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Living Dangerously: The Adventures of Merian C. Cooper, Creator of King Kong,Used
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Explorer, war hero, filmmaker, and cinema pioneer Merian C. Cooperthe adventurer who created King Kongwas truly larger than life. Pictures cannot be made from an executives desk, Coop declared, and he did more than talk the talkhe walked the walk to the far corners of the globe, with a motion picture camera in tow, in an era when those corners were truly unknown, untamed, and unforgiving.Coopers place in history is assured, thanks not only to the monstrous gorilla from Skull Island but because the story of Kongs creator is even bigger and bolder than the beast he made into a cultural icon. Spellbound since boyhood by tales of lifethreatening adventure and exotic locales, Cooper plunged again and again into harrowing expeditions that took him to places not yet civilized by modern man.Cooper was one of the first bomber pilots in World War I. After the war, he helped form the famous Kosciuszko Squadron in battletorn Poland. He then turned his attention to producing documentary films that chronicled his hairraising encounters with savage warriors, maneating tigers, nomadic tribes, and elephant stampedes.In addition to producing King Kong, he was the first to team Fred Astaire with Ginger Rogers, arranged Katharine Hepburns screen test, collaborated with John Ford on Hollywoods greatest Westerns, and then changed the face of film forever with Cinerama, the original virtual reality. He returned to military service during World War II, serving with General Claire Chennault in China, flying missions into the heart of enemy territory.This book is a stunning tribute to a twofisted visionary who packed a multitude of lifetimes into eighty remarkable years. The first comprehensive biography of this unique man and his amazing time, its the tale of someone whose greatest desire was always to be living dangerously.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Living Dangerously'? A: The book 'Living Dangerously' explores the life of Merian C. Cooper, the creator of King Kong, highlighting his adventures as an explorer, war hero, filmmaker, and cinema pioneer.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Living Dangerously' is Mark Vaz.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is still in a usable state.
- Q: When was 'Living Dangerously' published? A: The book was published on August 2, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 496 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Living Dangerously' is a hardcover, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is this book a biography? A: Yes, 'Living Dangerously' is the first comprehensive biography of Merian C. Cooper.
- Q: What notable achievements of Merian C. Cooper are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses Cooper's role as a bomber pilot in World War I, his contributions to documentary filmmaking, and his influence on classic cinema, including producing King Kong.
- Q: What does the book reveal about Cooper's personality? A: The book portrays Merian C. Cooper as a larger-than-life visionary who sought out adventure and lived life to the fullest.
- Q: Is there any specific edition mentioned for the book? A: Yes, this is the 'First Edition' of 'Living Dangerously'.