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John Howard Reid
Biography
Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
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Where to find John Howard Reid online
Website: http://johnreid.exactpages.com
Where to buy in print
Books
Aardvarks in the Clouds and Other Flights of Fancy: 55 Humorous Poems
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 13,450.
Language:
English.
Published: November 30, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor & satire, Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author
All the poems in this anthology are new. Reid believes that humorous verse should have a cheeky look about it that adds to the fun. He just loves to play around with words, but he knows when to restrain himself and just pen a rollicking but straightforward narrative. He has even re-worked a few traditional nursery rhymes and given them new faces. A delightful mixture of both long and short poems!
Mystery, Suspense, Film Noir and Detective Movies On DVD
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 164,150.
Language:
English.
Published: October 25, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides
WINNER OF A BRONZE MEDAL in the 2011 Readers Favorite awards! Classic thriller movies are often available on two or more DVD labels. Which is the best? This book tells you. And surprise, surprise! The best is often the least expensive. Why pay $30 for a $2 DVD? Want to find titles you've never seen but would enjoy watching? This cleverly designed book helps you to swiftly examine over 1,200 DVDs.
HOLLYWOOD CLASSICS Index of Movie Titles BOOKS 1-16: "A" - "Z"
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 12,510.
Language:
English.
Published: September 20, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Directories, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry
Illustrated with no less than 35 classic movie posters from the author's own collection, here is a full list of all the films (over 2,000 of them) extensively detailed and reviewed in books 1 through 16 of the acclaimed Hollywood Classics series. Details include the years of original release and title changes. Also listed are articles such as Best Movies of All Time, Raymond Chandler On Screen.
Great Hollywood Westerns: Classic Pictures, Must-See Movies & "B" Films
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 54,860.
Language:
English.
Published: September 3, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry
As many "B" and major "A" westerns are now available on DVD, here's a must-have book for every fan. Beginning with Tim McCoy's "Aces and Eights", this guide winds up with Gene Autry's best, "Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge". Other stars include Charles Starrett, Ken Maynard, Roy Rogers, Bill Boyd, Hoot Gibson, Tex Ritter, John Wayne, Buck Jones, Randolph Scott, Bob Steele, Audie Murphy, Alan Ladd.
What "Matthew" Really Wrote: A Radical New Translation of Matthew's Gospel
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 47,810.
Language:
English.
Published: August 11, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Inspiration » Spiritual inspiration, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Bibles
Matthew's Gospel contains a great deal of material added by editors and copyists. Most Bibles draw attention to some of these obvious insertions, but few have the courage to identify all. In this radical new translation, Bible scholar, John Howard Reid, labels all dubious material, including the many inappropriate Old Testament quotations. He also searches out the exact meaning of Greek words.
Hollywood Classics Title Index to All Movies Reviewed in Books 1 - 24
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 93,990.
Language:
English.
Published: July 4, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry
Another essential book for a film buff's library, this one is packed with information and reviews. Some of the entries are quite extensive. JHR provides all the information you need, including complete cast and production staff. I find JHR's information invaluable. I like to read not only who acted in a movie, but who made it, both top-billed and lesser mortals. -- Ross Adams in DRESS CIRCLE mag.
MOVIE WESTERNS Hollywood Films the Wild, Wild West
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 98,430.
Language:
English.
Published: June 18, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry
A feast of entertainment for western fans, this mammoth book details not only typical Ranch Night films like Riders of Destiny, In Old Monterey and Duel at Silver Creek, but the big "A" entries: The Searchers, The Spoilers, San Antonio, Big Country, etc. In all, 174 films are examined and reviewed. They include all the top box-office stars: Autry, Rogers, Wayne, Scott, Boyd, Holt, Maynard, Dix.
Music, Thrills, Mystery, Comedy & Suspense on Video & DVD
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 67,660.
Language:
English.
