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Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography - by Victoria Price (Paperback)

Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography - by  Victoria Price (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The inside story of the legendary actor's 65-year career -- from radio to classic movies and horror films to Broadway -- and his family life. "Entertaining and touching." -- <i>The New York Times.</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>"Price emerges as one of his most complex characters in this entertaining and touching biography," observed <i>The New York Times </i>of <i>Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography.</i> In this candid and heartfelt biography, Victoria Price traces her father's 65-year career from his radio days to his movie, Broadway, and television performances. A thorough and uniquely intimate look at the life of a legendary actor, the book also recaptures Price's many other roles, which included art historian, gourmet chef, and loving father.<br>Since his death in 1993, Price's stature as a Hollywood icon has grown. Famed for his participation in such unforgettable horror films as <i>House of Wax</i> and <i>The Fly</i>, he also appeared in classic movies such as <i>Laura</i> and <i>The Song of Bernadette</i> as well as a variety of TV shows, from <i>Batman</i> and <i>The Muppet Show</i> to <i>Mystery!</i> His passion for art and enthusiasm for sharing his collections helped popularize the visual arts in the United States, and his zest for good food shines through in his bestselling cookbooks. This fascinating biography portrays a true Renaissance man whose larger-than-life presence filled his child's life with wonder. Bonus features include a never-before-published essay by Price, a Foreword by director Roger Corman, and 32 pages of black-and-white photographs.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Victoria Price is the daughter of the late actor Vincent Price, as well as a public speaker in her own right. She speaks on topics ranging from industrial design to art collecting to the life of her famous father to making peace with our past stories in order to expand our creative future. She has taught at the University of New Mexico, New Mexico Highlands University, and the Philos School, an alternative arts-and-humanities school in Santa Fe that she helped found. She is the author of the memoir, <i>The Way of Being Lost: A Road Map to Your Truest Self.</i>

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