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Lon Chaney's Shadow John Jeske and the Chaney Mystique,Used
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Lon Chaney's Shadow: John Jeske and the Chaney Mystique reveals an unexplored and controversial side of the great silent film actor Lon Chaney's life by taking a close look at his relationship with friend, chauffeur, and makeup assistant, John Jeske. Books previously published of Chaney's life and career document his phenomenal talent in the art of motion picture makeup and acting, but the reader comes away without a full understanding of who Chaney was as a man. This book focuses on the human level of the relationship between Lon, his son Creighton (Lon, Jr.), second wife Hazel, and their "faithful servant", so the pieces of the emotional and psychological dynamics at work in this complex story can finally be appreciated for the significant impact they had on Chaney's career. The John Jeske story is at its core a fascinating glimpse into a world which has until now been off limits to all but the most dedicated of researchers. The majority of evidence to link the two men has been purposely suppressed or destroyeda great deal of it was destroyed by Chaney himself and his wife Hazel to keep alive the myth that Chaney did not need help of any kind. The story of Jeske's life and work with Lon Chaney is therefore fragmented at best, but I believe, through painstaking research, I have recovered enough to finally reveal the truth. This book fills the gap left behind by every other Lon Chaney biography and is an essential addition to the libraries of Chaney fans and film historians worldwide.
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- Q: What is 'Lon Chaney's Shadow - John Jeske and the Chaney Mystique' about? A: 'Lon Chaney's Shadow' explores the relationship between silent film actor Lon Chaney and his friend John Jeske, revealing a more personal side of Chaney's life that has been largely overlooked in previous biographies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Suzanne Gargiulo.
- Q: When was 'Lon Chaney's Shadow' published? A: 'Lon Chaney's Shadow' was published on July 1, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 184 pages.
- Q: What binding type is used for this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What makes this book different from other biographies about Lon Chaney? A: This book focuses on the emotional and psychological dynamics of Chaney's relationships, particularly with John Jeske, providing insights that other biographies have not addressed.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is classified as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Lon Chaney's Shadow' is categorized under Performing Arts.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify if the book includes illustrations or photographs.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Fans of Lon Chaney, film historians, and anyone interested in the silent film era would find this book to be a valuable addition to their collection.