Past Imperfect An Autobiography - Joan Collins

Description: "Past Imperfect An Autobiography" by Joan Collins - Hardcover w/Dustjacket - Published in 1984 by William Morrow - 358 pages (24 pages of great black & white photos) - book and is in EXCELLENT condition, DJ is very good. British actress Joan Collins, daughter of a London theatrical booking agent, made her showbiz bow in a production of The Doll's House -- in a male role. She was 9 years old then, and it would be the last time there would be any doubt as to her gender. With the sort of glamorous countenance that prompted people to ask "why aren't you in movies?", Collins first appeared before the cameras in a small role as a beauty contestant in Lady Godiva Rides Again (1953). She made an auspicious American debut as an Egyptian temptress in Land of the Pharoahs (1955). This assignment led to a contract with 20th Century-Fox, where despite a few good dramatic parts (Girl on the Red Velvet Swing [1955] in particular) and an adroit comic characterization in Rally Round the Flag, Boys (1958), she was written off by critics as decorative but nothing more. She was perilously close to "perennial starlet" status in the 1960s, and by the 1970s was the uncrowned queen of "B" pictures. In the '60s and '70s she worked mostly in low-budget horror movies and in television (she was the guest star in 1967's "City on the Edge of Forever," one of the most celebrated episodes of the original Star Trek series). Off screen she cut quite a swath through the tabloid headlines. in this great book, you'll read about her "liasons" with virtually every male actor in Hollywood. Her maturation from mere personality to superstar came about when she was cast in 1981 as glamorous and predatory Alexis Carrington on Dynasty. Despite professional and personal setbacks, Collins has managed to survive in an industry that swallows up lesser starlets on an average of ten per hour. There is some minor wear on the DJ, mostly at the bottom of the spine, but this book is still in very nice condition. No collection of Joan Collins items is complete without this outstanding book. Check out the scan for the great photo of her on the cover. You won't be disappointed. Don't get left out; this book is long out of print! All previous buyers of my Hollywood biographies have been completely satisfied. I have many others available; please inquire. The book will be sent via media mail in the USA to minimize shipping costs. I will combine shipping to reduce charges for multiple items. Priority mail is also available. If interested, please inquire. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.com. Please see my auctions and my eBay store for hundreds of other books and a wide variety of sports and non-sports collectibles. All items are packed with care to insure safe delivery. Please contact me if you have any questions. 10-5-14 -- 19.8 Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.

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