Some kind of hero book james kirkwood

Some kind of hero paramount pictures presents a howard w. Some kind of hero by james kirkwood 1982, paperback for. The remarkable story of the james bond films new edition by matthew field. Adapted from james kirkwoods book, pryor stars as eddie keller, a soldier in vietnam who manages to get captured at the very beginning of his tour of duty. Jan 15, 2016 all in all some kind of hero reads very swiftly despite its rather thick appearance. At the movies some kind of hero desert sun 22 april. Some kind of hero by james kirkwood, paperback barnes. Jun 17, 2008 pryor would never star in a film as good as blue collar, although he would get other opportunities to showcase his abilities as more than just a comic, including 1982s some kind of hero. Although much was lost from james kirkwood s novel in its transition from the printed page to. That a writer should ever put himself through the agonies kirkwood brought upon himself is stupefying. Some kind of hero, directed by michael pressman and adapted by james kirkwood and robert boris from mr. A pow returns to the united states after six years captivity in vietnam, and finds his world in ruins.

Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Some kind of hero by james kirkwood book cover, description, publication history. Book some kind of hero, by james kirkwood, revd by raymond a sokolov. The old double standard made new the new york times.

Some kind of hero is a 1982 american comedydrama film starring richard pryor as a returning vietnam war veteran having trouble adjusting to civilian life. Abaa some kind of hero by kirkwood, james search for. One of those shows a chorus line won him a pulitzer prize for his cowriting contribution and went on to become the biggest stage phenomenon in history. Although the book clocks in at over 700 pages, the main narrative is actually just over 600 pages with the notes and index taking up the last 100 pages. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Kirkwood s 1975 novel, is mainly concerned with eddies status as a secondclass hero. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Summary a vietnam vet returns home from a prisoner of war camp and is greeted as a hero, but is quickly forgotten and soon discovers how tough survival is. With richard pryor, margot kidder, ray sharkey, ronny cox. Although james kirkwood and robert boris are jointly credited with the. Abaa some kind of hero by kirkwood, james search for rare.

This one is based on james kirkwoods book about a soldiers capture in vietnam and his return home six years later to a faithless wife and an army that is not overly receptive to his explanation of why. Although james kirkwood and robert boris are jointly credited with the screenplay, the script was in fact boris rewrite of kirkwood s adaptation of his novel. Originally intended to be a straight drama, the studio insisted. A novel of a returning vietnam pow, by one of the creators of the awardwinning musical a chorus line. It costars margot kidder and was directed by michael pressman. Some kind of hero james kirkwood 1st1st fvg viet namera. Kirkwood, james some kind of hero 1st edition 1st printing hardcover new york thomas y. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Oct 12, 2015 i was 15 years old in 1963, when i got hooked on ian fleming and james bond. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. This book, some kind of hero is a definite must read for the true believer. Everything you might want to know about the movies, from initial development to release. Jan 01, 2002 learn more about james kirkwood at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more.

Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. While i was expecting an indepth work looking at the entire history of the bond movies, i wasnt expecting it to run to 700 pages. Pryor would never star in a film as good as blue collar, although he would get other opportunities to showcase his abilities as more than just a comic, including 1982s some kind of hero. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.

Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Based on james kirkwood jrs 1975 novel of the same name concerning vietnam vet eddie kellers struggles to adjust to civilian life, some kind of hero suffers from an uneven tone thanks to the studios insistence that its star, richard pryor, had more comedic material to perform within the film this, despite pryors proven track record at. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. I was 15 years old in 1963, when i got hooked on ian fleming and james bond. One of the defining novels of americas viet nam war experience. Good times bad times by james kirkwood and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps and.

Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Apr 02, 1982 some kind of hero, directed by michael pressman and adapted by james kirkwood and robert boris from mr. Diary of a mad playwright by james kirkwood kirkus. At the movies some kind of hero desert sun 22 april 1982. Although much was lost from james kirkwoods novel in its transition from the printed page to. James kirkwood a pow returns to the united states after six years captivity in vietnam, and finds his world in ruins. Kirkwood, james some kind of hero 1st edition 1st printing ebay. Meeting a sympathetic hooker, he begins a life of crime. In 1968, kirkwood signed the writers and editors war tax protest pledge, vowing to refuse tax payments in protest against the vietnam war his novel some kind of hero is centered on a prisoner of war in, and back home from, vietnam. Kirkwood, james some kind of hero 1st edition 1st printing. Learn more about james kirkwood at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. Some kind of hero hardcover july 1, 1975 by james kirkwood author first edition read more read less click to open popover enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The most important book totv adaptations coming in 2020.

This copy is a stated first edition, first printing. James kirkwood after five years in a north vietnamese prison camp, eddie keller returns to an unfamiliar america, where he struggles to survive a shattered marriage, unemployment, and growing anger and desperation. James kirkwood 19241989 was a prominent figure in the theater world as well as the author of several novels. Although james kirkwood and robert boris are jointly credited with the screenplay, the script was in fact boris rewrite of kirkwoods adaptation of his novel. Some kind of hero by james kirkwood fantastic fiction.

Richard pryor and margot kidder in some kind of hero 1982 richard pryor in some kind of hero. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Publication date 1975 topics prisoners of war, vietnam war, 19611975 publisher new york. Some kind of hero signed by james kirkwood, edition with full number line present on page bound in black cloth, titling red and gold spine lettering, unfortunately the top of the book is a little bit sunned most of it was covered by the dust jacket and there is a small amount of fray at the top, front of the book has an embossed. In the story, the main character jimmy acted in the 1950s tv series, valiant lady, as kirkwood himself did in real life. Hes best remembered as the coauthor of the longrunning musical a chorus line and for p. The remarkable history of the james bond films my first response was to joke on twitter that id be using it as a door stop. He was an actor and writer, known for some kind of hero 1982, a chorus line 1985 and p. Some kind of hero by james kirkwood 1975, hardcover for. Kirkwood died in his manhattan apartment of aidsrelated complications in 1989. The most important booktotv adaptations coming in 2020. He was an actor and writer, known for a chorus line 1985, some kind of hero 1982 and mommie dearest 1981. Some kind of hero hardcover july 1, 1975 by james kirkwood author visit amazons james kirkwood page. Some kind of hero more editions of some kind of hero.