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But, I Never Met Sinatra by Ron David. Caron Press, 584 Ashley Circle, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. rldavid@comcast.net.
"Relive the early days of "live" black and white television. Eavesdrop on "behind-the-scenes" episodes with celebrities that will shock and surprise you.If you like reading about famous people and celebrities then, "But I Never Met Sinatra" is the perfect book for you. It is a fun, easy read and well worth your time."

Casting Qs: A Collection of Casting Director Interviews by Bonnie Gillespie. P.O. Box 1417, Hollywood, CA 90028. publisher@cricketfeet.com. http://www.castingqs.com/castingqs
"Amazingly, this self-published book by first-time author Bonnie Gillespie is flying off the proverbial shelves before it even hits the stores. National distribution is in place and scores of readers of Bonnie's weekly "Casting Qs" column in the actors trade paper "Back Stage West" are eagerly snapping up this 408-page collection of casting director interviews. We are currently selling the first edition of this book (3000 in print with another 5000 scheduled for Spring 2003) while Bonnie works on her second title, "Self-Management for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business," due out Summer 2003. Testimonials, Table of Contents, and online ordering all available at http://www.cricketfeet.com/castingqs. Thanks, Dan Poynter, for starting us down the path!"

EXaminations: An Unauthorized Look at Seasons 6-9 of The x-Files by Tom Kessenich. http://www.trafford.com/robots/02-0625.html. tpkone@aol.com. http://www.trafford.com/robots/02-0625.html
"220 pages; perfect bound This book is a journey through the final four seasons of "The X-Files." Featuring interviews with members of the show's creative team and its diverse fan base, the book also includes my episode reviews and essays, which hopefully will provide additional insight into the show and the powerful impact it had on the millions of fans it touched. "

From Movie City to Music City USA (My Journey Through Showbiz and How it Works) by Randall Rutledge. 221 Cook Rd. N. W. Calhoun, GA 30701. randall@randallrutledge.com. http://www.randallrutledge.com
"Read the reviews of my book from the following weblink www.amazon.com/movie-city-music-usa/dp/0982149603/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1 "

George Raft by Stone Wallace. benohmart@yahoo.com. http://bearmanormedia.bizland.com/id304.html
"A new great review of the actor who turned down Humphrey Bogart's career! http://www.canyon-news.com/artman2/publish/Entertainment_1150/Stone_Wallace_s_Raft.php"

Hey,So You Want to be in Show Business by Portia Renee Derricks. Amazon.com. jonrodpublishing@aol.com. jonrodpublishing.com
"Author,Portia Renee Derricks,is the wife of Tony Award winner,Broadway,Tv,film actor Cleavant Derricks.This guide is a reference for getting started in commercials,tv,film,modeling and voice overs.For kids,teens and adults."

Hollywood and Catholic Women: Virgins, Whores, Mothers, and Other Images by Kathryn Schleich. www.iuniverse.com. kathrynschlei777@yahoo.com. www.women-write.com
"Why should a group of nuns who have escaped East Germany by scaling the Berlin Wall need the help of wandering handyman to build a chapel? How is it that the brutal murder of a tramp can trigger the redemption of an ambitious priest? Is it possible for a Catholic woman questioning her faith to save the world? Both entertaining and insightful, "Hollywood and Catholic Women" addresses important questions about women in the Church and women in Hollywood and should spark lively debate in all realms of society. The book covers 15 films over the last 60 years from the classic "The Bells of St. Mary's" to the ontroversial "Dogma" each offering a unique perspective on the role of Catholic women in film. "

I KILLED CHARLES BRONSON'S CAT - True Stories From Hollywood Ground Zero by Barry Gremillion. amazon.com. firehead@loop.com. www.fireheadpress.com
"Short, humorous anecdotes about life in Hollywood film production from a veteran Location Manager "

Meditations for Actors: for the actor within us all by Carra Robertson. 8391 Beverly Blvd. #189 Los Angeles, CA 90048. Carra@DABLOND.com. www.DABLOND.com
"Dan Poynter's book along with a couple of other infinitely helpful guides on self-publishing have helped to bring my passionate writing efforts to tangible fruition. Within a week of the book's release 9 local stores bought copies, several locations agreed on book signings and my web site and toll free line are busy all day. I continue to work diligently on marketing and hope to expand my sales as well as my newly formed publishing company."

