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JOI LANSING - A BODY TO DIE FOR - A Love Story Signed By Author

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ISBN
9781593937980

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
BearManor Media
ISBN-10
1593937989
ISBN-13
9781593937980
eBay Product ID (ePID)
236962845

Product Key Features

Book Title
Joi Lansing-A Body to Die For-A Love Story
Number of Pages
390 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Women, Film / General, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Alexis Hunter
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
18.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-943472
Synopsis
REVISED EDITION: Many unseen photos of Joi and an additional Afterward chapter. Plus two never seen photos of Joi and Rachel. "Joi Lansing: A Body to Die For colorfully chronicles personal and intimate details of the last four years of the talented '50's "blonde bombshell" star's fascinating life. After three decades of successful TV and movie appearances and Vegas singing stardom, Ms. Lansing died far too young at just 43. Though her funeral was attended by luminaries of the day (Frank Sinatra sent a huge floral display), her light went out relatively unceremoniously. Always just on the verge of "making it big," Joi packed them in with standing room only in Vegas, but when the curtain came down and the audience was gone, who was she? Sadly, the one relationship where she was loved for the sweet, gentle woman she really was, the friendship that might have given her the strength to finally cross the finish line for that one moment of glory for which she had run since she began in show business as a little girl of 14, was ended at her death from breast Cancer in the arms of her dear friend, "Rachel." "Author Alexis Hunter ("friend/baby sister") was the only person who really knew Joi and knew how she struggled with a suicide-obsessed self-image and deadly drug problem after being a child star at MGM where "uppers" were a common way to keep the kids working 20 hour days. "Stunning black and white photos of Lansing by Maurice Seymour, the era's Superstar Photographer, make this book a collectors dream." -Kate Porter-AveryJoiLansingaBodyToDieFor.com, "Joi Lansing: A Body to Die For colorfully chronicles personal and intimate details of the last four years of the talented '50's "blonde bombshell" star's fascinating life. After three decades of successful TV and movie appearances and Vegas singing stardom, Ms. Lansing died far too young at just 43. Though her funeral was attended by luminaries of the day (Frank Sinatra sent a huge floral display), her light went out relatively unceremoniously. Always just on the verge of "making it big," Joi packed them in with standing room only in Vegas, but when the curtain came down and the audience was gone, who was she? Sadly, the one relationship where she was loved for the sweet, gentle woman she really was, the friendship that might have given her the strength to finally cross the finish line for that one moment of glory for which she had run since she began in show business as a little girl of 14, was ended at her death from breast Cancer in the arms of her dear friend, "Rachel." "Author Alexis Hunter ("friend/baby sister") was the only person who really knew Joi and knew how she struggled with a suicide-obsessed self-image and deadly drug problem after being a child star at MGM where "uppers" were a common way to keep the kids working 20 hour days. "Stunning black and white photos of Lansing by Maurice Seymour, the era's Superstar Photographer, make this book a collectors dream." -Kate Porter-Avery JoiLansingaBodyToDieFor.com
LC Classification Number
PN2287.L28455H86

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  • by jony_1028
    08 Mar, 2022

    Interesting story

    Joi Lansing was an actress from the 50s and 60s. While she wasn’t top billing, she was talented and beautiful. This book, written by her lover, gives a different perspective on Joi, Hollywood, and other things. Joi Lansing died of cancer which she battled for several years . The author suggest her illness was the result of Joi’s attempts to preserve her beauty which put her in the hands of quacks who destroyed her through silicone injections.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: goodwillsoutherncalifornia12

  • by darkside-one
    15 Nov, 2018

    A great read about a very talented actress and performer!

    When I ordered this book I had thought it would be a biography of Ms. Lansing's life from birth to death. As I read along I found it was a complicated very involved love story covering the last four years of her life up until her untimely death in August 1972. She was gorgeous and very talented! What a singing voice she had! This book is well worth the read as the author brings the story to you through her own words.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • by stephedewitt-0
    27 Aug, 2017

    Warmhearted Memoir

    Alexis Hunter has written a gentle and warm memoir of Joi Lansing. This life affirming story of love and loyalty written simply and with complete candor was obviously a work of love . What must have been a painful journey for the author has resulted in a beautifully honest book with warmth and graceful humor. I thank Ms. Hunter for sharing her lovely story and gratefully give a five star review to eBay!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: oldies-media

  • by calcor4
    03 Mar, 2017

    Very Interesting Read

    After glancing through the book and reading a few chapters, This book very interesting because of the highly detailed first-hand information regarding the personal life of Ms. Lansing. I highly recommend this publication as a tribute to one of the most naturally-beautiful women on this planet.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: bargainbookstores

  • by 2529badbob
    03 Oct, 2020

    Intimate view of her life in later years...

    You get an intimate peek into her life and lives of others.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: greatbookprices2

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