Mel Gibson [Paperback]

Keith McKay (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 95 pages
• Publisher: Doubleday; 1st edition (January 21, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385233701
• ISBN-13: 978-0385233705
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,636,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars About the Author.And this books last "review", April 19, 2002

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This review is from: Mel Gibson (Paperback)

"I get the impression that the book's author, Keith McKay, did not speak to Mr. Gibson personally as there are no direct quotes in the book. The book does include quotes about Mr. Gibson from other people he has worked with as well as quotes from Mr. Gibson written in other people's articles.
This is a good picture book but not much info on Mr. Gibson's personal life.
If you are Mel Gibson fan, I would recommend this book. If you are looking for more details on Mr. Gibson, stay tune for the authorized biography .."

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The book's Author,Keith McKay, is (was) my first Cousin. Keith was a gifted and multi-talented Writer/Musician/Artist,gone too soon. Keith would have only written under the auspices (guidelines) given by those supervising him on said book, (or any other) , with expressed permission from Mr. Gibson etc.

(I dont know this for sure, but, knowing my Cousin,I'm pretty certain.)We all know very good books don't need (necessarily) "first-hand" info to be valid and important or true in content. I believe,if Keith spoke to Mr. Gibson "live", it would have reflected in the book.

If Keith's book says it's an Authorized biography, then it is:) We are so glad you enjoyed my Cousin's book. Thank-you for your kind post. And though,I don't know above details for sure, I think they probably apply. Knowing Cousin as we did:)

P.S. Young writer's ought think of picking up some of Keith's books,if simply to be aware of keen and insightful writing styles:)
God Bless:)

3.0 out of 5 stars Young Mel Gibson, November 2, 1997

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This review is from: Mel Gibson (Paperback)

This book covers in text and pictures the various movies Mel Gibson has done at the start of his movie career: Mad Max, Tim, Gallipoli, Road Warrior, The Year of Living Dangerously, The Bounty, The River, Mrs. Soffel and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.

It talks a little bit about Mr. Gibson's family and childhood.

I get the impression that the book's author, Keith McKay, did not speak to Mr. Gibson personally as there are no direct quotes in the book. The book does include quotes about Mr. Gibson from other people he has worked with as well as quotes from Mr. Gibson written in other people's articles.

This is a good picture book but not much info on Mr. Gibson's personal life.

If you are Mel Gibson fan, I would recommend this book. If you are looking for more details on Mr. Gibson, stay tune for the authorized biography which I am working on :-)