Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Its A Wonderful Life: A Memory Book by Stephen Cox - A Wonderful Review of a Wonderful Book

Few motion pictures have enjoyed a renaissance like the 1946 Frank Capra masterpiece ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE. Nominated for five Academy Awards, it was dismissed as syrupy Christmas fare and fell into obscurity until television gave it new life. Today it is an American tradition.

With ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE: A MEMORY BOOK, any fan of the classic film can further appreciate its magic and legacy. The warm reminiscences of the films cast are supported by excellent photographs, providing the perfect companion for any fan of the film—or anyone who believes in miracles and angels.

The book features dozens of interviews and rare behind-the-scenes photographs that allow readers to see how the movie was created. Comments from Frank Capra, Jimmy Stewart, Bobbie Anderson, Jimmy Hawkins, Karen Grimes, and many more make the story behind the movie come alive.

More than a dozen brief biographies of the prominent cast members detail how ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE affected their lives and careers. Then and now photographs supplement the career highlights of Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Beulah Bondi, Gloria Grahame, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, and others.

Like George Bailey himself, ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE was rescued from oblivion in the 1970s when it was discovered that the films copyright had not been renewed and the motion picture had fallen into public dominion, and television stations nationwide began freely airing the film. From film remakes and marvelous merchandise to cast reunions and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVES hilarious parody, ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE: A MEMORY BOOK explores the adoration of generations of viewers who have fallen under the movies spell.

A Wonderful Review of a Wonderful Book
Cox's "It's a Wonderful Life: A Memory Book" is an excellent addition to the movie buff's collection, and to fans of this exceptional film. The book is packed with stunning photographs (many never seen before), interesting tid-bits about the making-of, backstory on not only the fine performances of James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore, but the character actors that helped make Capra's touching film so memorable and the holiday favorite it has become--almost 60 years later. It is well-researched and richly-written. This is a perfect gift year-round for any reason. It is one of Cox's best!

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