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1. Laurel & Hardy by John McCabe | |
Hardcover: 400
Pages
(1996)
-- used & new: US$38.95 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0760702241 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (3)
Something From the boys.
Good book but mostly photos
Laurel & Hardy's film work is given a broader and better pic |
2. Paper by John McCabe | |
Paperback: 300
Pages
(2000-09-01)
list price: US$13.99 -- used & new: US$4.49 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0552998745 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Product Description The funny side of logic, fallibility, obsessive behaviour and DNA, from the author of Stickleback. Fast paced, funny and gripping, Paper charts the compulsive behaviour of thirty-year-old Dr Darren White, a highly qualified but generally incompetent geneticist. Bored and disillusioned with his work at the Sheffield Institute of Medical Diagnostics, Darren is obsessed with finding the last great unifying theory of the twentieth century. When he loses his job, and most of his sanity, the discovery of mysterious police DNA profiles on a second-hand computer leads him to an unsolved crime. But what is the crime? Who is the victim? And has Darren shared a lab with the culprit who seems to have got away with murder? Customer Reviews (1)
where ends don't meet |
3. The Laurel & Hardy Encyclopedia by Glenn Mitchell | |
Paperback: 492
Pages
(2008-12-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description Reissued in a more accessible format, this thorough reference includes synopses and critiques of all Laurel & Hardy films as well as comprehensive biographical information on both funny men. It also covers their influences, from Valentino to music hall; details of the duo's solo film careers; stage, radio, and television appearances; and the co-stars, directors, and gagmen behind the partnership. Illustrated with stills and promotional artwork, more than 600 entries provide the opportunity for endless browsing and the chance to discover a new slant on cinema's best-loved comedy duo. Customer Reviews (8)
If you like Laurel & Hardy, you need this book
Big L & H Fan
Leave 'em laughing
dec 8 20082 nd ed????????
A Must Have For Any L&H Fan |
4. The Pythons: Autobiography by The Pythons, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Bob McCabe | |
Paperback: 368
Pages
(2005-11-15)
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Insert Laugh Here
Simply Awesome
The Pythons
depressing
Intriguing but flawed like most oral histories-for the true fan |
5. Landscapes of the Mind: The Music of John McCabe (Guildhall Research Studies) by George Odam | |
Paperback: 276
Pages
(2008-07-23)
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6. Rachmaninov (Short Biographies) by John McCabe | |
Paperback: 32
Pages
(1974-08)
Isbn: 0853600597 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
7. John mccabe / la belle main by Naughton E | |
Mass Market Paperback:
Pages
(1972-04-07)
Asin: B0044MF9B0 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
8. John McCabe: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in Music) by Stewart R. Craggs | |
Hardcover: 296
Pages
(1991-01-30)
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9. Stickleback (John McCabe Thrillers) by John McCabe | |
Paperback: 288
Pages
(2002-10-01)
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MacCabe - An Unrecognised Genius
Diverting But Not Deep |
10. Igniting Your Life: Pathways to the Zenith of Health and Success by John McCabe | |
Paperback: 428
Pages
(2010-03-17)
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11. Charlie Chaplin by John McCabe | |
Paperback: 297
Pages
(1993-10)
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A New Favorite
Underrated book
Charlie |
12. John Lennon: For the Record by Peter McCabe, Robert Schonfeld | |
Paperback: 160
Pages
(1984-09)
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13. Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy: An Affectionate Biography by John McCabe | |
Paperback: 259
Pages
(2004-08)
list price: US$14.00 Isbn: 1861056060 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Mr Laural and Hardy
Not really a biography
ThisBook gives a look into the work of Laurel & Hardy The book also looks at the team's vintage years at The Hal Roach Studios and their forgetable film series at Fox and MGM During the war years.It also recalls the team's successful performances at The Music Halls and Cabrets of Europe and Stan Laurel creating funny comedy skits and seeing the team's rebirth during the early days of tv.As he became an idol to many kids of the tv generation(Myself included).While the book doesn't go into great depth about the complete creation of the team's film work.It does show us all how L&H worked at creating and presenting their classic comedic characters and their approach to spoofing man's foilbels.And it shows us Prof.McCabe's love and admiration for both men and for their wives:Ida Laurel(Stan's fourth wife) and Lucille Hardy(Babe's third wife)and their love for their work and for life.If you ever wanted a book that shows a positive look into the physce of two funny and charming people? This is The One movie bio to have.Bravo Jack.Kevin S.Butler.
