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Dolls! Dolls! Dolls! : Deep Inside Valley of the Dolls, the Most Beloved Bad Book and Movie of All Time by Stephen Rebello (2020, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100143133500
ISBN-139780143133506
eBay Product ID (ePID)4038256130
Product Key Features
Book TitleDolls! Dolls! Dolls! : Deep Inside Valley of the Dolls, the Most Beloved Bad Book and Movie of All Time
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFilm / General, General, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Film / Direction & Production, Industries / Entertainment, Film / History & Criticism
Publication Year2020
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics
AuthorStephen Rebello
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight10.8 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2019-053123
Reviews"With great detail and heavy research, the book is as heady and colorful as the pulsating Pucci prints Susann so famously wore. It's everything you could have ever possibly wanted to know about the book history loved to hate." -- Vogue "Full of surprises and even suspense -- revealing how cutthroat and puerile Hollywood can be. . . . A book to simply enjoy, especially after seeing the film, which I strongly recommend you do." -- The Washington Post "Through extensive research and interviews, Rebello draws back the curtain on Susann's soapy saga, offering insight into the behind-the-scenes secrets in bringing the book to the big screen." -- The Hollywood Reporter "Rebello is a skilled writer and shrewd observer of Hollywood. . . . If gossip is your doll, Rebello has the hookup." -- Los Angeles Times "This book is light as a Maribou Teddy and I really recommend reading it in the tub." --Rachel Syme, via Twitter " Dolls! Dolls! Dolls! offers an entertaining behind-the-scenes look at the movie's bumpy creative process." -- The A.V. Club "Anyone seeking nonfiction escapism will be well served by Rebello's loving dissection of a camp classic's print and screen incarnations." -- Publishers Weekly "A blissful treasure trove of gossipy insider details that Dolls fans will swiftly devour. . . . Written with a cinematic excitement and giddiness bordering on satire, this is an indulgent treat for Dolls fans. . . . Memorable reading for die-hard devotees and those seeking to relive all the breathless histrionics." -- Kirkus Reviews "Rebello packs tons of information into this loving look at a cultural and cult phenomenon, sprinkling gossipy bits among the stats. . . . Indulge yourself. Fans will love! love! love!, and newcomers will enjoy the Hollywood insider aspect." -- Library Journal, "With great detail and heavy research, the book is as heady and colorful as the pulsating Pucci prints Susann so famously wore. It's everything you could have ever possibly wanted to know about the book history loved to hate." -- Vogue "Through extensive research and interviews, Rebello draws back the curtain on Susann's soapy saga, offering insight into the behind-the-scenes secrets in bringing the book to the big screen." -- The Hollywood Reporter " Dolls! Dolls! Dolls! offers an entertaining behind-the-scenes look at the movie's bumpy creative process." -- The A.V. Club "Rebello is a skilled writer and shrewd observer of Hollywood. . . . If gossip is your doll, Rebello has the hookup." -- Los Angeles Times "A blissful treasure trove of gossipy insider details that Dolls fans will swiftly devour. . . . Written with a cinematic excitement and giddiness bordering on satire, this is an indulgent treat for Dolls fans. . . . Memorable reading for die-hard devotees and those seeking to relive all the breathless histrionics." -- Kirkus Reviews "Rebello packs tons of information into this loving look at a cultural and cult phenomenon, sprinkling gossipy bits among the stats. . . . Indulge yourself. Fans will love! love! love!, and newcomers will enjoy the Hollywood insider aspect." -- Library Journal, "With great detail and heavy research, the book is as heady and colorful as the pulsating Pucci prints Susann so famously wore. It's everything you could have ever possibly wanted to know about the book history loved to hate." -- Vogue "Through extensive research and interviews, Rebello draws back the curtain on Susann's soapy saga, offering insight into the behind-the-scenes secrets in bringing the book to the big screen." -- The Hollywood Reporter " Dolls! Dolls! Dolls! offers an entertaining behind-the-scenes look at the movie's bumpy creative process." -- The A.V. Club "A blissful treasure trove of gossipy insider details that Dolls fans will swiftly devour. . . . Written with a cinematic excitement and giddiness bordering on satire, this is an indulgent treat for Dolls fans. . . . Memorable reading for die-hard devotees and those seeking to relive all the breathless histrionics." -- Kirkus Reviews "Rebello packs tons of information into this loving look at a cultural and cult phenomenon, sprinkling gossipy bits among the stats. . . . Indulge yourself. Fans will love! love! love!, and newcomers will enjoy the Hollywood insider aspect." -- Library Journal, "With great detail and heavy research, the book is as heady and colorful as the pulsating Pucci prints Susann so famously wore. It's everything you could have ever possibly wanted to know about the book history loved to hate." -- Vogue "Through extensive research and interviews, Rebello draws back the curtain on Susann's soapy saga, offering insight into the behind-the-scenes secrets in bringing the book to the big screen." -- The Hollywood Reporter "A blissful treasure trove of gossipy insider details that Dolls fans will swiftly devour. . . . Written with a cinematic excitement and giddiness bordering on satire, this is an indulgent treat for Dolls fans. . . . Memorable reading for die-hard devotees and those