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He became an instant star and a #1 box office attraction, recorded a #1 hit song, and survived a major sex scandal- all by the time he was twenty-five. Five years later, new stars had been developed to meet the demands of fickle fans, and Tab Hunter found himself scrambling to find work, struggling just to survive. Yet survive he did, re-creating himself as a cult star and film producer in a career that spans five decades and more than fifty films, from Island of Desire to Lust in the Dust. But first, he was Art Gelien, an introverted and extremely attractive young boy who was discovered by a Hollywood agent and transformed- with the help of studio publicity hacks- into Tab Hunter, Movie Star. This book tells how it all happened, and what it felt like to be created, packaged, and sold to the American public. How it felt to appear on-screen, off-screen, and on every newsstand in America with the biggest leading ladies of the day- Linda Darnell, Natalie Wood, Debbie Reynolds, Lana Turner, and Rita Hayworth- while dealing with the reality of being gay in a time when the word didn' t exist. It' s his story of how he kept his bearings when he was suddenly no longer the boy-next-door heartthrob, no longer under the protective wing of the Warner Bros. publicity department, no longer in demand as a " star." It is his story of how he soldiered on- with perseverance, determination, and faith. And, like the best-loved Hollywood movies, it has a happy ending.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
ISBN-10
1565124669
ISBN-13
9781565124660
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46461023

Product Key Features

Book Title
Tab Hunter Confidential : the Making of a Movie Star
Author
Tab Hunter
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Rich & Famous, Personal Memoirs, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Biography & Autobiography
Number of Pages
408 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
1.5in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
26.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

As Told to
Muller, Eddie
Lc Classification Number
Pn2287.H82a3 2005
Reviews
" This bio might be the best work of [Tab Hunter' s] career. He takes readers on a gleeful romp." -- "Entertainment Weekly", "This bio might be the best work of [Tab Hunter's] career. He takes readers on a gleeful romp." -- Entertainment Weekly, " A mesmerizing account of his Candide-like journey through Hollywood." -- "The New York Times Book Review"
Copyright Date
2005
Lccn
2005-045335
Dewey Decimal
791.4302/8/092 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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5 out of 5 stars
by twirlfan1Jan 01, 2019
Tab Hunter signed autobiography
This book is special as signed by author whom friends who met him said was so humble and kind and nice in person.
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5 out of 5 stars
by stylemstrg_jonSep 10, 2019
The original matinee idol speaks his truth.
Tab Hunter was the not every girl desired and every boy wanted to be in the 1950's. But, this stunningly handsome star had a secret....a secret that could destroy his star as fast as it had risen. Always known as a very private person, Tab speaks his truth in this great book. Not a story to be missed!
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5 out of 5 stars
by rfdbmwSep 15, 2020
A great read!
Wonderful insights into Hollywood gay history
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4 out of 5 stars
by B2W4dGqlTVG@Del...Nov 02, 2009
good bio
I liked this book, it talks about a man who wanted to be known for who he really is, and not what his image was as promoted by the studios. If you like true stories about Hollywood, this is an informative biography. It is about a man who tried to be comfortable with himself and was judged and shunned due to his homosexuality. I had donated my original copy to my college library, but to purchase another copy for my own personal library
5 out of 5 stars
by gardenbigJun 30, 2020
Love the book.
Great book.
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Tab Hunter signed autobiography

The original matinee idol speaks his truth.

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good bio

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