Be sure to visit the host blog, in the good old days of classic hollywood, for more celebration of this wonderful actress. Lauren bacalls by myself and then some harperentertainment 2005 is distinguished by a brave, unstinting account of the ordeal of bogarts illness and death, in january 1957. Her firstperson memoir shows the couple as very real people who reach hollywood stardom and are very much in love. The autobiography of lauren bacall, with additions 25 years after the original books publication. By myself and then some by lauren bacall, paperback barnes. By myself and then some, large print press 0 copy quote. By myself and then some lauren bacall next book on my entertainment biography shelf. Listen to by myself and then some audiobook by lauren. Bacall asks in the first line of the 179page sequel, and then some, to be published next week by harpercollins along with a rerelease of the 1978 by myself in the same volume. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, ebook and audiobook. It does occur to me on occasion that, if i fall and hit my head, there will. Lauren bacall the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. However, bacall states in lauren bacall by myself that when she was out with her friend.
Lauren bacall was born as betty joan persky in new york city. While shes now primarily remembered for her work as an actress, i was surprised at how personable and wellwritten by myself and then some is. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free. Lauren bacall was barely 20 when she made her hollywood. This autobiography is a chronicle of love and loss, presenting a deeply felt analysis of lauren bacall s eleven year marriage. By myself by lauren bacall, first edition abebooks.
Lauren bacall was bigger than her career, meant to play presidents and c. By myself and then some by lauren bacall waterstones. In radio lauren bacall appeared in lets playwright in 1941 under the name betty bacall before she was a hollywood starlet. Lauren bacall was barely 20 when she made her hollywood debut with humphrey bogart and became an overnight sex symbol. Lauren bacall was born betty joan perske on september 16, 1924, in new york city. Rather than enjoying a good pdf next a mug of coffee in the afternoon, on the other hand they juggled subsequently some harmful virus inside their computer. Mar 19, 2005 by myself and then some by lauren bacall headline.
Humphrey bogart and lauren bacalls marriage bogie and. The most visible of them was lauren bacalls by myself. By myself and then some, by lauren bacall this is an expanded and updated version of lauren bacalls first autobiography by myself excerpt here. She had big roles in movies like the big sleep and dark passage bacall was the fourth wife of actor humphrey bogart. The epitome of grace, independence, and wit, lauren bacall continues to astound generations with her audacious spirit and onscreen excellence. They only came to the states when her mother was a small child. Apr 01, 2005 by myself and then some, by lauren bacall, is published by headline at. By myself and then some, large print press 17 copy quote i hope im thought of as not just a showbiz personality, but as someone who has lived a life and who has hopefully made a contribution to something along the way someone who is a human being as well as an actress. The dog, in the early 2000s, was a papillon named sophie and was pictured with her in the bookjacket photograph in by. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Lauren bacalls autobiography by myself the data lounge.
Her family was middleclass, with her father working as a salesman and her mother as a secretary. To this day, hollywood has trouble with strong and independent female characters. Their romance on and off screen made them hollywoods most celebrated couple and together they produced some of the most electric scenes in movie history. She is still alive and well remembered by many moviegoers who saw the first bacall bogart movies. Lauren bacall books list of books by author lauren bacall. She had two autobiographies in print, lauren bacall by myself in 1978 and now in 1994. See all books authored by lauren bacall, including by myself and then some, and lauren bacall.
Photographic dustwrapper, showing lauren bacall as an older woman to the front panel and a younger woman to the rear panel. In 2005, the first volume was updated with an extra chapter. By myself and then some by lauren bacall in epub, rtf, txt download ebook. Lauren bacall betty, to her friends first published by myself, her. In 2005, she published an update to the first volume. Too marvelous lauren bacall, humphrey bogart, and the. The epitome of grace, independence, and wit, lauren bacall continues to project an audacious spirit and pursue onscreen excellence. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. By myself by lauren bacall and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With gruffness and glamour, bacall was a true new yorker. Sep 25, 2015 by myself and then some by lauren bacall in epub, rtf, txt download ebook. The wisdom of lauren bacalls by myself and then some.
This autobiography is a chronicle of love and loss, presenting a deeply felt analysis of lauren bacalls eleven year marriage. In 2006, the first volume of lauren bacall by myself was reprinted as by myself and then some with an. If you liked lauren bacalls autobiography read shelley winters, another actress with an engaging way with words. September 16, 1924 august 12, 2014 was an american actress known for her distinctive voice and sultry looks. By myself and then some by lauren bacall, 97807553518, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Published by headline first vgvg slight edgewear 506pp photos 9 5 x 6 970g signed by author 2005. Bacall does discuss the roles shes played as an older actress, but this works real theme is the experience of surviving the death of so many wonderful friends. Born into a working class family in new york, she went on to create a name for herself in hollywood. Lauren bacall by myself by lauren bacall, 1979, knopf edition, in english 1st ed. By myself was the first version of lauren bacalls autobiography, published in 1979, and by myself and then some brought the story up to date in 2006.
Her parents were jewish immigrants from poland and romania. Her father was addicted to alcohol, and deserted the family when bacall was just six. Bacall has written two autobiographies, lauren bacall by myself 1978 and now 1994. Twentyfive years after the publication of by myself, lauren bacall has updated. Lauren bacall was an american actress known for her distinctive voice and sultry looks. By myself and then some by lauren bacall goodreads.
