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Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography Paperback – August 5, 2014

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Since his death in 1993, Vincent Price’s legacy as a Hollywood legend has only grown in stature. His lengthy and distinguished career—as the voice of The Saint on the radio; as an actor in such unforgettable horror films as House of Wax and The Fly, in classic movies such as Laura and The Song of Bernadette, and on popular TV shows such as Batman and The Brady Bunch; and as a star on the Broadway stage—spanned sixty-five years. In addition to being an icon of stage and screen, Price was an art historian and collector who did much to popularize the visual arts in the United States, as well as a gourmet chef and author of bestselling cookbooks. Widely revered for his elegance and erudition, this Renaissance man left his mark on many areas of American culture during the twentieth century.
 
Vincent Price was also a loving father to his daughter Victoria, who was born shortly before he turned fifty-one, at the height of his popularity. Though the star’s busy film schedule took him in and out of his young daughter’s life, he was always a larger-than-life presence and, simply, her father. The deep bond between father and daughter managed to survive the machinations of Price’s third wife, the elegant British actress Coral Browne, who resented the close relationship between Price and his children and grandchildren. After Browne’s death, Price and his daughter spent over a year taping conversations that would form the basis of this compelling biography-cum-memoir.
 
In writing about the father she adored, Victoria Price reveals a man complex, human, and humorous. An actor of range, less than one-third of the movies in which he appeared were in the horror genre. As a pre-war anti-Nazi sympathizer, he was greylisted during the Red Scare of the 1950s until, in a desperate gesture, he signed a secret oath that saved his career. His passion for the arts gave him a second life as a savvy columnist and museum founder, even as his films were featured in drive-ins nationwide. And through it all, Vincent Price’s professionalism, grace under pressure, and tongue-in-cheek humor earned him lifelong friendships among his peers and generation after generation of loyal fans.
 
Victoria Price’s account of her father is one of candor and honesty; both his passionate and charismatic public persona and his conflicted inner life are treated with curiosity and understanding. Vincent Price: A Daughter’s Biography is, in short, the thorough—and uniquely intimate—life of a legend.
 
For more information about Vincent Price, please visit vincentprice.com.
 
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“Definitive, exhaustively researched and superbly written, the book contains none of the sentimentality the subtitle may suggest . . . . Victoria Price tells Vincent’s tale with such clear-eyed pride that the reader cannot help being won over.” —Publishers Weekly
“This is an excellent, detailed, readable biography of the Gable of Gothic.” —Booklist
“[Vincent Price] emerges as one of his most complex characters in this entertaining and touching biography.” —The New York Times
 

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Victoria Price is a designer, art consultant, public speaker, and the author of Vincent Price: A Daughter’s Biography, the critically acclaimed account of her father’s life. She has also written for the New York Times, A&E’s Biography, and many other national, regional, and local magazines, newspapers, and television programs. Price has taught at the University of New Mexico, New Mexico Highlands University, and the Philos School, an alternative arts-and-humanities school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that she helped to found. She is currently working on the fiftieth anniversary edition of A Treasury of Great Recipes by Mary and Vincent Price, to be published in 2015, as well as a memoir and a book on design.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Distribution; Digital original edition (August 5, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 632 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1497649447
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1497649446
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.74 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.4 x 8.5 inches
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All I read are biographies. I'll read four or five on the same figure if I'm so moved, but I anticipate none will move me so much as Victoria Price's erudite, impossibly balanced, and painfully precious tribute to her father: or pure light personified yet "human to a point of madness". I muddle the quote, but the sentiment remains. This biography is a treasure to anyone who loves the man or is so fortunate as to have felt his wavelength at any point in their conscious experience of all life has to offer in the way of beauty and fun. Apologies for any grammatical errors--I literally am experiencing a postpartum with this; my five stages of grief and labor, the etc. must register on some IRL medical barometer for such things. Thank Vincent, Thank Victoria, and thank you [dear vendor] for the excellent service <3
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sasha Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect.
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All I read are biographies. I'll read four or five on the same figure if I'm so moved, but I anticipate none will move me so much as Victoria Price's erudite, impossibly balanced, and painfully precious tribute to her father: or pure light personified yet "human to a point of madness". I muddle the quote, but the sentiment remains. This biography is a treasure to anyone who loves the man or is so fortunate as to have felt his wavelength at any point in their conscious experience of all life has to offer in the way of beauty and fun. Apologies for any grammatical errors--I literally am experiencing a postpartum with this; my five stages of grief and labor, the etc. must register on some IRL medical barometer for such things. Thank Vincent, Thank Victoria, and thank you [dear vendor] for the excellent service <3
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sasha Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
All I read are biographies. I'll read four or five on the same figure if I'm so moved, but I anticipate none will move me so much as Victoria Price's erudite, impossibly balanced, and painfully precious tribute to her father: or pure light personified yet "human to a point of madness". I muddle the quote, but the sentiment remains. This biography is a treasure to anyone who loves the man or is so fortunate as to have felt his wavelength at any point in their conscious experience of all life has to offer in the way of beauty and fun. Apologies for any grammatical errors--I literally am experiencing a postpartum with this; my five stages of grief and labor, the etc. must register on some IRL medical barometer for such things. Thank Vincent, Thank Victoria, and thank you [dear vendor] for the excellent service <3
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5.0 out of 5 stars A truly artistic piece of writing!
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2013
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Vincent Price was one of my favorite horror actors, ranking with Karloff, Chaney, Cushing and Lee. This book provides somewhat of an in-depth look at the man, not the actor. I was unaware that Mr. Price had a daughter until reading this book. I must say, she is indeed a very prolific writer and knew how to stir emotions in the reader. As I was winding down the last few pages that described his final days, I cried as I read each page. It felt as if I had known him after having read all there was to know of him. He struck me as being a gentle man, unlike the sinister characters that he was known for on screen; it surprised me to know how that conniving witch of a wife, Coral Brown, made a pansy out of him during their marriage, keeping him from the loving arms of his children and his grandchildren with her raging jealousy and insecurity. It just proved how devoted Mr. Price was to her, in spite of her selfishness.