Self-Management for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business by Bonnie Gillespie. P.O. Box 1417, Hollywood CA 90028. publisher@cricketfeet.com. http://cricketfeet.com/smfa
"Printing 3000 copies of this title, which has already PRE-SOLD more copies than Bonnie Gillespie's first self-published book, "Casting Qs: A Collection of Casting Director Interviews." Our national distributor is thrilled with our progress and Bonnie's speaking engagements throughout Los Angeles are always well-attended and inspirational. Again, thank you Dan Poynter, for showing us the way!"

Step Up to the Mic: A Positive Approach to Succeeding in Voice-Overs by Rodney Saulsberry. Tomdor Publishing P O Box 1735 Agoura Hills, CA 91376. rodtalks@rodneysaulsberry.com. www.rodneysaulsberry.com
"This is the quintessential instructional guide for establishing a productive and commercially successful career doing voice-over work in the advertising and entertainment industries. Not only does Saulsberry draw from his many years of experience and expertise as a successful and sought-after voice-over performer, he draws upon the advice of Nancy Cartwright (the voice of Bart Simpson), Don LaFontaine (known within the film industry as the `king' of movie trailer voice-overs), and Frank Welker (the voice of Scooby Doo). Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) "

The Art of Making Opera - two seasons with San Diego Opera by ML Hart. order from the author's website or on amazon.com. books@mlhart.com. mlhart.com
"In getting this book published, I wore all the hats -- juggled the roles of author, photographer, designer, liaison with pre-press and overseer of the printing. Dan Poynter's books and web information made certain that I had a clue through the whole process. Made some mistakes -- great experience! -- and am now working on the next book. "ML Hart's magnificent The Art of Making Opera [is] a fascinating photographic memoir Her observations about what goes on backstage, frontstage and all around the theatre are -- I can only say -- truly revelatory. This is one of the best books I've ever read on the creation of opera." --David Gregson, music critic, Opera West "

The Business of Show Business by Cynthia Brian. PO Box 422, Moraga, California 94556. cynthia2star-style.com. www.star-style.com
" "NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOWBUSINESS" Everyone wants to be in the entertainment business. Everyone! Everyone encounters disappointment, rejection, and roadblocks. Everyone! Everyone, that is, except those who employ the services of a coach, have access to an experienced mentor, or read Cynthia Brians book, The Business of Show Business, a Comprehensive Career Guide for Actors and Models. With over 25 years experience in all phases of the entertainment industry including acting, modeling, producing, writing, directing, coaching, and casting; Cynthia brings her unique qualifications, enthusiasm, and straight forward knowledge of the industry to those who are truly interested in pursuing a life in front of the camera or microphone. She is a recognized expert assisting talent , especially young people, enter the acting and modeling profession the right way while avoiding the scams. With a foreword by best selling author of "What Color is Your Parachute?", Richard Nelson Bolles, this book is the actors and models bible for a career in entertainment. Readers will learn what kinds of jobs are out there, how to talk the talk, walk the walk, everything about the unions, agents, casting directors, how to write an acting resume, other avenues to Hollywood and most of all how to avoid the scams. For parents of children who want to work as an actor or model, this book is an invaluable tool. Jam packed with all the rules, regulations, dos and donts, Cynthias sound advice will help families make an informed decision on how to proceed with caution and integrity. The Business of Show Business is the ultimate guide for getting into and profiting from the entertainment industry. As make-up artist, Denise Johnson says, "This book is your toolbox for success!" Anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in this field will find this book the best investment ever made. Now everyone can have a mentor and personal coach with The Business of Show Business. The Business of Show Business, a comprehensive career guide for actors and models By Cynthia Brian ISBN 0-9721140-0-9 304 pages $19.95 E-Book Available@ $25.95 ISBN# e-book: 0-9721140-1-7 HStarstyle® Productions, llc PO Box 422 Moraga, Ca. 94556 925-377-STAR http://www.star-style.com "