Published: June 13, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Directories, Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides
Wonderful movies for every taste are now on DVD. This book examines a rich selection from As Good As It Gets through You'll Never Get Rich. Musicals include Dolly Sisters and Wonder Bar, noir thrills come Out of the Past with T-Men, mysteries include Crossfire and Song of the Thin Man, comedies explore Another Fine Mess and Fun on a Weekend, suspense takes a Special Agent on Pursuit to Algiers.
Success in the Cinema: The Money-Making Movies, The Critics' Choices & the Audience Favorites
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 86,120.
Language:
English.
Published: May 30, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
"Success in the Cinema" is a valuable addition to Reid's series of film books. It should be in every movie enthusiast's library. JHR reviews 110 successful movies with extensive cast, behind-the-camera and release credits plus other essential background information. There's Billy the Kid, A Place in the Sun, Sunset Boulevard, From Here to Eternity, Jane Eyre, Jolson Story, Letter to 3 Wives, etc.
CinemaScope Four: M-G-M MOVIES Light Up the Screen
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 77,150.
Language:
English.
Published: May 28, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry
This book examines 110 wide-screen CinemaScope titles including Bad Day at Black Rock, Bells Are Ringing, Brigadoon, Designing Woman, Far From the Madding Crowd, Gigi, Guys and Dolls, King of Kings, Les Girls, Lust for Life, Moonfleet, The Reluctant Debutante, Rose Marie, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, Silk Stockings, The Swan, Viva Las Vegas; as well as Ben-Hur, High Society and 2001: A Space Odyssey.
In All His Glory: A Novel of Ancient Egypt
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 72,250.
Language:
English.
Published: May 13, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Historical, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General
Lifted from the pages of The Book of Kings, the story of Jeroboam in Ancient Egypt is brought to life. With splendid detail, the reader is transported back to the days of the Pharaohs and submerged into the ordeals of a hostile desert land, as Jeroboam, an outcast from his own country, struggles to survive among Egyptian royalty. Reid has obviously done his homework. Details are full and vibrant.
Movies Magnificent: 150 Must-See Cinema Classics
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 130,380.
Language:
English.
Published: May 4, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
All Reid's books are interesting and useful. This one deals with an impressive range of movie landmarks, including credits, reviews and interesting background details on films like Algiers, Anna and the King of Siam, Bells of St Mary's, Best Years of Our Lives, Blood and Sand, Blossoms in the Dust, Citizen Kane, Cover Girl, Dinner at Eight, etc. Reid's notes on the films are totally fascinating.
Movies International: America's Best, Britain's Finest
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 145,750.
Language:
English.
Published: May 2, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry
British moviegoers love U.S. films. Why? A cinema manager in London's East End told me: "People come to the movies to get lost. They don't want to see Frank Sinatra in a U.K. movie, treading the same dreary streets they live in, day in, day out. They want Frank transported to a magic world, or a different world. That's what Hollywood supplies. British films are too realistic, too down-to-earth."
Silent Films & Early Talkies on DVD: A Classic Movie Fan's Guide
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 86,390.
Language:
English.
Published: April 29, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
This handbook reviews 178 movies, dating from 1918 to 1934, now available on DVD. They showcase stars like Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Clara Bow, Lon Chaney, Louise Brooks, Charles Chaplin, Joan Crawford, Colleen Moore, Harold Lloyd, Gary Cooper, William Powell, Greta Garbo, Rudolph Valentino, Norma Shearer, Buster Keaton, Shirley Temple, Barbara Stanwyck, Ronald Colman, Lillian Gish, etc.
Hollywood's Miracles of Movie Entertainment: Classic Films from a Golden Era
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 104,110.
Language:
English.
Published: April 28, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry
What do all Hollywood's marvelous classic movies have in common? To me, they're all miracles of entertainment. Here are 125 of the best vintage, brought together with full credits, background information and up-to-date reviews in a spellbinding book that also includes a piece on director Charles Vidor (Cover Girl, Gilda, Rhapsody, Love Me Or Leave Me, etc.) and a breakdown of The Wolf Man series.
