Bad at the Bijou

<p> This book is about a group of actors who bring drama to the big screen the way the fair haired hero never could. The granddaddies of Darth Vadar and J.R. Ewing--villains of the Westerns. Witty interviews with ten Hollywood heavies--Lee Van Cleef Jack Elam Strother Martin others--about their backgrounds and feelings about themselves their families and playing bad guys. Horner asks the right questions pulls out good answers and shows a fondness for controversial and sensitive issues. Two sections contain 43 photos of these familiar grisly characters in well known roles. All in all a splendid portrayal of a bunch of fine fellows who make a living convincing audiences they are despicable degenerate and mean. A thorough filmography and a solid index are included.</p>