Books by John William Law

Goddess and the Girl Next Door tells the story of the final days of Marilyn Monroe and how the making of "Something's Got to Give" would transition to Doris Day for the filming and release of her 1963 comedy "Move Over, Darling."

"Discover a collection of films, intended to be directed by the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, that were never completed. Many Hitchcock fans are unfamiliar with the stories behind these forgotten films that, at one time or another, were associated with Alfred Hitchcock as director."--Publisher's description.

Television has had a long long love affair with death. From Perry Mason to Dragnet, murder on the small screen has had us trapped with suspense on our living room couch. And even today with CSI, Law & Order and a host of shows focused on gruesome goings-on, we still can't get enough. Now, step back to the start of it all and rediscover some of the classic detectives and crime dramas of the last 50 years. From the early days of TV to the memorable shows of the 60s, 70s and 80s, Murder on the Boob Tube offers a glimpse behind the scenes of iconic shows like Columbo, Murder She Wrote, Charlie's Angels, Ironside, Mannix, Cannon, Barnaby Jones, Streets of San Francisco and countless others. With rare photos and behind-the-scenes tales readers will rediscover TV history and why we love death on the set.

Movie Star and the Mobster pieces together the details behind the volatile romance between Lana Turner and Johnny Stompanato and the circumstances surrounding his death in April 1958.

Who Nuked The Duke? looks at the program through the camera lense and filming of the 1954 RKO epic The Conqueror.

With the 50th anniversary of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? comes a new look behind the legendary film and Joan Crawford's foray into the horror genre that would make up the bulk of her later work. After the death of her husband Joan Crawford found herself in debt and needing to work. The success of Baby Jane would launch a series of films like Strait-Jacket, I Saw What You Did, Berserk and Trog. Now, take a look back at the final act of Joan Crawford's magnificent career and at the films and TV work most biographers skim over. Filled with photos and rare details from behind the screen, What Ever Happened to Mommie Dearest? offers a look at Joan Crawford's evolution from movie star to horror queen and literary monster and back to Hollywood icon.

Now, upon the 50th anniversary of the release of "Psycho," rediscover the hits and uncover new details behind the unfinished films and the struggles of Hollywood's most famous director, Alfred Hitchcock. Includes many rare photographs.