Savage Detours
Savage Detours
The Life and Work of Ann Savage
Contributors: Lisa Morton (author), Kent Adamson (author), Guy Maddin (foreword)
Format: Paperback, 254 x 178mm, 85 photos, notes, bibliography, index
Publication date: 15 Dec 2009
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN-10: 0786443537
EAN: 9780786443536
This is the first book-length study of the career and life of Ann Savage, whose performance in Detour earned her a place in "Time Magazine"'s list of the top 10 greatest movie villains. The biography covers her abused childhood and her career as a studio contract player, pin-up queen, B movie star, jetsetter and award-winning aviatrix. Included in this title is a full, annotated filmography with release date, credits, cast, synopsis and commentary for each of Savage's films.
Author Biography:
In addition to her numerous reference works, Lisa Morton is a playwright, an author of fiction and a screenwriter. She is a recipient of the prestigious Bram Stoker Award for superior achievement in horror writing. She lives in North Hollywood, California.