The Golden Age of Chicago Children's Television by Ted Okuda and Jack Mulqueen. Lake Claremont Press: 4650 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60625. lcp@lakeclaremont.com. www.lakeclaremont.com
"The mere mention of their names brings smiles to the faces of Midwestern baby boomers everywhere: Kukla, Fran, & Ollie, Super Circus, Garfield Goose, Bozo's Circus, Mulqueens' Kiddie-A-Go-Go, BJ & Dirty Dragon, Ray Rayner and Friends, and a host of others. At one time every station in Chicagoa maximum of five, until 1964produced or aired some programming for children. From the late 1940s through the early 1970s, local television stations created a golden age of children's television unique in American broadcasting. Though the shows often operated under strict budgetary constraints, these programs were rich in imagination, inventiveness, and devoted fans. Now, discover the back stories and details of this special era from the people who created, lived, and enjoyed itproducers, on-air personalities, and fans."

THE LAUGH MAKERS: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope's Incredible Gag Writers by Robert L. Mills, JD. www.bearmanormedia.bizland.com/id370.html. TheLaughMakers@gmail.com. www.laughmakers.blogspot.com
"Published: February 2009 ISBN 1-59393-323-1 Audio version: www.bearmanoraudio.com www.learnoutloud.com Leonard Maltin's Top-20 2009 Year-End Survey: www.http://www.leonardmaltin.com/2009YearEndBookSurvey.htm "

The Truth about being an Extra/How to Become a Good Background Actor by Jo Kelly. 19315 Champion Lane, Huntington Beach, Ca. 92648. jo4backgroundactors@verizon.net. www.jkelly4extras.com
"Jo Kelly was an Extra in movies, tv & commercials for over 8 years. As a newbie in the biz she was scammed her 1st time out. If this could happen to the widow of an actor (Jack Kelly, Maverick) then it could happen to anyone. There is an e press kit and much more on the website."

The Truth about Being an Extra: How to Become a Good Background Actor by Jo Kelly. Jo Kelly, 19315 Champion Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. jkelly1985@verizon.net. www.backgroundactors.net
"No acting lessons required! Background acting is a fun part-time (or one-time) job, but you'll need to know how to avoid the scams and traps to make it so. Veteran movie extra Jo Kelly takes a friend-to-friend approach, sharing from her heart the wrong steps - and the RIGHT steps, the don't-forgets and the personal stories that offer insight into this fascinating way to make a few extra bucks and meet interesting people. (Jo Kelly was married for 25 years to Jack Kelly, who co-starred with James Garner in the long-running TV series, "Maverick.")"

You Can Bank on Your Voice:Your Guide to a Successful Career in Voice-Overs by Rodney Saulsberry. Tomdor Publishing P.O.Box 1735 Agoura Hills, CA 91376. rodtalks@rodneysaulsberry.com. www.tomdorpublishing.com
"Saulsberry,Rodney. You Can Bank on Your Voice: Your Guide to a Successful Career in Voices-Overs. July 2004. 200p. index. Tomdor, P.O. Box 1735, Agoura Hills, CA 91376, paper, $16.95 (0-9747678-0-8). 791.45. Saulsberry, a successful voice-over artist, provides an invaluable resource for novices attempting to break into this unique area of show business. Serving up tips on how to choose an instructor, how to find an agent, and how to tackle an audition, he lays out a practical blueprint for getting started as a voice-over actor. For those who have secured a coveted job, he offers technical support, financial advice, and long-range career planning. This accessible guide to the entire voice-over industry delivers a detailed account of an exciting and lucrative profession. Margaret Flanagan, Booklist "

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