Synopses & Reviews
In this candid biography Lawrence Grobel chronicles the remarkable story of the Huston family, which boasts three Oscar winners, from Walter to John to Anjelica, with particular attention to the rich career and tumultuous personal life of director/actor John Huston (1906-1987). This updated edition covers Anjelica's stormy relationship with Jack Nicholson, her liberating marriage to artist Robert Graham, the exploits of her brothers Tony and Danny, the mysterious silence of Maricela, John's last love interest and more.
Review
"Notorious for his flamboyant life style, John Huston went to his grave a couple of years ago confident of receiving decent treatment from his hand-picked biographer, Lawrence Grobel of Playboy. Alas, the trust was misplaced. Neither John, nor Anjelica, nor any other Huston emerges unscathed from this horrendously inept book designed for those who like to ogle centerfolds. Grobel has simply thrown everything John and the others told him into a bag, then dumped the mess onto the pages. Grobel likes the stupid sportswriter's phrase, 'coming off' and uses it repeatedly, coming off badly himself in the process." Reviewed by Andrew Witmer, Virginia Quarterly Review (Copyright 2006 Virginia Quarterly Review)
Synopsis
From Walter to John to Anjelica, there are three generations of Oscar winners in the remarkable Huston family.This is their story.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [805]-817) , filmography (p. [818]-821), and index.