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8 SECONDS (Movie Novelization) & VHS Movie (2 for 1)
by Charlie McDade. Screenplay by Monte Merrick. B&W movie stills section. Condition: UNREAD 1994 HarperPaperbacks first edition, first printing. Thin binder's glue string down spine. Tiny edgewear. Content: This is the novelization of the movie based on the life of Rodeo champion bull rider Lane Frost. The title refers to the time required by all rodeo cowboys to stay on a bull if they want a judge's score. For them, such a short time can seem like an eternity. The same is true of the beginning of this true story, a country tale of Lane Frost, a real-life, crowd-pleasing bullrider who rose to rodeo fame in the late '80s. The characters seem so irrepressibly good, so unreal, that the film comes out of the chute without a buck or much of a purpose. But Frost's story, and that of his relationship with his wife, Kellie (Cynthia Geary), eventually gains momentum. Luke Perry is an underrated actor, and he balances an "aw-shucks-ness" with an internal spark that makes that salt-of-the-earth stuff not so salty. When the film is finally over and the end credits show home movies and stills of the real-life Frost, you'll wish the ride was just a little longer. The 1994 movie was directed by John G. Avildsen and produced by Danny DeVito. The supporting cast includes James Rebhorn, Cameron Finley, Carrie Snodgress, Dustin Mayfield, Stephen Baldwin, and Gabriel Folse. A good movie. with 104 minutes run time. [1 set available]
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BRIAN'S SONG, I AM THIRD, & BRIAN PICCOLO: A SHORT SEASON
The Brian's Song Trilogy
Brian's Song by William Blinn, I Am Third by Gale Sayers and Al Silverman, and Brian Piccolo: A Short Season by Jeanne Morris. Condition: Brian's Song is the TV movie edition with B&W movie stills to illustrate - UNREAD with tiny edgewear & tanning to page edges. I Am Third is a gently pre-read book with pale spine crease and small edgewear. Interior clean & tight with tanning to page edges. Brian Piccolo: A Short Season is used with spine crease, tiny edgewear, tag removal mark upper front cover, tannnig to page edges, and a slight roll. Content: Everyone knows the story of Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers: friendship, sports competition, and ultimate tragedy. These 3 books cover the entire story. [1 set available]
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THE CHAMPION (The Story that Inspired the Full-Length Motion Picture)
by Carman. Condition: NEW 2001 Thomas Nelson Trade Paperback, first printing. Light edgewear. Content: Former cruiserweight champion of the world, Orlando Leone, Jr., must come out of retirement to redeem an impossible situation. In his night job as head of security, Orlando must subdue the current champion at a party. Cameras flash, and within minutes, Orlando's life is changed forever. Leone is dragged into the fight of his life. The champ wants revenge, his manager wants to reap the financial reward, and Leone must come out of retirement, against his will. The Champion will let you witness one of the most brutal fistic battles the ring has ever seen. A clash against love and greed, light and darkness, hope and fear, you can be the judge. A novel about the search for God and redemption. [1 copy available]
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A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN (Movie Novelization)
by Sarah Gilbert. Based on screenplay by Lowell Ganz & Babaloo Mandel. Cast photo front cover. Condition: UNREAD 1992 Warner Books paperback, first printing. Tiny edgewear & pale tanning to page edges. Content: This is the wonderful fictionalized tale of the AAGPBL (All American Pro Girls League) all ladies' baseball league in World War II - intended to be a temporary substitute for the men's leagues since so many of their players were off fighting in the War. The story is told through the experiences of two sisters who went to the League right off the farm. Funny, tender, poignant. The 1992 movie was directed by the great Penny Marshall and starred Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna, Lori Petty, Jon Lovitz, Garry Marshall, and David Strathairn. One of the best movies ever made, IMHO. [1 copy available]
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THE NATURAL
by Bernard Malamud. Movie still color photos front (Redford) and back covers. Condition: Good+, 1982 Avon paperback, seventh printing. Hinge creases with small edgewear, pale spine crease. Interior is clean & tight but tanning. Content: Although this is the movie edition of the book, it is NOT the novelization of the screenplay. If you have seen the movie and think you know all about Roy Hobbs, you are simply wrong. The ending in the novel will surprise you. The c. 1980 movie stars Robert Redford, Kim Bassinger, Glen Close, and a very evil Robert Duvall (steals the movie). [1 copy available]
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NORTH DALLAS FORTY (Sports Illustrated Classics)
by Peter Gent. Condition: NEW 2000 Total/Sports Illustrated Classics Trade Paperback, reissue. Content: This is the book that sent Dallas football reeling and stood Tom Landry on his ear. "The compelling story of one man's search for truth amid hypocrisy, compassion amid wanton sex, and equilibrium in a sport that knows only stimulation . . .and depression." The movie, released in 1979, starred Nick Nolte, Mac Davis, Charles Durning, Dabney Coleman, & Bo Svenson. Directed by Ted Kotcheff. A reall hoot! [1 copy available]
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