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020			_a9781250070807 (hardback)
020			_a1250070805 (hardback)
020			_z9781250089953 (e-book)
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035			_a(OCoLC)925355320 _z(OCoLC)933506221
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050	0	0	_aPN2287.S39 _bW57 2016
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100	1		_aWills, David, _d1969- _eauthor.
245	1	4	_aThe cinematic legacy of Frank Sinatra / _cDavid Wills ; contributing essays by Nancy Sinatra, Tina Sinatra and Frank Sinatra, Jr. ; contributing photo editor, Amanda Erlinger ; designed by Stephen Schimdt.
250			_aFirst edition.
300			_a303 pages : _billustrations (some color) ; _c31 cm
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 302-303).
520			_a"In a film career spanning more than five decades, Frank Sinatra proved to be a roulette wheel of constantly spinning talent, the likes of which Hollywood has rarely seen. Film history is filled with stars created by the studio system. Occasionally, however, a performer emerged who, against all preconceived odds of what a star should be or look like, knocked down the walls of convention by becoming nothing other than what they already were. Frank Sinatra was the embodiment of this fundamental truth. The legacy of his work stands apart from many of his contemporaries, who essentially based their performances on an extension of a core character type. Sinatra, however, was able to take his signature persona and translate it successfully into many film genres-first as the comedic song-and-dance man, then as the dramatic actor and romantic lead, and finally as the tough guy and action hero. Sinatra also respectfully challenged contemporary ideals of acting technique. While being humble enough to learn from his peers, he kept his acting style fresh and instinctual, and earned an Oscar at a time when many actors were either classically trained or coached in the "Method.""--
600	1	0	_aSinatra, Frank, _d1915-1998 _vPortraits.
650		0	_aMotion picture actors and actresses _zUnited States _vPortraits.
700	1		_aSinatra, Nancy, _econtributor.
700	1		_aSinatra, Tina, _econtributor.
700	1		_aSinatra, Frank, _cJr., _d1944- _econtributor.
700	1		_aSchmidt, Stephen _c(Graphic designer), _eeditor.
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