Henry Darrow (High Chaparral, Zorro) - Lightning in the Bottle Book Now Available

Henry Darrow (born Enrique Tomás Delgado) was the first actor of Puerto Rican heritage to star in television series. He became an international star as Manolito Montoya in the 1967 TV western The High Chaparral. However, at the height of his fame Henry Darrow put his career on the line to open doors for other Latinos. Now over fifty years later he's still blazing a trail for others to follow.

One of Hollywood's most remarkable actors he's starred or guest starred in a nearly uncountable number TV series and movies. His accomplishments include not only being the first Hispanic actor to play Zorro but the only actor to have starring roles in three different Zorro series (The New Adventures of Zorro, Zorro and Son, and New World Zorro). He's also only one of two actors to play both Zorro and the father of Zorro.

The inspiring life story of this exceptional person and actor can now be read in his new autobiography Henry Darrow: Lightning in the Bottle. Packed with wonderful stories, celebrity interviews and photos this publication captures the pioneer spirit of one of Hollywood's most endearing and enduring actors.

So highly entertaining you'll find it impossible to put down.


www.henrydarrowbook.com

Available in print and as an ebook on Kindle.

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Sound Commentary selects The Mark of Zorro as one the best of 2011

 
According to the October 1, 2011 edition of Sound Commentary The Mark of Zorro has been voted one of the best audiobooks of 2011. Here's the original review from Sound Commentary's October issue:

Campy is the first word that comes to mind to describe this story, set in early southern California, of the masked bandit Zorro who fights the abuses of the rich and powerful, humiliates them when he can, and steals from them so he can give to the poor and others in need. He also romances the special young lady Lolida at the same time. Zorro’s real identity is the effete, very rich Don Diego de la Vega who has been informed by his father that he must marry or else forfeit his inheritance. Too lazy to actually romance the beautiful Lolita, Don Diego instead is blunt and honest about his need to marry and thus turns her off just as she finds herself drawn to the dashing hero Zorro, who saves her on several occasions. Zorro’s accomplishments are told by a barkeep who fails to notice how frequently, and coincidentally, Zorro appears just as Don Diego disappears. The story may be campy but the dramatization is first class and the full cast includes many familiar narrators in smallish parts all of whom are having a very good time with this fast paced adventure story. And so will listeners. Great fun, and room for a sequel that would be very welcome! And there are many listeners who might welcome a Zorro to their towns these days!

AudioFile lists The Mark of Zorro as one of the best in 2011

AudioFile Magazine selects The Mark of Zorro as one of the best full-cast audios of 2011.


http://www.audiofilemagazine.com/best_of_2011.html#multi

The Mark of Zorro audio book from Blackstone Audio

Now available from Blackstone Audio the audio book version of The Mark of Zorro. This unabridged presentation is approximately 7 hours in length and is read by Armando Duran.

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Originally serialized, this exciting adventure story achieved immortal fame thanks to the Douglas Fairbanks film of the same name—a cinematic triumph that inspired author Johnston McCulley to dedicate the book release to Fairbanks. It has since seen numerous film and other adaptations, including Blackstone Audio’s full-cast audio drama produced by the renowned Yuri Rasovsky and featuring the voice talents of Val Kilmer. 

1820s California, in a bygone era of sprawling haciendas and haughty caballeros, suffers beneath the whip of oppression. Missions are pillaged, native peasants are abused, and innocent men and women are persecuted by the corrupt governor and his army. But a champion of freedom rides the highways. His identity hidden behind a mask, the laughing outlaw Zorro defies the tyrant’s might. A deadly marksman and a demon swordsman, his flashing blade strikes down those who exploit the poor and oppressed. 

First published in 1919, The Mark of Zorro remains a paradigm of swashbuckling adventure and a popular novel to this day.

http://www.blackstoneaudio.com/audiobook.cfm?id=6807

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The Mark of Zorro Nominated For a Grammy

Hollywood Theater of the Ear's The Mark of Zorro has been nominated for a Grammy in the Spoken Word category. Congratulations to producer Yuri Rasovsky.

http://www.grammy.com/nominees?year=2011&genre=32