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Explore the captivating journey of filmmaking and identity in 'Ray by Ray: A Daughter's Take on the Legend of Nicholas Ray'. This brand new trade paperback, released in 2020, unveils the complexities of one of Hollywood's legendary directors, known for classics such as 'Rebel Without a Cause'. Dive into the personal odyssey of Nicca Ray as she reconnects with her father, Nicholas Ray, who for decades played a dual role as an admired filmmaker and an estranged dad. This compelling memoir weaves together an intricate tapestry of interviews, letters, and cinematic history, providing readers with a glimpse of the man behind the camera and his artistic temperament. With over 50 rare photos and family letters, this book not only reveals intimate insights into Nicholas Ray's life but also highlights the dark side of his genius, marked by struggles with addiction and personal demons. Discover how Nicca reconciled her father’s artistry with their fractured relationship against the backdrop of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Perfect for film enthusiasts, those exploring family ties, and anyone inspired by the search for truth, 'Ray by Ray' brings a fresh perspective to the story of a famed filmmaker and a daughter's quest for understanding. This magnificent read is available for free shipping, with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781941110874
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Three Rooms Press
Description:
Nicholas Ray was cinema. The legendary director of such classic films as Rebel Without a Cause was an innovative force who dramatically changed the Hollywood landscape. He was also Nicca Ray's dad, Nick.
After he disappeared from her life in 1964, Nicca began to imagine her father as a hero who would return and whisk her away from a life in LA where she never felt safe. However, the man who finally reappeared was not the legendary figure she dreamed of. Through his movies and letters along with her intimate interviews of family members and Hollywood icons, Nicca stitches together the seemingly disparate pieces of the real Nicholas Ray: A man so devoted to his craft he insisted on spending the last hours of his life surrounded by a film crew; a man who lost everything to drugs and gambling; an absentee father she longed to connect with. Both well-researched and deeply personal, Ray by Ray: A Daughter's Take on the Legend of Nicholas Ray unravels the lives entangled in Nick's, including those of Gloria Grahame, Dennis Hopper, John Houseman, and the Ray family itself. Nicca tracks her father's whereabouts during the years he was missing from her life and works to reconcile his artistry with his persona. In discovering the truth about her father, she navigates her own path beyond the shadows cast by the Golden Age of Hollywood. An essential new perspective on Nicholas Ray, with more than 50 photos and letters from the author's personal archive, Ray by Ray redefines this legendary figure through the eyes of a daughter searching for the truth about her father.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781941110874
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Three Rooms Press
Description:
Nicholas Ray was cinema. The legendary director of such classic films as Rebel Without a Cause was an innovative force who dramatically changed the Hollywood landscape. He was also Nicca Ray's dad, Nick.
After he disappeared from her life in 1964, Nicca began to imagine her father as a hero who would return and whisk her away from a life in LA where she never felt safe. However, the man who finally reappeared was not the legendary figure she dreamed of. Through his movies and letters along with her intimate interviews of family members and Hollywood icons, Nicca stitches together the seemingly disparate pieces of the real Nicholas Ray: A man so devoted to his craft he insisted on spending the last hours of his life surrounded by a film crew; a man who lost everything to drugs and gambling; an absentee father she longed to connect with. Both well-researched and deeply personal, Ray by Ray: A Daughter's Take on the Legend of Nicholas Ray unravels the lives entangled in Nick's, including those of Gloria Grahame, Dennis Hopper, John Houseman, and the Ray family itself. Nicca tracks her father's whereabouts during the years he was missing from her life and works to reconcile his artistry with his persona. In discovering the truth about her father, she navigates her own path beyond the shadows cast by the Golden Age of Hollywood. An essential new perspective on Nicholas Ray, with more than 50 photos and letters from the author's personal archive, Ray by Ray redefines this legendary figure through the eyes of a daughter searching for the truth about her father.