The Peter Cushing Companion (Paperback)

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Peter Cushing was an unforgettable presence in the cult cinema of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, and he remains one of Britain's best-loved film stars. During his lengthy career, his roles included Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, and Grand Moff Tarking, the villain of the original Star Wars. This is the definitive guide to the stage and screen career of this much-admired, very private actor.

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Peter Cushing was an unforgettable presence in the cult cinema of the 1950s, Œ60s, and Œ70s, and he remains one of Britain¹s best-loved film stars. During his lengthy career, his roles included Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, and Grand Moff Tarking, the villain of the original ³Star Wars.² This is the definitive guide to the stage and screen career of this much-admired, very private actor.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Reynolds & Hearn (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 190311103X
• ISBN-13: 978-1903111031
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,521,040 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Peter Cushing Stage/Screen Companion, February 3, 2001

By	Kimi "AKATune" (Wyalusing) - See all my reviews

When asked to name some actors that have left a lasting impression on the sci-fi/horror film genre, Peter Cushing is bound to show up on most lists and with the release of this book, fans can finally hold in their hands, the definitive guide to Peter Cushing's stage and screen works. Author David Miller has compiled a wonderful tribute to this fascinating star, from his humble beginnings in Hollywood to his international fame as Baron Frankenstein and Van Helsing for Hammer Studios to the two Dr. Who films and as the evil Grand Moff Tarkin in the first Star Wars film. It's all here...interviews, conversations with Cushing's family and friends as well as acting colleagues. Fans are also treated to a chronological listing of Mr. Cushing's work on stage, screen and TV. This is a book that easily belongs on any Cushing fan's book shelf.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive career book, November 5, 2004

By	Paula Clifford "wasamatta" (Nashua, NH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peter Cushing Companion (Paperback)

THE best book to own for a complete guide to Peter Cushing's career. Most books only cover the films, this one contains extensive coverage of stage, television, and even a forgotten radio serial with Vincent Price in the 1970's - something Price books fail to mention! It would have been even better had some of his lesser known films gotten more than a paragraph or two. Also, a photo of Cushing as Holmes or van Helsing on the cover instead of one as Frankenstein with a scantily clad female would certainly have been in better taste. Still, it's excellent.