CinemaScope One: Stupendous in 'Scope
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 74,160.
Language:
English.
Published: April 27, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry
As usual, Reid gives all the info sought by movie-lovers. He not only covers well-known wide-screen movies like Auntie Mame, Pal Joey, Star Wars, 23 Paces to Baker Street, Comanche Station, Hombre, Manhattan, Man of the West, McCabe and Mrs Miller, Pal Joey, The Swan, 3 Faces of Eve, Bad Day at Black Rock, 23 Paces to Baker Street, Tony Rome; but also details 3-D's Inferno, Gorilla at Large, etc.
Prophet, Priest and King: A Novel of King Solomon
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 52,880.
Language:
English.
Published: April 21, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Historical, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General
It's not easy to write a Biblical story and still make it seem relevant to the present times but clearly John Howard Reid knows his subject matter well. This fully-engaging novel presents an aged and not-so-wise King Solomon who is forced to make certain choices. He has to pit his wits against the temple priests when an unknown killer is on the prowl, and the common people are close to rebellion.
Hollywood's Classic Comedies: 200 Fun-Filled Films Rated & Reviewed
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 102,660.
Language:
English.
Published: April 21, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor & satire
200 classic movie comedies are discussed and reviewed (with full cast and credit details) in this must-have book that will delight every vintage film fan. If you've never heard of Abbott & Costello, The 3 Stooges, or Laurel & Hardy, this is not the book for you. On the other hand, for fans of classic Hollywood comedies, this book will evoke lively memories and guide them to buy more comedy DVDs.
Hollywood Gold: Famous Films of the Forties & Fifties
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 109,850.
Language:
English.
Published: April 19, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
This book's real meat lies in its extensive cast and camera credits plus background information and reviews on all 160 titles from Adventures of Mark Twain through to You Were Never Lovelier. Most enjoyable of many extras are the inside comments on Ghost of Frankenstein, Humoresque, The Killers, Letter from an Unknown Woman, Nightmare Alley, Niagara, The Thin Man, We're Not Married, Malaya, etc.
Hollywood "B" Movies: A Treasury of Spills, Chills & Thrills
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 95,270.
Language:
English.
Published: April 16, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry
To moviegoers, the "B" was a movie of less appeal than the main feature. To a cinema manager, however, a "B" was any film at all with a running time less than 70 minutes. To the exchange, a "B" meant a feature that had to be sold to exhibitors at the cheapest price. This book extensively covers all three of these categories. Patrons did have favorites. Mysteries and series pictures were popular.
These Great Movies Won No Hollywood Awards: A Film-Lover's Guide to the Best of the Rest
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 103,000.
Language:
English.
Published: April 14, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
A most interesting book, These Great Movies Won No Hollywood Awards details 142 marvelous films that thrilled audiences and critics, with a special supplement on director Henry Hathaway and his movies. JHR was the first critic to make people aware of Hathaway's importance. At first, only the French critics agreed with John, but now Hathaway is recognized as one of the great masters of the cinema.
Merryll Manning: Beachfront "Holiday"
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 59,120.
Language:
English.
Published: April 14, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Police Procedural, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Aside from Reid's obvious wittiness and liking for the unconventional, in addition to his enjoyable command of language, the Merryll Manning series holds great appeal for those who enjoy a fast paced, well laid out work filled with lots of twists and turns. If you enjoy mysteries you're sure to be drawn right into the narrative. Those who don't, will also find themselves turning page after page.
More Movie Musicals: 100 Best Films plus 20 "B" Pix
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 111,820.
Language:
English.
Published: April 12, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture, Nonfiction » Music » Musicals
Musicals detailed range from best-loved movies like An American in Paris, Great Caruso and South Pacific to such personal favorites as Band Wagon, Calamity Jane, Deep In My Heart, Emperor Waltz, Footlight Parade, Fra Diavolo, Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood Party, Kiss, Lillian Russell, Make Mine Music, One Night With You, Roman Scandals, Rose Marie, State Fair, Whoopee! and You Can't Have Everything.
