{"product_id":"9781593932633","title":"For Art's Sake: The Biography \u0026 Filmography of Ben Turpin","description":"The first serious study of one of America's earliest motion picture comedians, later one of the most popular actors of the silent screen, and the worlds greatest cock-eyed mirthmaker, Ben Turpin.\u003cp\u003eThis book is the result of over forty years of researching and collecting anything and everything on this legendary - though sadly forgotten - comic. Never has such a wealth of information been assembled on one of the most respected comedians of his day, and this book, many are sure to agree, is too long overdue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaving no stone unturned - from old magazines and newspapers, to genealogy records, to business associates and family descendants - the author makes this the most complete reference book on the life, career and the films of Ben Turpin, and the most complete appreciation ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with hundreds of rare photos, many never-before-seen, most from the author's long-time personal collection, this book will prove indispensible to anyone and everyone interested in movie comedy and film history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BearManor Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47061482078448,"sku":"9781593932633","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781593932633_p0.jpg?v=1763807488","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781593932633","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}