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 frank vincent
great seller got the item within 2 weeks delivered to australia didnt expect it so soon as amazon usually is a month so great job guys happy with product
book review
We bought 50 books and gave them out as gifts. They were a big hit with the guys.
 Macho and Stylish
As far as I'm concerned, when it comes to playing mob guys, Frank Vincent is "the Man." I first saw Frank in 1981 when he appeared in one of my favorite all-time movies, "Raging Bull." He portrayed a Bronx wiseguy named Salvy, and I was impressed by the natural credibility he brought to the role. Over the years I caught him occasionally in various small parts, and then, in 1990, "GoodFellas" was released. This time Frank was cast as a "made" guy called Billy Batts. When Frank spat out that memorable line, "Now go home and get your f-----' shinebox," the tension in the theater was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Unfortunately for Billy, he wound up buried in the woods somewhere with multiple stab and gunshot wounds. Frank next appeared in his third Scorsese film, "Casino," playing - what else? - mobster Frankie Marino. Then, of course, Frank landed the role of mob boss Phil Leotardo in HBO's "The Sopranos," and his performance was, as usual, on the money. So when I read a small article in the New York Post a while back that Frank and author Steven Prigge were promoting their collaboration, "A Guy's Guide to Being a Man's Man," I knew I had to get a copy. First off, let me state that if you're seeking an intense, probing exploration of the human condition, then you should look elsewhere. "Guide" is, however, a breezy, light, occasionally tongue-in-cheek read in which Frank, who has a head of hair that I envy and who epitomizes what I believe is what aging gracefully is all about, offers his advice on dating, apparel, food, drink, travel, movies, music, and anything else he feels would help an ordinary guy become a "man's man." If you're a Frank Vincent fan like me, you'll probably enjoy this book. If you aren't, odds are you may not. That's as honest as I can be.
If you have $100K burning a hole in your pocket Frank tells you exaclty what to do with it.
A quick read book with a great list of songs, drinks, food, and places to stay in Vegas. Only if you have the cash to burn to purchase all the man's man accessories and dinners that Frank speaks of. Besides all the items to buy Frank does give excellent advice on how to dress and how to groom yourself. Which is a lost art and should be reinstated for most. Also the excellent interviews with other men's men were an inside look that most of us will never see.
3 stars only because it costs way too much to be a man's man!
None other than...
I have to say Frank Vincent is one of, if not my favorite "Wise Guys" next to Tony Sirico, Vincent Pastore and others. I have seen him in many films, and even though he was not the star, he can still command the screen. I'm also glad he is finally getting his due, especially as "The Sopranos" fades into televison and film history as one of the greatest shows ever.
While he does portray a ruthless, heartless thug in most, if not all of the films he has appeared in, he still has the ability to express a human side and win the viewer's heart. In fact, he's the type of guy you wouldn't mind shooting the s88t with at the local pub.
In this book, he teaches the finer points of "being a man", but so much more than clothing and other adorments. It's about respect for yourself, others and carrying yourself in a positve way. In esscence, it's more than just "you". Definitely give this book a shot.
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