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Summary: Batman: Revealed!
Review: First, let me start off by saying that if you go to Mr. West's website, "www.adamwest.com"; you can get a personally autographed copy of his book. I think this is an absolutely great treasure to give to any "Batman" fan.
Second, my opinion of his tome. Simply stated, it's a fun ride back to your childhood. It gave me the scoop on everything and anything that was "bat-ified" because of that show. The only thing I wished was that there were more stories, even if little ones.
It was like a peek over the shoulder of one of my heroes from my youth. The difference now is that I can appreciate the reality of what went on outside the fantasy of Batman; what Mr. West sacrificed for the character. If you have the chance to see him in any other role, you would then understand "what could have been" in his career, though I think that he was born to be "The Caped Crusader".
What a look into the 60's and what was happening. Some of it delicious, and other parts, sobering. It seems that fame and fortune truly do have a price, but dealing with its effects is what made Mr. West a real man. He does this by being humble, quite honest, and quite funny, depending what part of his on-screen/off-screen life you're reading.
Some of his tales are pleasantly quirky, and others, detailed enough to feel like you were there; you remember an episode he speaks of, then you begin to think about what went on while he was filming it; the cast, the guests, etc. Pure reading pleasure. Even the story surrounding the movie was wonderful.
I feel that he respected the reader enough, as well as himself, to describe the events of his life before, during, and after "Batman" by giving you insight that spins the yarn of all that was good and not-so-good, without having to give some of the harsh details. I make great mention of this because his co-star, Burt Ward, wrote his own version of life during "Batman" and if you have any morals or sense of respect for yourself or the show, DO NOT waste your time with his book. Mr. West was most gracious in his storytelling, and he deserves all your attention.
Get the book because "we haven't one moment to lose!".
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Summary: A man who enjoys life tells his story.
Review: Adam West tells the story of the Batman series as a man who was happy with the lot he was cast. All too often actors are angry at being too closely identified with a role. However West seems grateful that he can still parlay it into a living. He tells a quick and fun story remniscient of the TV series. A good time especially if you are like me and grew up when the series was first being run.
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Summary: Alot of ego...but heart as well.
Review: Amazing how his career suddenly took off again after making a fool of himself back in 1989 on a nationally syndicated news interview show by crying and whining that Tim Burton never asked him to reprise his role as Batman. Alot of people felt sorry for him and all of a sudden he started appearing in guest spots on tv shows. The publicity stunt obviously paid off and there's no mention of this revival in his book. In fact he admitted that if he was asked to be in the movie he would've turned it down. What a bunch of baloney.Another item that slightly ticked me off was that he mentioned he was in the recent Batman the animated series playing a "villian" called the Grey Ghost. He must think the majority of us readers who followed the Batmania trend closely are really stupid. The Grey Ghost mirrored West's life, a fact he may never want to admit. I have to admit his book was far more digestable than Burt Ward's book. With the exception of Rudy Valley and Otto Preminger he never bad-mouthed anybody. Especially Burt Ward. He mentioned the ego wars between them but thankfully it was resolved peacefully and within a short period of time. Adam West ought to be commended for his maturity and insightfulness. It's a shame Burt Ward chose to run over his mentor for the sake of selling a book. I wouldn't blame Adam if he never spoke to Ward again.
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Summary: "Holy Opportunity, Adam West! How could you turn down 007?"
Review: I can't believe Adam West turned down a chance to be 007! But I believe his life story, BACK TO THE BATCAVE--it's terrific! And Adam West probably would have made a good Bond, just as he made a great Batman. I love the way he describes how he developed the character, and made him into the World's Greatest Detective. And I don't think I've ever read a biography that was as candid about a man's career and personal life as this one is. Adam West tells all kinds of behind the scenes stories about most stars, costars, guest stars,and I've never seen a book that goes into as many details about people I wasn't expecting to hear about as this one does, like when Adam West mentions Guy Williams and how he overcame typecasting--"I've been sleeping with the robot's daughter!" And even though there's a certain sadness to this book because of how West got typecast after BATMAN, but BACK TO THE BATCAVE is still a book I love to own! Write another, Adam West! Chari Krishnan Tango2200@Hotmail.Com
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Summary: batman! The best book about West.
Review: I first bought this book and read it and had to re-read it all over again!
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Summary: Do you want to see my utility-belt?
Review: I live in the man's childhood home and I found the batcave, but don't tell the penguin 'cause he'll hit me and a big "POW" sign will flash, (all while psychadelic music plays in the backgound). I seriously do live in the guys house.
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Summary: BAD PHOTOS
Review: I LOVE the book about Adam West, but the photos inside it are NOT CLEAR. THEY ARE VERY, VERY BAD. I can barely see Adam's face and the others details . The first edition was very better. Sorry, Adam!
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Summary: This Book Rocks
Review: I loved this book, i wasn't even alive when the show was around but since reading this book i 've tracked down a few episodes and it's great the book is great, even if you've never watched it!
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Summary: My Favorite Super Hero Speaks
Review: I remember watching Batman when it originally came on TV in the late 60's. I loved everything about it: the fight scenes, the gadgets, the Bat Cave, the little 'pearls of wisdom' scattered throughout the shows. In particular, I was a big fan of Batman. When I read this book, it was a pleasant surprise to see that the actor who played Batman seemed to have a personality similar to the character he played. I enjoyed reading about Adam West's life before the show, the many exciting, stressful, fun, and memorable things that happened during the show, and Adam's life after the show ended. The only thing that disappointed me was how quickly the last chapter ended. It would down rather quickly, without going in to a lot of details about the past few years. However, I reckon that is ok, because the book is titled 'Back to the Batcave'. Also, a few more photos would have been nice. Bottom line: I really enjoyed this book. It is a must for any fan of the original Batman TV show.
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Summary: My Favorite Super Hero Speaks
Review: I remember watching Batman when it originally came on TV in the late 60's. I loved everything about it: the fight scenes, the gadgets, the Bat Cave, the little 'pearls of wisdom' scattered throughout the shows. In particular, I was a big fan of Batman. When I read this book, it was a pleasant surprise to see that the actor who played Batman seemed to have a personality similar to the character he played. I enjoyed reading about Adam West's life before the show, the many exciting, stressful, fun, and memorable things that happened during the show, and Adam's life after the show ended. The only thing that disappointed me was how quickly the last chapter ended. It would down rather quickly, without going in to a lot of details about the past few years. However, I reckon that is ok, because the book is titled 'Back to the Batcave'. Also, a few more photos would have been nice. Bottom line: I really enjoyed this book. It is a must for any fan of the original Batman TV show.
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