Arthur Marx's Groucho: A Photographic Journey [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Arthur Marx (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 5, 2001

As the son of the worlds funniest comedian, Arthur Marx had an insiders view of the ever-changing landscape of American entertainment. Arthur Marxs GROUCHO offers never before seen images of his legendary family and the Hollywood scene of the th cent

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About the Author

Since getting out of the service after World War II in 1945, Arthur Marx has enjoyed a prolific writing career, both as a an individual and collaborator in every medium – radio, stage, television, film and print. Mr. Marx has written radio scripts for Milton Berle, several films for Bob Hope and television episodes for Lucille Ball. His television credits include an episode of the classic "All in the Family" and four years as writer/script consultant on the long-running "Alice." With Robert Fisher he has co-authored "The Impossible Years" which starred Alan King and ran 645 performances on Broadway; "Minnie’s Boys," the story of the young Marx Brothers starring Shelley Winters, "My Daughter’s Rated X," a comedy that won the Straw Hat Award in 1970 for ‘The Best Play of the Summer Season’ and the New York hit "Groucho: A Life in Revue," which opened to unanimous rave reviews. He was nominated for a New York Outer Critics Circle Award for ‘Best Play’ and London’s Laurence Olivier Award for ‘Comedy of the Year.’ By himself, Mr. Marx has written twelve successful books including "The Ordeal of Willie Brown," "Life With Groucho," "Not as a Crocodile," "Son of Groucho," "Goldwyn," "Red Skelton," "Martin & Lewis" and "The Nine Lives of Mickey Rooney." In addition, Mr. Marx has been a contributor to many major magazines including The New York Times Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Parade and has written many cover stories for Cigar Aficionado.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 204 pages
• Publisher: Phoenix Marketing Services; illustrated edition edition (January 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970714300
• ISBN-13: 978-0970714305
• Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 12.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,156,870 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Moving, Vibrant, Entertaining GROUCHO book in years!!!, April 1, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Arthur Marx's Groucho: A Photographic Journey (Hardcover)

Until this week, I had no idea what I was going to get my mother for Mother's Day, my father for Father's Day. Now I know. I have read every comedy, Groucho and Marx Brothers book out there. And now comes along an unbelieveably intimate look at comedy's best - "Arthur Marx's GROUCHO: A Photographic Journey." 'Arthur Marx's GROUCHO' succeeds where no other book has in portraying the private Groucho behind the public genius... because for the first time we actually see the man. These are absolutely pheneomenal photographs of Groucho and the Marx Brothers - most of which I've never seen. Many of these photos were taken by Groucho's son Arthur in the mid-1930's and capture Groucho through the years. And they completely shatter the image of the great Groucho brooding at home. Here he is playing with his kids, celebrating holidays, laughing while making "A Day at the Races" with his brothers. Incredible stuff. This coffee table book itself is as stunning and classy as the subject matter. Gold embossed title, highest quality paper. Obvious care was taken in design and structure. Arthur Marx writes loving and humorous commentary on his legendary family. It is packed with Groucho one-liners, new stories and celeb photos. I can't say enough about it. Comedy and Marx fans will not be disappointed. You bet your life!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If I Held It Any Closer - I Would Be Behind It!!!, May 9, 2001

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Bill Cermak (Garfield Hts., Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arthur Marx's Groucho: A Photographic Journey (Hardcover)

This book allows you to be in the Marx Family and experience what it must have been like to have a Father who was none other than the "One and Only, GROUCHO!!!"

I have nothing but the utmost respect for Arthur and thank him for sharing his memories and ALL of his fantastic photo's of his Father and Family.

If a picture is worth a million words then this book is worth at least two million ("or three for a dollar").

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Secret Word is "BeeYOOtiful", February 28, 2006

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The Mikado, et al (Huntsville, AL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arthur Marx's Groucho: A Photographic Journey (Hardcover)

I have to rate this book highly, due to one thing in particular; a load of photos NEW to someone who's been buying all things Marx since the 1970's. Some of the candid, on-set shots; some of the very rare shots of Zeppo; and some shots from scenes that were later cut...these are the stuff of dreams. Crazy dreams, but dreams, nonetheless.

It just misses five stars for two reasons: a nice crop of pictures we've all seen a thousand times and, worse, a number of well-known, yet misquoted, lines.

Did someone proof this? There's not much writing, so it couldn't have taken long...and, after all, Arthur's an author in good standing.

You'd think he could take some of the money he's made off his pop over the past forty years and buy a complete set of Marx CD's. Then he could nab the quotes directly. No excuse for this.

Yet I, for one, still recommend it for the visual treasure it is. A great "coffee table book" - and on a hilarious subject that makes you long to crack it open and take it all in, as opposed to some of those paper paperweights you've typically seen gathering dust in living rooms various and sundry.