Buy this book
Sublime Mr Laurel and Mr Hardy is a riveting biography of the two men. It took me only a few hours to get through. It concentrates mostly on Stanley who was the creative genius behind the pair, but this only heightens interest in the chapter on Ollie, which is written in interview form. I liked the way the book started with Laurel failing miserably on his first attempt at performing, with his Dad in attendance. His perseverence was incredible as he subbed for Chaplin during the early days before hard work and the luck to be partnered with Mr Hardy, finally garnered him some success. The book, written after many interviews with Stan, has got a very appealing narrative. We get insights into the making of their films, answering questions about how the pair came together and how most of their routines got started. It's very enlightening. What I found most surprising was the undercurrent of emotion throughout. Its author obviously had a wonderful adoration for the pair and Stan, while speaking to him is very nostalgic about the past. I love the parts where Stan met Chaplin after many years, after they both had made it. And where, years after their filmic success, when they were touring Europe, the church bells in Cobh played out their theme tune. If you have any interest in Laurel and Hardy, you must get this book. ... Read more |
14. Babe: The Life of Oliver Hardy by John McCabe | |
Paperback: 224
Pages
(2004-08-01)
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Somewhat Lacking Biography
Comedy Genius |
15. Cagney: A Biography by John McCabe | |
Hardcover: 464
Pages
(1998-02)
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16. Know the Essentials of Algebra: Problems, Drills, Tests (BR118) by Henry Cieslinski, John McCabe | |
Paperback:
Pages
(1997)
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17. History of St.Aloysius' College 1859-1999 by John McCabe | |
Hardcover: 208
Pages
(2000-05-08)
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18. Growth, Leadership, Innovation: The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan Story by John C McCabe | |
Paperback:
Pages
(1984)
Asin: B002C5FCHC Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
19. Plastic Surgery Hopscotch: A Resource Guide for Those Considering Cosmetic Surgery by John McCabe | |
Paperback: 360
Pages
(1995-08)
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Reeks of bias, dishonest attempt to scare the public This book purports to be "A Resource Guide for those Considering Cosmetic Surgery".It's not.Its point is not to give you enough information about the pros and cons so you can make your own decisions; rather, it's a persuasion piece that tries to convince you to not have surgery -- while insulting you along the way if you're supposedly unprincipled enough to be considering it.("[Cosmetic surgery] is thought by many to be a narcissistic, stubborn and silly indulgence of the wealthy and/or vain."He expresses this opinion repeatedly throughout.) I'm no apologist for the industry.I agree that a frank examination of the risks of cosmetic surgery is necessary by anyone considering it.But this book isn't the honest look into that topic; it's a platform for the author's negative opinions and his attempt to talk you out of it. Here's an example of how far he goes to dissuade people from surgery: "A crooked nose does not affect a person's health, but it can add character to the face and give the person a distinctive, or at least an interesting appearance."Right. The book fails on other grounds as well, such as the fact that it's incredibly redundant.McCabe is so poor at trying to make his weak points that he repeats them ad nauseum, sometimes even repeating the exact same quotes that were mentioned earlier.p. 24, quoting Congressman Ron Wyden:"I think that many Americans are going to be surprised and frankly quite alarmed to hear that any doctor with a medical degree and State license can go out and do everything from brain surgery to cosmetic surgery."And again on p. 27:"I think that many Americans are going to be surprised and frankly quite alarmed to hear that any doctor with a medical degree and State license can go out and do everything from brain surgery to cosmetic surgery." And by the thirtieth time he mentions that the doctors performing surgeries make a lot of money it's already gotten old. Ironically, this book isn't even very helpful for its purported purpose:evaluating risks.That's because there are barely any statistics.For example, McCabe freely tells you what negative effects MIGHT happen as a result of surgery, but rarely tells you how LIKELY (or unlikely) these events are.That's probably because he's trying to imply that these events are much more common than they actually are. The text is also decidedly unprofessional -- besides numerous grammatical errors and some wording which is downright sloppy, there are several passages which are signed "the author".(Well, duh!The author is usually the person who writes what's in a book unless there's some other attribution!)Many of the examples appear to be simply anecdotes, since they're not footnoted.Others appear to be a feeble attempt to prove something scandalous, when the story itself is actually rather tame (e.g., a doctor made a lot of money, a patient bled after surgery and required more blood, etc.). Speaking of sources, there's a marked over-reliance on particular ones.In one 45-page section, a full 11 out of the 24 block quotes are from Congressman Ron Wyden during a congressional hearing. The book is littered with contradictions as well.McCabe criticizes surgeons on the one hand for making a lot of money and then chastises those who make their rates competitive.And in the same breath, McCabe asserts that those considering elective surgery are "vain and insecure", even though those two words are direct opposites.(Which is it, McCabe?) Then there are the parts that are either confusing or hold out on the reader by not answering the obvious questions that are raised.For example:"Any makeup used should be new, clean and hypoallergenic (be cautious when using products labeled hypoallergenic because not all companies follow the same standards)." The most valuable part of the book is the part explaining that doctors are only loosely regulated and that it is easy for bad doctors to continue practicing.But in his zeal to indict cosmetic surgery, he neglects to mention the fact that these problems are inherent in THE ENTIRE MEDICAL COMMUNITY, not just to those doctors who practice cosmetic surgery. Perhaps the most ironic thing is that even PRO- cosmetic surgery books contain detailed information about possible risks, up to and including death.Many websites run by surgeons and by marketing agencies also disclose such risks.That being the case, what value is McCabe adding to the body of literature on this subject?Not very much, especially because what good information is actually there is very easy to overlook when the author has gone out of his way to ensure that you don't trust him.In fact, persons considering elective surgery will likely be offended by this book and stop reading it, and thus avoid finding out about the things that are actually useful (such as what questions to ask your doctor) -- information they could also have obtained from another book that they were actually able to stomach reading. I agree that cosmetic surgery is unnecessary and completely elective, that much of it doesn't significantly improve appearance, that there are serious risks, and that there are many bad doctors.If someone with these opinions dislikes this book so strongly, that should give an indication of how completely inaccessible it is.
This was a valuable book for me. |
20. Alan Rawsthorne: Portrait of a Composer by John McCabe | |
Hardcover: 340
Pages
(1999-12-30)
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