rickylu Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 There's a new book out about Lucy and Desi's trip to Jamestown for the premiere of Forever Darling. Looking forward to the pictures! Right now, Amazon has it for $32.75, down from the retail price of $50. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0998747467/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521067672&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=lucy+comes+home 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 I got this 2 weeks ago and devoured it. The author is the son of the woman who was the Homecoming Queen for the festivities. If you are coming to Lucy Fest in August bring your copy and Chris will be signing them at Lucy Lane. I plan on talking to him a lot about this book. I've been using it and the Post Journal to put together a time line of the 2 day event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickylu Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 I remember seeing the author's mother when the center had an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of Forever Darling (one of my favorite festival events I attended). I'll definitely bring my copy in August. Are there any color photos? She looked sensational in the ones I saw at the Fenton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 One color photo in the back of the book, but it's a stunner. I saw those at the Fenton when I was first there in 1996 and died. She seemed so much more real in color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyEths Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 The book is absolutely amazing and one of my, if not THE, favorite ever done. If any fan has been to Jamestown it certainly makes an extra special connection. I highly recommend everyone get a copy, you won't regret it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenorman Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 On 3/15/2018 at 4:46 PM, LucyEths said: The book is absolutely amazing and one of my, if not THE, favorite ever done. If any fan has been to Jamestown it certainly makes an extra special connection. I highly recommend everyone get a copy, you won't regret it! GOT mine! (See Premiere this Lounge) posted over there; several photos meaningful to me: my Dad; my nephew; a former classmate brother; and ALL THE OTHERS. There's one in there confuses me; have never read that Desi mom went with them. See page 163; looks like her on the bed.... My dad: page 106; w/his best friend; page 108; PP 90, 91 (Dawson) (DeMarco) each an interview w/Lucy. Thanks for the heads up regarding book signing in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 DeDe is misidentified in the picture where Lucy is getting ready. She is in many others, including the classmate lunch, the Homecoming ball and some in the hotel when they are looking at the newspapers. DeDe arrived a few days earlier than Lucy and Desi I read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 This got snagged in Canadian distribution, but should be arriving today or tomorrow. I'm so excited to dive into this beautiful-looking book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Grab a hot beverage and get comfy. I've been through it so many times in the past weeks. Lots of great pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Oh, my God. This book is utterly breathtaking! I need to devour every pixel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 42 minutes ago, Brock said: Oh, my God. This book is utterly breathtaking! I need to devour every pixel. Me too. If you are interested I put together what I think is a timeline of the 2 days based on the book and some post journal articles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Time of both days from my research. Premiere Timeline Feb 6 8am-Arrive Buffalo 11am- Leave Buffalo by helicopter Noon- Arrive JT Parade 2:45pm Press interviews 3:15-5:15p Schoolmates reception- Little Theatre- 414 Fairmount Ave.- ran 3-6p Marions’ house- private dinner 7-10p- Sportsman Dinner- Hotel JT 10p-2a-Homecoming Banquet-Hotel JT Feb 7th I think the house visit happened here 10:15a-Girl Scouts and Press 10:30a-Hospital visit- snack bar dedication, kid visit 11a-Bigalow Department store 12-1:30p-Service Club luncheon- Hotel JT 1:40-4p- Press interviews 5p-Furniture store visit-planning committee dinner 7p and 10p- Movie premiere 10:30ish-Leave for Buffalo and the train Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Luvsbway said: Time of both days from my research. Premiere Timeline Feb 6 8am-Arrive Buffalo 11am- Leave Buffalo by helicopter Noon- Arrive JT Parade 2:45pm Press interviews 3:15-5:15p Schoolmates reception- Little Theatre- 414 Fairmount Ave.- ran 3-6p Marions’ house- private dinner 7-10p- Sportsman Dinner- Hotel JT 10p-2a-Homecoming Banquet-Hotel JT Feb 7th I think the house visit happened here 10:15a-Girl Scouts and Press 10:30a-Hospital visit- snack bar dedication, kid visit 11a-Bigalow Department store 12-1:30p-Service Club luncheon- Hotel JT 1:40-4p- Press interviews 5p-Furniture store visit-planning committee dinner 7p and 10p- Movie premiere 10:30ish-Leave for Buffalo and the train Wondaful work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickylu Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Nice timeline! I'm interested in the route of the Forever Darling Special, especially to see if it went through my neck of the woods here in PA. I've found that it made stops in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, but don't know if it stopped anywhere in between. My copy hasn't arrived yet and it's starting to piss me off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 A few months ago I was doing some research to find out more about the customized rail car used on the train trip. I knew it was a Santa Fe. I didn't come up with a whole lot. I was hoping to find what life it went on to later, if it would be lucky enough to make it into a museum somewhere or if it just ended up being scraped. I got no where with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryCarter Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 My book finally arrived today after being in transit for weeks. Wow! These photos are incredible. The text really conveys the excitement of this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickylu Posted April 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 After a 3 week journey my book finally made it here. This is definitely a must-have. Absolutely remarkable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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