seeking to relive all the breathless histrionics." -- Kirkus Reviews "Rebello packs tons of information into this loving look at a cultural and cult phenomenon, sprinkling gossipy bits among the stats. . . . Indulge yourself. Fans will love! love! love!, and newcomers will enjoy the Hollywood insider aspect." -- Library Journal, "With great detail and heavy research, the book is as heady and colorful as the pulsating Pucci prints Susann so famously wore. It's everything you could have ever possibly wanted to know about the book history loved to hate." -- Vogue "A blissful treasure trove of gossipy insider details that Dolls fans will swiftly devour. . . . Written with a cinematic excitement and giddiness bordering on satire, this is an indulgent treat for Dolls fans. . . . Memorable reading for die-hard devotees and those seeking to relive all the breathless histrionics." -- Kirkus Reviews "Rebello packs tons of information into this loving look at a cultural and cult phenomenon, sprinkling gossipy bits among the stats. . . . Indulge yourself. Fans will love! love! love!, and newcomers will enjoy the Hollywood insider aspect." -- Library Journal
Synopsis"A blissful treasure trove of gossipy insider details that Dolls fans will swiftly devour." -- Kirkus Reviews The unbelievable-but-true, inside story of Jacqueline Susann's pop culture icon Valley of the Dolls --the landmark novel and publishing phenomenon, the infamous smash hit film ("the best worst movie ever made"), and Dolls 's thriving legacy today Since its publication in 1966, Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls has reigned as one of the most influential and beloved pieces of commercial fiction. Selling over thirty-one million copies worldwide, it revolutionized overnight the way books got sold, thanks to the tireless and canny self-promoting Susann. It also generated endless speculation about the author's real-life models for its larger-than-life characters. Turned in 1967 into an international box-office sensation and morphing into a much-beloved cult film, its influence endures today in everything from films and TV shows to fashion and cosmetics tributes and tie-ins. Susann's compulsive readable exposé of three female friends finding success in New York City and Hollywood was a scandalous eye-opener for its candid treatment of sex, naked ambition, ageism, and pill-popping, and the big screen version was one of the most-seen and talked-about movies of the time. Dolls! Dolls! Dolls! digs deep into the creation of that hugely successful film--a journey nearly as cut-throat, sexually-charged, tragic, and revelatory as Susann's novel itself--and uncovers how the movie has become a cherished, widely imitated camp classic, thanks to its over-the-top performances, endlessly quotable absurd dialogue, outré costumes and hairdos, despite the high aspirations, money, and talent lavished on it. Screenwriter-journalist-film historian Stephen Rebello has conducted archival research and new interviews to draw back the velvet curtain on the behind-the-scenes intrigue, feuds and machinations that marked the film's production. In doing so, he unveils a rich, detailed history of fast-changing, late 1960s Hollywood, on screen and off., The unbelievable-but-true, inside story of Jacqueline Susann's pop culture icon Valley of the Dolls --the landmark novel and publishing phenomenon, the infamous smash hit film ("the best worst movie ever made"), and Dolls 's thriving legacy today Since its publication in 1966, Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls has reigned as one of the most influential and beloved pieces of commercial fiction. Selling over 31 million copies worldwide and revolutionizing overnight--thanks to its indefatigably tireless and canny self-promoting author--the way books got sold, the novel generated endless speculation about the real-life models of its larger-than-life characters. After being turned into an international box-office sensation and becoming a much-beloved cult film over the decades, its influence continues today in everything from movies and TV shows to fashion and cosmetics tie-ins. Susann's compulsively readable expos of three young female friends seeking success in New York City was a scandalous, frank eye-opener at the time for its candid treatment of sex, unbridled ambition and drugs, and the film version was one of the most-seen movies of the time. Dolls Dolls Dolls focuses primarily on the creation of that hugely successful film--a process nearly as cut-throat, sexy, and revelatory as Susann's novel itself--and how the movie has become a cherished, widely imitated camp classic, thanks to its over-the-top performances, endlessly quotable absurd dialogue, outr costumes and hairdos, and endearing trashiness, despite the high aspirations, money, and talent poured into it. Screenwriter, journalist, and film historian Stephen Rebello has conducted archival research and new interviews to pull back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes intrigue and machinations that went into the film's production and, in doing so, unveils a rich, detailed history of fast-changing Hollywood of the late 1960s.
LC Classification NumberPN1997.V264R43 2020
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- Apr 10, 2021
Great Read!
A great book detailing the behind the scenes of the making of "The Valley of the Dolls". I couldn't get enough of it. It's well worth reading & I wanted more! The movie will always be a cult classic.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 11, 2022
Juicy
A cool book about a funky book and even funkier movie. It's better if you're in on the joke.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 26, 2023
Highly entertaining!
Contains a lot of information on the making of that outrageously awful movie.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
