Dick Warlock Memoir ‘The Shape of My Career’ on ‘Jaws’, ‘Halloween II’, and More Available Now
Legendary stuntman and actor Dick Warlock has just released his official memoir, The Shape of My Career, a new book that details his incredible journey from working with Disney and John Wayne to playing Michael Myers in Halloween II, doubling for Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, and so much more, and it is available to own now. Read on for the full announcement.
Go behind the mask and into the fire with this definitive chronicle of celebrated stuntman Dick Warlock, a fearless performer whose career helped shape some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable moments. This electrifying memoir traces Warlock’s rise through the stunt ranks, his collaborations with legendary filmmakers, and his indelible contributions to classic movies like Jaws, Halloween II, Escape from New York, and so many others. Packed with candid stories of on set danger and firsthand insights into stunt work, this book peels back the curtain on how it all went down. Whether dodging explosions, battling a mechanical shark, or donning the mask of Hollywood’s most iconic slasher, Warlock’s legacy is explored here in thrilling, vivid detail.
Written by Dick Warlock with John Copeman and Kevin Dennis, the 238-page new book features:
- A special foreword by Kurt Russell
- Over 400 rare full-color photos, many never-before-seen
- Interviews with colleagues such as Rick Rosenthal and Tommy Lee Wallace
- A guest chapter by Halloween II co-star Lance Guest
- Call sheets and production paperwork from Warlock’s biggest credits
- Personal notes from Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, Jamie Lee
Curtis, Debra Hill, and more
Dick Warlock: The Shape of My Career was released this week form Harker Press, and is available now via Amazon in paperback for $37.99 here, as well as in premium hardcover for $61.99 here or in Kindle ebook for $11.99 here.
Check out the official trailer and book cover below.
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