Since its original release The "12 O'Clock High" Logbook: The Unofficial History of the Novel; Motion Picture; and TV Series has been a consistent seller among WWII buffs; lovers of aviation; and fans of Hollywood TV and movies. The book; a labor of love for co-authors Allan T. Duffin and Paul Matheis; is a detailed; comprehensive look at a media phenomenon. Army Air Force officers Beirne Lay; Jr.; and Sy Bartlett wrote the novel 12 O'Clock High as a somewhat fictionalized record of their experiences in England during World War II. Twentieth Century-Fox optioned the book and produced the 1949 movie version starring Gregory Peck as tough-as-nails Brigadier General Frank Savage. In 1964; prolific producer Quinn Martin (The Untouchables; The FBI) brought 12 O'Clock High to television as a weekly series on ABC; starring Robert Lansing as Savage. Packed with fresh interviews; rare photographs; and behind-the-scenes stories published for the first time anywhere; The "12 O'Clock High" Logbook is the definitive history of this unique tale of heroism in World War II.
#155930 in Books Cool Springs Press 2013-09-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .50 x 5.00l; .62 #File Name: 159186559X160 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Bird Book Takes the Mystery out of Bird-Watching!By Rita KroonMidwestern Birds Backyard Guide settled all our questions about what kind of birds were feeding at our feeder. My husband and I would sit on our deck with binoculars in one hand and the Bird Book in the other hand. One of us would look through the binoculars to get a close-up description while the other would look up the bird that had us guessing. The book is loaded with colorful pictures of common and those not so common birds who feed at our back yard feeders. The descriptions of each bird are vivid with detail; including the sounds they make; their flying pattern; and what it is they like to eat. Midwestern Birds Backyard Guide sits on our living room end table to be snatched in an instant to note what bird is at our feeder. This book is a great way to learn how to identify birds and their habitat.I give Midwestern Birds - backyard Guide by Bill thompson a 5-star rating; and I recommend it for all backyard birders.Review by: Rita Kroon; author; blogger; book reviewer; and seasonal back yard birder1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy samI love this book I have learned a lot. And its small enough to take along on rides.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Identify the birds in th midwest areaBy BBI bought this book for my elderly mother who watches birds come to the bird feeder outside her apartment. It is a very informative book and has clear pictures. However; the print is very small.
