Dear Acquisitions Librarian:

Maureen O’Sullivan “No Average Jane" has garnered outstanding reviews (attached) from several well-known reviewers including Leonard Maltin and Anthony Slide. A gorgeous book with 520 pages, 200+ photographs, Smythe-sewn binding, and printed at Ann Arbor, Michigan.
     Maureen O’Sullivan wrote the Foreword to my 1994 book, “Kings of the Jungle,” and we engaged in friendly correspondence for several years. I also received the full cooperation of Maureen’s husband, James Cushing. Contributing moral support and many rare photos were Maureen’s grandson, Jason Dene, and his wife Judith.
     As the author I am especially proud of this book, and believe that the true story of Maureen O’Sullivan should be enjoyed by library patrons everywhere. The Irish actress and mother of seven still has millions of fans across this country and Europe, and if any Hollywood star could be described as “beloved” it would be the late Maureen O’Sullivan.
     Attached are four pages for your review:
     1. Critical reviews from Leonard Maltin, David Adams, Paul Holbrook, Anthony Slide, and Frank Westwood.
     2. A brief press release capsulizing the life of Maureen O’Sullivan
     3. Book specifications and ordering information from Baker & Taylor
     4. The Foreword by Maureen O'Sullivan for Kings of the Jungle by David Fury (1994 McFarland)

     Please recommend this book to other members of your library system or county. Thank you.
     The audience for this biography is primarily "Baby Boomers" and older, plus anyone who enjoys classic films. And of course any person who wishes to read about a woman who had a fascinating life filled with the highs and lows of public success and personal tragedy.
     There is also considerable history about the Golden Age of Hollywood, especially as it pertains to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Maureen co-starred with many of the MGM legends, and had starring roles in many of the studio’s greatest classics. (Please see the press release.) MGM was famous for its motto, “More Stars than there are in Heaven,” and Maureen was one of the brightest.
     Although Artist's Press is a "small press," typical reviews over the years have included: “Both in appearance and in content, (this biography) is the equal of any volume from a mainstream trade publisher.” (From author Anthony Slide). I’m confident the patrons of the public libraries of America will greatly enjoy Maureen O'Sullivan “No Average Jane.”

Sincerely,
 
 
David A. Fury
 
 

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