The country’s West possesses such a colorful history and dynamic present. Tap into its truly unique resources with these three great titles:
Gunsmoke: An American Institution, Celebrating 50 Years of Television’s Best Western
Written by Ben Costello, Foreword by Jim Byrnes, and Introduction by Jon Voight.
$65.00
Paperback, perfect-bound. 672 pages.
Only recently topped by “The Simpsons,” the show with the most scripted primetime episodes in TV history is “Gunsmoke.” Author Ben Costello produced a remarkable testament to the on-screen characters and off-screen individuals who made the storylines come alive. With lead performer biographies, hundreds of episode and behind-the-scenes photographs, complete episode logs, updates on all the surviving cast members, and interviews with the show’s luminaries, Gunsmoke: An American Institution has been a favorite for fans and historians alike.
“A certain to be popular addition to any community library American Popular Culture collection, Gunsmoke: An American Institution is a must read…”
— Midwest Book Review, MBR BOOKWATCH
Perfectly Amanda, Gunsmoke’s “Miss Kitty”: To Dodge and Beyond
Written by Beckey Burgoyne.
$29.95
Paperback, perfect-bound. 300 pages.
The biography of Amanda Blake, who portrayed Kitty Russell on television’s “Gunsmoke” for nearly 20 years, as told by Beckey Burgoyne, an elementary school teacher and an avid Miss Kitty fan. Full of tales of travel and adventure, as well as heartwarming stories of Blake’s devotion to a wide variety of charities, there is something in Perfectly Amanda for everyone—young or old, male or female.
“Thanks to Beckey Burgoyne, fans of make-believe ‘Miss Kitty’ will be introduced to the endearing and multi-faceted real life of Amanda Blake.“
— Paul Savage, Gunsmoke Executive Story Consultant
Legends in the Kitchen: Celebrity Recipes for a Cause
Compiled by Mrs. Howard Keel and Linda F. Radke, Foreword by Stefanie Powers.
$14.95
Paperback, perfect-bound. 160 pages.
Chock-full of personal anecdotes and delicious, unique recipes. Imagine the conversation around the table when diners discover they are noshing on the Beef Stew with Walnuts that Betty Ford makes for former President Gerald Ford, Victoria Principal’s Jade Empress Chicken or Dick Clark’s Cajun Corn Chowder. An ideal gift and a must-have for serious cookbook collectors.
“A Star-Struck Treat! This amazing compilation of recipes from some of the most talented celebrities around is a delight to browse and cook from.”
— One 2 Tryon
