As this book explores the upbringing of James Earl Jones so does it discover his beginnings as an actor. As Jones delves deeply into his memory, so we venture deep into the rural south of his origins and early life, deep into his turbulent family history, and deep into the roles he's played both on the stage and on screens large and small. In the new epilogue that concludes this edition, Jones -now in his seventies- remembers the personal and professional events of the decade since the book's original publication.
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As this book explores the upbringing of James Earl Jones so does it discover his beginnings as an actor. As Jones delves deeply into his memory, so we venture deep into the rural south of his origins and early life, deep into his turbulent family history, and deep into the roles he's played both on the stage and on screens large and small. In the new epilogue that concludes this edition, Jones -now in his seventies- remembers the personal and professional events of the decade since the book's original publication.
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Add this copy of Voices and Silences to cart. $125.00, very good condition, Sold by Ground Zero Books, Ltd. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Silver Spring, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Charles Scribner's Sons.
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Very good in Very good jacket. xxii, 394 pages. Illustrations. Chronology of the Career of James Earl Jones. Index. Signed with sentiment by the author (Jones) on the half-title page. Minor edge soiling. James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor. His career has spanned more than seven decades, and he has been described as "one of America's most distinguished and versatile" actors and "one of the greatest actors in American history". Since his Broadway debut in 1957, Jones has won many awards, including a Tony Award for his role in The Great White Hope, which also earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the film version of the play. Jones has won three Emmy Awards, including two in the same year in 1990. He is also known for his voice roles as Darth Vader in the Star Wars film series and Mufasa in Disney's The Lion King, and other film, stage and television roles. Derived from a Kirkus review: An autobiography as well as a supremely rewarding text on acting, by the always brooding, green-eyed black actor today best known as the voice of Darth Vader and the steely, saturnine voice of New Jersey Bell. Jones apparently didn't start out to write a text on acting and perhaps doesn't think of this as such, but budding actors shouldn't leave home without it. He spent a decade playing innumerable roles Off-Broadway and in regional theater before his breakthrough with Joseph Papp's Shakespeare in the Park troupe. Long enthralled by Othello, he has played the role in many productions, each of which he analyzes here for new ideas about who the Moor is and how to play him. Best moments overall include the lessening in scope and power of The Great White Hope from Washington to Broadway to film; the difficulty of wrestling a better text out of Angus Wilson for Fences; and stone-sucking thoughts about Jones's feelings and passions in his various roles. A star is born among the classics on acting.
Add this copy of Voices and Silences (Limelight) to cart. $137.50, like new condition, Sold by Griffin Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Stamford, CT, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by LIMELIGHT EDITIONS.
Add this copy of Voices and Silences to cart. $150.00, like new condition, Sold by Landmark Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Traverse City, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Prentice Hall & IBD.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. First Edition Hardcover in fine condition Signed by James Earl Jones on the cover. A very collectible copy! 416 p. Audience: General/trade.
Add this copy of Voices and Silences: Promotional Poster to cart. $250.00, like new condition, Sold by Waverley Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Monica, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Scribners.
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Fine with no dust jacket. Promotional POSTER. Boldly SIGNED in gold ink by actor James Earl Jones at black margin. Fine on a single printed sheet folded in squares as received from publicity department. (17" X 25") Photo attributed to David Hume Kennerly. Nicely suited for framing. (LR); 8vo 8"-9" tall.
