The Complete Films Of Vincent Price (Citadel Film) [Paperback]

Lucy Chase Williams (Author)

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• Paperback: 287 pages
• Publisher: Citadel (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806516003
• ISBN-13: 978-0806516004
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,566,423 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Films - And More!, June 12, 2002

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Mike King "Mike Vegas King" (Taunton, MA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Complete Films Of Vincent Price (Citadel Film) (Paperback)

The first part of this coffee-table sized book gives an overview of Vincent Price's life, as well as his career. Obviously not a believer in reincarnation, this section concludes with a quote from Vincent Price himself. "You only get one time around, so why waste a minute of this glorious life?" The remainder of this book discusses every feature film connected with Vincent Price, whether he was the star, co-star, narrator, had a brief cameo or did the voice of an animated character. All 100 entries give the release date of the film, the film studio that made the picture, the running time, whether it was filmed in black and white or color, the cast, the director, the producer, the writer, etc. The next section gives a synopsis of the plot, sometimes followed by quotes from the man himself or other actors appearing in the film, and all concluding with contemporary reviews of the movie. Each entry has at least one photo from the actual film or a candid picture taken on the film set or, at the very least, the accompanying movie poster. Two things struck me while reading this book. One, Vincent Price was a versatile actor who excelled in every genre of film he appeared in, not just horror movies. Two, every actor quoted mentioned his wicked sense of humor, how great he was to get along with, and his professionalism. Of the latter, Gregory Peck summed it up best. "You get a bad piece of material, you do everything you can to improve it...That's what you're supposed to do. That's what Vincent did. I'm sure that he never, in his life, phoned it in, so to speak, or did less than his utmost best..." If you're looking for a book that dishes dirt and recounts gossip, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a comprehensive book of all of Vincent Price's movies, look no further.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The VP Bible!!!, January 18, 2002

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repelli "repelli" (Virginia, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Films Of Vincent Price (Citadel Film) (Paperback)

To me, Vincent Price was always the ultimate movie star. His best roles were always those of someone on the brink who was pushed over the edge into soul-crushed madness, best seen in "House of Wax" and the Corman Poe films. Williams describes each of Price's 100 feature films in detail, with the focus on Price's performance. Each entry also quotes contemporary reviews of the film and there is usually an anecdote or two from Price or a costar. Not only is Williams' text good, but the book is full of fantastic publicity photos, stills and advertising art that are treasures in and of themselves. Horror fans can discover some of Price's other roles, like his hilarious comic performance with Ronald Colman in "Champagne For Caesar" (Forget "Quiz Show", check that one out!) At the end of the book Ms. Williams states that she regrets that she didn't have space to cover Price's extensive work in radio, TV, and the theater. So, come on, let's have volume II!!! (Though we might want to conveniently overlook the "Love Boat" appearances...)

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of lovely...photos!, June 4, 2002

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The Dreaded 32 Fouettes (West Hollywood, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Films Of Vincent Price (Citadel Film) (Paperback)

I can hear that silly associate of Patsy Stone's of ABFAB saying "lots of lovely...photos," and besides being a great filmography of Price's work, this book features a host of visuals that aren't the run-of-the-mill variety publicity shots you're likely to find elsewhere. Nice quips from Price himself and colleagues about his films, life, and art-collecting. A great reference for the shelf. Wholly recommended.