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He loved life and was himself a force of nature that uplifted the spirits of everyone around him. Tony will always sign an autograph or take a photo with you. His book, tony curtis the autobiography, william morrow and company, 1993, 1st edition, signed inside the front cover joan hernibel tony curtis. In 2005, an original acrylic painting of tonys, red table, was acquired by the study program for the film and media collection of the museum of modern art in new york as part of their permanent collection, a rare and impressive honor. Curtis himself admits that while he had almost no formal education, he was a student of the school of hard knocks and. If you liked goodbye charlie once, youll love it twice. The movie has many fun battle sequences, campy though some are.

Hollywood legend tony curtis gives readers one of the most scandalous, eyebrowraising, sheerly enjoyable hollywood memoirs of our time. Movie actor tony curtis and actress janet leigh kiss silver halide photo. Explore books by tony curtis with our selection at. Oct 01, 2010 tony curtis, a classically handsome movie star who came out of the hollywood studio system in the 1950s to find both wide popularity and critical acclaim in dramatic and comic roles alike, from. Sidney poitier tony curtis could have just been the beautiful young leading man, handsome, charming as hell. Laura bush signed spoken from the heart first edition hbdj very nice see more. Curtis starred in films like houdini, operation petticoat, some like it hot and spartacus. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Sep 30, 2010 tony curtis, whose death at the age of 85 is being reported today, will be remembered by many as both a hollywood heartthrob and an actor with a gift for comedy. Jan 04, 2009 tony curtis, legendary film star, signing copies of american prince. Arabian prince, houdini, escaped convict, and one of the most notorious serial killers of all time, the boston strangler. A highly gifted and sensitive soul, tony made the most of his natural assets. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Tony curtis american contemporary actor and artist 25 listings.

He is best known for light comic roles, especially his musician on the run from gangsters in some like it hot 1959 with jack lemmon and marilyn monroe. Tony curtis was born bernard schwartz, the eldest of three children of helen klein and emanuel schwartz, jewish immigrants from hungary. As if these arent complications enough, charlies best friend tony curtis falls in love with debbie, knowing full well that debbie isnt really debbie. As well as being available for readings at irish and international festivals tony curtis is an experienced facilitator of poetry and creative writing workshops with both adults and children and is a regular contributor at the clifden arts festival. To donald good luck always tony curtis in black ink. With his dark hair and good looks set off with piercing blue eyes, he has played a myriad of roles.

I am unable to resist behindthescenes hollywood tellalls. Shop for signed photos, autographs and other autographed items related to tony curtis actor. Blake edwards retooled the whole megillah for ellen barkin, added a trendy feminist underlining, and came up with switch 1991. Tony curtis was a kid from the bronx whose intelligence and personal charisma catapulted him into movie stardom. Tony curtis the autobiography signed hardback 1st edition 1994.

His name was changed to anthony curtis and he was given riding, fencing, and acting lessons as was customary during the studio system. He was the versatile american leading man of the 50s remembered both the comedies some like it hot, 1959 and dramas sweet smell of success 1957, the defiant ones 1958, the boston strangler 1968. Having recently read terrific books by robert wagner pieces of my heart. Signed on the half title page by tony curtis, not on a bookplate, but directly on the page without any inscriptions to anyone. Everything sold is 100% hand signed by the celebrity as indicated. Personalized very best wishes margaret, anthony curtis photo size is approx. Shop movies starring tony curtis on dvd, vhs, and rare video formats at alibris. Tell me again about the night i was born by curtis, jamie lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all books authored by tony curtis, including american prince. He uses a wheelchair, and at times a cane, for long distances.

Unfollow tony curtis painting to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Tony curtis passed away on september 29, 2010 at the age of 85 in las vegas, nevada. Tony curtis has published over thirty books, including eight collections of poetry and has won the western mails dylan thomas prize and the dylan thomas award for spoken poetry, judged by dannie abse and dylans daughter aeronwy. Curtis would eventually marry six times and have six children. Hollywood legend tony curtis gives readers one of the most scandalous. Tony curtis signed classic 8x10 photo autograph ebay. Lippy memoir of actorpainternovelist bernard schwartz, a hardluck kid from gangridden new york who went to hollywood in his early 20s and became known as tony curtis. Goodbye charlie by vincente minnelli tony curtis, debbie. Bright, square hardback which simply signed by the author to the ffep with the inscription brian tony curtis. Find signed collectible books by tony curtis antiques and their values militaria. Praise for tony curtis when youre with tony curtis, youre with somebody very alive. A gently read book in excellent condition protected in a new mylar cover. Isbn 9780825696572 9780825696572 hardcover, putnam pub. In his sixtyyear career he has appeared in over one hundred films, including such classics as spartacus, the defiant ones and some like it hot.

