{"product_id":"9781250178190","title":"Hail to the Chin : Further Confessions of a B Movie Actor","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHail to the Chin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Bruce Campbell, Craig Sanborn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling raucous and sardonic memoir from Bruce Campbell, a follow-up to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling \u003ci\u003eIf Chins Could Kill\u003c\/i\u003e, now with all new material \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith an introduction by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and famous minor television personality John Hodgman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHail to the Chin\u003c\/i\u003e is the new raucous and sardonic memoir from Bruce Campbell, a follow-up to the\u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling \u003ci\u003eIf Chins Could Kill\u003c\/i\u003e. It’s been 15 years since his first memoir but Bruce is still living the dream as a \"B\" movie king in an \"A\" movie world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His roles have been as varied as they are numerous--from the Spider-Man movies to his self-referential \u003ci\u003eMy Name is Bruce\u003c\/i\u003e to the #1 show \u003ci\u003eBurn Notice \u003c\/i\u003eand his STARZ hit series \u003ci\u003eAsh vs Evil Dead\u003c\/i\u003e. Bruce covers the professional and the personal with stories about his quickly canceled series \u003ci\u003eJack of All \u003c\/i\u003eTrades, working on Sci-Fi Channel movies in Bulgaria and playing Santa Claus and Ronald Reagan as well as his move from Los Angeles to Oregon where he distills lavender and joins the local Elks club.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e And now in this updated paperback, Bruce shares brand new stories from his life since the hardcover's publication, including a requiem of Ash and details from his European book tour.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHail to the Chin \u003c\/i\u003ewill be bursting with pictures and the signature humor that Bruce brought to\u003ci\u003e If Chins Could Kill \u003c\/i\u003eand will be devoured by his legions of fans across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eCampbell is an amusing raconteur, sharing stories about shooting the indie film \u003ci\u003eMy Name Is Bruce\u003c\/i\u003e in his backyard, working on his old friend Sam Raimi’s \u003ci\u003eSpiderman \u003c\/i\u003emovies, and spending seven seasons on \u003ci\u003eBurn Notice\u003c\/i\u003e. . . . Campbell is always entertaining, and his smart-ass style makes for a groovy ride. . . . Fans will eagerly await a sequel.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Die-hard fans will embrace it as canon...\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eWhether recounting his life in the boondocks of south Oregon or the making of the dud \u003ci\u003eThe Man with the Screaming Brain \u003c\/i\u003ein Bulgaria, Campbell, backed by co-author Sanborn, and his B-movie anecdotes, are thoroughly engaging and witty.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Campbell sheds further light on the (decidedly unglamorous) existence of a B-list actor, and fans of his work will undoubtedly be excited to read more from the enigmatic movie star.... Chock-full of amusing anecdotes about the underappreciated B-list movie industry. Hand to admirers of Campbell's previous book and fans of the talkies.\" —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eA breezy read through a breezy life.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Much like his Campbell’s on-screen presence, \u003ci\u003eHail to the Chin: Further Confessions of a B Movie Actor\u003c\/i\u003e is wildly vivacious. As he explains in the book’s prologue, Campbell sees his memoirs as a trilogy. If \u003ci\u003eIf Chins Could Kill\u003c\/i\u003e was the hero’s origin story, then \u003ci\u003eHail to the Chin\u003c\/i\u003e represents the second act.\" —Broke Horror Fan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eIf Chins Could Kill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The book offers insights into the world of independent filmmaking and the life of a “B” actor, but most importantly it succeeds as an evocative memoir that allows the reader to know Campbell.”—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An insightful and rant-filled guide to being almost famous.”—\u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Exceptionally literate yet conversational, wide-ranging but never wandering, and copiously, gleefully illustrated…” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"entertaining and witty...Forecast: While a boon to film cultists and to Campbell's many fans, this book also has enough insights and smarts to appeal to readers with a serious interest in popular culture.\"\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Campbell forgoes Hollywood anecdotes for more entertaining tales of struggling to break into the biz (even after Evil Dead II, he had to work security). With a quirky assortment of rants, as well as self-deprecating chapter titles like ”The Higher the Budget, the Lower the Part,” he’s like the dinner guest you wish would never leave.\"—\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is indispensable to anyone aspiring to a career as an actor, director, producer, or just about any other aspect of movie making...A fast, enjoyable read that is sure to garner Campbell even more of a following.\"—\u003ci\u003eFangoria\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250178190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40686581219534,"sku":"9781250178190","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_6f605fe0-522f-4590-ba6d-9a6f853eb2d1.jpg?v=1640232559","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250178190","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}