{"product_id":"becoming-nick-and-nora-the-thin-man-and-the-films-of-william-powell-and-myrna-loy-9781493062850","title":"Becoming Nick and Nora: The Thin Man and the Films of William Powell and Myrna Loy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Powell and Myrna Loy starred as Nick and Nora Charles in the six Thin Man movies from 1934 to 1947. Rob Kozlowski's book Becoming Nick and Nora explores their screen personas and their lasting legacy as Hollywood icons. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Globe Pequot Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe iconic husband-and-wife team of William Powell and Myrna Loy, who portrayed Nick and Nora Charles in the six Thin Man movies from 1934 to 1947, demonstrated that marriage did not have to signify the end of the romantic comedy. Their comedic journey began with the delightful The Thin Man and continued through five sequels, as well as eight other films, including the Oscar-winning The Great Ziegfeld and Manhattan Melodrama. Powell and Loy became firmly etched in the public imagination as Hollywood's happiest married couple.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his book Becoming Nick and Nora, comedy writer and Hollywood historian Rob Kozlowski delves into the fascinating journey of Powell and Loy's screen personas throughout their careers. Initially, studios cultivated the two as villains in the silent era, with Powell portraying a mustachioed, swashbuckling fiend and Loy as an \"exotic\" adversary. However, with the advent of talkies, they managed to expand their range beyond these stereotypical roles, but it took several attempts before they achieved their lasting legacy as Nick and Nora.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with behind-the-scenes details and memorable characters, this book offers a lively exploration of two Tinseltown icons and the enduring film series that continues to be cherished nearly a century later. It sheds light on the challenges and triumphs the duo faced, as well as their enduring popularity and impact on the genre of romantic comedy. Whether you are a fan of the Thin Man movies or simply interested in the history of Hollywood, Becoming Nick and Nora is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the magic of classic cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 553g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 230 x 164 x 22 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781493062850\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rob Kozlowski","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44767404130554,"sku":"9781493062850","price":20.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1699629675447_book.jpg?v=1699892603","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/becoming-nick-and-nora-the-thin-man-and-the-films-of-william-powell-and-myrna-loy-9781493062850","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}