Memorable Films of the Forties
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 72,070.
Language:
English.
Published: April 10, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
This book not only captures headliners like Laura, Casablanca, Easter Parade, Meet Me in St Louis, Yankee Doodle Dandy, All About Eve, Tree Grows in Brooklyn, 3 Musketeers, Picture of Dorian Gray and The Paleface, but also focuses on popular pix like Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein, Egg and I, Ali Baba and 40 Thieves, Cobra Woman, Cat and the Canary, Ghost Breakers, Caught, Glass Key, Dallas.
Best Western Movies: Winning Pictures, Favorite Films and Hollywood "B" Entries
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 90,670.
Language:
English.
Published: April 8, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
If you're just starting a cowboy movie DVD collection or are a seasoned fan of all things Western, this book is an absolute must. More than 160 films are examined in detail. All-time greats mingle with B-movie gems starring legendary heroes like Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Bill Boyd. In his reviews, Reid lists the entire cast plus release dates and all essential info: directors, writers, songs, etc.
Films Famous, Fanciful, Frolicsome & Fantastic: Classic Movies from Cinema's Golden Age
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 98,820.
Language:
English.
Published: April 7, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry
A book that examined all my favorite films! That aim proved impossible. I have so many! But I did manage to detail Alias Nick Beal, Arabian Nights, Band Wagon, Easy Living, Elephant Walk, Fabiola, Far Country, 5th Chair, 5000 Fingers of Dr T, Foreign Affair, Green Pastures, Heartbeat, Iron Horse, Love, Narrow Margin, October Man, Quiet Man, Quo Vadis, Rope, Tall T, Tall Target, and many more.
Bible Wisdom: PSALMS of Praise & Power Newly Translated from the Greek Old Testament
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 47,500.
Language:
English.
Published: April 7, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Inspiration » Spiritual inspiration, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Bibles
Disregarding duplications and material that fails to qualify as either powerful or praiseworthy, 84 uplifting Psalms are given new life and meaning in this inspired and inspiring translation from the ancient Greek Old Testament, the Septuagint. Neither the original meaning nor the poetry is lost or diluted, for each selected Psalm is rendered in both a literal translation and a more poetic style.
Your Colossal Main Feature Plus Full Supporting Program: Over 175 Classic Hollywood Movies Examined
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 90,710.
Language:
English.
Published: April 5, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
Many colossal main features are reviewed in this book. But until recently, such movies were not enough to satisfy patrons. They also wanted a supporting film, shorts and cartoons. So here are detailed not only main attractions like High Noon, Jezebel, Merry Widow, Zorro, A Star Is Born, Rio Rita, Great Waltz, but lesser movies that audiences also demanded. Many of these are now available on DVD.
Merryll Manning: Trapped on Mystery Island
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 47,680.
Language:
English.
Published: April 5, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
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Trapped on Mystery Island is first in a series of highly acclaimed mystery suspense novels published in England, even though hero Manning is a Miami police sergeant with a young, pocket-sized girlfriend. From the eerie cover to the final paragraph, I was hooked. You must read this book. The setting is a mystery weekend on a deserted island in the Florida Keys, where a real killer is on the loose.
Movie Mystery & Suspense
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 92,090.
Language:
English.
Published: April 4, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
This detailed book covers many legendary movies, including The Big Sleep, To Have and Have Not, Big Carnival, Angel Face, The High Wall, Johnny Allegro, House of Strangers, Union Station, O.S.S., Real Glory, Phantom Creeps, His Kind of Woman, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death and My Name Is Julia Ross. Surprises include bonus monographs on director Robert Siodmak and producer/director Otto Preminger!
Great Cinema Detectives: Best Movies of Mystery, Suspense & Film Noir
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 107,990.
Language:
English.
