Very unique set of books with some of the most visually moving portraits i have ever seen. But then roddy was friends with every gay man in hollywood. To be posted next when i get around to it why dont you buy the book in. Double exposure by roddy compiled and photographed by.
Roddy mcdowall was not only endowed but flexible, and supposedly performed selffellatio in front of others as a party trick. Roddy mcdowall, horoscope for birth date 17 september 1928. Its actually a book album of photography by the late actor, roddy mcdowall. Roddy mcdowall biography and filmography roddy mcdowall. Illustrated with photographs of 98 famous personalities by wellknown actor roddy mcdowall who was also a lifelong photographer of his friends and fellow actors. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Skilled in the grace of friendship, he was known and cared for by many to whom he was a trusted confidant. Roddy mcdowall, austin stoker, and paul williams in battle for the planet of the apes 1973. Double exposure by roddy mcdowell, roddy mcdowall alibris. Roddy mcdowalls unaffected, poignant performances in his first hollywood films brought him instant fame and respect as an actor. He is however probably best known as cornelius and caesar in the planet of the apes film series of the 1970s. He has a fine reputation as a celebrity photographer, publishing four volumes of double exposure. Buy double exposure, take three by roddy mcdowell, roddy mcdowall online at alibris.
A gallery of the celebrated with commentary by the equally celebrated by roddy mcdowall. His long career began aged 12 in hollywood in how green was my valley 1941 and lassie come home 1943. An astronaut crashlands on a strange planet where the monkeyhuman roles are reversed, but breaks out of the lab thanks to his friendship with some liberal chimps. Nov 25, 2012 according to tabs autobiog, he and roddy were just friends, op.
In 1966, he published the book double exposure, and recently double exposure ii appeared in bookstores throughout the united states. British actor roddy mcdowall s father was an officer in the english merchant marine, and his mother was a wouldbe actress. Roddy mcdowall celebrity profile check out the latest roddy mcdowall photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Roddy mcdowalls planet of the tapes the smoking gun. My friend bob was actually dating roddy toward the end of the lord love a duck stars life. They must have respected him a great deal to have agreed to participate in his project. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Double exposure, take three by roddy mcdowell, roddy mcdowall. One legendary talent writes about another legendary talent. Iconic scifi adventure based on the satirical novels of pierre boulle. A gifted photographer, mcdowall published four volumes of double exposure, collections of photos of actors accompanied by remarks from friends and admirers, with royalties donated to the motion picture and television fund. Roderick andrew anthony jude roddy mcdowall 17 september 1928 3 october 1998 was an english actor and photographer. His career lasted more than 60 years, during which he made some m.
Granted, it may be primarily of interest to we baby boomers for a great nostalgia trip as so many are now gone, including mcdowall who passed in 1998, but for those looking for insight into some of the celebrities of our time as well as stunning examples of the. Double exposure by roddy mcdowall 1966 hardcover ebay. Double exposure by mcdowall, roddy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A gallery of the celebrated with commentary by the equally. He loved acting, and until recently was still touring the theatres of america in such plays as harvey and dial m for. Rags was a christmas gift from frank sinatra and kickstarted avas love for welsh corgis. Roddy mcdowall news from united press international. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. First of all, im transfixed by the tight, white shorts paul newman is wearing which reiterates that he is the most beautiful man who has ever walked the earth. Robbie amell on the afterlife in amazon prime videos upload we spoke with robbie about amazon prime videos new scifi comedy upload, the shows.
Mcdowall was a longtime board member of the academy of motion picture arts and sciences. The search, conducted as part of a infringement probe, turned up films. Most of the photos were taken during the midsixties and for that reason this book will appeal most to older people or younger people that enjoy the older movies and entertainment. He published four large and attractive books of his workthis set includes them. Buy this book in his third volume of celebrity photographs. He began his acting career as a child in england, and then in the united states, in how. Everyone knows roddy mcdowell as a great actor but how many know he is one of the best portrait photographers ever. Granted, it may be primarily of interest to we baby boomers for a great nostalgia trip as so many are now gone, including mcdowall who passed in 1998, but for those looking for insight into some of the celebrities of our time as well as stunning examples of the photographic art of portraiture this is a great book. Roddy mcdowall monday, 17th september 1928 saturday, 3rd october 1998 london england. Then there is a beyond gorgeous natalie wood and towards the end, a glimpse of a young and gorgeous jane fonda. Double exposure, take two oxfam gb oxfams online shop. Playing multiple characters in both the movie series and the tv series mcdowall was the one actor that had to be worked into the apes saga in one way or the other. Double exposure hardcover january 1, 1966 by roddy mcdowall author visit amazons roddy mcdowall page. A gifted photographer, mcdowall published four volumes of double exposure, collections of photos of actors accompanied by remarks from friends and admirers, with royalties donated to.
