Saturday, June 19, 2010

Times flies: A year since book was published

It's coming up on a year since my book Public Enemies Confidential: Johnny Depp, Michael Mann and Me was published.

It's never been a best seller, nor will it ever be. Friends, family and scattered fans have bought the book. I haven't a clue to how many have sold because I do not get a penny from its sales.

What I do know is I've signed a number of these for people, and am happy to do so.

But I have especially signed more for a wonderful woman and fan in Denver, Colorado whom I have never met. Lynn Curran has asked me to sign my book which apparently she has given as gifts to many of her friends. I do not know that for sure, but she is a delightful woman.

In any case, my point is she put a comment/review of my book on    www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1214959 --  where the book can be ordered.

Don't misunderstand, I'm not shilling for the book because I initially wrote it initially for my use and I don't make anything on its sales. As an aside, both Johnny Depp and Michael Mann have the book, and I have a copy with both of their autographs.

I just thought I would share Lynn's commentary for folks who probably wouldn't otherwise see it; and because I am very proud of what she had to say. Thanks Lynn. So here it is:




Have you been searching for a book that covers in great detail a behind-the-scenes look at how a major motion picture is made? If so, then this is the book you must read.

The premise of the book covers the evolution of Don Asher (Reporter #1) fom being a potential extra to actually being cast as a principal player on a very important film. Of particular interest are the many personal insights and anecdotes of Don Asher during his interaction with the director of the film, Michael Mann.

The book includes many lovely photographs of the sets that were made as authentic as possible by Michael Mann. In most cases the scenes were actually filmed where the original historical drama took place. As a bonus, the reader will also find rare photos of Johnny Depp and Michael Mann during the making of the film.

Special mention goes to the last chapter of the book which includes rare photos and the back story behind the Chicago premiere of Public Enemies.

For fans of the motion picture or students of film history this is a must read and a great addition to any book lover's library.

Lynn E Curran
posted at 07:02PM Jun 12 PST