This charts the rise of the son of an illiterate Russian-Jewish ragman. He tells of a childhood of brutal poverty and the father whose brooding presence had a profound effect on his future. It reveals the inside story of more than 40 years of stardom alongside Sinatra, Wayne and Olivier - and his relationships with movie goddesses like Crawford, Hayworth and Dietrich. it reveals too the determination that led him to take on astonishingly diverse roles that few stars would have risked - Spartacus the slave, the mad painter ...
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This charts the rise of the son of an illiterate Russian-Jewish ragman. He tells of a childhood of brutal poverty and the father whose brooding presence had a profound effect on his future. It reveals the inside story of more than 40 years of stardom alongside Sinatra, Wayne and Olivier - and his relationships with movie goddesses like Crawford, Hayworth and Dietrich. it reveals too the determination that led him to take on astonishingly diverse roles that few stars would have risked - Spartacus the slave, the mad painter Van Gogh and the conscience-stricken colonel in "Paths of Glory".
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Add this copy of The Ragman's Son: an Autobiography to cart. $4.99, good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1989 by Pan Books.
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Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Add this copy of The Ragman's Son: an Autobiography to cart. $4.99, good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Simon & Schuster Ltd.
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Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Add this copy of The Ragman's Son: an Autobiography to cart. $6.57, good condition, Sold by Greener Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1989 by Pan Books.
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Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Add this copy of The Ragman's Son: an Autobiography to cart. $6.59, very good condition, Sold by Greener Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Simon & Schuster Ltd.
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Add this copy of The Ragman's Son: an Autobiography to cart. $6.77, very good condition, Sold by Greener Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1989 by Pan Books.
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Add this copy of The Ragman's Son: an Autobiography to cart. $10.32, very good condition, Sold by Jenhams rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dundee, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Simon & Schuster Ltd.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. First Edition. A hardback First Edition in Very Good condition, in a similar dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own).
Add this copy of The Ragman's Son: an Autobiography to cart. $17.05, very good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Simon & Schuster Ltd.
Add this copy of The Ragman's Son: an Autobiography to cart. $117.86, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Pan Books.
Add this copy of The Ragman's Son: an Autobiography to cart. $132.00, very good condition, Sold by George Houle rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Palm Springs, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by New York, Simon & Schuster [1988]..
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Inscribed by Author(s) First edition. 8vo. Author's foreword. Illustrations from b/w photographs. Index. Dust jacket (unclipped). Very good. No other signatures or bookplates. 511 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed in black on the front free endpaper: "To Melanie [Adler]-good luck from. and Kirk Douglas-'92." Melanie Adler, daughter of producer Buddy Alder and actress Anita Louise.