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Author:

Edwards, Gavin, 1968- author.

Title:

The world according to Tom Hanks : the life, the obsessions, the good deeds of America's most decent guy / Gavin Edwards ; illustrations by R. Sikoryak.

Edition:

First paper-over-board edition.

Publisher:

Grand Central Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

xvi, 345 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Subject:

Hanks, Tom--Anecdotes.
Motion picture actors and actresses--United States--Biography.

Other Authors:

Sikoryak, R., illustrator.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (307-345).

Contents:

Preface: the nice manifesto -- A brief history of Tom -- The ten commandments of Tom Hanks -- The films of Tom Hanks.

Summary:

"An entertaining and insightful homage to Tom Hanks, America's favorite movie star, from the New York Times bestselling author of the cult sensation The Tao of Bill Murray. In The World According to Tom Hanks, through deep research and interviews, Gavin Edwards will explore and celebrate how Tom Hanks lives his life, mirroring the way that he embodies optimism and integrity in his movie roles. This book, paired with original illustrations from acclaimed illustrator R. Sikoryak, will give insight into the actor by collecting the best stories about how he behaves in the world, providing a loving retrospective of his film career, and putting it all into the context of his all-American philosophy."-- provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1538712202
9781538712207

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1057122248

LCCN:

bl2018183725

Locations:

GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

FYPI314 -- Dubuque County Library - Asbury Branch (Asbury)

ZBPE245 -- Norelius Community Library (Denison)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

GUPF501 -- Newton Public Library (Newton)

GMPD771 -- Pleasant Hill Public Library (Pleasant Hill)

MUPB553 -- Whittemore Public Library (Whittemore)

TBPD706 -- Wilton Public Library (Wilton)