One of hollywoods classics, lauren bacall has been a beloved actress for over 50 years. Been trying to read this book since the sixth grade, and i finally did it on my christmas vacation, almost 35 years later. This post was written for the lauren bacall blogathon. It is equally as interesting and answers many of the whatever happened to himherthat situation.
Together they made some of the greatest film noir movies the world had ever seen, and their maydecember romance will go down in history as one of hollywoods most glamorous marriages. I couldnt resist herpartly because, having met her a few times, i felt i understood her and would be able to work with her. Ill admit that i didnt enjoy the and then some part that much, but that also has its highlights and does not take too much of the book. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Although written many years ago, lauren bacall by myself is an absorbing and relevant book. It reads like a jewish grandmother sitting and telling. She is still alive and well remembered by many moviegoers who saw the first bacallbogart movies. Sep 14, 2015 there is no shortage of biographies or autobiographies sometimes ghostwritten of classic film stars but lauren bacalls by myself, later updated and republished as by myself and then some, just might be the best of the bunch.
Bacalls 1979 national book awardwinning memoir, by myself, has been reissued with an 80page and then some that brings her fans up to date. She had big roles in movies like the big sleep and dark passage. Reading lauren bacall by myself for kindle video dailymotion. Buy by myself and then some new ed by bacall, lauren isbn. The additionthe and then somehas the tone, fast pace, humor and honesty of by myself. First edition of bacalls fascinating autobiography, boldly signed by her. Lauren bacall simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Soon after her birth, her family moved to brooklyns ocean parkway.
Listen to by myself and then some by lauren bacall for free with a 30 day free trial. By myself and then some lauren bacall is understandable in our digital library an online. Roddy mcdowall, john gielgud, gregory peck and many more. There is no shortage of biographies or autobiographies sometimes ghostwritten of classic film stars but lauren bacalls by myself, later updated and republished as by myself and then some, just might be the. Aug 09, 2016 the most visible of them was lauren bacalls by myself. Read by myself and then some online by lauren bacall books. By myself and then some by lauren bacall, paperback.
Honest, candid, and thorough, both versions of the book are great reads for any fan of the actress. Lauren bacall by myself first edition signed lauren. How famed editor robert gottlieb turned memoirs by lauren. The dog, in the early 2000s, was a papillon named sophie and was pictured with her in the bookjacket photograph in by myself and then some, the updated version of. I revisited by myself and then some shortly after bacalls death. She was featured on the cover of harpers bazaar and within one month had a hollywood contract. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. A few months ago i got the audio version of by myself and then some for a bargain on chirp and i of course had to read this one first. She was the daughter of natalie weinsteinbacal, a romanian jewish immigrant, and william perske, who was born in new jersey, to polish jewish parents. Lauren bacall was born on september 16, 1924 in the bronx, new york to weinsteinbacal and william perske. Lauren bacall biography childhood, life achievements. Lauren bacall was an american actress known for her peculiar voice and sensual looks. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
There is no shortage of biographies or autobiographies sometimes ghostwritten of classic film stars but lauren bacall s by myself, later updated and republished as by myself and then some, just might be the. Oct 31, 2006 the epitome of grace, independence, and wit, lauren bacall continues to project an audacious spirit and pursue onscreen excellence. September 16, 1924 august 12, 2014 was an american movie, radio and stage actress and model. Dec 12, 1978 a few months ago i got the audio version of by myself and then some for a bargain on chirp and i of course had to read this one first. The product of an extraordinary mother and a loving extended family, she produced, with humphrey bogart, some. By myself became a best seller in 1979 and won a national book award. Black, gilt and silver coloured titles to the front panel and gilt, white and gray coloured titles to the backstrip.
Lauren bacall reheats her memoirs in by myself and then some. Read by myself and then some by lauren bacall for free with a 30 day free trial. I revisited by myself and then some shortly after bacall s death. She rubbed shoulders with hollywood greats like frank sinatra, and humphrey bogart who she later married. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The additionthe and then some has the tone, fast pace, humor and honesty of by myself. Listen to by myself and then some audiobook by lauren bacall.
Share lauren bacall quotations about mothers, past and children. Lauren bacalls autobiography offers a compelling glimpse into her career, both on stage and on screen, as well as her marriage to humphrey bogart, her friendship with adlai stevenson, and her tumultuous romances with frank sinatra and jason robards. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The product of an extraordinary mother and a loving extended family, she produced, with humphrey bogart, some of the most electric and memorable scenes in movie history. She was named the 20thgreatest female star of classic hollywood cinema by the american film institute and received an academy honorary award from the academy of motion picture arts and sciences in 2009 in recognition of. Born in new york, bacall studied at the american academy of dramatic arts and then turned to modeling. Her talent is undeniable as an actress, wife, mother, activist, caretaker, thinker, protector, helper, writer. The wisdom of lauren bacalls by myself and then some the. When her parents divorce, she look her mothers maiden name and became betty becall. Indeed, this sequel to 1978s by myself is mostly a discussion of the deaths of some great friends. By myself and then some lauren bacall first harper. It took just a few pages for me to remember why i loved the original book so much.