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It was an internet search on indie film making that kept bringing up this book. I liked Bruce Campbell in Briscoe County and I still enjoy his work on Burn Notice but it was m...Read more
If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of A B Movie Actor by Bruce Campbell (2002, Paperback, Reprint)
Author: Bruce CampbellPublisher: LA Weekly BooksLanguage: English
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In this memoir, Bruce Campbell, the generously jawed cult icon shares his views on Hollywood, the independent film world, and television. The star of underground classics like THE EVIL DEAD and its sequels, along with television shows like Hercules and Xena: Warrior Princess, Campbell provides everything from amusing anecdotes to technical drawings of camera setups, and interspersed among them are many photographs from his career.
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Chronicles the life of actor Bruce Campbell from his childhood in Detroit through his time spent making the film Evil Dead to his days in Hollywood.
With tireless good humor and biting wit, the autobiography of the unlikely star of the legendaryEvil Dead movies describes how a combination of ambition and disappointment, fame and anonymity have led him to lead a unique double life as a cult movie icon and ordinary man. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.
With tireless good humor and biting wit, the autobiography of the unlikely star of the legendary Evil Dead movies describes how a combination of ambition and disappointment, fame and anonymity have led him to lead a unique double life as a cult movie icon and ordinary man.
In this memoir, Bruce Campbell, the generously jawed cult icon shares his views on Hollywood, the independent film world, and television. The star of underground classics like THE EVIL DEAD and its sequels, along with television shows like Hercules and Xena: Warrior Princess, Campbell provides everything from amusing anecdotes to technical drawings of camera setups, and interspersed among them are many photographs from his career.
| Key Details | |
| Author: | Bruce Campbell |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | LA Weekly Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| ISBN-10: | 0312291450 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780312291457 |
| Additional Details | |
| Edition Number: | 1 |
| Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | |
| Length: | 344 pages |
| Thickness: | 1 in |
| Weight: | 21.6 oz |
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Okay, so at least you're interested enough to pick up this book and look inside. I think you and I are going to get along just fine.
Life is full of choices. Right now, yours is whether or not to buy the autobiography of a mid-grade, kind of hammy actor.
Am I supposed to know this guy? you think to yourself.
No, and that's exactly the point. Bookstores are chock full of household name actors and their high stakes shenanigans. I don't want to be a spoilsport, but we've all been down that road before.
Case in point: look to your left - see that Judy Garland book? You don't need that, you know plenty about her already - great voice, crappy life. Now look to your right at the Charlton Heston book. You don't need to cough up hard-earned dough for that either. You know his story too - great voice, crappy toupee.
The truth is that though you might not have a clue who I am, there are countless working stiffs like me out there, grinding away every day at the wheel of fortune.
If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor is my first book, and I invite you to ride with me through the choppy waters of blue collar Hollywood.
Okay, so buy the damned book already and read like the wind!
Best,
Bruce Campbell
P.S. If the book sucks, at least there are gobs of pictures, and they're not crammed in the middle like all those other actor books.
Life is full of choices. Right now, yours is whether or not to buy the autobiography of a mid-grade, kind of hammy actor.
Am I supposed to know this guy? you think to yourself.
No, and that's exactly the point. Bookstores are chock full of household name actors and their high stakes shenanigans. I don't want to be a spoilsport, but we've all been down that road before.
Case in point: look to your left - see that Judy Garland book? You don't need that, you know plenty about her already - great voice, crappy life. Now look to your right at the Charlton Heston book. You don't need to cough up hard-earned dough for that either. You know his story too - great voice, crappy toupee.
The truth is that though you might not have a clue who I am, there are countless working stiffs like me out there, grinding away every day at the wheel of fortune.
If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor is my first book, and I invite you to ride with me through the choppy waters of blue collar Hollywood.
Okay, so buy the damned book already and read like the wind!
Best,
Bruce Campbell
P.S. If the book sucks, at least there are gobs of pictures, and they're not crammed in the middle like all those other actor books.
Chronicles the life of actor Bruce Campbell from his childhood in Detroit through his time spent making the film Evil Dead to his days in Hollywood.
With tireless good humor and biting wit, the autobiography of the unlikely star of the legendary
With tireless good humor and biting wit, the autobiography of the unlikely star of the legendary Evil Dead movies describes how a combination of ambition and disappointment, fame and anonymity have led him to lead a unique double life as a cult movie icon and ordinary man.
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If Chins Could Kill by Bruce Campbell
Created: 07/10/09
) It was an internet search on indie film making that kept bringing up this book. I liked Bruce Campbell in Briscoe County and I still enjoy his work on Burn Notice but it was my aspirations as a wannabe indie film maker that prompted me to get it as a reasearch item. It did not disappoint.
After telling about his eqarly life and career Campbell cuts to the chase and gets into the brass tacks of making an idie film. This is not a technical manual but a real world look at what you are getting into if you decide to make an indie. Unlike so many "stars", Campbell has earned every penny the hard way. He has a very tight grip on the reality of both the art and business of movie making.
After reading it I was motivated to buy two Campbell DVDs, "My Name is Bruce" and "Bubba Ho-tep". And I BOUGHT them people, I didn't download them or watch them 10 minutes at a time on Youtube! They validated what I read in the book.
The book is an interesting story in itself and made for a good read although the introduction by his publisher left me with a few unanswered questions. All in all I very satisfied with mu purchase.
After telling about his eqarly life and career Campbell cuts to the chase and gets into the brass tacks of making an idie film. This is not a technical manual but a real world look at what you are getting into if you decide to make an indie. Unlike so many "stars", Campbell has earned every penny the hard way. He has a very tight grip on the reality of both the art and business of movie making.
After reading it I was motivated to buy two Campbell DVDs, "My Name is Bruce" and "Bubba Ho-tep". And I BOUGHT them people, I didn't download them or watch them 10 minutes at a time on Youtube! They validated what I read in the book.
The book is an interesting story in itself and made for a good read although the introduction by his publisher left me with a few unanswered questions. All in all I very satisfied with mu purchase.
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Created: 06/12/08
This book is an insightful look into the life and misadventures of B movie film star Bruce Campbell. "If chins could kill" is a very interesting look at the life of BC growing up in Michigan and eventually landing in of all places Oregon. It was very inspiring and very funny. Pick it up and never let it go.
A must-have for Bruce Campbell fans!
Created: 08/01/11
This book is absolutely hilarious, just like Bruce himself! If you want to know Bruce inside and out, onscreen and off, you have to get yourself a copy of 'If Chins Could Kill' and read it.
Cover to cover laughs and an awesome peek into the world of B-Movie Actors!
Cover to cover laughs and an awesome peek into the world of B-Movie Actors!
A great read about the inside of hollywood
Created: 01/06/06
This is a book that you can enjoy without even knowing who Bruce Campbell is. This book is really a narrative look inside movie making and what its like for all of the non "stars". The book is easy to read, and laugh out loud funny at times while explaining how films are really made. Whether your a Bruce fan or just wanted to know about film and tv making in hollywood today you cannot go wrong with this book.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
RADICAL BOOK
Created: 17/09/08
) This book should be the new bible! I don't read AT ALL, but i was drawn to this book because i'm a huge fan of the author (BRUCE CAMPBELL). The book is as AWESOME as it gets. If your'e a fan of b-rated movies or just an all around fan of BRUCE, than this is the book for you.
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