Books

[judgefoozle]

Even in this electronic age, the numerous books on Laurel and Hardy are still essential items in the true fan's collection. Maybe we could have a complete new section for them, so we could consider them title by title. My interest was roused by the info that the Mouland/Pawson book Laurel Before Hardy, is now so rare, Amazon has a third-party seller offering it for £108.10. (Why the 10p???). Anyway, Randy's book is plentiful but hard to get, and now in a new edition, Dean's Charlie Hall book is a "must", and new titles are on the way. Should we have some reviews and opinions of the written info about the Boys? Should start some interesting "discussions"

[piedmont]

I Agree Judge, My favourite Books in my Collection are :- the Revised new Edition of The Laurel & Hardy Encyclopedia by Glen Mitchell which I bought Recently in a little shop in Ulverston, also, 'What Was The Film When, The Films of Laurel & Hardy' pocket Edition with a nice Foreword by Sir Norman Wisdom, With Excellent Photo's, Cast, Full Info on all Films, Complete Filmography, Quotes from the Films, The 'Sons' Constitution Rules and The 'Sons of the Desert' Song, plus a listing of All the solo Films of each of the 'Boys' and Classic Sketches, also, Dates & Places of the British Tours, I am always thumbing through this great little book by Mark Potts & Dave Shephard (nice photo of them on the back with Lois Laurel)
Fits snugly into the pocket (goes with me always) I Thoroughly recommend this little book, I bought it from the Museum in Harlem. I also Recommend Dean McKeown's book, 'The Charlie Hall Picture Archive' full of great Photo's mostly from Charlie's personal collection. Also 'The Laurel & Hardy Digest' by Willie McIntyre, which I'm sure most of you will have.
Well, Folks, That's all there is, there isn't any more !

[judgefoozle]

I think there is a little more, actually...I couldn't live without Randy's "Magic Behind the Movies", it's a "soup to nuts" factfile on the Boys and ther movies. But maybe you were assuming we all knew that, Piedmont. Never seen the "pocket" book though, you've made me curious. More expense!!! Dohhh!
BTW, which classic sketches are included? Does it have Spot of Trouble?

[Angus McLaurel]

Feb 19, 2010 5:22:00 GMT judgefoozle said:

Maybe we could have a complete new section for them, so we could consider them title by title.

Swell idea Judge.


I'll attend to that work now....

[Angus McLaurel]

I've got quite a few books in my collection, including the now rare 'Laurel Before Hardy', which was given to me as a gift from the late Bill Cubin.

I'll leave my reviewing to what will now be some new threads on here!

[judgefoozle]

Spooky. Bill gave me my copy of Laurel Before Hardy too. Just ordered the "Pocket Book" too...more expense!!! On Bowler Dessert Online, Willie pans a new "e-book" as a waste of money, which is a relief. No idea what an "e-book" is, the only one I know is "E" by Gum.

[piedmont]

Feb 19, 2010 21:52:26 GMT judgefoozle said:

I think there is a little more, actually...I couldn't live without Randy's "Magic Behind the Movies", it's a "soup to nuts" factfile on the Boys and ther movies. But maybe you were assuming we all knew that, Piedmont. Never seen the "pocket" book though, you've made me curious. More expense!!! Dohhh!
BTW, which classic sketches are included? Does it have Spot of Trouble?

Just came across this post, Sorry Judge !

No, It does'nt have Spot of Trouble, Short sketches from :-
'Fra Diavolo' - 'Pardon Us' (the prison schoolroom scene) - 'Men 'O War' (Soda.....Soda.....Soda) - 'Thicker Than Water' (the Furniture Payment) and, Finally, 'Bonnie Scotland' B.T.W. we are snowed in again up here and yet more snow to come !!!

[Hives (aka Billy Gilbert)]

Can I give my small contribution ? these are the books I have.
The films of L & H, What was the film -- When.
The pocket essential L & H, (Brian J. Robb)
Mr L. & Mr H. (John McCabe) Stan & Ollie. the roots of comedy. (Simon Louvish)
Laurel & Hardy, Quote Unquote. (Neil Grant).
Laurel & Hardy. (Annie McGarry). L. & H. Movie Paperbacks. (Charles Barr)
Babe, the life of OLiver Hardy. ( John McCabe). the comedy world of Stan Laurel. (John McCabe)
L. & H. The magic behind the movies. (Randy Skretvedt).
The Laurel & Hardy Digest. (Willie McIntire). The life and times of L. & H. (Parragon)
L. & H. the solo films of Stan Laurel & Oliver "Babe" Hardy, (Rob Stone)
The Laurel & Hardy encyclopedia. (Glenn Mitchell)
also books on Charlie Hall, Edgar Kennedy, Fin, and Jean Darling.

[judgefoozle]

"Small contribution"? More like a complete library! So what do you reckon is the best one?
I reckon if you're limited to one, it would be Randy's book, as it covers the biogs and the movies all in one, but it's only my opinion.

[Hives (aka Billy Gilbert)]

Thank you Your Honour for your kind remarks.... I'm filling up here...... but I agree with your choice. Randy,s book " the magic behind the movies" is the best..... But.... it is a bit too big to carry around so I'm going to say "what was the film, When ?" the pocket edition is the one I'd go for. My final answer, I'm not even going to phone a friend. lol

[judgefoozle]

Anyone seen the "bookazine" (yuk) in Sainsbury's throughout the country? It's been seen in about half a dozen branches, at £7.99. Academic intrest only, as it's too dear at the .99, never mind the seven quid.

[Angus McLaurel]

I don't usually get to Sainsbury's

Sounds like I aint missing much!

[judgefoozle]

Apr 10, 2010 10:51:25 GMT Angus McLaurel said:

I don't usually get to Sainsbury's

Sounds like I aint missing much!

Well, I was kindly sent some of this "product" by e-mail, and - on the contrary - you're missing a lot of "new" information!!!! Like Babe's first wife being Madelyn Saloslieu. I thought it was Saloshin, and so did her dad, who put it in the Atlanta Constitution, but you live and learn. Of course, there just MIGHT be other mistakes in this volume....farbeit from me....
Oh dear, there's a LOT of "new" information (sic) in the chapter on Babe. I wonder who made it up.
Anyone who wants a list, PM me, space is limited here.

There's now a partial review of this product in Bowler Dessert Online. We have a link, I believe.

[piedmont]

Great 'Babe' paper on the NNNN. web-site Judge, MANY CONGRATULATIONS ! ;D

[judgefoozle]

Why thank you, Piedmont, but I fear it hardly qualifies as a "book"! (Not even a bookzine )