The book also mentions much about his talent when it came to cooking and art, two of the many things that meant much to him when he wasn't scaring the pants off his loyal fans in his work. Having remembered Mr. Price from his horror films of the 50s and 60s, I was very moved when I watched his final performance as the creator of "Edward Scissorhands." In the film he displayed a soft father-like character instead of the mad scientist/murderer characters that he was most known for. While I was reading his book, I researched smany of the pieces that he most relished which proved that he did have quite the eye for classic art. I understand that several cookbooks have been published of his most relished cuisine which I plan to attempt myself, although I don't consider myself to be a gourmet.

I highly recommend this book to anyone, fan or not, whom I am sure will be as moved as I was. His daughter is to be praised and congratulated for such a very entertaining work. Thank you, Victoria.  Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography
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Nick Howes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Biography....Actor, Art Connsieur, Writer of Cooking and Art Books, Traveler, Raconteur
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2014
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Vincent Price's daughter tells his story, tracing her father's career from his earliest years in St Louis through his first stage appearances in London, to New York, then Hollywood. At least half the book is taken up with his well-know proclivity towards the arts. The actor's accomplishments are tremendous, of course. After an early stage success he became typecast eventually for fright pictures, a two-edged sword that kept him going for a long time. But he managed to use his final experiences, to include a touring one-man show as Oscar Wilde, to test his real acting abilities. Of course, to all of us, Vinnie will always be the Abominable Dr. Phibes, and Theater of Blood's vengeful Lionheart, or the white-haired master of the house of Usher. Ms. Price does not evade Vinnie's flaws, including his efforts to avoid blacklisting and his minor role in the game show scandals to his more lamentable refusal to confront third wife, Coral Browne, when she cut him off from old friends and his children due to jealousy. A modern renaissance man who's skills ranged from menacing on-screen camp to cooking fish in a dishwasher on the Tonight Show. His final years, as age and illness sapped his strength, are sad to read. Towards the end, he was able to go out in public without being recognized, by relying on his age, his wheelchair, and a big hat pulled low. Although no doubt disappointed by his loss of vigor, Vinnie did get a chance to truly test himself as an actor towards the end of his acting career and, after Coral's passing, reconnect with his family. Very good book.
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mike
4.0 out of 5 stars Human
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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The level of humanity and compassion that price wore on his sleeve and put out into the world was only equaled by his love of art and the artists that created it. But still like many men of his time he was flawed making him all the more human and relatable.
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warren
5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely readable
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023
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more than you ever wanted or needed about this wonderful actor. a very fine read.
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yvette mercado
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2022
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Love this book. Was a Christmas gift and I can’t wait to read it.
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DragonWing
5.0 out of 5 stars Vincent Price....Must Live!
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 1999
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This is an excellent, engrossing book about one of my favorite actors, Vincent Price. I found the story of his last years terribly, terribly sad - and it's a lesson to everyone - don't lose sight of your family when you're on the way up, because you'll regret it when its too late to do anything about it. Mr.Price had a great life, and his legacy will live on with his fans, family and friends. My only complaints are two: As an old-time radio fan I wanted much more on Price's radio work, and when are we going to get the Art Book that was the genesis for this biograpahy? Thank you Victoria, and thank you, Vincent Price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good books
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021
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To me the greatest actor of all times and to hear what his daughter has to say is priceless
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Mr. B. Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable and heartfelt read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2018
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Bought this book quite a few years back (on amazon) and it was one of the best and most heartfelt biographies I'd read. Obviously as it was written by Vincents daughter Victoria, you get to hear the story from someone very close to him. I have most books by Vincent, but think this is as close as you'd ever get to finding out about the great man. I noticed Victoria is keeping the legacy alive, if you are a big fan it may well worth checking out her new upcoming videos/slide presentations on the Vincent Price website.
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NJ
5.0 out of 5 stars About how he felt about his career
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2020
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Love this book moving and funny gives you an insight into this legendary actors long colourful and interesting life
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bellesque
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and touching book
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2014
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Victoria Price has written a long and dense volume about her father, from his birth, and even his parents and grandparents are in there. She covers his early stage career, his hopes and dreams as a young man, and presents him as the star and the humanitarian that the public saw by showing how he lived his life. Price was a sophisticated man but a gentle and kind one with a wicked sense of humor and we many examples of that in this book. Victoria inserts herself in as well, her brother, her mother, and Vincent's 3rd wife Coral Browne, and these people are a strong and important part of his life. Clearly she loved her dad but she doesn't skim over his faults. Vincent was the all-American boy, growing up in a time when values were important, and opportunities plentiful. I adored this book, the writing, the insights, the style. It's the best book on Price I've read and I learned quite a bit about him that I didn't know.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2018
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Bought as a gift.amazing book.really interesting .
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Chris Brace
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2015
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Very up close and personal bio.
An intimate one of a kind view inside the man himself.
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