For Entertainment Only
Your ticket to behind the scenes of Lord of the Rings and other movies ("from one who knows," adds Ian McKellen)
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Keith Stern
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"Readers looking for unpublished behind-the-scenes stories about world-famous rock bands and movie actors will certainly get their fair share of celebrity gossip … Get it!”—Kirkus Reviews
“Only someone who had been that close to the action, the many rehearsals, the … and the gargantuan effort made by the Cast and Crew could have written such a revealing volume! What amazing stories Keith Stern has to reveal here!”—Clifford Broadway, The One Ring
“From one who knows”—Ian McKellen
Dive into the Magic of Entertainment!
We all cherish those moments of escape through films, music, books and theatre. Whether it’s the thrill of a blockbuster movie, the enchantment of a concert, or the drama of a stage play, entertainment fuels our imaginations and offers a much-needed break from daily life. Then there's the other side of the curtain: the people who create the content that amuses and enlightens us. Ever wondered what it’s like to step into the world of Oz, middle-Earth or Hogwarts? Or to live the supposedly glamorous life of a Hollywood star or a chart-topping musician?
For Entertainment Only takes you on an exclusive journey behind the scenes of the entertainment world. Follow the incredible story of one man who overcame his mundane suburban upbringing and gained access to the magical realms of Hollywood, Broadway, London’s West End, New Zealand and all around the world. From setting up his temporary office on the iconic sets of Rivendell from The Lord of the Rings, Cerebro from X-Men and Sir Leigh Teabing’s library from The Da Vinci Code, to traveling with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and witnessing a legendary rock band rehearse a future hit, he’s seen it all. And now, he invites you to join him on this extraordinary adventure.
In this captivating memoir, you’ll discover:
- What it was like to be behind the scenes of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, and The Hobbit.
- The backstage rituals of The Grateful Dead before their electrifying performances.
- The birth of punk rock in 1970s NYC.
- How Madonna nearly vanished into obscurity when her debut album was overlooked.
- Brad Pitt’s humble beginnings in Hollywood.
- Ian McKellen’s transition from stage to screen and his near-miss with the role of Gandalf.
- On and off-set experiences with Tom Hanks.
- How Orlando Bloom borrowed $25 from the author, to reserve the web domain name OrlandoBloom.com
- The challenges of securing Oscar nominations and wins.
- Andy Serkis’s transformation from Gollum’s disguise to stardom.
- The downfall of Harvey Weinstein, Bryan Singer and Kevin Spacey in the #MeToo era.
These true tales offer surprising insights into the off-screen lives of the stars we adore, often long before they became household names. Their real-life stories are just as intriguing and exciting as their on-screen images.
Get ready to be enchanted and inspired, with your own tales to tell. Pick up your copy of For Entertainment Only today and embark on a journey through the fascinating world of entertainment!
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