Christopher Walken A to Z: The Man-The Movies-The Legend

By Robert Schnakenberg

Book Overview

The Complete Guide To All Things Walken He's been a dancer, a baker, a lion tamer, an award-winning actor, and a Hollywood legend. But Christopher Walken has never been the subject of a comprehensive biographical reference--until now. Here at last is a complete A-to-Z guide to this one-of-a-kind performer, featuring entries on everything from the Actors Studio (the legendary theatrical workshop where Walken spent eleven years as a janitor) to Zombie Movies (one of Walken's favorite film genres). Along the way, readers will discover: - Acting secrets and behind-the-scenes trivia from each of Walken's 100+ films--everything from Annie Hall to Hairspray and beyond. - Recipes and kitchen tips from "Chef Walken"--including a look at his short-lived TV show, Cooking with Chris. - Walken's music videos for Madonna, Duran Duran, and Fatboy Slim. - The secrets of maintaining his extraordinary hair. - Observations and reminiscences from Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton, Woody Allen, Dennis Hopper, and countless others. Plus more bizarre B movies and Saturday Night Live appearances than you can shake a cowbell at Complete with fascinating trivia and dozens of photographs, Christopher Walken A to Z offers the definitive look at a pop culture phenomenon.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594742596
• ISBN13: 9781594742590
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Quirk Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

He is the MAN and this book proves it!

This book is great for a run through of all of Walken's works, quirks and general life. He is an incredible actor, full of wit, wonder, true to himself, and also, has a full measure of mystery. Great read.

The man, the myth, the legend

What a character! I thought this was a biography type book when I bought it at my wife's request (she's a bigger Walken fan than I am), but it's not. More an encyclopedic A-Z reference than a read-through, it is still very entertaining and well-written. I enjoyed learning all the obscure trivia and recommend it. It is a little on the small side, but the man more than makes up for it! Enjoy!

Ya Gotta Love Chris!

As a fan of Chris Walken, I enjoyed this book thoroughly. I loved the birthday cake trick!

Not a coffee table book

Like the title says, this is not coffee table book like I had thought (or at least hoped). It's actually a little smaller than most of the books on my shelf (the gold cover is nice though). But besides that it's great, fun little excerpts to just read about Christopher Walken... not something you'd read cover to cover, more of a reference book--something to keep out in a random place for sudden moments of boredom... pretty much exactly why I wanted it as a coffee table book