Elvira

Author : Cassandra Peterson
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780306874369

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Yours Cruelly, Elvira by Cassandra Peterson Pdf

The woman behind the icon known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, the undisputed Queen of Halloween, reveals her full story filled with intimate bombshells—told by the bombshell herself. On Good Friday in 1953, at only 18 months old, 25 miles from the nearest hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, Cassandra Peterson reached for a pot on the stove and doused herself in boiling water. Third-degree burns covered 35% of her body, and the prognosis wasn't good. But she survived. Burned and scarred, the impact stayed with her and became an obstacle she was determined to overcome. Feeling like a misfit led to her love of horror. While her sisters played with Barbie dolls, Cassandra built model kits of Frankenstein and Dracula, and idolized Vincent Price. Due to a complicated relationship with her mother, Cassandra left home at 14, and by age 17 she was performing at the famed Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas. Run-ins with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tom Jones helped her grow up fast. Then a chance encounter with her idol Elvis Presley, changed the course of her life forever, and led her to Europe where she worked in film and traveled Italy as lead singer of an Italian pop band. She eventually made her way to Los Angeles, where she joined the famed comedy improv group, The Groundlings, and worked alongside Phil Hartman and Paul "Pee-wee" Reubens, honing her comedic skills. Nearing age 30, a struggling actress considered past her prime, she auditioned at local LA channel KHJ as hostess for the late night vintage horror movies. Cassandra improvised, made the role her own, and got the job on the spot. Yours Cruelly, Elvira is an unforgettably wild memoir. Cassandra doesn't shy away from revealing exactly who she is and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. Always original and sometimes outrageous, her story is loaded with twists, travails, revelry, and downright shocking experiences. It is the candid, often funny, and sometimes heart-breaking tale of a Midwest farm girl's long strange trip to become the world's sexiest, sassiest Halloween icon. Instant New York Times Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller A New York Times Best Books to Give This Season selection

Author : Betty Barbiere-Champlin
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780595401208

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Elvira's Pot of Water by Betty Barbiere-Champlin Pdf

The story is about my mother's 101 year's of life experiences, as well as other related stories. How does a woman live such a long life of abuse and bitter trials? I do not advocate that anyone must tolerate the abuse she experienced, but her faith and dedication, to both God and family, kept her going, and must be admired. The title is a reflection of her main daily activity. Each day she turned a pot of water into a delicious Italian style meal for her large family, and anyone else who happened to visit. In the back of my book are some of her tasty, simple, and nutritious recipes. In addition to the above, some history of New York City during the century she lived, and how it impacted our family, is also included. Humor also appears throughout the book as comic relief from the sadness and stress of the story.

Author : A. D. Thorne
Publisher : DAWN ELIZABETH HAWKINS
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Elvira's Ghost by A. D. Thorne Pdf

It happened so quickly that Lieutenant Elvira Gomez of the Guardia Civil Special Operations Unit, thought she'd seen a ghost. The local constabulary shared that opinion. In the mist-covered mountains of Galicia, ghosts and apparitions are more common than criminals. There was nothing supernatural about this. Elvira and her team entered a shadow world of spies, double agents, and assassins in search of the truth. If you like mysteries that shine a light into a world where justice never sees a courtroom, and battles are fought in the dark. You will enjoy this. How can Elvira find that truth she seeks before she becomes a ghost herself? Read the story for yourself!

