Greasy Kidstuff Magazine

Wishing everyone a very happy new year - may all your dreams come true in 2024!

BIG CONGRATS to Lee Sobel Literary Agency clients Elizabeth Lamere and Laura Davis-Chanin on the sale of their biography of Alan Vega, iconic musician/artist. I will announce who the publisher is when the ink dries on the contract.

My review in Greasy Kidstuff Magazine of John Lurie’s The History of Bones: A Memoir (5 out of 5 stars):
https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/john-lurie-book-review

Check out my review of new book The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family by Ron Howard and Clint Howard. This may be the most perfect showbiz memoir I have ever read.
https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/the-boys-book-review

Congratulations to Lee Sobel Literary Agency client Burt Kearns on the write-up in the Hollywood Reporter about his forthcoming biography of actor Lawrence Tierney:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lawrence-tierney-reservoir-dogs-1234964784/

Book About Late Actor and Notorious Bad Guy Lawrence Tierney Set from Writer-Producer Burt Kearns The life and wild times of the late Lawrence Tierney will soon be put on the page. Author, journalist and documentary producer Burt Kearns confirms to The Hollywood Reporter that he is writing Tier…

NEW BOOK ALERT: That’s How Strong My Love Is by David Loehr. Wonderfully well-written with tons of great photos, the book targets rock 'n roll history buffs, James Dean fans, pop culture enthusiasts, and those interested in the gay rights struggle. It offers an inside look at the counterculture of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. I met David many years ago when he was one of very few American music promoters who put on rockabilly "weekenders." Check out my 5 star review on Greasy Kidstuff Magazine: https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/david-loehr-book-review

https://www.einpresswire.com/article/537376014/pop-culture-icon-pilato-inks-deals-for-three-new-books

Pop-Culture Icon Pilato Inks Deals for Three New Books Writer/producer/TV host Herbie J Pilato signs deals for biographies of Sean Connery and Diana Rigg, and a combined book about George Lucas and Steven Spielberg

Vote for the New York Dolls in Syl's memory: https://vote.rockhall.com/

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Thank you TVWriter.com for honoring my very special author client Herbie J Pilato. Nice write up about the three books I recently sold for him: https://tvwriter.com/herbie-j-pilato-scores-deals-for-1-2-3-new-books/

Herbie J Pilato Scores Deals for 1-2-3 New Books! TVWriter™ Contributing Editor Emeritus Herbie J Pilato has inked deals to pen biographies of legendary actors Sean Connery and Diana Rigg, and a combined book about the equally iconic producers/dir…

Lee Sobel Literary Agency wishes to congratulate author Nat Segaloff on the sale of his book 50 YEARS OF FEAR: The Phenomenon of The Exorcist sold to Kensington Publishing. Check out his amazing biography of William Friedkin, the director of The Exorcist at: https://www.amazon.com/Hurricane-Billy-Stormy-William-Friedkin/dp/0688078524/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Nat+Segaloff+Hurrican+Billy&qid=1611952022&s=books&sr=1-1

Hurricane Billy: The Stormy Life and Films of William Friedkin Hurricane Billy: The Stormy Life and Films of William Friedkin

Lee Sobel Literary Agency wishes to congratulate author Herbie J Pilato on the sale of his book LUCAS/SPIELBERG – THE DIRECTOR'S CUT: Their Billion Dollar Lives and Movies, making this three books he now has under contract including forthcoming biographies of Sean Connery and Diana Rigg. Herbie J is Mr. Pop Culture - check out his Amazon Author page for all of his incredible books at: https://www.amazon.com/Herbie-J-Pilato/e/B000APA6Q8?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1611951220&sr=1-1

Herbie J. Pilato Follow Herbie J. Pilato and explore their bibliography from Amazon.com's Herbie J. Pilato Author Page.

