Author: Cassandra Peterson
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 0306874369
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
The woman behind the icon known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, the undisputed Queen of Halloween, reveals her full story filled with intimate bombshells—told by the bombshell herself. On Good Friday in 1953, at only 18 months old, 25 miles from the nearest hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, Cassandra Peterson reached for a pot on the stove and doused herself in boiling water. Third-degree burns covered 35% of her body, and the prognosis wasn't good. But she survived. Burned and scarred, the impact stayed with her and became an obstacle she was determined to overcome. Feeling like a misfit led to her love of horror. While her sisters played with Barbie dolls, Cassandra built model kits of Frankenstein and Dracula, and idolized Vincent Price. Due to a complicated relationship with her mother, Cassandra left home at 14, and by age 17 she was performing at the famed Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas. Run-ins with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tom Jones helped her grow up fast. Then a chance encounter with her idol Elvis Presley, changed the course of her life forever, and led her to Europe where she worked in film and traveled Italy as lead singer of an Italian pop band. She eventually made her way to Los Angeles, where she joined the famed comedy improv group, The Groundlings, and worked alongside Phil Hartman and Paul "Pee-wee" Reubens, honing her comedic skills. Nearing age 30, a struggling actress considered past her prime, she auditioned at local LA channel KHJ as hostess for the late night vintage horror movies. Cassandra improvised, made the role her own, and got the job on the spot. Yours Cruelly, Elvira is an unforgettably wild memoir. Cassandra doesn't shy away from revealing exactly who she is and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. Always original and sometimes outrageous, her story is loaded with twists, travails, revelry, and downright shocking experiences. It is the candid, often funny, and sometimes heart-breaking tale of a Midwest farm girl's long strange trip to become the world's sexiest, sassiest Halloween icon. Instant New York Times Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller A New York Times Best Books to Give This Season selection
Yours Cruelly, Elvira
Author: Cassandra Peterson
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 0306874369
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
The woman behind the icon known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, the undisputed Queen of Halloween, reveals her full story filled with intimate bombshells—told by the bombshell herself. On Good Friday in 1953, at only 18 months old, 25 miles from the nearest hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, Cassandra Peterson reached for a pot on the stove and doused herself in boiling water. Third-degree burns covered 35% of her body, and the prognosis wasn't good. But she survived. Burned and scarred, the impact stayed with her and became an obstacle she was determined to overcome. Feeling like a misfit led to her love of horror. While her sisters played with Barbie dolls, Cassandra built model kits of Frankenstein and Dracula, and idolized Vincent Price. Due to a complicated relationship with her mother, Cassandra left home at 14, and by age 17 she was performing at the famed Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas. Run-ins with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tom Jones helped her grow up fast. Then a chance encounter with her idol Elvis Presley, changed the course of her life forever, and led her to Europe where she worked in film and traveled Italy as lead singer of an Italian pop band. She eventually made her way to Los Angeles, where she joined the famed comedy improv group, The Groundlings, and worked alongside Phil Hartman and Paul "Pee-wee" Reubens, honing her comedic skills. Nearing age 30, a struggling actress considered past her prime, she auditioned at local LA channel KHJ as hostess for the late night vintage horror movies. Cassandra improvised, made the role her own, and got the job on the spot. Yours Cruelly, Elvira is an unforgettably wild memoir. Cassandra doesn't shy away from revealing exactly who she is and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. Always original and sometimes outrageous, her story is loaded with twists, travails, revelry, and downright shocking experiences. It is the candid, often funny, and sometimes heart-breaking tale of a Midwest farm girl's long strange trip to become the world's sexiest, sassiest Halloween icon. Instant New York Times Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller A New York Times Best Books to Give This Season selection
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 0306874369
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
The woman behind the icon known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, the undisputed Queen of Halloween, reveals her full story filled with intimate bombshells—told by the bombshell herself. On Good Friday in 1953, at only 18 months old, 25 miles from the nearest hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, Cassandra Peterson reached for a pot on the stove and doused herself in boiling water. Third-degree burns covered 35% of her body, and the prognosis wasn't good. But she survived. Burned and scarred, the impact stayed with her and became an obstacle she was determined to overcome. Feeling like a misfit led to her love of horror. While her sisters played with Barbie dolls, Cassandra built model kits of Frankenstein and Dracula, and idolized Vincent Price. Due to a complicated relationship with her mother, Cassandra left home at 14, and by age 17 she was performing at the famed Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas. Run-ins with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tom Jones helped her grow up fast. Then a chance encounter with her idol Elvis Presley, changed the course of her life forever, and led her to Europe where she worked in film and traveled Italy as lead singer of an Italian pop band. She eventually made her way to Los Angeles, where she joined the famed comedy improv group, The Groundlings, and worked alongside Phil Hartman and Paul "Pee-wee" Reubens, honing her comedic skills. Nearing age 30, a struggling actress considered past her prime, she auditioned at local LA channel KHJ as hostess for the late night vintage horror movies. Cassandra improvised, made the role her own, and got the job on the spot. Yours Cruelly, Elvira is an unforgettably wild memoir. Cassandra doesn't shy away from revealing exactly who she is and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. Always original and sometimes outrageous, her story is loaded with twists, travails, revelry, and downright shocking experiences. It is the candid, often funny, and sometimes heart-breaking tale of a Midwest farm girl's long strange trip to become the world's sexiest, sassiest Halloween icon. Instant New York Times Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller A New York Times Best Books to Give This Season selection