Author : Jim Fenn
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-17
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781312199224

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Soap Elvira’s Mega Barney Miller Goonies Twister Batman Blazing Hood Gromit Big China Young Frankenstein by Jim Fenn Pdf

Join the hilarious adventures of the cop, Nice Boob, of 'Ride Along;' the 'Soap' stars, Jezebel Taint, Belly Taint, Chorine, Heinous, Dapper and Butt Camel. The boys at the old One Three; Barmy Muller, Whoa Joe, and the dapper, Harris Tweed. Many bits by Elmira, Mistress in the Park. From Peppermint Twister, They call him Dill "The Extremist" Lastname. Her name is Jaw "Clenched" Harder. His new fiancee is Melinda "We Got Cows" Sex Therapist. From 'The Jerk, ' Naive Johnson. Many versions of Batty Man with or without Tweety, the Boy Wormer. The tough private eye, Wriggly Rear of 'Dead Men Wear No Tails.' A serious documentary of the Old West, Blazing Saddles. Robbing Good and his maid, Marrying, of 'Robbing Good: Many Times.' And finally Dr. Franks-n-Weenies of 'Yon Frankenstein.' Plus many lesser known gems.

Author : David Avallone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : OCLC:1121408094

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Elvira by David Avallone Pdf

The Mistress of the Dark has become unstuck in time! Elvira crashes Mary Shelley's monster weekend, beginning an epic journey through horror history, stalked by the most terrifying nightmare to ever walk the Earth. (No spoilers!) Writer David Avallone (Bettie Page, Doc Savage, Twilight Zone) and Dave Acosta (Doc Savage) bring you the thrills, chills and double-entendres in the first chapter of this four-issue miniseries! Played by actress-writer Cassandra Peterson, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark has carved out a niche in popular American culture that is sure to endure for decades to come. Elvira's reign as 'Queen of Halloween' has now spanned thirty-five years and includes two nationally syndicated television series, two feature films (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark and Elvira's Haunted Hills), an IMAX movie and two motion control rides. She has appeared in National ad campaigns for Pepsi and Coors, recorded five music CDs, written four books and licensed over Four Hundred products including pinball machines, action figures, guitars, three comic book series, a beer, wine, soda pop, perfume, slot machines and the best-selling female costume of all time.

Author : Margaret Shannon
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0395780454

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Elvira Pa by Margaret Shannon Pdf

A young dragon who prefers making daisy chains and dressing up rather than fighting and eating princesses finds a way to be who she is.

Author : David Avallone
Publisher : Dynamite Entertainment
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-12
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark #2 by David Avallone Pdf

Nevermore! The Mistress of the Dark time-travels to 1838 Philadelphia for a black-cat-and-mouse game between America's greatest poet of horror and the scariest tyrant of medieval Europe. Elvira and Edgar Allen Poe face down a raven-ous foe, in the second chapter of ELVIRA: TIMESCREAM. From David Avallone (Bettie Page) and Dave Acosta (Twelve Devils Dancing), the amazing team who brought you DOC SAVAGE: RING OF FIRE and TWILIGHT ZONE: THE SHADOW.

Author : Cassandra Peterson,Elvira,John Paragon
Publisher : Stoddart
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Dogs
ISBN : 1575440377

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Bad Dog, Andy by Cassandra Peterson,Elvira,John Paragon Pdf

"Bad Dog, Andy" is a hilarious look at the ribald side of man's best friend. Told with wry wit and playful illustrations, this parody stars a mischievous Dalmatian who, when left alone at home, lights up a cigar, raids the liquor cabinet, woos a French poodle and cranks up the music. 30 color illustrations.

Author : Paul Dini,Kurt Busiek,Jo Duffy,Richard Howell,Fred Hembeck,Frank Strom,Buzz Lovko
Publisher : Dynamite Entertainment
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-16
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781524120917

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Elvira: Mistress of the Dark: The Classic Years Omnibus by Paul Dini,Kurt Busiek,Jo Duffy,Richard Howell,Fred Hembeck,Frank Strom,Buzz Lovko Pdf

