- Hardcover: 364 pages
- Publisher: Virgin Books; 1st edition (16 Oct 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905264348
- ISBN-13: 978-1905264346
- Product Dimensions: 15.9 x 3.4 x 23.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 170,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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`I enjoyed American Prince by Tony Curtis immensely. I have known Tony and counted him as a friend since the early 1960s, and even shared with him some of the adventures he records. A wonderful read and long may he continue'
--Sir Peter Blake
--Sir Peter Blake
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‘THIS WILL BE THE TRUE RECORD OF MY LIFE’
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was never the biggest Tony Curtis fan, but this is a fun and interesting read for fans of the Hollywood golden age. Curtis was a smooth character back in the day and a big time movie star. His life intersects with many of the biggest and brightest stars of the time including lovers such as Marilyn Monroe. A lot of the book does come off as "look at me, look who I knew and who I slept with," (Which I must admit was a guilty pleasure to read about) but the is more than that. It is also an interesting look into Hollywood during its golden age after world war two and prior to television taking over pop culture. The reader is taken behind the scenes of some of his great films "Houdini [1953] (REGION 1) (NTSC)", Some Like It Hot [1959] (with Marilyn Monroe), and Spartacus [1960] (with Kirk Douglas). I found the book less interesting as it moves into the late years of his life but overall this should be of interest to Curtis fans and fans of the old Hollywood. For more great reading on the end of Hollywood's heyday do try "Misfits Country" Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable brought to life!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great if you love the movies of 50' and 60's. I loved the gossip of old Hollywood and getting a peep into those years. Carol Weston
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tony Curtis is probably one of the most underated screen actors of his generation, his pretty boy looks and early career casting at low budget Universal really didnt do him any favours on the acting credability front.
This isnt really the book that his life story deserves, you get the impression that there is so much more to tell that he probably doesnt want in the public domain..it reads like a 1950's fan magazine telling you all the insider stories about his co workers and friends but alas with hardly any real substance..Im sure there is a story to be told about Mr Curtis and his fascinating life but this sadly isnt it...as Mr Curtis says..'This will be the true record of my life'..if it is i think hes forgotten a lot....
This isnt really the book that his life story deserves, you get the impression that there is so much more to tell that he probably doesnt want in the public domain..it reads like a 1950's fan magazine telling you all the insider stories about his co workers and friends but alas with hardly any real substance..Im sure there is a story to be told about Mr Curtis and his fascinating life but this sadly isnt it...as Mr Curtis says..'This will be the true record of my life'..if it is i think hes forgotten a lot....
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Product of the Hollywood Dream-Factory
Tony Curtis wasn't initially the best actor in the world but he pulled himself up by his bootstraps when he made some tremendous films - The Sweet Smell of Success, Trapeze, Some... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. R. D. M. Kirby
Interesting reading...
I found this book to be open and honest about Tony's life and learnt so much about how the big film companies worked back in the 1940's & 50's - bit of an eye opener! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ali H
how gorgeous am i?
i think my title for the review sums it up. although long gone, he will be forever remembered. a true legend in his lifetime and what a man. women galore and talent in abundance. Read more
Published 4 months ago by libby_black
brilliant honest and moving biog!
I enjoyed this book soo much! very honest account of a painful childhood and painful adult experiences warts and all- and great insight into hollywood. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kay
Tony Curtis autobiography
My husband enjoyed the book greatly, as he is a long term fan of Tony Curtis. I found it badly written, but interesting - had known little of his life before. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Thomasina
Tony Curtis Biography
There was more to Tony Curtis than most people probably realise, and this book gives an interesting insight into his world.
Published 10 months ago by Arthur Walton
Not Quite Royalty
This book is like a long chat show interview. Tony Curtis speaks openly about his life, his view of it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by M. J. Saxton
A great book
This is such a wonderful book. It allows the reader a insight into how this under-credited actor made it in Hollywood from his humble beginnings in the 1920's. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Sarah Chaffer
true star
I read this book ages ago and have just read it again. I find it facinating the number of other stars that he knew and dated during his long career. Read more
Published 19 months ago by jeannie
From Pauper to Prince
As you would expect Curtis's own account of his life is both fascinating and revealing as he takes us on a journey from his poor childhood days through to becoming a Hollywood star... Read more
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