{"product_id":"famous-little-people-paperback","title":"Famous Little People (paperback)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs pointed out in Jeff Tonda’s book \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamous Little People\u003c\/em\u003e, the size and importance of one’s achievements is not necessarily relevant to the physical size of the individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamous Little People\u003c\/em\u003e presents an informative, engaging and affectionate look at those who might be small in stature but large in talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTonda’s book offers not just incisive entertainment biographies but references the accomplishments those of diminutive height have made throughout history, from Biblical times onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile Little People were featured in roles during the silent era and into early Hollywood talkies, perhaps the first film to highlight and bring audience awareness to these unique individuals was the 1939 MGM classic \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wizard of Oz\u003c\/em\u003e, wherein dozens were cast as the citizens of Munchkinville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTonda also examines how Little People were exploited in cinema, such as in the Jed Buell musical western \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Terror of Tiny Town\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLittle People have been featured in hundreds of motion pictures and television programs throughout the decades, these roles providing welcome employment, but often frustration and disappointment because of restrictive typecasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stories presented in Tonda’s book feature both triumph and tragedy, focusing on the personal and professional highs and lows experienced by Little People working in show business. From early screen performers like Billy Curtis, Jerry Maren and Billy Barty to Gary Coleman, Herve Villechaize and Warwick Davis, the book is an honest and sensitive account of how they navigated their lives and careers, sometimes to success, other times to a sad finale. Some of the stories are humorous, others poignant. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamous Little People\u003c\/em\u003e recognizes and indeed celebrates the courage of those who did not surrender to their physical limitations and went on to form professional careers. Just as importantly, Tonda’s book serves as an inspiration – to people of all sizes that even against difficult odds, the rainbow is not always beyond reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN 9798887712147\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BearManor Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998022291628,"sku":"sop1787291933605","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4962\/2444\/files\/famous-little-people-paperback_1.png?v=1787291939","url":"https:\/\/www.mintmerton.com\/products\/famous-little-people-paperback","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}