Published: April 2, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
One of John Howard Reid's most informative and interesting books, this is an invaluable guide not only for film buffs, but for all admirers of cinema entertainments, whether they be movie fans or DVD collectors. True, you may not agree with some of JHR's comments, but that is the beauty of these books. They give readers something to think about. And you may be alerted to buy DVDs of many movies.
CinemaScope 3: Hollywood Takes the Plunge: A Detailed Survey of 164 Wide-Screen Movies
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 131,270.
Language:
English.
Published: March 31, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
Crammed full of facts on each selected film, including actors and their characters, synopses and reviews, plus lots of fascinating background information, "CinemaScope 3: Hollywood Takes the Plunge" is a truly massive book, detailing over 160 movies originally released in that wide-screen process. This book is an absolute must-have for the classic movie fan who watches TCM or enjoys vintage DVDs.
Write Ways to WIN WRITING CONTESTS: How to Join the Winners' Circle for Prose and Poetry Awards
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 38,170.
Language:
English.
Published: March 29, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Literacy
When reading the words "open theme" in a contest, what comes to mind? Anything goes? It's anything but. Reid's book imparts this type of advice along with what topics or themes to avoid and how to approach theme-based events. Entering 80 contests in 18 months, he achieved success 29 times. His words come across as a seasoned expert, as he fearlessly shares his fact-finding advice on how to win.
POPULAR PICTURES of the Hollywood 1940s
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 89,140.
Language:
English.
Published: March 29, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
John Howard Reid's latest offering is every bit as idiosyncratic as his previous books in this series, and equally compulsive reading for film buffs. The present book provides a wealth of information. Reid finds much to admire in the films he writes about. He is a full-fledged movie buff, but not a drooling one. More than 130 films are featured in this surprising book. Film criticism at its best!
CinemaScope Two: 20th Century Fox: A Detailed Survey of 140 Wide-Screen Movies from 20th Century Fox Studios
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 103,230.
Language:
English.
Published: March 27, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
Informative, comprehensive and entertaining, all 141 movies are detailed and reviewed in John Howard Reid's inimitable style, with complete cast and crew personnel, production and release dates, alternate titles, dubbing, footage and running times. Each film also has a Synopsis, a viewer's guide, and comprehensive reviews. This is a wonderful book for all who love Hollywood's wide-screen movies.
Hollywood Movie Musicals: Great, Good and Glamorous
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 117,600.
Language:
English.
Published: March 25, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Music, Nonfiction » Music » Musicals
In the golden years of cinema, Hollywood's Christmas presents to world-wide movie fans were always three or four spectacular musicals. In those days, musicals easily rated as the most popular movie genre. They were eagerly anticipated not only by the carriage trade but working-class audiences as well. This book provides a guide to over 150 of these crowd-pleasing, star-studded musical delights.
Merryll Manning: The Health Farm Murders
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 63,320.
Language:
English.
Published: March 22, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
"Merryll Manning: The Health Farm Murders" always claims the reader's complete attention. This novel is a most commendable mystery thriller, fully deserving its overseas' acclaim. When not delving into diets and other aspects of "healthy" living, the author displays considerable powers of invention. His very fertile imagination creates extremely sticky situations for his unique investigator-hero.
A Packet of Dreams
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 91,640.
Language:
English.
Published: March 22, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Literature » Literary
27 short prose pieces, 2 novelettes and a one-act play provide a feast for all who love mysteries, romance, fantasy, humor and suspense. The novelettes are thrillers, set in Egypt. 2 essays won awards for Best Humor, while another 2 are drawn from the author's own encounters as an apprentice writing contest judge. The author himself is now Chief Judge for 3 of America's leading literary events.
Selections from the Early New Testament including MARK and JOHN, the First and Last Gospels
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 66,150.
Language:
English.
Published: March 20, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christianity, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Bibles
Using the best available texts, Bible scholar, John Howard Reid, throws new light on the Gospels of Mark and John. Mark has been re-written from Saint Peter's point of view, while John is totally re-arranged to present the narrative in some semblance of order. It now accurately differentiates John, the Beloved Disciple, from both Saint John, the Galilean fisherman, and John, the Greek Elder.