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark: The Classic Years Omnibus
Author: Paul Dini
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
ISBN: 152412091X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
The Elvira Mistress of the Dark Classic Years Omnibus is the first volume reprinting the highly sought-after tales originally published by Claypool Comics. With this deluxe volume, fans can turn back the clock to 1993. Bill Clinton was president, Jurassic Park ruled the box office, and just like today, Elvira was her legendary horror host self. In these beloved adventures Elvira must contend with teen werewolves, killer clowns, aliens, a high school reunion, pro wrestling, and more! Plus, special Halloween, Christmas, and Easter stories. The book covers 26 issues, rounding out to a massive 600-page tome and Dynamite is sneaking in extra bonuses amounting to .666 of an issue. That's right gals and ghouls, 26.666 comics in one massive book! Spooky! A bountiful bevy of talented creators contributed to these adventures. Known for his love of the macabre and the flirty, Paul Dini of Batman fame lent his hand. While this first volume also compiles all of the plentiful pages written by Kurt Busiek (Avengers, Astro City). Claypool head honcho Richard Howell (Vision & the Scarlet Witch) and Frank Strom also contributed writing. While on the art side, Tom Simonton is beloved by Elvira fans for his early contributions to the series, as well as John Heebink. X-Men fans will thrill to the lines of Dave Cockrum on stories, and Dynamite's Vampirella fans will love to see Louis LaChance. Other stars inside include Dan Spiegle, Fred Hembeck, and Neil Vokes. Collecting ELVIRA MISTRESS OF THE DARK (1993) #1-27.
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
ISBN: 152412091X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
The Elvira Mistress of the Dark Classic Years Omnibus is the first volume reprinting the highly sought-after tales originally published by Claypool Comics. With this deluxe volume, fans can turn back the clock to 1993. Bill Clinton was president, Jurassic Park ruled the box office, and just like today, Elvira was her legendary horror host self. In these beloved adventures Elvira must contend with teen werewolves, killer clowns, aliens, a high school reunion, pro wrestling, and more! Plus, special Halloween, Christmas, and Easter stories. The book covers 26 issues, rounding out to a massive 600-page tome and Dynamite is sneaking in extra bonuses amounting to .666 of an issue. That's right gals and ghouls, 26.666 comics in one massive book! Spooky! A bountiful bevy of talented creators contributed to these adventures. Known for his love of the macabre and the flirty, Paul Dini of Batman fame lent his hand. While this first volume also compiles all of the plentiful pages written by Kurt Busiek (Avengers, Astro City). Claypool head honcho Richard Howell (Vision & the Scarlet Witch) and Frank Strom also contributed writing. While on the art side, Tom Simonton is beloved by Elvira fans for his early contributions to the series, as well as John Heebink. X-Men fans will thrill to the lines of Dave Cockrum on stories, and Dynamite's Vampirella fans will love to see Louis LaChance. Other stars inside include Dan Spiegle, Fred Hembeck, and Neil Vokes. Collecting ELVIRA MISTRESS OF THE DARK (1993) #1-27.
The Suffrage of Elvira
Author: Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul
Publisher: Harmondsworth : Penguin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
In this book, an old, comically timid and absent-minded man, Surujpat Harbans, runs for office, aided by superstition, bribes, and an aggressive compaign.
Publisher: Harmondsworth : Penguin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
In this book, an old, comically timid and absent-minded man, Surujpat Harbans, runs for office, aided by superstition, bribes, and an aggressive compaign.
Elvira Pa
Author: Margaret Shannon
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395780459
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A young dragon who prefers making daisy chains and dressing up rather than fighting and eating princesses finds a way to be who she is.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395780459
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A young dragon who prefers making daisy chains and dressing up rather than fighting and eating princesses finds a way to be who she is.
Rabbit Island
Author: Elvira Navarro
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949641097
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Eleven stories that traverse a gritty, surreal terrain between madness and freedom"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949641097
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Eleven stories that traverse a gritty, surreal terrain between madness and freedom"--
Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark Vol 1
Author: David Avallone
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
ISBN: 1524112178
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
The Mistress of the Dark has become unstuck in time! Elvira crashes Mary Shelley’s monster weekend, beginning an epic journey through horror history, stalked by the most terrifying nightmare to ever walk the Earth. (No spoilers!) Writer David Avallone (Bettie Page, Doc Savage, Twilight Zone) and Dave Acosta (Doc Savage) bring you the thrills, chills and double-entendres in the first chapter of this four-issue miniseries! Played by actress-writer Cassandra Peterson, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark has carved out a niche in popular American culture that is sure to endure for decades to come. Elvira's reign as 'Queen of Halloween' has now spanned thirty-five years and includes two nationally syndicated television series, two feature films (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark and Elvira’s Haunted Hills), an IMAX movie and two motion control rides. She has appeared in National ad campaigns for Pepsi and Coors, recorded five music CDs, written four books and licensed over Four Hundred products including pinball machines, action figures, guitars, three comic book series, a beer, wine, soda pop, perfume, slot machines and the best-selling female costume of all time.