Oct 04, 1998 roddy mcdowall s unaffected, poignant performances in his first hollywood films brought him instant fame and respect as an actor. Roddy mcdowall as cornelius, ceasar, and galen to many roddy mcdowall represents the heart of the apes saga. After winning an acting prize in a school play, he was able to secure film work in britain, beginning at age ten with 1938s scruffy. According to tabs autobiog, he and roddy were just friends, op. This book is a collection of photographs taken by roddy mcdowall with commentary by those who knew or admired more or less the subjects. This has been on my shelf for years and i recently took it down to look at it and read it all over again. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Acceptable how a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. An exlibrary copy in excellent condition, with library markings.
British actor roddy mcdowalls father was an officer in the english merchant marine, and his mother was a wouldbe actress. In a career that spanned more than 60 years, he made movies. As a child actor, his large, expressive eyes, polite english tones and earnest sincerity made him worldfamous in such classic films as how green was my valle y, lassie come home and my friend flicka. In 1974, the fbi raided the hollywood home of roddy mcdowall and seized the actors large collection of pirated films. Im not saying the photo is a fake, but you can convince me it is the real thing.
Bound in black and white cloth, the book is in nice condition, square and solid, but with yellowing at edges of the white portion of the. In double exposure, with its dazzling photographs taken during the 1950s and 1960s, roddy mcdowall takes and intimate look at those leading figures in the arts whose images are, and will forever reign, electric. Kim hunter, roddy mcdowall, and natalie trundy in escape from the planet of the apes 1971. Roddy mcdowall is a hoot as the gossip hungry journalist trying to unearth scandal, while james mason and sylvia miles are wonderful as the constantly arguing couple. When it came time to choose a lifes calling, mcdowall bowed to his mothers influence.
Double exposure take two by mcdowall, roddy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Double exposure, take three by roddy mcdowell, roddy. The cancer and its complications, after a long illness, ended his life. It started with double exposure in 1968 and continued with several more volumes. This video was taken by roddy mcdowall at a malibu beach party in the mid60s. Clearly he wanted more but at that stage wasnt up to it. For his part bob, a great film fan and hollywood enthusiast, was hoping to learn all sorts of things from roddy about the golden age as roddy not only knew absolutely everyone but kept up an. Seller the hermitage bookshop, member abaa published 1989. Condition owners blindstamp, else fine in near fine, price clipped dust jacket with some light rubbing, mild edgewear, and a short sl edition first edition, first printing.
Find double exposure, take three by mcdowall, roddy at biblio. A gallery of the celebrated with commentary by the equally celebrated provides a double exposure of speaker and spoken of. Charlton heston, roddy mcdowall, maurice evans, kim hunter, james whitmore, james daly, linda harrison. Double exposure jack bennys copy roddy mcdowall first. In that case, no malcom mcdowell was born malcolm john taylor in leeds, yorkshire, the son of a pub owner father who was an alcoholic and a mother who ran a hotel. When he developed lung cancer in the mid1980s, he left a powerful public service announcement denouncing smoking as the cause, for broadcast after his death. His career lasted more than 60 years, during which he made some motion pictures, as well as stage and television appearances, and also became an accomplished. He is best known for portraying cornelius and caesar in the original planet of the apes film series, as well as galen in the spinoff television series. Join facebook to connect with sharon roddy and others you may know. Tab says in his book the only actor he ever really loved was anthony perkins. Roderick andrew anthony jude mcdowall 17 september 1928 3 october 1998 was an englishamerican actor, voice artist, film director and photographer. Its actually a bookalbum of photography by the late actor, roddy mcdowall. Meanwhile, colin blakely injects garrulous humour to the part of sir horace blatt.
Roddy mcdowall, mcdowell, mcdowel, galen, ceasar, caesar. Search, discover and share your favorite roddy mcdowall gifs. I have never seen roddy have a chest like that and i have not seen all of his movies. Double exposure, take two meet your next favorite book. His subjects were hollywood film stars, recording artists, authors, other celebrities. Kidnapped 1948 robert louis stevensons hero david balfour roddy mcdowall joins rebel alan breck stewart dan oherlihy in 18thcentury scotland. Never heard to say a bad word about anyone, he was unfailingly. Roddy mcdowall was one of the happiest of exceptions.
A tribute to roddy mcdowall author, photographer and a. Double exposure take two compiled and photographed by roddy mcdowall, published by william morrow and company inc. Roddy mcdowall bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Roderick andrew anthony jude mcdowall september 17, 1928october 3, 1998 was a british actor. Hardback with red dust jacket with protective cover. In double exposure you get a wonderful portrait of someone famous with commentary by another famous person. A gallery of the celebrated with commentary by the equally celebrated by roddy mcdowall and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Roddy mcdowall biography, movie highlights and photos. Denis quilley, while slightly underused on occasion, is good enough as arlenas putupon husband. This is actor and violinist jack bennys copy, with a short note to benny from mcdowall. Did he ever have his shirt off in a movie as an adult.
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