Title
I Am Spartacus!: Making A Film, Breaking The Blacklist
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
From Kirk Douglas, Hollywood Royalty And Bestselling Author Of The Ragmans Son And My Stroke Of Luck, Comes The Candid Story Of The Making Of Spartacus, The Blockbuster Film That Broke The Blacklistone Of The Worlds Most Iconic Movie Stars, Kirk Douglas Has Distinguished Himself As A Producer, Philanthropist, And Author Of Ten Works Of Fiction And Memoir. Now, More Than Fifty Years After The Release Of His Enduring Epic Spartacus, Douglas Reveals The Riveting Drama Behind The Making Of The Legendary Gladiator Film. Douglas Began Producing The Movie In The Midst Of The Politically Charged Era When Hollywoods Moguls Refused To Hire Anyone Accused Of Communist Sympathies. In A Risky Move, Douglas Chose Dalton Trumbo, A Blacklisted Screenwriter, To Write Spartacus. Trumbo Was One Of The Unfriendly Ten, Men Who Had Gone To Prison Rather Than Testify Before The House Unamerican Activities Committee About Their Political Affiliations. Douglass Source Material Was Already A Hot Property, As The Novel Spartacus Was Written By Howard Fast While He Was In Jail For Defying Huac.With The Financial Future Of His Young Family At Stake, Douglas Plunged Into A Tumultuous Production Both On And Offscreen. As Both Producer And Star Of The Film, He Faced Explosive Moments With Young Director Stanley Kubrick, Struggles With A Leading Lady, And Negotiations With Giant Personalities, Including Sir Laurence Olivier, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, And Lew Wasserman. Writing From His Heart And From His Own Meticulously Researched Archives, Kirk Douglas, At Ninetyfive, Looks Back At His Audacious Decisions. He Made The Most Expensive Film Of Its Erabut More Importantly, His Moral Courage In Giving Public Credit To Trumbo Effectively Ended The Notorious Hollywood Blacklist.A Master Storyteller, Douglas Paints A Vivid And Often Humorous Portrait In I Am Spartacus! The Book Is Enhanced By Newly Discovered Period Photography Of The Stars And Filmmakers Both On And Off The Set.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Related Products
You may also like
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'I Am Spartacus!'? A: 'I Am Spartacus!' is a memoir by Kirk Douglas that recounts the making of the iconic film Spartacus, detailing the challenges he faced during production and his decision to hire blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'I Am Spartacus!' is Kirk Douglas, a renowned actor, producer, and philanthropist.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style in this book? A: Kirk Douglas's writing style in 'I Am Spartacus!' is engaging and candid, combining personal anecdotes with historical context to paint a vivid picture of the film-making process.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'I Am Spartacus!'? A: 'I Am Spartacus!' was published on June 12, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'I Am Spartacus!' contains 210 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in trade paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in film history? A: 'I Am Spartacus!' is highly suitable for readers interested in film history, as it provides insights into the production of Spartacus and the impact of the Hollywood blacklist.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: Are there any photographs included in the book? A: 'I Am Spartacus!' is enhanced by newly discovered period photography of the stars and filmmakers, both on and off the set.
- Q: What genre does 'I Am Spartacus!' belong to? A: 'I Am Spartacus!' falls under the genre of Performing Arts, specifically focusing on film and memoir.