- Hardcover: 309 pages
- Publisher: Us Imports; First Edition First Printing edition (Jun 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312312601
- ISBN-13: 978-0312312602
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 357,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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What you’re reading right now is known as the ‘cover copy’. This is where the 72,444 words of my latest book are boiled down to fit this space. But how does one do that? Do you reveal pivotal plot points like the one at the end of the book where the little girl on crutches points an accusatory finger and shouts: ‘The killer is Mr Potter?’. I have too much respect for you as an attention-deficient modern consumer to attempt such an obvious ruse. But let’s not play games here. You picked up the book already, so you either: A. Know who I am B. Liked the cool illustration on the cover C. Have just discovered the bookshop toilet is out of paper So, is it a sequel to my autobiography, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor? Sadly, no – which made it much harder to write. According to my publisher, I haven't ‘done’ enough since 2001 to warrant another memoir. Is it an ‘autobiographical novel’? Yes! I’m the lead character in the story, and I’m a real person, and everything in the book actually happened – except for the stuff that didn’t. The action revolves around my preparations for a pivotal role in the A-list relationship film Let’s Make Love!. But my Homeric attempt to break through the glass ceiling of B-grade genre fare is hampered by a vengeful studio executive and a production that becomes infected by something called the ‘B movie virus’, symptoms of which include excessive use of cheesy special effects, slapstick, and projectile vomiting. From a violent fistfight with a Buddhist to a life-altering stint in federal prison, this ‘novel’ has it all. And if the 72,444 words are too time-consuming, there are lots and lots of cool graphics. Regards, Bruce ’Don’t Call Me Ash!’ Campbell Bruce Campbell is the ultimate ‘B’ movie actor. Star of the cult Evil Dead series, with a CV that spans school buddy Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, through The X-Files, Xena: Warrior Princess to Man With The Screaming Brain, you’ve probably never heard of him. But it’s a heck of a book nonetheless!
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Bruce Campbell is the ultimate ‘B’ movie actor. Star of the cult Evil Dead trilogy, he has a CV that ranges from buddy Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, through The X-Files, Xena: Warrior Princess and Burn Notice, to Man With the Screaming Brain, My Name is Bruce and Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters. He is author of If Chins Could Kill!, a major sleeper hit and a New York Times bestseller. His most recent book, Make Love* The Bruce Campbell Way was published by Aurum in 2010.
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53 of 56 people found the following review helpful
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I'd just finished reading Bruce's autobiography "If Chins Could Kill", and saw that he had a new book coming out. It sounded great because it was going to be a work of fiction, yet based on a supposed real part of his life. As Bruce puts it himself: "According to my publisher, I haven't 'done' enough since 2001 to warrant another memoir."
The story is about when Bruce is playing a doorman for a hotel called Foyl in a film directed by Mike Nichols and starring Richard Gere. I haven't finished this book, but so far it is typical Bruce Campbell. Everything from the dry, sarcastic sense of humour, to pointing out the ridiculous bureaucracy in the entertainment industry. And, as with his autobiography, it is probably more important that his writing style feels very much like having your best mate over for a drink and telling a story. Campbell doesn't distance himself from the reader, which I think is a big plus.
In a word - buy this book. It's funny, clever and feels like it's been written by a genuine person. Brilliant.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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`Make Love! The Bruce Campbell Way' is the second book by the cult B-movie hero, following up from his comical autobiography "If Chins Could Kill". This time though it is a work of fiction where Bruce has looked at his life as a B-movie actor and laughed at it. The story is about a new Hollywood blockbuster that is being made called Let's Make Love - a romantic comedy starring Richard Gere and Renee Zelwenger in the lead roles with Bruce Campbell as Richard's trusty doorman and pal, giving him relationship advice throughout the movie. To get into the role, Bruce gets into character and tries out various jobs such as a real doorman at the Waldorf Astoria, helping a relationship expert, being a guest of honour at a gentlemen's club and breaking in to the executive offices at Paramount.
I'm quite a fan of Bruce and loved his previous book and this one is even better. I was literally laughing out loud at quite a lot while I was reading this book, it is so funny. If you're familiar with Bruce's dry humour and hilarious mannerisms, you'll really appreciate how good this is. As well as some of the funniest dialogue and mad scenarios Bruce gets himself into, throughout he book there are loads of photo-shopped pictures that are truly side-splitting, with Bruce completely making fun of himself, which I really admire.
I think even people who have never heard of Bruce Campbell would really enjoy this book as it is easily one of the funniest I have ever read in my life. Highly recommended!
I'm quite a fan of Bruce and loved his previous book and this one is even better. I was literally laughing out loud at quite a lot while I was reading this book, it is so funny. If you're familiar with Bruce's dry humour and hilarious mannerisms, you'll really appreciate how good this is. As well as some of the funniest dialogue and mad scenarios Bruce gets himself into, throughout he book there are loads of photo-shopped pictures that are truly side-splitting, with Bruce completely making fun of himself, which I really admire.
I think even people who have never heard of Bruce Campbell would really enjoy this book as it is easily one of the funniest I have ever read in my life. Highly recommended!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I think it really is time for Bruce to "crack out the champagne baby". If reading "if chins could kill" wet your appetite, then this book delivers a fantastic main course.
Dont be fooled into thinking that this book is a sequential autobiography, it is not. but instead is a story of hilarious proportions about Bruce auditioning for that elusive A list movie role.
You can tell this book is a parody of Bruces life in gaining that so much deserved stardom. Without ruining the book for you, the book is all about Bruce trying to nail the role of a doorman for a hotel who acts as a pillar of romantic and life knowledge for those who come through his doors. What ensues is an hilarious tale of bruce infecting all the stars of the movie and those behind it, with his B movie ways.
Bruce finds himself in all kinds of trouble trying to research for his role. You can see that Bruce is drawing and elaborating on his experiences, with all the gusto of a true comic genius. It would appear that he shares more with his evil dead character ash than just looks, he has also inherited his luck, or severe lack of it.
This book is a must read for any Campbell fan, and indeed anyone who enjoys a funny light hearted tale of woe and elation.
I salute you Bruce, or do we all have to call you Foyle. An accomplished B movie star and writer.
I can't wait for the next book. Groovy indeed.
Dont be fooled into thinking that this book is a sequential autobiography, it is not. but instead is a story of hilarious proportions about Bruce auditioning for that elusive A list movie role.
You can tell this book is a parody of Bruces life in gaining that so much deserved stardom. Without ruining the book for you, the book is all about Bruce trying to nail the role of a doorman for a hotel who acts as a pillar of romantic and life knowledge for those who come through his doors. What ensues is an hilarious tale of bruce infecting all the stars of the movie and those behind it, with his B movie ways.
Bruce finds himself in all kinds of trouble trying to research for his role. You can see that Bruce is drawing and elaborating on his experiences, with all the gusto of a true comic genius. It would appear that he shares more with his evil dead character ash than just looks, he has also inherited his luck, or severe lack of it.
This book is a must read for any Campbell fan, and indeed anyone who enjoys a funny light hearted tale of woe and elation.
I salute you Bruce, or do we all have to call you Foyle. An accomplished B movie star and writer.
I can't wait for the next book. Groovy indeed.
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