From Cowboy to Mogul to Monster: The Neverending Story of Film Pioneer Mark Damon [Paperback]

Linda Schreyer (Author), Mark Damon (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 8, 2008

Meet Mark Damon, former actor-turned producer, the man behind some of the most original and award-winning movies of our time: Das Boot, The Never Ending Story, 91/2 Weeks, Short Circuit, The Lost Boys, Monster, The Upside of Anger and more. Throughout the decades, Damon dated, aided, and hired the likes of actors Natalie Wood, Tuesday Weld, Jack Nicholson, Clint Eastwood, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Costner, Charlize Theron, and so many more. Now we learn his story for the first time - as a smoldering sex symbol in the Hollywood of the '50's and '60's, leading to his years in Rome as an Italian playboy and Spaghetti Western cowboy at the height of "La Dolce Vita", and his return to Hollywood in the 1980's to become the inventor of independent film financing. Filled with juicy behind-the-scene anecdotes of the films he's made, From Cowboy to Mogul to Monster pulls no punches while offering insights into how to succeed in one of the world's most cutthroat industries. Mark Damon's fascinating story recounts how he graduated from actor to Hollywood mogul to award-winning film producer of Monster.

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About the Author

Linda Schreyer, who worked with Mark Damon for five years on From Cowboy to Mogul to Monster, is an Award-winning television and screen writer and editor. She wrote numerous episodes for General Hospital, the Bold and the Beautiful and other daytime television series. She co-wrote television movies, an original screenplay for Disney Productions and is currently creating the book and music for a theatrical musical. She lives with her husband in Los Angeles. This is her first biography.

Product Details

• Paperback: 552 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (May 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434377377
• ISBN-13: 978-1434377371
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,155,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Life Well Lived, August 13, 2008

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John Gabriel (New York City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From Cowboy to Mogul to Monster: The Neverending Story of Film Pioneer Mark Damon (Paperback)

Mark Damon's excellent biography is a testament to determination and talent. Damon's amazing resilience to overcoming defeat and achieving success shines through again and again. The book resonates with the truth of a man who has looked at himself, warts and all, and has put it all out there for the reader. Having broken new ground in developing a new way of marketing motion pictures thoughout the world he has assured himself an important place in the history of the movie business. His book is a must read, not only for show business people, but as an inspirational statement about "picking yourself up, dusting yourself off and starting all over again." Mark Damon's multi faceted career, from a star of "spaghetti westerns" to a producer of major motion picures, with many acomplishments along the way, makes for a facinating read. I recommend the book without reservation.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Autobiography!, August 4, 2008

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Annie Dee Oakley "Annie D." (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From Cowboy to Mogul to Monster: The Neverending Story of Film Pioneer Mark Damon (Paperback)

I couldn't put it down. A real Hollywood page-turner. Very well written bio that flips back and forth between the childhood genius puzzle inventor and early age money maker to the high flying Hollywood film distributor/producer. Fast paced and inspiring, the book took me to Hollywood, via Chicago, Italy, and Cannes. I loved reading about this man who not only brought us some very important movies, like Das Boot, and Monster, but was also at the top of his game in at least three career areas, most wouldn't even attempt. I strongly suggest you try it--a great summer, or anytime read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Autobiography!, July 20, 2008

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Gary L. Mehlman "Film Buff" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From Cowboy to Mogul to Monster: The Neverending Story of Film Pioneer Mark Damon (Paperback)

From Cowboy to Mogul to Monster is a well written, outstanding autobiography. It's a true "American Success" story which mostly covers the last half of the twentieth century. Mark Damon has led a remarkable life which most people would envy. He truly invented the international film sales business. The story of his life is entertaining reading and the book will grab your attention and not let go. I would highly recommend it to anyone with any interest in the entertainment business (particularly film). A must read!.