Gary Kent’s Shadows and Light gets rave reviews

March 15, 2010

Dalton Publishing author, stuntman, actor and director, Gary Kent has much planned for his book Shadows and Light: Journeys With Outlaws in Revolutionary Hollywood.

Kent was interviewed by Anthony Nicolette for his Toronto-based podcast, Canadianferox.com. The show, which highlights and reviews independent, sci-fi, and horror films, was aired Tuesday, 23 February 2010, and spotlights Kent’s 40+ years of working in Hollywood.

Gutmunchers.com, a popular online movie podcast reviewing the best in horror, sci-fi, and cult films, will air Kent’s interview with John Shatzer in mid-March.

Of special note, Kent will be appearing as a special guest star at the brand new Grave Robber’s Ball movie convention in Canton Ohio, August 2010.  This highly anticipated convention will feature screenings, movie memorabilia, and an homage to Kent’s recently released memoir.

Rave reviews for Shadows and Light were recently received from the show-biz sci-fi/horror website, Kitley’s Krypt:

“While a lot of biographies that I read are usually informative, I have never read one that was as entertaining as this one. Not only did Kent’s stories have me on the floor laughing, but his way of telling them is priceless. His book shows us what true pioneers these independent filmmakers really were.”

“Like the movies that he worked on, they just don’t make them like Gary Kent anymore!”

Watch for another glowing review of Shadows and Light by book reviewer Laura Wagner in the March edition of the classic movie magazine, Classic Images.

You can read an excerpt of Gary Kent’s Shadows and Light on Scribd.

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Gary Kent to appear at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, CA

August 17, 2009

Indie filmmaker and author Gary Kent will make a stop on his 2009 book tour for a signing at Burbank’s legendary horror bookstore Dark Delicacies on Saturday, August 29. Kent will speak about Shadows & Light, his autobiographical account of the evolution of indie film, at 7 p.m..

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2009 Texas Book Fest Panel on Cinema to Include Gary Kent

July 17, 2009

We at Dalton Publishing are thrilled to announce that Gary Kent and his book Shadows & Light: Journeys with Outlaws in Revolutionary Hollywood, released July 2009, have been selected for inclusion in the 2009 Texas Book Festival! The festival takes place at the State Capitol Building in Austin from Saturday, October 31 through Sunday, November 1.

The final lineup of writers featured along with Gary will be released Thursday, September 3, so check the Texas Book Fest Website for more details.

An annual event since 1996, the Texas Book Festival is one of the premier literary events in the country. Come and enjoy a weekend of readings, discussions, book signings, and live music at the Capitol in Austin with over 200 authors from Texas and beyond.

For more information about Gary and his book, click here.

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Gary Kent Q&A with the Statesman

July 13, 2009

In anticipation of the official release of Shadows & Light: Journeys With Outlaws in Revolutionary Hollywood, written by stuntman Gary Kent, at BookPeople this Wednesday, July 15, The Austin American-Statesman sat down with the author for a Q&A session to discuss his forthcoming book, the evolution of film, and Charles Manson.

Read the entire interview here…

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BookPeople Hosts Third Annual Dalton Gang Reading

July 10, 2009

The Dalton Gang is back again for the Third Annual Dalton Gang Reading hosted by BookPeople (603 N. Lamar). Escape the Austin heatwave and join us for a literary treat showcasing seven talented Austin authors on Wednesday, August 12 at 7 p.m..

The evening includes the poetry of Lyman Grant (The Road Home) and W. Joe Hoppe (Galvanized); the Grimm-inspired tales from Ric Williams (Woman in the Tower); the refreshing and incisive fiction crafted by Robert Stikmanz (Sleeper Awakes), Gary Kent’s unbelievable, yet all true, reminiscences of the indie film revolution (Shadows & Light); a jolt of inspiration and motivation from the SOAPBOX® Queen herself, Kimberlie Dykeman (Pure Soapbox); and the always hilarious and entertaining Les McGehee (Plays Well With Others).

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Special Screening of Bubba Ho-Tep Accompanies Gary Kent Book Signing

July 9, 2009

Writer/director, actor, stuntman legend, special effects expert, and production manager Gary Kent will screen one of the many films he worked on over his expansive film career, Bubba Ho-Tep, on Sunday, July 26 at Dan’s Silverleaf (103 Industrial St.) in Denton, Texas. The second stop on Kent’s 2009 book tour celebrating the release of his forthcoming book from Dalton Publishing, Shadows & Light: Journeys With Outlaws in Revolutionary Hollywood, this evening promises to be an entertaining and memorable tribute to Kent’s impact on the indie film world.

Admission is free and doors open at 8 p.m.. Gary Kent will take the stage at 9 p.m. for an intimate Q&A session with the audience, followed by the screening of Bubba Ho-Tep at 10 p.m.. Fellow Dalton Publishing author and Austin film journalist Joe O’Connell (Evacuation Plan, a novel from the hospice) will film the event as part of a documentary he is crafting about Kent.

Prior to the screening at Dan’s Silverleaf, Gary Kent will sign copies of Shadows & Light at Barnes & Noble Denton (2201 I-35 North-South) on Saturday, July 25. Beginning promptly at 4 p.m., Kent will read an excerpt from his much-anticipated book and will be available for autographs immediately following.

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