4 years ago today on January 25, 2017, the world lost iconic television star Mary Tyler Moore. When I was a kid I watched the show religiously with my mom. Moore was a fascinating actress who led a very troubled life and overcame many obstacles. My client, author Herbie J Pilato, authored a terrific biography titled simply MARY. It is highly recommended. Check it out - it may make you want to throw your hat in the air just like she did in the opening credits of her beloved TV show.
https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Tyler-Moore-Story/dp/0999507842/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Herbie+J+Pilato+Mary&qid=1611593803&s=books&sr=1-1

Mary: The Mary Tyler Moore Story Mary: The Mary Tyler Moore Story

Extremely sad to hear that Sylvain Sylvain has passed away. When I started my literary agency 5 years ago he was my first client. As a voracious reader of rock 'n roll memoirs, I had been thinking about who had not done a book yet that I wished I could read. Being a lifelong New York Dolls fan I approached Syl and with the help of amazingly talented author Dave Thompson we made Syl's memoirs a reality. Syl was a dream to work with --- very real, upbeat and a great storyteller. We lost one of my other clients last year (and another collaborator with Dave Thompson) Walter Lure. I consider myself very lucky to have worked with these musicians whose music has made my life so much better. RIP Jackson!

Hey Roger Corman fans! Check out my review of the two volume New World Pictures oral history at Greasy Kidstuff Magazine:

https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/roger-corman-oral-history-vol-1-2

RIP David L. Lander aka Squiggy

Season’s Greetings! Are you looking for a Christmas gift for your movie-obsessed loved one? Are you someone who gorges on yuletide faves like It’s A Wonderful Life this time of year? Then I have a book to recommend - here is my review of Christmas in the Movies: 30 Classics to Celebrate the Season by Jeremy Arnold:
https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/christmas-in-the-movies-book-review

"Don't You Want Me, Baby?" Turn the clock back to the 80's and read Dylan Jones' fabulous phone book sized oral history of the new wave era with his book Sweet Dreams: The Story of the New Romantics - check out my review:
https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/sweet-dreams-book-review

Just posted my review of the book Nobody Does it Better: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of James Bond:
https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/james-bond-book-review

Get this book - it's be a lot cooler if you did! My review of the fantastic new ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT: The Oral History of Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused
https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/dazed-and-confused-book-review

Interview with Candy Clark from American Graffiti and The Man Who Fell To Earth!
https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/candy-clark-interview

Kickass interview I did with Cheryl Ladd of Charlie's Angels fame! I never know what to expect when I interview people and she was a sheer delight. She is funny, smart and a great storyteller. Love to hear your feedback if you read it - thank you:
https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/cheryl-ladd-interview

“Love is the most powerful force on earth and we have got to get this world back to it." A quote from my interview with Dee Wallace (E.T., Cujo, 3 From Hell, Blake Edward's 10 and over 200 more movies and TV appearances). This is by far the best interview I have had the pleasure of doing. There is no doubt in my mind why Dee Wallace is a huge success. She is super friendly, funny, open and caring -- everything your mom should be and everything Steven Spielberg saw in her when he cast her in a little movie called E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Check it out in Greasy Kidstuff Magazine: https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/dee-wallace-interview

Randal Kleiser, director of Grease, Blue Lagoon and so many other movies, took time out of his schedule to speak with Lee Sobel of Greasy Kidstuff Magazine - check it out at: https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/randal-kleiser-interview. Coming soon: Interviews with Cheryl Ladd (“Charlie’s Angels”), Xander Berkeley (“Sid and Nancy”) and Candy Clark (“American Graffiti”).

JUST POSTED TO GREASY KIDSTUFF: My interview with actor/musician Richard Edson. Original drummer of Sonic Youth, star of Jim Jarmusch's STRANGER THAN PARADISE, Edson has appeared in over 100 movies, including Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Platoon, Do The Right Thing and Howard the Duck!
https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/richard-edson-interview

HOT OFF THE PRESSES! Here is my interview in Greasy Kidstuff with Dolly Martin, star of Russ Meyer's cult classic movie that turns 50 this year: Beyond The Valley of the Dolls!
https://www.greasykidstuffmagazine.com/dolly-martin-interview