The Hill and Get Carter and TV series such as The Lotus Eaters. Hailed by John Nettles as a ruined genius and by Brian Clemens as Britain's greatest actor, this is a touching story of an outstandingly talented star dogged by tragedy.

Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 9780698192928
ISBN-13 : 0698192923
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis Finders Keepers by : Keiko Kasza

Fans of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie will love this new preschool gem from beloved storyteller Keiko Kasza A hat is not just a hat in these woods! From tree branch to stream to flower patch—wherever the hat lands, someone knows exactly what to do with it and exclaims, “Finders, keepers!” But this red hat doesn’t stay in one place for long, and everyone will be surprised by what happens to it in the end. Youngsters will be delighted by the silly scenes and clever twists and turns in this charming circular story.

DC Comics: The Joker: Quotes from the Clown Prince of Crime (Tiny Book)

DC Comics: The Joker: Quotes from the Clown Prince of Crime (Tiny Book)
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Publisher : Insight Editions
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1683836995
ISBN-13 : 9781683836995
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis DC Comics: The Joker: Quotes from the Clown Prince of Crime (Tiny Book) by : Darcy Reed

A guide to the most memorable quotes by Gotham’s clown prince of crime, The Joker! As one of Gotham’s most notorious criminal masterminds and Batman’s archenemy, The Joker has shared lots of cracks and quips throughout his comic history. Now readers can enjoy the clown prince’s wisdom in this collectible tiny book. Part of an exciting new series of miniature comic book titles, this book compiles all of The Joker’s cleverest quotes and wittiest banter along with classic artwork in an appealing mini package.

The Dream Keeper

The Dream Keeper
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Publisher : Lost Treasure Publishing
Total Pages : 302
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1939993016
ISBN-13 : 9781939993014
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis The Dream Keeper by : Mikey Brooks

Dreams: Dorothy called it Oz, Alice called it Wonderland, but Nightmares call it HOME. When an evil shifter takes over the gateway to the realm of Dreams, it falls to 14-year-olds Parker and Kaelyn to stop him. Their only hope lies with Gladamyr, the Dream Keeper, but can they trust a Nightmare to save their world? THE DREAM KEEPER is an upper middle-grade fantasy-adventure that will keep you turning the pages. "The Dream Keeper is a fun, fantastic ride through both Dream and Nightmare. Brooks has written a book that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. Bravo " -Michaelbrent Collings, bestselling author of The Billy Saga and Hooked: A True Faerie Tale "This really is a cracking novel. Action-packed and spellbinding "-Cas Peace, author of The Artisans of Albia series. "If you like the Percy Jackson, Fablehaven, or the Harry Potter series, you'll love this " -Brooklyn

Mr. Benn's Little Book of Life

Mr. Benn's Little Book of Life
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Publisher : Arrow Books
Total Pages : 180
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0099436493
ISBN-13 : 9780099436492
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Mr. Benn's Little Book of Life by : Tess Read

Be taken back into the wonderful whimsical world of Mr. Benn and his charming adventures — dressed in his distinctive black suit and bowler hat. Learn the lessons of life from Mr. Benn’s adventures, as the Red Knight, Hunter, Cook, Caveman, Balloonist, Zoo-Keeper, Diver, Wizard, Clown, Magic Carpet Owner, Spaceman and Pirate.