Description
Martini Man goes beyond the simple caricature of the boozy lounge singer with a penchant for racy humor to reveal the substantive man behind that mask. Although Martin's movie roles receive in-depth attention in this incisive biography, as does his career-defining partnership with Jerry Lewis, details of Dino's personal life also abound, such as how Shierly MacLaine dropped by his house "to tell Dean she was in love with him-even though his wife was in the other room." William Schoell's chronicle is a sympathetic portrait that recreates the life and times of one of America's favorite entertainers.
About the Author
William Schoell, co-author (with Lawrence J. Quirk) of The Rat Pack: The Hey-Hey Days of Frank and the Boys, lives in New York.
Reviews
... an engaging book ... * San Antonio Express-News *
... this whirlwind bio takes Martin out from the shadows of Jerry Lewis and the Sinatra-led Rat Pack and puts the popular crooner, film actor, comedian and TV personality center-stage. * Publishers Weekly *
Schoell pleasantly recalls rodent number two in the Sinatra Rat Pack. * Booklist *
Schoell has done a masterful job of capturing the true Dean Martin -- John Austin
Dino fans will lap it up. * Film Review *
Book Information
ISBN 9780815412885
Author William Schoell
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S.
Publisher Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S.
Weight(grams) 508g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 153mm * 23mm
About the Author
William Schoell, co-author (with Lawrence J. Quirk) of The Rat Pack: The Hey-Hey Days of Frank and the Boys, lives in New York.
Reviews
... an engaging book ... * San Antonio Express-News *
... this whirlwind bio takes Martin out from the shadows of Jerry Lewis and the Sinatra-led Rat Pack and puts the popular crooner, film actor, comedian and TV personality center-stage. * Publishers Weekly *
Schoell pleasantly recalls rodent number two in the Sinatra Rat Pack. * Booklist *
Schoell has done a masterful job of capturing the true Dean Martin -- John Austin
Dino fans will lap it up. * Film Review *
Book Information
ISBN 9780815412885
Author William Schoell
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S.
Publisher Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S.
Weight(grams) 508g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 153mm * 23mm
Details
Subtitle: |
The Life of Dean Martin |
Imprint: |
Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S. |
