Forgotten Hollywood

Manny P. here…

   The Library Store, a subsidiary of Library Foundation of Los Angeles, has chosen to carry the Forgotten Hollywood-Book Series to start 2012. It’s a chic gift shop nestled within the Richard J. Riordan Central Branch. They are located at 630 W. 5th Street in the heart of Downtown, Los Angeles.

    Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History, my first title, is also shelved as a reference copy, The Los Angeles Public Library system additionally carries the paperback at local branches throughout Southern California.

   I’m thrilled about the growing chatter over Son of Forgotten Hollywood  Forgotten History, which compliments my first work. The Library Store is the latest location to make available my newly created Book-Series.

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   Thank you to the Las Vegas Review Journal and Things to do in Your City, which have announced my first 2012 book-signing appearance at Barnes & Noble, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd., just northwest of the Downtown-Fremont area, and north of The Strip. This planned event is this Sunday is at 2p. Here are the links to the websites for all the information:

http://www.lvrj.com/view/book-briefs-136575123.html?ref=123

http://www.thingstodoinlasvegas-nv.com/details-E0-001-044707322-0/Forgotten_Hollywood_Forgotten_History_Booksigning_Las_Vegas/

   I hope to make some new friends with the Las Vegas book-buying public! When Laurie and I return from Vegas, I’m sure I’ll have great stories to share. Chat with you next week…

Until next time>                                “never forget”

Manny P. here…

   The Forgotten Hollywood Book-Series rolls on, as each day (it seems), new locations have decided to carry my paperbacks. Let’s travel to a quaint spot nestled along the Newport Coast.

   The Crystal Cove Alliance, working in tandem with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, is committed to this picturesque Orange County beach community, and preserving its historic past. Crystal Cove is known for its amazing natural history, such as its  indigeounous flora and fauna, a stunning coastal bluff, and relaxed beach atmosphere. Talented local artists and surfers have been revered by the neighboring communities. And, this portion of heaven-on-earth has been a South County home to Hollywood’s movie community.

   John Wayne spent his leisure time in Newport Beach. His grave site overlooks his beloved Newport Coast. And, movies filmed in the Crystal Cove area includes two versions of Treasure Island, The Sea Wolf, Sadie Thompson, To Have and Have Not, Herbie Rides Again, A Few Good Men, and Beaches. I took a tour, and visited the same cottage film sets once used by Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Humphrey Bogart, Walter Brennan, Lionel Barrymore, Lauren Bacall, and Bette Midler, when  they were on location performing their craft.

   The Crystal Cove Visitor Center is the latest gift store to carry both Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History and Son of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History. Their address is 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA.

   Crystal Cove is a family-friendly gem of a tourist spot you should consider visiting. You will enjoy the experience. Here’s a link to this aesthetically ideal locale:

http://crystalcovebeachcottages.com/CCAWeb/CrystalCoveStory/

Until next time>                               “never forget”

Manny P. here…

   It’s NOW Available!!! 

   SON OF FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD FORGOTTEN HISTORY  is officially in gift stores, bookshops, and other locales for you to purchase.

   SON OF FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD FORGOTTEN HISTORY  is the long anticipated sequel to my award-winning book, and it tells more rarely shared American stories through the eyes of 21 character actors of Hollywood’s Golden Age, including Frank Morgan, Peter Lorre, Cesar Romero, Majorie Main, Andy Devine, Alan Hale Sr., Leo Gorcey, Jack Carson, and Lon Chaney Jr.

   A complete list of performers is conveniently available on the Navigation Bar. Click on ACTORS – TABLE OF CONTENTS link at Forgotten Hollywood #2  “Son Of” (NEW) section.

   SON OF FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Pick up your copy of at the following locations:

* HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM  2100 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA

* HOLLYWOOD SOUVENIRS  6800 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA

* LARRY EDMUNDS BOOKSHOP  6644 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA

* GATSBY BOOKS  5535 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA

* PIERSIDE GALLERY  7777 Edinger Ave., Ste 174., Huntington Beach, CA

* BEVERLY GARLAND HOLIDAY INN 

BEV’S BOUTIQUE  4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, CA

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* DANFORTH BOOK DISTRIBUTION  (online)

http://danforthbooks.myshopify.com/products/forgotten-hollywood-forgotten-history-by-manny-pacheco

* GRANADA PAVILION  11128 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills, CA

* STARTING GATE  5052 Katella Blvd., Los Alamitos, CA  (Friday & Saturday 6p)

* MR. B’S RESTAURANT  11272 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, CA  (Saturday 9p)

   Here’s the long-anticipated second book in the series to add to your personal home library: SON OF FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD FORGOTTEN HISTORY

Until next time>                                “never forget”

Manny P. here…

   What a way to end 2011! While on the brink of releasing my new book – Son of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History, I’m about 200 shy of selling out the First Edition of my original work. With few sales signs of slowing down, I can happily proclaim: 2300 copies of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History are officially in the hands of readers… WORLD WIDE.

   An upcoming story will have details regarding the release of my  second paperback in the series. I have firm commitments from a  number of bookstores and gift shops to enthusiastically carry my new sequel. I’ll let you in on the details the minute I have books in place. This way, you won’t make a needless trip. I promise to write  a big splashy blog post with all the bells and whistles!

   For the moment, I’m basking in the afterglow of my latest sales report. Larry Edmunds Bookshop is the location putting me at that magic number. A big THANKS to the iconic cinematic literary store along Hollywood Blvd. Kindle ebook sales also helped!

   Forgotten Hollywood is about to embark on a new journey in 2012! I’m thrilled about this impending adventure.

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   Cheetah, the chimpanzee who appeared in several Tarzan films, has died, according to claims made by an animal facility. Popular during the Studio Era,  the chimp had a three-year career, between 1932-34. The estate of Johnny Weissmuller sent the monkey to Suncoast Primate Sanctuary in Palm Harbor in 1960, where he lived in retirement.

   Film historians and primate scholars are dubious over the identity and age of the beast. No records exist, since a fire at the facility in 1995 destroyed all paperwork. Cheetah passed away from kidney failure on Christmas Eve at age 80.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Until next time>                                “never forget”