Our marketplace offers a huge selection of movies from sellers worldwide. Tony curtis at borders in las vegas, nv on 1 nov, 2008. He later appeared in a variety of lowprofile films and on various television shows. Tony curtis had his hands full as the most handsome man in 1950s hollywood. Includes certificate of authenticity from easton press which has also been signed by tony curtis on 12102008. Tony curtis, whose death at the age of 85 is being reported today, will be remembered by many as both a hollywood heartthrob and an actor with a gift for. Limited, numbered edition of includes certificate of authenticity from easton press which has also been signed by tony curtis on american prince tony curtis signed easton press 1st numbered leather edition new. Comes with the book signing flyer at hatchards piccadilly london see second image. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. American prince tony curtis signed easton press 1st. Sir richard attenborough, baron attenborough hand signed 1st edition hardback autobiography 2008 entirely up to you, darling. Brand new 1st edition first print book some like it hot that was signed on the inside of the book in black pen tony curtis nice and clearly at a book. Tony curtis has been in the movies for nearly sixty years.

Curtis himself admits that while he had almost no formal education, he was a student of the school of hard knocks and learned from a young age that the only person who ever had his back was himself, so he learned how to take care of both himself and. American prince tony curtis signed easton press 1st numbered. Tony curtis was born in dublin in 1955, he studied literature at the university of essex and trinity college, dublin. Tony curtis was an american film actor whose career spanned six decades but who was mostly popular in the 1950s and early 1960s. I love any movie where ernest borgnine gets to put on that maniacal smile of his and galumph around with a sword, guzzling ale and cackling with glee. Tony curtis american contemporary actor and artist 25. Tony curtis is famous for his roles in films such as sweet smell of success, some. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Inscribed photographs signed tony curtis, janet leigh. View artworks listed within the last 30 days favorite listings. Alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Soon afterward, he signed a deal with universal pictures and changed his birth name to anthony curtis. John patterson meets tony curtis film the guardian.

This is a wonderful read and doesnt pull any punches. Tony curtis books list of books by author tony curtis. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Actor tony curtis his book signed, 1st ed jan 18, 2020. Tony curtis, a classically handsome movie star who came out of the hollywood studio system in the 1950s to find both wide popularity and critical acclaim in. Jamie lee curtis, signed abebooks passion for books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. American prince by curtis, tony and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Easton press features include handsigned by the late tony curtis. A life and george hamilton dont mind if i do, i really didnt expect all that much out of american prince by tony curtis. Curtis in 2009, during a booksigning of his memoir american prince. Signed and dated by the author on the full title page. His is a stylish halflength glamour pose in suit and tie, elbows resting on knees and cigarette in right hand, boldly signed and inscribed in a light area at upper left. His numerous tv appearances include costarring with roger moore in the persuaders. My art in 2005, an original acrylic painting of tony s, red table, was acquired by the study program for the film and media collection of the museum of modern art in new york as part of their permanent collection, a rare and impressive honor. Signed by author tony curtis directly on the front fly leaf. Tony curtis american, 19252012, gypsy prince, 1988, lithograph in colours on arches 88, signed and numbered from an ediiton of 99 in pencil.

We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Nov 02, 2008 tony curtis at borders in las vegas, nv on 1 nov, 2008. Oct 01, 2010 posts about tony curtis written by thomas pluck. Autograph was originally made out to family friend pauline. June 3, 1925 september 29, 2010 was an american film actor whose career spanned six decades but who achieved the height of his popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. Easton press features include hand signed by the late tony curtis. Easton press books are the golden standard in the publishing industry, highly collectible and lasting generations. Tony curtis, one of the great hollywood heartthrobs, was friends with the likes of frank sinatra, cary grant and james dean. He was complaining of a sore hand from all the writing he was doing, so a young lady who said she. This is book number 579 of 1200 numbered copies ever printed. It did have me shaking my head a bit over how naively selfrevealing the book.