Bøger af Jim Bishop

By the time he was 15, the author had lived at 10 different addresses and started over at seven different schools. At age fifteen he had lived enough torment and brutality, from his father who killed his mother in one of his violent rages when Jim was nine years old. Moving on, leaving behind, his father and his oldest, unfortunate, now adult brother. Jim still had much learning to do, through what was to be a very differently challenging, but in the end, rewarding and wonderfully satisfying culmination. Walk this amazing journey with Jim and discover how your road, yet to be travelled, need not be mapped, by that, travelled, so far.

The Golden Ham, first published in 1956, recounts the career of entertainer and comedian Jackie Gleason (1916-1987) from his beginnings in show-business to the mid-1950s when he was at the peak of his early success with The Honeymooners. In his foreword, author Jim Bishop says of Jackie Gleason that when the comedian read the manuscript for the first time "he did not ask that anything be either omitted or altered. And yet there were parts of this biography that made him wince." For The Golden Ham is candid biography. To it Mr. Bishop brought his painstaking interest in detail, his reporter's curiosity, his layman's interest in the world of the theater, and his detachment. And most important, he began and ended his job with Jackie Gleason's guarantee that nothing Bishop wrote would be censored. The result is a kind of theatrical biography that is entirely new and, like Gleason himself, is made up of a great deal of a great many things. As Bishop says: "There are several Jackie Gleasons. I know some of them. There is Gleason the comedian. Millions know him, and he's a great talent. Then there is Gleason the producer and Gleason the writer. Some people know these...Gleason the businessman-second-rate, but he thinks he's good at it - and then there is Gleason the thinker (apt and fast) and Gleason the man (fat, out of shape, but light on his feet) and Gleason the tenement-house kid from Brooklyn (nervy and not a bit surprised that he's on top) and Gleason the lover, Gleason the musician, Gleason the moody, and Gleason the lonely, tormented soul." This is a book about Jackie Gleason. If you like him, it may make you like him more, or less, depending on the kind of person you are. If you never liked him, it may change your mind a little. If you never had any special attitude toward Jackie Gleason, you will have one by the time you have finished this book. Gleason, a 4-pack-a-day smoker, passed away at his home in Florida on June 24, 1987.

A SCRPTUALY BASED BOOK ON THE MOST IMPORTANT 3 HOURS IN ALL HISTORY

This is a new release of the original 1958 edition.

This is a new release of the original 1958 edition.

The Mark Hellinger Story: A Biography Of Broadway And Hollywood is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Mark Hellinger, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry during the mid-twentieth century. Written by acclaimed author Jim Bishop, the book explores Hellinger's rise to fame as a Broadway producer and later as a Hollywood screenwriter and producer. The biography delves into Hellinger's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with alcoholism. It also provides insight into his professional accomplishments, including his work on such iconic films as The Roaring Twenties and High Sierra. Bishop's writing style is engaging and informative, drawing on extensive research and interviews with those who knew Hellinger personally. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of entertainment during a pivotal era in American history, and sheds light on the inner workings of the industry and the challenges faced by those who sought to make their mark. Overall, The Mark Hellinger Story: A Biography Of Broadway And Hollywood is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American entertainment, and a fitting tribute to one of its most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Golden Ham: A Candid Biography Of Jackie Gleason by Jim Bishop is a comprehensive and revealing biography of one of the most iconic figures in American entertainment history. Jackie Gleason was a larger-than-life personality who dominated the worlds of television, film, and music for decades. In this book, Bishop delves into Gleason's personal and professional life, exploring his triumphs and tragedies, his strengths and weaknesses, and his relationships with the people who knew him best.The book covers Gleason's early life and career, from his humble beginnings in Brooklyn to his rise to fame as a comedian and actor in the 1950s and 60s. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his wives and children, his struggles with alcoholism, and his battles with weight gain and health issues.Throughout the book, Bishop draws on interviews with Gleason's friends, family, and colleagues to paint a vivid and detailed portrait of this complex and fascinating figure. He also provides behind-the-scenes glimpses into Gleason's most famous projects, including The Honeymooners, his variety show, and his film career.Overall, The Golden Ham is a must-read for fans of Jackie Gleason and anyone interested in the history of American entertainment. With its insightful analysis, engaging prose, and wealth of fascinating anecdotes, it offers a unique and compelling perspective on one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Jim Bishop's trademark suspenseful, hour-by-hour storytelling style drives this account of an unforgettable day in American history. Culled from interviews with more than three hundred individuals, his retelling tracks all the major and minor characters of that day?JFK, Oswald, Ruby, LBJ, Jackie, and others?illuminating a human drama that many readers believe they know well. At once moving and terrifying, and filled with vivid detail, it delivers the haunting feeling of being there as the day's events unfolded in both Dallas and Washington.As gripping as fiction but with a journalist's exacting detail, The Day Kennedy Was Shot captures the action, mystery, and drama that unfolded on November 22, 1963.

Bishop's unforgettable chronicle of the movements of Lincoln and his assassin during every moment of the fateful day of April 14, 1865.

"This is a book about the most dramatic day in the history of the world, the day on which Jesus of Nazareth died. It opens at 6 P.M.—the beginning of the Hebrew day—with Jesus and ten of the apostles coming through the pass between the Mount of Olives and the Mount of Offense en route to Jerusalem and the Last Supper. It closes at 4 P.M. the following afternoon, when Jesus was taken down from the cross. . . . The fundamental research was done a long time ago by four fine journalists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The rest has been added in bits and pieces from many men whose names span the centuries."—from the Foreword

A reissue of the classic retelling of the Nativity. "Written with dignity, unerring taste, and with no straining for effects."--Chicago Sunday Tribune