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Reach for the Top: The Turbulent Life of Laurence Harvey Reprint Edition
Author(s): Anne Sinai (Author)
- Publisher: Scarecrow Press
- Publication Date: February 9, 2007
- Edition: Reprint
- Language: English
- Print length: 402 pages
- ISBN-10: 0810859149
- ISBN-13: 9780810859142
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Editorial Reviews
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“This is a paperbound reprint of a 2003 book. Popular screen and stage star Laurence Harvey (1928-1973) is best remembered for his performance in the film The Manchurian Candidate. This biography, written by Harvey’s sister-in-law, details his career, his three marriages, and his homosexual relationship with one of his producers, and sheds light on his battle with cancer. B&w film stills and personal photos are included. Sinai was formerly editor of Middle East Review….” ―Reference and Research Book News
“For all his fame and fortune, Laurence Harvey’s short life was riddled with controversy, demonized by critics, and fraught with tragedy. This first-ever personal account clears up the many myths and misconceptions about his life…” ―Theatrebooks
“This is a paperbound reprint of a 2003 book. Popular screen and stage star Laurence Harvey (1928-1973) is best remembered for his performance in the film The Manchurian Candidate. This biography, written by Harvey’s sister-in-law, details his career, his three marriages, and his homosexual relationship with one of his producers, and sheds light on his battle with cancer. B&w film stills and personal photos are included. Sinai was formerly editor of Middle East Review.” ―Reference and Research Book News
