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 Maybe You Never Cry Again
Bernie Mac
In this funny and tender autobiography, Bernie Mac recounts his slow rise to
stardom, from doing stand-up at a church dinner at age eight to performing in
amateur open-mike nights to earning a regular gig at Chicago's Cotton Club, and
eventually to entertaining huge audiences onstage in film and on television.
An inspiring memoir, filled with hope-restoring humour. Hardcover 295 pp. $39.95.
 Out on a Leash
Shirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine has found a perfect love in the furry bundle
of canine charms that is Terry. With her winning terrier ways and
an endless wellspring of love, Terry has helped Shirley to see the
world in new ways she never felt possible. An utterly charming, witty,
and ultimately wise memoir of a truly remarkable woman, Out on
a Leash is an irresistible bonbon for Shirley MacLaine's fans
and for dog lovers
everywhere. Softcover, 199 pp. $20.00.
 David Mamet: A Life in the Theatre
Ira Nadel
Breaking through David Mamet's notoriously private persona, Ira Nadel delivers a revealing and insightful biography of the celebrated playwright, director, and essayist. With verve and precision, Nadel delves deep into Mamet's complicated family life, his life before the theatre, and his early career. By using Mamet's plays and other writing as a guide, Nadel is able to find clarity in Mamet's extraordinary life. Hardcover, $29.95.
 Dean & Me
(A Love Story)
Jerry Lewis
In a memoir by turns moving, tragic, and hilarious, Jerry Lewis recounts with
crystal clarity every step of a fifty-year friendship, from the springtime 1945
afternoon when the two vibrant young performers destined to conquer the world
together met on Broadway and Fifty-fourth Street, to their tragic final encounter
in the 1990s, when Lewis and his wife ran into Dean Martin, a broken and haunted
old man. In Dean & Me, Jerry Lewis makes a convincing case
for Dean Martin as one of the great -- and most underrated -- comic talents of
our era. But what comes across most powerfully in this definitive memoir is the
depth of love Lewis felt, and still feels, for his partner, and which his partner
felt for him: truly a love to last for all time. Hardcover, 340 pp. $35.95.
 Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life
Steve Martin
Steve Martin is and always has been a writer. In this subtly intimate memoir, Martin illuminates the sacrifice, discipline and originality that made him an icon and informs his work to this day. While telling his story he also paints a vivid portrait of his times from “free love “ to the Vietnam war and student protests. Whether as a performer, actor or writer, Martin’s memoir reveals the unique qualities that have inspired his creativity. Illustrated with over forty photos from his personal collection. Hardcover, $28.99 $25.99, also on CD $34.99.
 The Groucho Letters
Groucho Marx
Donated to the Library of Congress in the mid-1960s, Groucho Marx's correspondence was first crafted into this celebration of wit and wisdom in 1967. Reissued today with his original letters and humor intact, The Groucho Letters exposes one of the twentieth century's most beloved comedian's private insights into show biz, politics, business, and, of course, his illustrious personal life. Included are Marx's conversations with such noted personalities as E.B. White, Fred Allen, Goodman Ace, Nunally Johnson, James Thurber, Booth Tarkington, Alistair Cooke, Harry Truman, Irving Berlin, and S.J. Perelman. Softcover, 319 pp. $19.99.
 Groucho: The Life and Times of Julius Henry Marx
Stefan Kanfer
A delightful and definitive biography of Groucho Marx. $45.00.
 Teacher Man
Frank McCourt
In 1996 Frank McCourt became an unlikely star when, at the age of sixty-six,
he burst onto the literary scene with Angela's Ashes, the Pulitzer Prize-winning
memoir of his childhood in Limerick, Ireland. Now he brings us this long-awaited
book about how his thirty-year teaching career shaped his second act as a writer.
With bold and spirited prose featuring his irreverent wit and heartbreaking honesty,
McCourt records the trials, triumphs and surprises he faces in public high schools
around New York City. Hardcover, 258 pp. $36.00.
 Marshall McLuhan: Understanding Me
Stephanie McLuhan & David Staines
This extraordinary collection brings together twenty of Marshall McLuhan's previously
unpublished lectures and interviews -- the spoken words of a surprisingly accessible
theorist and seer of the modern age. He comes across as outrageous, funny, perplexing,
stimulating, and provocative. McLuhan will never seem quite the same again. Softcover,
317 pp. $22.99.
 Ian McKellen: A Biography
Mark Barratt
Treading the boards in legendary performances of Amadeus, Macbeth and Richard
II, Sir Ian McKellen achieved international acclaim, and went on to
ground-breaking work running the Actors' Company and the McKellen/Petherbridge
Company at the National Theatre in London.
Knighted in 1991, he then conquered Hollywood with his award-winning performance
as Gandalf in the phenomenally successful Lord of the Rings triology, as well
as three turns as Magento in the X-Men franchise. Mark Barratt's
intimate biography gives a rare and informed insight into the life and work of
one of the world's best-loved actors. Softcover, 312 pp. $19.95.