Mexican Autumn
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 94,290.
Language:
English.
Published: March 18, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
These inter-related short stories are set in a small Mexican fishing village, Bahia de los angeles--a real place in Baja California, 350 miles from the USA border. As the villagers largely depend upon American tourists for their income, many stories deal with the resulting clash of cultures. Dominating Bahia, a treacherous mountain, Tricky Devil, almost pushes the village into the Sea of Cortez.
Anyone for Love? Poems by John Howard Reid
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 21,040.
Language:
English.
Published: March 17, 2011
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Categories:
Poetry » Contemporary Poetry, Fiction » Anthologies » Poetry - single author
An anthology of over 100 original poems, ANYONE FOR LOVE includes major prize-winners in top writing contests. However, no less than 72 poems are published here for the first time. Reid decided to include only work he still enjoyed reading and reciting, even though some excluded poems had attracted critical acclaim. Reid's own favorites are his tribute to Walt Disney's pal, Ub Iwerks, and "Love".
Science-Fiction & Fantasy Cinema: Classic Films of Horror, Sci-Fi & the Supernatural
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 132,570.
Language:
English.
Published: March 10, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
John Howard Reid's books get bigger, better and more informative. This 2011 e-book release is a must for all who are interested in movies of science fiction, fantasy, horror and the supernatural. Many books deal with these subjects, but most are just glossy picture books. JHR delves into all of the films' actors, directors, producers, technical staff, etc., and offers extensive reviews as well.
"B" Movies, Bad Movies, Good Movies
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 61,010.
Language:
English.
Published: March 4, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture
In the days when cinema audiences insisted that movie programs include two features, plus shorts, a newsreel, trailers and a cartoon, the supporting feature was known as a "B". On many occasions, the unheralded "B" movie turned out to be more entertaining than the "A" attraction. Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars, like John Wayne, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, got their start in "B" movies.
Award-Winning Films of the 1930s
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 70,150.
Language:
English.
Published: February 24, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry
Unlike other books on this topic, Reid's account includes more than just the main winners. Most books, even those that claim to be complete, exclude those films associated with honorary award winners such as Judy Garland's Babes in Arms, Mickey Rooney's Hold That Kiss and Judge Hardy's Children, Edgar Bergen's Goldwyn Follies, Shirley Temple's Baby Take a Bow, Charles Chaplin's The Circus, etc.
WESTERNS: A Guide to the Best (and Worst) Western Movies on DVD
by John Howard Reid
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 80,260.
Language:
English.
Published: February 18, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry, Nonfiction » Biography » Biographical anthologies
A feast for western movie fans, this book looks at over 400 of the 2,000 DVDs on sale. In addition to detailed reviews of classics (The Big Country, Broken Arrow, The Searchers, Stagecoach, Shane, etc., the author focuses on William Boyd (the entire 66 Hopalong Cassidy series), John Wayne, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Buck Jones and Alan Ladd. Finally, some of Hollywood's worst westerns are examined.
British Movie Entertainments on VHS and DVD
by John Howard Reid
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Words: 99,400.
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Published: February 16, 2011
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British DVD suppliers have now released around 700 classic films. This book details some of Britain’s best. Over 400 movies in all are described in either minute detail or in summary form. And the quality (or lack of same) in the DVD transfer is fearlessly indicated. The author's emphasis is on movies made before 1970, especially those featuring popular stars as Stewart Granger, James Mason.
New Light on Movie Bests
by John Howard Reid
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Words: 61,300.
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Published: February 12, 2011
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Everyone loves Best Movies' lists. But this book is much more than just a list of 400 great movies. Many are examined in exhaustive detail: "The Third Man", "Shepherd of the Hills", "The General", "Gilda", "Tales of Manhattan", "The Big Clock", "Anna Karenina", "Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", "China Seas", "Duck Soup", "Thin Man" films, "Cat People", "Old Dark House", "Trouble with Harry", etc.
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