The Elvira Mistress of the Dark Classic Years Omnibus is the first volume reprinting the highly sought-after tales originally published by Claypool Comics. With this deluxe volume, fans can turn back the clock to 1993. Bill Clinton was president, Jurassic Park ruled the box office, and just like today, Elvira was her legendary horror host self. In these beloved adventures Elvira must contend with teen werewolves, killer clowns, aliens, a high school reunion, pro wrestling, and more! Plus, special Halloween, Christmas, and Easter stories. The book covers 26 issues, rounding out to a massive 600-page tome and Dynamite is sneaking in extra bonuses amounting to .666 of an issue. That's right gals and ghouls, 26.666 comics in one massive book! Spooky! A bountiful bevy of talented creators contributed to these adventures. Known for his love of the macabre and the flirty, Paul Dini of Batman fame lent his hand. While this first volume also compiles all of the plentiful pages written by Kurt Busiek (Avengers, Astro City). Claypool head honcho Richard Howell (Vision & the Scarlet Witch) and Frank Strom also contributed writing. While on the art side, Tom Simonton is beloved by Elvira fans for his early contributions to the series, as well as John Heebink. X-Men fans will thrill to the lines of Dave Cockrum on stories, and Dynamite's Vampirella fans will love to see Louis LaChance. Other stars inside include Dan Spiegle, Fred Hembeck, and Neil Vokes. Collecting ELVIRA MISTRESS OF THE DARK (1993) #1-27.

Author : Dan Parent,Fernando Ruiz,Scott Bryan Wilson
Publisher : Dynamite Entertainment
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-22
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark: Spring Special One-Shot by Dan Parent,Fernando Ruiz,Scott Bryan Wilson Pdf

Everyone's favorite Mistress of the Macabre, Elvira is spinning her wheels hostessing horror film festivals at the local drive-in when she discovers the opportunity to get in good with George Rottmero, producer of the greatest, grittiest, most realistic horror movies ever. The Dark Damsel uses all of her charms to impress the mysterious movie mogul and she is immediately cast in his latest scream-inducing spectacles, his masterpieces of murder and mayhem featuring the most realistic zombies anyone ever saw this side of an open casket! When she discovers the grave secret behind Rottmero's success, her dreams of super stardom might become deader than her undead co-stars! Will all of her efforts just be one big bust... because Elvira knows all about big busts!

Author : Elvira,John Paragon
Publisher : Berkley
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1572971797

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Elvira by Elvira,John Paragon Pdf

When a group of night-dwelling, blood-sucking bandits moves in next door and begins to make feasts of her best friends, Elvira, the hip mistress of midnight, sets out to rid the neighborhood of the unwelcome newcomers. Original.

Author : David Avallone
Publisher : Dynamite Entertainment
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Elvira: Mistress of the Dark #5 by David Avallone Pdf

Elvira’s temporal adventures land her in hot water – so hot -- one more time, and it may be the last. Her new nemesis sends her to the worst place in the universe, and we’re not talking about Encino! See it all go to Hell in the fifth exciting chapter of ELVIRA: TIMESCREAM, brought to you in Elvirascope (no special glasses required) by artist Dave Acosta (TWELVE DEVILS DANCING) and written in Elviravision by David Avallone (BETTIE PAGE), the team who brought you DOC SAVAGE: RING OF FIRE and TWILIGHT ZONE: THE SHADOW.

Author : August von Kotzebue
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1799
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0022026679

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The Spaniards in Peru; Or, the Death of Rolla. A Tragedy, in Five Acts: by Augustus Von Kotzebue. Translated from the German by Anne Plumptre, Translator Of Kotzebue's Virgin Of The Sun, &C. by August von Kotzebue Pdf

Author : Elvira Dones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Albania
ISBN : 1908276347

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Sworn Virgin by Elvira Dones Pdf

Independence in the Albanian mountains means a vow to become a man--independence in America means reclaiming her womanhood.

Author : Elvira,John Paragon
Publisher : Berkley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Werewolves
ISBN : 042516490X

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The Boy who Cried Werewolf by Elvira,John Paragon Pdf

Things are getting hairy in Elvira's neighborhood when Brad tries to convince her he's a werewolf and she must save him from the other folks in the neighborhood.