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Post by Rich Curilla on Feb 21, 2015 16:30:23 GMT -5
Today, he added:
Just found out the book is now listed on Amazon. But, it has a March 25 release date???
(See previous two posts.)
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Post by Rich Curilla on Feb 22, 2015 14:00:49 GMT -5
Amazon UK Review:
Not Thinkin'... Just Rememberin'... is a tour de force. This manuscript is very thorough and exhaustively researched. The sheer size of the manuscript might seem intimidating, but what else should one expect when The Alamo and John Wayne are the subjects? Of course, The Alamo is no ordinary movie, so the telling of the making of the movie is no small feat. Mr. Farkis is an adept writer. He knows his subject extremely well. His knowledge is intensive and extensive.
It's quite easy to tell that, while he is a scholar, he is also a fan of both The Alamo and John Wayne. He does a great job of keeping the retelling of this information entertaining and interesting. The story of the making of the Alamo is told chronologically. This is the best way to tell the story because this allows for several other sub-stories to be told while the main story is unfolding. The tone and writing tyle is very approachable and open. It works well for this manuscript. There are many light hearted moments that help anchor the overall manuscript, and they serve as counterpoints to the weightier discussions about politics, disagreements, and money issues that surrounded John Wayne's ambitious endeavor.
Product Details:
Paperback: 1018 pages Publisher: Bear Manor Media (25th March 2015) ISBN-10: 1593937962 ISBN-13: 978-1593937966 Product Dimensions: 6 x 2 x 9 inches
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Post by Rich Curilla on Feb 22, 2015 14:02:40 GMT -5
Again, the book will be available at the Menger during the Alamo Society Symposium -- at reduced price!
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Post by Rich Curilla on Feb 25, 2015 13:33:32 GMT -5
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Post by Rich Curilla on Feb 26, 2015 14:25:05 GMT -5
The book has been measured. It is 2 inches thick!!!
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Post by Paul Sylvain on Feb 26, 2015 20:19:17 GMT -5
Again, the book will be available at the Menger during the Alamo Society Symposium -- at reduced price! I am going to have to get this when I'm town next week. Thanks for the head's up, Rich.
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Post by Rich Curilla on Feb 26, 2015 20:21:03 GMT -5
I think John said he will only have 50, so................
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Post by paul on Feb 26, 2015 21:52:21 GMT -5
The book has been measured. It is 2 inches thick!!! You have got to be joking! Seriously??
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Post by Rich Curilla on Feb 27, 2015 22:53:30 GMT -5
I saw a photo of it with a ruler against it and a hand pushing down on it. 2 inches. And I was sorry when it finished when I proofed it.
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Post by Rich Curilla on Feb 27, 2015 23:05:09 GMT -5
John Farkis will talk about his book at this year's Alamo Battlefield Association brunch at the Buckhorn Saloon on Houston Street in San Antonio (a block from the Alamo). Sunday, March 8, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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Post by paul on Mar 1, 2015 22:34:59 GMT -5
Then the rumors about the book are true! My gosh. It seems Mr. Farkis has written a book that will be as much of an epic as the movie was. And Mr. Curilla already has read it. I am very, very envious. Will there be photographs posted here of Mr. Farkis doing his book signings? I would love to see a photograph of this huge book. Thank you both for doing this.
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Post by Rich Curilla on Mar 1, 2015 22:48:10 GMT -5
Then the rumors about the book are true! My gosh. It seems Mr. Farkis has written a book that will be as much of an epic as the movie was. And Mr. Curilla already has read it. I am very, very envious. Will there be photographs posted here of Mr. Farkis doing his book signings? I would love to see a photograph of this huge book. Thank you both for doing this. Paul, here is a link to the John Wayne-The Alamo forum where there are photos galore. Scroll down the page and you will see. www.johnwayne-thealamo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1583&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=240
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Post by Rich Curilla on Mar 1, 2015 22:57:02 GMT -5
Not only did I proof-read the book for John, but I was a constant consultant throughout the years -- not only on the movie but on the whole technique of filmmaking. John really wanted to learn how movies are made in order to better understand the accounts, schedules, scripts, budgets, post-production techniques and stages, distribution requirements, etc., that he delved through from THE ALAMO. You can't understand the problems Wayne was faced with until you understand the basic principles of filmmaking and the day-to-day.
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Post by Rich Curilla on Mar 12, 2015 10:37:10 GMT -5
John's book is out and doing very well already. He pointed out at the Alamo Society Symposium that, for those of us from the north, it even works well to put it in the trunk of the car on icy roads.
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Post by Rich Curilla on Mar 18, 2015 9:59:27 GMT -5
Anybody else get John's book yet?
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