Peter Cushing

A Life in Film

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by David Miller

Type

Biographies

Subject

Actor > Peter Cushing

Keywords

Peter Cushing, actor, horror, Hammer

Publishing date

2013

Publisher

Titan Books

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Hardcover • 192 pages
7 ½ x 9 ½ inches (19 x 24 cm)

ISBN

978-1-78116-274-3

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Book Presentation:
Peter Cushing was an unforgettable presence in cult cinema of the fifties, sixties and seventies, and remains one of Britain's best-loved film stars. Cushing made a huge impact in the groundbreaking television adaptation of Nineteen Eighty-Four, and went on to find international fame as Baron Frankenstein and Doctor Van Helsing in the most acclaimed films from the Hammer studio. During his lengthy career, Cushing also played Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes and Grand Moff Tarkin, the villain of the original Star Wars. Author David Miller has written a definitive guide to the stage and screen career of a legendary star, drawing upon conversations with Cushing's friends and colleagues, archive material held by the BBC and Hammer Film Productions, and previously unpublished correspondence with Cushing himself. This in-depth research forms the basis for a revealing re-assessment of the career and achievements of this much admired and very private actor.

About the Author:
David Miller has contributed to such magazines as TV Zone, Starburst and Film Review, and until 2007 he was the editor of Shivers. He co-wrote the book They Came from Outer Space with Mark Gatiss.

Press Reviews:
“Very nicely put together just as an artifact, a beautiful coffee-table hardcover with lots of great photos and behind-the-scenes stuff. It’s a Hammer fan’s dream.” – Comic Book Resources  "Definitely of interest to movie fans" -  Ain’t It Cool Holiday Gift Guide  

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