[.ca] Quinlan's Film Stars: The Ultimate Guide to the Stars of ... (ISBN 1574883186)

Movie Geeks Rejoice!:
This book has been an invaluable resource for quenching my film knowledge thirst since I got my hands on my father's 1st edition copy around '82 or so. Due to publisher's restraints, author Quinlan gradually, and unfortunately, weeded out entries for lesser known, or no longer relevant, stars over the years. But fret no more! This edition appears to include every entry he's ever created. Whether you're looking for the complete filmography of the world's most well-known actors (Eastwood), the birthdate of you're favorite cult star (Marie Windsor anyone?), or the names of those long lost Lon Chaney titles, you'll find yourself immersed in this bible of film history. Quinlan's research is thorough (and I do mean thorough! Before IMDB came around, I'd never seen anything like it), well-spoken, and virtually flawless in its accuracy. This edition is fairly up-to-date (through 2001 I think) & packs many surprises about the status of actors actors you might have already assumed dead, retired or out-of-work. Superb!

Invaluable:
I can't believe I got this in the bargain section for six dollars! This book gives EVERY movie each actor ever made up to 2001. I've used it so many times, either because I remember an actor but not the movie he/she was in or I think an actor was in a certain movie but I'm not sure. Just a flip of the page and you have all the information you need. It's also very neatly organized with little pictures and bios of each actor laid out neatly like a dictionary! It's an excellent book!

The Definitive Resource!:
If you want to know every movie that your favorite actor has made, this is the book for you!!! It is well organized, incredibly detailed and up to date!!! Keep a copy next to your TV!!!

Don't watch a movie without it!:
I watched the Oscars with this next to me, and it made them so much more fun! Look up fun, strange and important facts about your favorite stars and see some of the quirkiest, yet best descriptions of the actors you'll ever read!. The author describes everyone by their physical attributes - but it's like reading the cartoon page. This one is guaranteed to make you laugh!