In All Sincerity, Peter Cushing

In All Sincerity... Peter Cushingby Christopher Gullowith a foreword by Peter SasdyIn All SincerityPeter Cushing is a new book examining the career of thegentle man of horror. In a career spanning six decades and many mediums,including film, television, theatre, radio, and writing, Peter Cushinghas been hailed as a consummate actor who was loved by both fans andco-workers alike. Whether through his early days touring with LaurenceOlivier, becoming Englands first television star, recreating thecharacters of Baron Frankenstein and Abraham Van Helsing for HammerFilms, or appearing in Star Wars, the most famous science fiction filmever produced, Peter Cushing exemplified dignity, preparedness anddedication to his craft. Four years in the making, In All SincerityPeter Cushing breaks down theactors career into decades from his very beginnings in local theatre,his stint in Hollywood, and his rise to fame as the king of horror andbeyond. Over eighty actors, actresses and directors have contributed tothe book, including Val Guest, Robert Quarry, Francis Matthews, BrianCox, Forrest J. Ackerman, Yvonne Monlaur, Mark Hamill, John Carpenter,Ted Newsom, Caroline Munro and the late Sir Nigel Hawthorne. Featuringdozens of pictures, In All SincerityPeter Cushing includes some rarecandid and never before published photos of Peter Cushing on the sets ofThe Curse of Frankenstein, The Gorgon, The Skull, FrankensteinCreated Woman, and Tendre Dracula, at leisure; indulging in his loveof painting, the 1975 Famous Monsters convention and the 1992 opening ofCushings View. Also featured is a dedication from his life-long loveHelen Beck six months before their marriage. In All SincerityPeterCushing offers fans a personal look at a truly talented man. Author Christopher Gullo has been a life-long admirer of actor PeterCushing. He has spent the last four years collecting rare materials andconducting interviews with Cushings co-workers for his research on thebook. In the beginning of 2000, he took over the running of The PeterCushing Association, a club for all fans of the great actor, which wascreated under the guidance of Peter Cushings former secretary, JoyceBroughton. YOU COULD OWN A GENUINE PIECE OF PETER CUSHING MEMORABILIA:Author Christopher Gullo is offering all fans who order the book and e-mail him at [email protected] (including their name, mailing address, and e-mail address) the chance to win an actual letter written by Peter Cushing to the BBC in 1986. It is on a piece of Mr. Cushings official stationery, written on both sides, and signed by him. All names and addresses will be kept on file, and at the time of the books publication will be entered into a draw - the first one drawn will win Peter Cushings letter.