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Tony Curtis

    3. červen 1925 – 29. září 2010

    Tony Curtis je anglo-velšský básník, jehož dílo se zabývá tématy paměti, identity a lidských vztahů. Jeho verše jsou známé svou silnou obrazností a pronikavým pozorováním každodenního života. Curtisova poezie zkoumá složitost lidské zkušenosti s citem a inteligencí. Jeho přínos k literatuře byl oceněn řadou ocenění a uznání.

    Darkness in the City of Light
    Tony Curtis
    Making of Some Like It Hot
    Approximately in the Key of C
    Folk
    How Poets Work
    • How Poets Work

      • 175 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
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      Ten British and American poets describe how they structure their writing days, give brief details of their careers, and explore the creative process. They supplement their essays with the complete drafts of a favorite or significant poem. They then discuss the process of how that poem came about, how it developed from a single line (not always the first) or idea, how it was revised and re-worked, providing readers with a unique insider's perspective on the making of a poem. The participating poets include: Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Michael Longley, Anne Stevenson, Don Paterson, Dannie Abse, Simon Armitage, Gillian Clarke, and Helen Dunmore.

      How Poets Work
    • Folk

      Poems

      • 130 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení
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      Exploring themes of love, death, friendship, and memory, this poetry collection captures the extraordinary aspects of everyday life. Tony Curtis infuses his work with folk elements, showcasing a remarkable ability to convey profound emotions through deceptively simple language. The poems reflect a blend of madness and music, offering readers a unique perspective on life's complexities.

      Folk
    • Approximately in the Key of C

      • 72 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení
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      The author's humor and charm shine through his poetry, which transforms simple images into profound reflections. His mastery of language allows readers to connect deeply with the themes, prompting a sense of recognition and understanding. By skillfully playing with words, he evokes a resonant familiarity that makes readers feel as though they are rediscovering truths they have always known.

      Approximately in the Key of C
    • With scores of unseen black-and-white photos throughout, and an eight-page color insert that shows what the movie would have looked like in Technicolor, "The Making of Some Like It Hot" is the definitive book on a beloved classic.

      Making of Some Like It Hot
    • Tony Curtis

      The Autobiography

      • 348 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
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      Hollywood legend Tony Curtis gives readers one of the most scandalous, eyebrow-raising, sheerly enjoyable Hollywood memoirs of our time. From the New York streets in the '30s to alcohol and cocaine in the '70s, Curtis spins the tale of his life with brutal honesty and sharp, off-the-wall humor. Photos.

      Tony Curtis
    • Darkness in the City of Light

      • 176 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
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      ‘The city of light’ under German occupation: Paris, a place, a people, their lives in flux. And in these uncertainties, these compromised loyalties, these existences constantly under threat, Marcel Petiot, a mass murderer. A doctor, a resistance fighter, a collaborator: who can tell? Not even the people he kills.

      Darkness in the City of Light
    • American Prince

      My Autobiography

      • 400 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení
      4,0(22)Ohodnotit

      The book offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a Hollywood legend, exploring his relationships with iconic figures such as Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra. Through personal anecdotes, it delves into his experiences with co-stars, wives, lovers, and friends, revealing the complexities and nuances of fame, love, and friendship in the glitzy world of entertainment. The narrative combines celebrity encounters with personal reflections, painting a vivid portrait of life behind the scenes in Hollywood.

      American Prince
    • In early 1958, director Billy Wilder cast Tony Curtis in "Some Like It Hot," which became a beloved classic. This title reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the film, narrated by one of its leading actresses.

      "Some Like it Hot". Me, Marilyn and the Movie
    • "Some Like it Hot" is a legendary film and the most profitable comedy ever. Featuring Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe, and Jack Lemmon, this book explores Curtis' collaborations with Lemmon and director Billy Wilder.

      Some Like it Hot. Me, Marilyn and the Movie