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
ISBN: 1524112178
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
The Mistress of the Dark has become unstuck in time! Elvira crashes Mary Shelley’s monster weekend, beginning an epic journey through horror history, stalked by the most terrifying nightmare to ever walk the Earth. (No spoilers!) Writer David Avallone (Bettie Page, Doc Savage, Twilight Zone) and Dave Acosta (Doc Savage) bring you the thrills, chills and double-entendres in the first chapter of this four-issue miniseries! Played by actress-writer Cassandra Peterson, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark has carved out a niche in popular American culture that is sure to endure for decades to come. Elvira's reign as 'Queen of Halloween' has now spanned thirty-five years and includes two nationally syndicated television series, two feature films (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark and Elvira’s Haunted Hills), an IMAX movie and two motion control rides. She has appeared in National ad campaigns for Pepsi and Coors, recorded five music CDs, written four books and licensed over Four Hundred products including pinball machines, action figures, guitars, three comic book series, a beer, wine, soda pop, perfume, slot machines and the best-selling female costume of all time.
Elvira
Author: Elena Fedorova
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312441097
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
This is a ballad telling us an unusual, mystical story. The prince and the king are both in love with Elvira, who is a forester's daughter. To get rid of his rival, the king sends his son to Morgana's castle, where Morgana should bring prince to destruction. In the meantime, the king forces Elvira to marry him. She denies his 'offer.' The king gets furious and orders to burn her in flames. But all is not lost for Elvira: the power of her love helps her defeat the death and, in turn, save the prince from dying...
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312441097
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
This is a ballad telling us an unusual, mystical story. The prince and the king are both in love with Elvira, who is a forester's daughter. To get rid of his rival, the king sends his son to Morgana's castle, where Morgana should bring prince to destruction. In the meantime, the king forces Elvira to marry him. She denies his 'offer.' The king gets furious and orders to burn her in flames. But all is not lost for Elvira: the power of her love helps her defeat the death and, in turn, save the prince from dying...
Elvira Mistress of the Dark Vol. 3
Author: David Avallone
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
ISBN: 1524123307
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Elvira has traveled through time and space and has even been to Hell and back - but does she get to take a breath and recover from her travels? Not in this series, friends! Back from Hell, the Mistress of the Dark falls in with a coven of modern-day witches and takes a hot-rod broom out for a spin in the sky! Settle in for a spell, and you'll get more thrills, chills, bad puns, cults, and superheroes than you can shake a wand at as writer David Avallone and artist Dave Acosta bring you the Horror Hostess with the Mostest in the third thrilling volume of ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK! Collects issues #9-12.
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
ISBN: 1524123307
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Elvira has traveled through time and space and has even been to Hell and back - but does she get to take a breath and recover from her travels? Not in this series, friends! Back from Hell, the Mistress of the Dark falls in with a coven of modern-day witches and takes a hot-rod broom out for a spin in the sky! Settle in for a spell, and you'll get more thrills, chills, bad puns, cults, and superheroes than you can shake a wand at as writer David Avallone and artist Dave Acosta bring you the Horror Hostess with the Mostest in the third thrilling volume of ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK! Collects issues #9-12.
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark Vol 2
Author: David Avallone
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
ISBN: 1524112666
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Elvira's temporal adventures land her in hot water - so hot -- one more time, and it may be the last. Her new nemesis sends her to the worst place in the universe, and we're not talking about Encino! See it all go to Hell in the fifth exciting chapter of ELVIRA: TIMESCREAM, brought to you in Elvirascope (no special glasses required) by artist Dave Acosta (TWELVE DEVILS DANCING) and written in Elviravision by David Avallone (BETTIE PAGE), the team who brought you DOC SAVAGE: RING OF FIRE and TWILIGHT ZONE: THE SHADOW.
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
ISBN: 1524112666
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Elvira's temporal adventures land her in hot water - so hot -- one more time, and it may be the last. Her new nemesis sends her to the worst place in the universe, and we're not talking about Encino! See it all go to Hell in the fifth exciting chapter of ELVIRA: TIMESCREAM, brought to you in Elvirascope (no special glasses required) by artist Dave Acosta (TWELVE DEVILS DANCING) and written in Elviravision by David Avallone (BETTIE PAGE), the team who brought you DOC SAVAGE: RING OF FIRE and TWILIGHT ZONE: THE SHADOW.
Elvira
Author: George Digby Earl of Bristol
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description