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Book Synopsis: The woman behind the icon known as the undisputed Queen of Halloween, reveals her full story, filled with intimate bombshells, told by the bombshell herself. The paperback includes 32 new images and an original poem composed by Cassandra when she was 16, perfect for fans to collect. At only eighteen months old, Cassandra Peterson reached for a pot on the stove and doused herself in boiling water, resulting in third-degree burns over 35 percent of her body. She miraculously survived, but burned and scarred, the impact would stay with her and become an obstacle she was determined to overcome. Cassandra left home at fourteen and supported herself as a go-go dancer. By age seventeen, she was performing as a showgirl in Las Vegas. Then a chance encounter with the “King” himself, Elvis Presley, inspired her to travel to Europe where she worked in film and toured Italy as lead singer of a band. She eventually made her way to Los Angeles, where she joined the famed comedy improv group, The Groundlings. In 1981, as a struggling actress considered past her prime, Cassandra auditioned for a local LA station as hostess for their late-night horror movies. She got the job as “Elvira,” never imagining it would lead to fame and a forty-year career. Yours Cruelly, Elvira is an unforgettably wild memoir. Cassandra doesn’t shy away from revealing exactly who she is and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. Always original and sometimes outrageous, her story is loaded with twists, travails, revelry, and downright shocking experiences. It is the candid, often hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking tale of a Midwest farm girl’s long, strange trip to become the world’s sexiest, sassiest Halloween icon. Instant New York Times Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller. A New York Times Best Books to Give This Season selection.
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Discover the captivating and unfiltered memoir of Cassandra Peterson, better known as Elvira, the Mistress of the Dark. In "Yours Cruelly, Elvira," she bares it all, providing an intimate glimpse into her life as the undisputed Queen of Halloween. Get ready to be enthralled by her bombshell revelations and untold secrets. This paperback edition features 32 brand new images and a special original poem composed by Cassandra herself when she was just 16. Collectors and fans alike won't want to miss this rare treasure.
From a tragic accident at a tender age to a remarkable rise to fame, Cassandra's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Surviving third-degree burns over 35 percent of her body as a toddler, she carried the scars as a constant reminder of her inner strength and determination. Leaving home at a young age, she found her way as a go-go dancer and showgirl in Las Vegas. However, it was a chance encounter with the legendary Elvis Presley that ignited her dreams and set her on a path to conquer Europe with her talent.
Arriving in Los Angeles, Cassandra's fate took an unexpected turn when she joined The Groundlings, a prominent comedy improv group. But it was her audition as a late-night horror movie hostess for a local TV station that changed her life forever. Adopting the iconic persona of "Elvira," she became a sensation, defying age and expectations with a forty-year career that made her an enduring sex symbol.
Prepare to be thrilled, amused, and moved as Cassandra Peterson shares her candid and often hilarious anecdotes. "Yours Cruelly, Elvira" takes you on a wild, unforgettable journey filled with twists, revelry, shocking experiences, and triumph over adversity. As an instant New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller, this book has captivated readers around the world. Join us in celebrating the compelling life story of the world's sexiest and sassiest Halloween icon, Elvira!
Ready to immerse yourself in Cassandra Peterson's captivating memoir? Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale of resilience and self-discovery. Get your copy of "Yours Cruelly, Elvira" today by clicking here.
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