Rocky Lang Livres

Growing up in the heart of Hollywood, Rocky Lang shares a candid and humorous account of his life as the son of a prominent film producer. With anecdotes featuring iconic figures like Steven Spielberg and Dustin Hoffman, he reveals the eccentricities and scandals of Tinseltown, from witnessing a nude photo shoot to uncovering family secrets involving Joan Bennett and Ronald Reagan. Lang's self-deprecating storytelling offers a unique glimpse into the bizarre and often outrageous world of celebrity, making it a captivating read for anyone intrigued by Hollywood's hidden stories.

Rare notes, memos, and telegrams from Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, Frank Sinatra, Jane Fonda, and more Letters from Hollywood reproduces in full color scores of entertaining and insightful pieces of correspondence from some of the most notable and talented film industry names of all time--from the silent era to the golden age, and up through the pre-email days of the 1970s. Culled from libraries, archives, and personal collections, the 135 letters, memos, and telegrams are organized chronologically and are annotated by the authors to provide backstories and further context. While each piece reveals a specific moment in time, taken together, the letters convey a bigger picture of Hollywood history. Contributors include celebrities like Greta Garbo, Alfred Hitchcock, Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra, Katharine Hepburn, Marlon Brando, Elia Kazan, Cary Grant, Francis Ford Coppola, Tom Hanks, and Jane Fonda. This is the gift book of the season for fans of classic Hollywood.