The Films of Lana Turner [Paperback]

Lou Valentino (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Lyle Stuart; New edition edition (November 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806507241
• ISBN-13: 978-0806507248
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,191,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Films of Lana Turner": The best of "the Films Of" books, February 17, 2001

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David Cuthbert (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Films of Lana Turner (Hardcover)

This is that rarity, a film book that is at once a labor of love, a valuable piece of reportage and a beautiful example of design work. Its author, Lou Valentino, was for years an associate art director of LIFE Magazine. He is also the world's foremost collector of Turner photos and memorabilia. His knowledge and love of his subject -- perhaps the ultimate studio movie star -- is apparent on every page. Extremely hard to find today, it is well worth searching for.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful tribute to America's "sweater girl"!, January 22, 2005

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Dave (Tennessee United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Films of Lana Turner (Hardcover)

Okay, it's this simple: If my house was on fire, this is THE book I'd save (and I own several hundred) from destruction! When I first saw the film noir masterpiece "The Postman Always Rings Twice" several years ago, I instantly became a life-long Lana Turner fan. Honestly, I think she's the most beautiful woman that ever lived! Unfortunately, books about Lana Turner are few and far between, but I'd say this is easily the cream of the crop. There's nearly 300 pages of glorious b & w photos that cover her entire life. However, don't expect to find out anything new about her many marriages, affairs, and of course the murder of Johnny Stompanato, as this book focuses mainly on her many films. I recommend her autobiography for those wanting to learn more about her personal life. This awesome book is packed with hundreds of great photos of Lana, and it examines each and every role she ever had in Hollywood. I don't know why such a fabulous book would go out-of-print, but you can still get a used copy on Amazon from a seller. If you wanna be captivated by the amazing beauty of Lana Turner then this book is an absolute must-have!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most beautiful "Films Of" book ever, April 17, 2004

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David Cuthbert (New Orleans, La.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Films of Lana Turner (Paperback)

"The Films of Lana Turner," by Lou Valentino, is the handsomest, most knowledgeable book of its type that I have ever read or seen. Valentino, the most recognized authority on and collector of Turner memorabilia, has written what amounts to a mini-biography of this beautiful, underrated film actress, inluding film-by-film descriptions and backstage glimpses of each film that are accurate and fascinating. He has opened his treasure trove of stills to provide the most lavishly illustrated pages. If Turner fans can lay hands on this book, snap it up. It is a "must" for the Lana admirer/collector.