{"product_id":"vintage-bring-on-the-empty-horses-niven-1975","title":"Bring On the Empty Horses (1975) — David Niven | Hollywood Memoir \u0026 Film History, Photo Plates, G.P. Putnam’s Sons","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"652\"\u003etep behind the studio gates with David Niven’s follow-up to \u003cem data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eThe Moon’s a Balloon\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eBring On the Empty Horses\u003c\/em\u003e blends Hollywood memoir and film history with the actor’s dry wit and firsthand stories of stars, sets, and scandal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eThis 1975 hardcover from G.P. Putnam’s Sons includes a section of black-and-white photo plates that bring the Golden Age to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eReady for your film shelf or reading queue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book (hardcover with dust jacket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9×6×1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover boards; paper pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue\/purple dust jacket with portrait back; cream pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood Memoir \u0026amp; Film \u003ca title=\"history\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-history-books-reading-vintage\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eLanguage Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English; 335 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present (price status not provided)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Section of black-and-white photo plates; text throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dust jacket shows noticeable wear—edge creases, rubs, chips, and small tears at spine ends and corners; surface scuffing to jacket panels. Boards show rubs at tips; binding remains sound. Pages are clean and legible with uniform age toning; no writing observed in text. Photo section intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eAbout the Author David Niven\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eDavid Niven—Academy Award–winning British actor—also became a bestselling memoirist; this lively volume continues his behind-the-scenes chronicles of classic Hollywood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eAdd a witty insider’s Hollywood memoir to your film library today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"190\"\u003eKeep Your Book Club Meetings Fresh\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"591\" data-start=\"235\"\u003eLooking for new ways to make your book club more engaging?\u003cbr data-end=\"296\" data-start=\"293\"\u003eDownload the \u003cstrong data-end=\"365\" data-start=\"309\"\u003eWhat to Do in a Book Club Meeting Activity Checklist\u003c\/strong\u003e — a printable PDF packed with creative ideas, discussion prompts, and community-building activities.\u003cbr data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eIt’s your go-to guide for planning meetings your members will actually look forward to.\u003cbr data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e👉 \u003ca title=\"What to Do in a Book Club Meeting Activity Checklist\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/bookish-digital-downloads\/products\/what-to-do-in-a-book-club-meeting-digital-download-pdf-revamp-your-book-club-meetings-with-our-exclusive-activity-checklist\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" data-end=\"591\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eGet your checklist here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eThe vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. 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