Tom Hanks: A Carrer in Orbit
The life story of the world's favourite guy next door. This biography gives an account of Hanks now spreading his wings as a movie director, having won consecutive Best Actor Academy Awards.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0713480734
ISBN13:9780713480733
Release Date:January 1998
Publisher:B.T. Batsford
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"
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A must for all Tom Hanks fans!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
From author David Quinlan, the respected film reviewer for Britain's TV Times magazine, comes what is by far, the best--and most accurate--Tom Hanks biography to date.The book is well written and easy to read. It is also nicely illustrated with a large selection of film stills and candid photos. There's plenty of information about Tom's personal life which is sure to satisfy even the most curious fan. The only negative in the whole book is that the author continually ridicules Tom's emotional Oscar acceptance speeches.The book is divided into ten chapters, most of which are named after Tom's films. These include: "Making a Splash" (documents Tom's successful movie debut in Splash), "Nothing in Common" (Tom's failed marriage to Samantha), "Bosom Buddies" ((Tom meets--and marries--his beloved Rita), and "A League of His Own" (Tom's "Sleepless in Seattle" success and subsequent Oscar wins). There is also an index and detailed filmography which concludes with That Thing You Do! (The pending release of Saving Private Ryan is mentioned in the final chapter).
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