Boris Karloff: A Bio-Bibliography

by Beverly Bare Buehrer

Overview

This reference work on Boris Karloff presents a comprehensive record of the life and career of this famous performer. The volume begins with a biography, which succinctly presents the facts of Karloff's life. A chronology of his significant achievements follows. The remaining chapters overview Karloff's broad career. Chapters document and comment upon his film, stage, radio, and television performances. A discography is included as well. The book concludes with an annotated bibliography of books and articles about Karloff, along with a comprehensive index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313277153
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/23/1993
Series:	Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts , #39
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

BEVERLEY BARE BUEHRER is a freelance writer and an Instructor at Kishwaukee College. Her previous books include Cary Grant: A Bio-Bibliography (Greenwood, 1990) and Japanese Films (1990). She has written on a wide range of topics, and her work has appeared in magazines such as Film Quarterly, Early American Life, and IVideo. She is a contributing writer to the Magill Cinema Annual.

Table of Contents

Preface
Biography
Chronology
Filmography
Stage Appearances
Broadcast Appearances: Radio Broadcasts and Television Broadcasts
Discography
Bibliography
Subject Index

Editorial Reviews

A comprehensive reference on the life and work of the great actor best remembered for his classic performances as the mummy and Frankenstein's monster. The volume comprises a succinct biography, a chronology of significant achievements, and chapters documenting and commenting upon Karloff's (1887-1969) film, stage, radio, and television performances, followed by a discography, and an annotated bibliography of books and articles about Karloff. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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