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Author: Stephen Cox
Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9781581822694
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTells the story of the midgets who played the Munchkins in the 1939 Hollywood classic The Wizard of Oz, including where they came from, how they fared during filming, what they did off the set, and what became of those among them who stayed in show business.
Author: Betty Ann Bruno
Publisher:
Published: 2020-12-15
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781736205600
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs one of the last remaining Munchkins, Betty Ann Bruno has had aninside look at the legendary land of Oz, and has traveled her ownYellow Brick Road well beyond that rainbow. At 5, she was directed in a film by John Ford. At 12, she was the fulltime organist in a Catholic church, where she was mentored by a ex-seminarian who tried repeatedly to molest her. As an adult she worked for the CIA.She then became Oakland's first female, Asian-American TV reporter, where she talked a notorious drug dealer into doing an on-camera profile before he later threatened to kill her. She survived the 1991 Oakland Hills Firestorm that burned 3,000 homes (including hers), and described the scene live on national TV after barely escaping with her life. There's a lot more, including her exploration of the spiritual mysteries she calls "life after life." Through it all is her struggle with her ethnicity and her ultimate acceptance of herself by founding Hula Mai, a Hawaiian dance company. It's a wise and honest account of a very eventful journey and a riveting rea
Author: Meinhardt Raabe
Publisher:
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780823091935
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this deluxe, lavish hardcover edition, one of the last surviving cast members ofThe Wizard of Ozreveals his life story and shares his memories of making that beloved Hollywood classic. Features more than 50 specially commissioned illustrations by renowned artists such as Al Hirschfeld, Jack Davis, Mort Drucker, Sergio Aragones, Greg Hildebrandt, Al Jaffee, and many others. In this deluxe, lavishly illustrated, hardcover edition, one of the last surviving cast members ofThe Wizard of Ozreveals his life story and shares his memories of making that beloved Hollywood classic. Born into a family of German dairy farmers, Meinhardt Raabe grew up in Farmington, Wisconsin. In 1934, before starting college, he heard about a special "Midget Village" exhibit at the World's Fair in Chicago. Raabe was hired to participate in that event, followed by years of appearing at other fairs and exhibitions. In 1938, he heard a rumor that MGM was going to make a movie with Judy Garland and "they wanted as many little people as they could find." Through an agent, Raabe was cast in the film. And what follows is his own account of life as a Munchkin on the set ofThe Wizard of Oz: enduring tough auditions, watching as the glorious Munchkinland set was built, putting up with long days of rehearsal, being costumed by legendary MGM designer Adrian, hob-nobbing on the set with the stars, witnessing various mishaps during filming, being visited on the set by curious Hollywood royalty such as Spencer Tracy and Clark Gable, and much more. Here, too, is Raabe's life after theThe Wizard of Oz: His career as an accomplished pilot with the Civil Air Patrol during World War II; more than 30 years as "Little Oscar," spokesman for the Oscar Mayer Company; his charity work and his role as advocate and kindred spirit to Little People everywhere. This is a charming, humorous and inspiring memoir that noThe Wizard of Ozfan will want to miss.
Author: Stephen Cox
Publisher: Plume
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProfiles the numerous men and women who played the citizens of Munchkinland, offering their perspectives on the creation of "The Wizard of Oz," the film's stars, and their own lives before and after the film.
Author: James Desborough
Publisher: Steve Jackson Games
Published: 1999-12
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781556343476
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis humorous game features unique graphics, cartoon illustrations, sample paranoia notes and even scanned-in pizza.
Author: Aljean Harmetz
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Candice Zee
Publisher: Candice Zee
Published: 2021-10-12
Total Pages: 306
ISBN-13: 1737233916
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThirteen extraordinary children with mysterious powers. Their loving and protective father. And a sociopathic neighbor who knows them better than they know themselves. When Capricorn Munch and her twelve siblings appear outside a children’s home, no one, including themselves, knows who they are or where they came from. At ten years old they stop aging, as she and her siblings develop powers that gift them with incredible abilities, like healing wounds and manifesting objects. They keep these powers secret and their adoptive father restricts their use. Capricorn strives to live a normal life, blissfully playing with her favorite sisters, witty and bold Allie, empathic and wise Breezy, and giddy and sweet Hazy. But now a sudden threat has intruded on their carefree lives: Their next-door neighbor, a man who calls himself Big Boss. Capricorn watches fretfully as Big Boss encroaches on her family like a malevolent force, feeding hostility between her siblings and causing them to be reckless with their powers. Capricorn knows Big Boss is plotting something sinister and can only pray it doesn’t end in ultimate doom for her and her family.
Author: Sid Luft
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Published: 2017-03-01
Total Pages: 457
ISBN-13: 1613735863
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe third of Judy Garland's five husbands, Sid Luft was the one man in her life who stuck around. He was chiefly responsible for the final act of Judy's meteoric career, producing her iconic, Oscar-nominated performance in A Star Is Born and expertly shaping her concert career. Previously unpublished, and only recently found, Sid Luft's intimate autobiography tells their story. Their romance lasted Judy's lifetime, despite the separations, the reconciliations, and the divorce. Under Luft's management, Judy Garland came back, bigger than ever, building a singing career that rivaled Sinatra's. However, Judy's drug dependencies and suicidal tendencies put a tremendous strain on their relationship. Despite everything, Sid never stopped loving Judy and never forgave himself for not being able to ultimately save her from the demons that drove her to an early death.
Author: James Lowder
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
Published: 2016-02-23
Total Pages: 217
ISBN-13: 1939529166
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith 18 exclusive Munchkin® game rules! By gently – and sometimes not so gently – mocking the fantasy dungeon crawl and the sacred cows of pop culture, the Munchkin card game has stabbed and sneaked and snickered a path to the pinnacle of success. Along the way, it has sold millions of copies, been translated around the world, and spawned more than two dozen sequels and supplements. More fun than a Chainsaw of Bloody Dismemberment and more useful than a Chicken on Your Head, The Munchkin Book is a lighthearted and suitably snarky celebration of all things near and dear to the munchkin heart, featuring exclusive content from: Munchkin's designer and Steve Jackson Games president Steve Jackson Munchkin's signature artist John Kovalic (creator of web comic Dork Tower) Steve Jackson Games' "Munchkin Czar" Andrew Hackard CEO of Steve Jackson Games Phil Reed The Munchkin Book also includes a foreword by New York Times bestselling author and Forgotten Realms creator Ed Greenwood, an introduction by editor James Lowder, and contributions from notable mavens of geek culture, including: Andrew Zimmerman Jones • David M. Ewalt • Jennifer Steen • Joseph Scrimshaw • Randy Scheunemann • Jaym Gates • Dave Banks • Matt Forbeck • Christian Lindke • Bonnie Burton • Colm Lundberg • Liam McIntyre
Author: Michael T Ernst
Publisher: Munchkins continuing stories
Published: 2024-05
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781736401514
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a story about how the Lollipop Kid and his fellow Munchkins saved Munchkin land from the Evil Witches brother the Warlock after Dorothy had gone home and they were left to deal with the aftermath. The story takes you on an adventure with some new characters and shows you what true heroism is. A fascinating story about the Lollipop Kid and his friends adventure to save Munchkin land. There was still the brother of the Wicked Witches, The Warlock left to deal with and this covers that story. Along the way 5 Munchkins have to come across several mystical creatures. Some of these mystical creatures turn out to be friends but some are out to destory the 5 Munchkins and Munchkin land. Follow along for some great adventures with many twist and turns. Even at a young age, this book will teach or show you that you can conquer anything in life.
