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Yours Cruelly, Elvira : Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark by Cassandra Peterson (2021, Hardcover)
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Third-degree burns covered 35% of her body, and the prognosis wasn't good. But she survived. Feeling like a misfit led to her love of horror. While her sisters played with Barbie dolls, Cassandra built model kits of Frankenstein and Dracula, and idolized Vincent Price.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherGrand Central Publishing
ISBN-100306874350
ISBN-139780306874352
eBay Product ID (ePID)17050024985
Product Key Features
Book TitleYours Cruelly, Elvira : Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFilm / Genres / Horror, Television / Genres / Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror, Personal Memoirs, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenrePerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorCassandra Peterson
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight20.4 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2021-006083
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"For chilly nights, stay at home and read Yours Cruelly, Elvira , the dishy new memoir from Elvira (a.k.a. Cassandra Peterson), the longtime horror movie hostess and entrepreneur."-- New York Times, "If you've ever wondered if there are 1000 fascinating stories behind the iconic character, the answer is yes....The book is full of a million ways she became that way."-- NPR's "Bullseye", "This is the behind-the-wig story we've all been waiting for! It's inspiring, at times harrowing, and consistently hilarious. Be warned though, it's a real 'booby trap' because once you've picked it up you cannot put it down!"-- Peaches Christ
Dewey Decimal791.45028092
Synopsis**Instant New York Times Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller** **A New York Times Best Books to Give This Season selection** The woman behind the icon known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, the undisputed Queen of Halloween, reveals her full story, filled with intimate bombshells, told by the bombshell herself. On Good Friday in 1953, at only 18 months old, 25 miles from the nearest hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, Cassandra Peterson reached for a pot on the stove and doused herself in boiling water. Third-degree burns covered 35% of her body, and the prognosis wasn't good. But she survived. Burned and scarred, the impact stayed with her and became an obstacle she was determined to overcome. Feeling like a misfit led to her love of horror. While her sisters played with Barbie dolls, Cassandra built model kits of Frankenstein and Dracula, and idolized Vincent Price. Due to a complicated relationship with her mother, Cassandra left home at 14, and by age 17 she was performing at the famed Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas. Run-ins with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tom Jones helped her grow up fast. Then a chance encounter with her idol Elvis Presley, changed the course of her life forever, and led her to Europe where she worked in film and traveled Italy as lead singer of an Italian pop band. She eventually made her way to Los Angeles, where she joined the famed comedy improv group, The Groundlings, and worked alongside Phil Hartman and Paul "Pee-wee" Reubens, honing her comedic skills. Nearing age 30, a struggling actress considered past her prime, she auditioned at local LA channel KHJ as hostess for the late night vintage horror movies. Cassandra improvised, made the role her own, and got the job on the spot. Yours Cruelly, Elvira is an unforgettably wild memoir. Cassandra doesn't shy away from revealing exactly who she is and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. Always original and sometimes outrageous, her story is loaded with twists, travails, revelry, and downright shocking experiences. It is the candid, often funny, and sometimes heart-breaking tale of a Midwest farm girl's long strange trip to become the world's sexiest, sassiest Halloween icon., **Instant New York Times Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller** On Good Friday in 1953, at only 18 months old, 25 miles from the nearest hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, Cassandra Peterson reached for a pot on the stove and doused herself in boiling water. Third-degree burns covered 35% of her body, and the prognosis wasn't good. But she survived. Burned and scarred, the impact stayed with her and became an obstacle she was determined to overcome. Feeling like a misfit led to her love of horror. While her sisters played with Barbie dolls, Cassandra built model kits of Frankenstein and Dracula, and idolized Vincent Price.Due to a complicated relationship with her mother, Cassandra left home at 14, and by age 17 she was performing at the famed Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas. Run-ins with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tom Jones helped her grow up fast. Then a chance encounter with her idol Elvis Presley, changed the course of her life forever, and led her to Europe where she worked in film and traveled Italy as lead singer of an Italian pop band. She eventually made her way to Los Angeles, where she joined the famed comedy improv group, The Groundlings, and worked alongside Phil Hartman and Paul "Pee-wee" Reubens, honing her comedic skills.Nearing age 30, a struggling actress considered past her prime, she auditioned at local LA channel KHJ as hostess for the late night vintage horror movies. Cassandra improvised, made the role her own, and got the job on the spot. Yours Cruelly, Elvira is an unforgettably wild memoir. Cassandra doesn't shy away from revealing exactly who she is and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. Always original and sometimes outrageous, her story is loaded with twists, travails, revelry, and downright shocking experiences. It is the candid, often funny, and sometimes heart-breaking tale of a Midwest farm girl's long strange trip to become the world's sexiest, sassiest Halloween icon., **Instant New York Times Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller** On Good Friday in 1953, at only 18 months old, 25 miles from the nearest hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, Cassandra Peterson reached for a pot on the stove and doused herself in boiling water. Third-degree burns covered 35% of her body, and the prognosis wasn't good. But she survived. Burned and scarred, the impact stayed with her and became an obstacle she was determined to overcome. Feeling like a misfit led to her love of horror. While her sisters played with Barbie dolls, Cassandra built model kits of Frankenstein and Dracula, and idolized Vincent Price. Due to a complicated relationship with her mother, Cassandra left home at 14, and by age 17 she was performing at the famed Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas. Run-ins with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tom Jones helped her grow up fast. Then a chance encounter with her idol Elvis Presley, changed the course of her life forever, and led her to Europe where she worked in film and traveled Italy as lead singer of an Italian pop band. She eventually made her way to Los Angeles, where she joined the famed comedy improv group, The Groundlings, and worked alongside Phil Hartman and Paul "Pee-wee" Reubens, honing her comedic skills. Nearing age 30, a struggling actress considered past her prime, she auditioned at local LA channel KHJ as hostess for the late night vintage horror movies. Cassandra improvised, made the role her own, and got the job on the spot. Yours Cruelly, Elvira is an unforgettably wild memoir. Cassandra doesn't shy away from revealing exactly who she is and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. Always original and sometimes outrageous, her story is loaded with twists, travails, revelry, and downright shocking experiences. It is the candid, often funny, and sometimes heart-breaking tale of a Midwest farm girl's long strange trip to become the world's sexiest, sassiest Halloween icon.
LC Classification NumberPN2287.E522A3 2021
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- 03 Nov, 2021
Girls live interesting lives.
A groupie at fourteen, a topless dancer at fifteen, and a Vegas show girl at seventeen and after all that she managed to hold onto her virginity until she turned eighteen. What's not to like and I am not even half way through the book..Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Oct, 2024
this is a fun read. stayed up late doing...
this is a fun read. stayed up late doing homework while watching tv as a kid. dark shadows was one. gbVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Mar, 2023
Elvira Biography
Elvira Memoir can't put it down until I read every page! Kept me glued to the end. Elvira has led a crazy lifeVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Nov, 2023
Book
Shipping was perfect and so looking forward to reading it .A really nice value 😃Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Apr, 2022
Must have
If you are a fan of Elvira, this is a great item to haveVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Jan, 2024
Elvira is an amazing character and compelling story
Wonderful book that gives us the background or our living legendVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 May, 2022
Dreams
I love that Cassandra Peterson/Elvira signed this from a special signing I tried to buy from originally but the order was canceled due to buying more than 30 days before releaseVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 02 May, 2024
Mistress of the dark
Found at a great price. Arrived on timeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Jan, 2022
Yours cruelly
Crazy and funny, just like Elvira.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Dec, 2021
Interesting
Interesting and funnyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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