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The Poem I Turn To

Actors and Directors Present Poetry That Inspires Them

The Poem I Turn To( )
Author: Shinder, Jason
Editor: Taylor, Lili
O'Keefe, Michael
Afterword by: Lithgow, John
Preface by: Collins, Billy
ISBN:978-1-4022-0502-6
Publication Date:Apr 2008
Publisher:Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Imprint:Sourcebooks MediaFusion
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:AUD $35.99
Book Description:

Movies and poetry have been intertwined since the dawn of cinema. Poets have written about movies, and movie actors have written and been inspired by poetry. Selected by 42 acclaimed entertainers, The Poem I Turn To includes selections from Pulitizer Prize winners and Poets Laureate, as well as inspiring contemporary poets. Listen to compelling readings on the CD and read the actors' thoughts describing how poetry has affected their lives.

Book Details
Pages:256
Detailed Subjects: Poetry / Anthologies (Multiple Authors)
Poetry / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Poetry / American / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):18.5 x 23.5 x 2.7 cm
Book Weight:0.68 Kilograms
Author Biography
Shinder, Jason (Author)
John Lithgow was born on October 19, 1945 in Rochester, NY. He went to Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1967. After graduation, Lithgow won a Fulbright Scholarship to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

He has won four Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has also been nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. In 2005, he became the first actor ever to deliver a commencement speech at Harvard University.

In addition to acting, he is the author of many books for children. He lives in Los Angeles.



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