 Steve McQueen: A Life in Pictures
Edited by Kate Burkhalter
Steve McQueen: A Life in Pictures traces the eventful life of an extraordinary actor through a series of exquisite photographs that span his life and career. Hardcover, 192 pp. $45.00.
 McQueen
Christopher Sandford
Steve McQueen, the enigmatic and intensely troubled King of
Cool, was a Hollywood icon yet, at the same time, the ultimate,
all-American loner. Star of such popular films as The Great
Escape, Bullitt, The Getaway, and The Towering
Inferno, McQueen's on-screen persona was at odds with his troubled
personal life. In this definitive account, Christopher Sandford
de-mystifies McQueen's complex personality, and reveals -- for
the first time -- the bizzarre circumstances around the star's
death. Softcover, 497 pp. $19.95.
 My Passage from India
Ishmail Merchant
In this wonderful book, Ishmail Merchant tells the inspiring story of his life
and career, from his modest childhood in India to his eventual triumph at the
Acadamy Awards. Internationally celebrated for his cinematic collaborations with
James Ivory -- A Room With A View, Howards End, and Remains
of the Day to name a few -- Merchant here proves himself a very worthy writer
as he recollects a sumptuous feast of stories, sights, sounds, and larger-than-life
characters that have been part of his remarkable life. Hardcover, 149 pp. $51.00.
 Brass Diva: The Life and Legends of Ethel Merman
Caryl Flinn
This marvelously detailed biography of La Merm is the first to tell the full story of how the stenographer from Queens became the queen of the Broadway musical in its golden age. Mining official and unofficial sources, Caryl Flinn unearths new details of Merman's life and finds that behind the high-octane personality was a remarkable pragmatic woman, who never lost sight of her roots. Hardcover, 538 pp. $41.95.
 Ethel Merman: The Biggest Star on Broadway
Geoffrey Mark
Ethel Merman is the one name most associated with the Broadway musical. Lusty,
lively, and lavish, she starred in fifteen legendary Broadway musicals, more
than a dozen motion pictures, as well as making hundred of radio and television
appearances. This book tells the story of a fabulous performer, a remarkable
woman, and one of the biggest stars ever to grace the Broadway stage. Hardcover,
312 pp. $31.95.
 Bette Midler: Still Divine
Mark Bego
With a career that includes Oscar nominations, Grammy wins, gold albums, sold-out
shows, and number-one hits, Bette Midler has few peers. In this comprehensive
biography, the life and career of one of this generation's most vivacious female
performers is thoroughly explored. Hardcover, 393 pp. $39.95.
 The Compulsive Spike Milligan
Norma Farnes
Spike Milligan was one of the most prolific and mold-breaking comic writers of
the twentieth century, and this companion volume gives unprecedented access to
his finest writing. Norma Farnes, his manager and friend for many years, has
made this selection, which includes many of Spike's all time favourites. A compulsive
read for Milligan fans. Softcover, 435 pp. $19.95.
 Spike: An Intimate Memoir
Norma Farnes
In this frank, affectionate account, Spike Milligan's
personal assistant (and eventual agent and manager)
of nearly 36 years combines
a mass of wonderful anecdotes with an insider's knowledge
of Spike and his circle. The result is a moving portrait
of her dearest
friend: an honest, understanding and detailed account of
one of the most complicated comedians of our time.
Softcover, 366 pp.
$19.95.
 The Essential Spike Milligan
Spike Milligan & Alexander Games
This bestselling posthumous anthology of Spike Milligan's work, compiled with
the co-operation of his closest circle, provides a comprehensive guide to his
work. An essential read for Spike Milligan devotees, young and old. Softcover,
344 pp. $19.95.
 Spike Milligan: The Biography
Humphrey Carpenter
In this first major biography since Milligan's death in Febuary 2002, acclaimed
biographer Humphrey Carpenter draws more fully than ever before on Spike's
writings and those closest to him to chart the life of this most complex man.
Ultimately the portrait painted is seldom straightforward, but Carpenter manages
to weave a spellibinding account of this tortured, comedic genius. Hardcover,
435 pp. $39.95.
 Spectator at the Theatre
Sheridan Morley
In this collection of Spectator reviews written in London and New York, Sheridan
Morley looks back at the hits and misses, highlights and fiascos of the 1990s
in the theatre. The book also contains a brief chronicle of his directorial debut
with Corin and Vanessa Redgrave. Softcover, 232 pp. $61.95.
 In the Frame: My Life in Words and Pictures
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren has been working in stage, film and television for over forty years and is one of the world’s most admired actors. Her early beginnings were not always glamorous, as she reveals in this delightful memoir. Beginning with the story of her Russian antecedents stranded in England by the Bolshevik revolution, Mirren takes us through a life story that is richly documented with photographs and memorabilia collected from her earliest days to the present. A memoir and a life to savour from one of the great personalities of our age. Hardcover. $37.95.
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