{"product_id":"im-your-huckleberry-paperback","title":"I'm Your Huckleberry - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVal Kilmer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller, legendary actor and star of the acclaimed documentary \u003ci\u003eVal\u003c\/i\u003e shares the stories behind his most beloved roles, reminisces about his star-studded career and love life, and reveals the truth behind his recent health struggles in a remarkably candid autobiography.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVal Kilmer has played many iconic roles over his nearly four-decade film career. A table-dancing Cold War agent in \u003ci\u003eTop Secret!\u003c\/i\u003e A troublemaking science prodigy in \u003ci\u003eReal Genius\u003c\/i\u003e. A brash fighter pilot in \u003ci\u003eTop Gun\u003c\/i\u003e. A swashbuckling knight in \u003ci\u003eWillow\u003c\/i\u003e. A lovelorn bank robber in \u003ci\u003eHeat\u003c\/i\u003e. A charming master of disguise in \u003ci\u003eThe Saint\u003c\/i\u003e. A wise-cracking detective in \u003ci\u003eKiss Kiss Bang Bang\u003c\/i\u003e. Of course, Batman, Jim Morrison and the sharp-shooting Doc Holliday. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But who is the \u003ci\u003ereal\u003c\/i\u003e Val Kilmer? With \u003ci\u003eI'm Your Huckleberry\u003c\/i\u003e--published prior to the highly anticipated sequel \u003ci\u003eTop Gun: Maverick\u003c\/i\u003e, in which Kilmer returns to the big screen as Tom \"Iceman\" Kazansky--the enigmatic actor at last steps out of character and reveals his true self. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this uniquely assembled memoir--featuring vivid prose, snippets of poetry and rarely-seen photos--Kilmer reflects on his acclaimed career, including becoming the youngest actor ever admitted to the Juilliard School's famed drama department, determinedly campaigning to win the lead part in \u003ci\u003eThe Doors\u003c\/i\u003e, and realizing a years-long dream of performing a one-man show as his hero Mark Twain. He shares candid stories of working with screen legends Marlon Brando, Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr. and Robert De Niro, and recounts high-profile romances with Cher, Cindy Crawford, Daryl Hannah, and former wife Joanne Whalley. He chronicles his spiritual journey and lifelong belief in Christian Science, and describes travels to far-flung locales such as a scarcely inhabited island in the Indian Ocean where he suffered from delirium and was cared for by the resident tribe. And he reveals details of his recent throat cancer diagnosis and recovery--about which he has disclosed little until now. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While containing plenty of tantalizing celebrity anecdotes, \u003ci\u003eI'm Your Huckleberry\u003c\/i\u003e--taken from the famous line Kilmer delivers as Holliday in \u003ci\u003eTombstone\u003c\/i\u003e--is ultimately a singularly written and deeply moving reflection on mortality and the mysteries of life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVal Kilmer is an American actor known for his roles in \u003ci\u003eTop Gun: Maverick\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTop Gun\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003ep\u003c\/i\u003e Secret!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReal Genius\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWillow\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Doors\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTrue Romance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTombstone\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBatman Forever\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Saint\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKiss Kiss Bang Bang\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. A graduate of Juilliard's drama department, he has appeared on Broadway and London's West End. He has published two books of poetry and received a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Album. He is also an accomplished visual artist, with work exhibited in galleries worldwide, and the star of an acclaimed documentary \u003ci\u003eVal\u003c\/i\u003e about his life as a Hollywood actor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 27, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692728619071,"sku":"9781982144906","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/02ea63dadc0f73df44d4c2f560cc7258.webp?v=1764996413","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/im-your-huckleberry-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}