Bill Zehme Bücher

This is the first biography of the comedian Andy Kaufman, soon to be played by Jim Carrey in Milos Forman's new film Man on the Moon

Delving into the intricate life of Frank Sinatra, this book compiles personal anecdotes and vivid details about his relationships, lifestyle, and iconic persona. Through rare interviews and insights from close friends and family, it paints a portrait of his charm, struggles, and the glamorous era he embodied. The narrative is complemented by numerous photographs, showcasing the timeless elegance of the fifties and the carefree spirit of the sixties, ultimately celebrating the enduring allure of the Sinatra legacy.

Fifty years after inventing the Good Life as no one else had dared, the Master Playboy of the Western World at last shares the secrets that have for generations made him the envy of all free-thinking men and women. Hef's Little Black Book conjures the legendary lifestyle of Hugh M. Hefner as never before, a treasure trove of urbane lore, wry advice, and time-honored wisdom spanning the realms of romance, hedonism, ambition, business, dreams, and, of course, sex. From the pursuit of Love to the politics of the Bedroom, from the inspiration of a single idea to the emergence of a sprawling international corporation built on self-belief, Hef provides an invaluable guide to anyone who has ever thought big.Accompanied by tantalizing, never-before-seen photographs, the gateway to Hugh Hefner's Dream World of Cool awaits you. If you don't swing, don't ring.

In Leading with My chin, Jay shares the absurd and heartfelt journey that took him from college campuses to Carnegie Hall, Las Vegas, and ultimately The Tonight Show. Unlike many comedians with troubled pasts, Jay embraces his wholesome upbringing in Andover, Massachusetts, where his Scottish mother and Italian father created a loving yet eccentric home. His anecdotes about his parents are both humorous and touching, such as the time his mother knocked him out with a pot for ditching school, or the night she shushed the audience at Carnegie Hall during his performance. On the comedy circuit, Jay faced countless humiliations, from unscrupulous club owners to mobsters who spared his life and even loaned him guns. He encountered bizarre situations, including a request to become America’s first comedy wrestler and the assistance of brave strippers who defended him against hecklers. His career was marked by chaotic nights, including being mugged onstage and enduring death threats, alongside memorable moments like meeting his future wife, Mavis, at The Comedy Store while working with legends like David Letterman and Robin Williams. In Hollywood, despite being told he had a frightening face, Jay explored various roles in movies and sitcoms before finally achieving his dream of hosting The Tonight Show.

Kniha se zabývá osobními detaily a podrobnostmi toho, jaký byl Sinatra v každodenním životě. Lásky a zlomená srdce, nenucené sebevědomí a prudká elegance, kamarádství a vůdcovství, pijáctví a výtržnictví a především roztáčení večírků... Všechny tyto pojmy jsou cestou k pochopení jedinečného kouzla osobnosti Franka Sinatry. Vše je doplněno desítkami klasických černobílých fotografií, z nichž většina nebyla dříve zveřejněna.