Photo Comparison of the Week, Sharon Photostream on Flickr, Pop Art of Sharon and Several Reviews for "The Fearless Vampire Killers."

Here is our photo comparison of the week sent to me by Andrea:

Sharon Tate and...

Abba? 

Here is a wonderful set of photos of Sharon on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/44863601@N00/

New Pop Art of Sharon:

http://joeymaas.blogspot.com/2010/09/sharon-tate.html

And here are several different reviews of "The Fearless Vampire Killers" if you still haven't seen it:

http://www.filmnotice.info/the-fearless-vampire-killers-or-pardon-me-but-your-teeth-are-in-my-neck.html

After all, Halloween is just around the corner...

Photo of the Week, Rare Sharon Tate Items on Ebay, Abigail Folger and Appraising Polanski

Here is the photo of the week,  a nice one from "Valley of the Dolls" publicity:



Worldwide, there are lots of interesting items on ebay now...

Anyone ever heard of this book?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ALL-LOVE-Great-Love-Affairs-Great-Stories-Cook-/250581502872?pt=AU_Non_Fiction_Books_2&hash=item3a57d24b98

Or this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Women-Then-New-York-Paris-London-1954-1969-NEW-/130429907095?pt=AU_Non_Fiction_Books_2&hash=item1e5e3a7097

Here is an extremely rare photo of Abigail Folger:

Here is a new article on Roman's career:

http://blog.cinemaautopsy.com/2010/09/09/appraising-polanski/

Channeling Sharon Tate, Very Rare Sharon and Roman photos up for bid lately by David Bailey and the Euro Film Awards Nominate "Ghost Writer"

I have noticed that Drew Barrymore has been channeling Sharon Tate's hair and natural looking makeup lately:

And she's not the only one channeling Sharon's great style, this blogger noticed someone else who is...

http://decadesinc.blogspot.com/2010/09/decades-loves-ladies-of-san-fran.html

And, Gisele Bundchen in this magazine...

http://www.gossiprocks.com/forum/magazines-photoshoots/132956-gisele-bundchen-muse-magazine-summer-2010-a.html

Recently, in Europe this rare nude Sharon Tate and David Bailey pic sold for 1900 Euros:

And now Christie's has this up for bid:

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?pos=9&intObjectID=5355123&sid=

Click on the link above for a larger view of it.

And Polanski's "The Ghost Writer" has been nominated for the Euro Film Awards:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/awards/news/e3i8ee6fde4efa3c4bf2fa159d847e7ab64

Very Rare Real Sharon Tate Autograph, Polanski's Classic Films to be Shown, Jennifer Lopez and Valley of the Dolls, Another Blogger Pays Tribute to Sharon and a cool video

One of our watchers here has sent me a photo of a real autograph of Sharon he received back in 1968.  He says it is his 'gem' and you can see why:

Photograph and the original envelope it was received in.

Thanks to Ted for this!

Here is an article on Polanski's films being shown:

http://www.chapelhillnews.com/2010/09/08/59343/film-series-presents-roman-polanski.html

Jennifer Lopez is on the cover of Glamour magazine this month and she shows off Sharon style hair and even reads from "Valley of the Dolls" in her photo shoot:

In the actual magazine on page 78 it says: "Oh, the Drama: Jennifer read aloud to the crew from this cult classic." Shows the cover with Sharon, Patti Duke and Barbara Parkins.

And here is a great photo of Sharon if you have not already seen it from another fan's blog:

http://sighswhispers.blogspot.com/2010/09/photo-of-day-sharon-tate.html

And another cool video with a 'Sharon song' found by our wonderful contributor, Andrea:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_GNdA9E4_c

More on the Masked Marauders Album, Catherine Deneuve Today, and for your viewing pleasure...

Thanks to Andrea for asking about the album.  The photo did come from the Playboy March 1967 edition and yes, it was originally taken by Polanski.  The album was just a bunch of sound-a-likes of major rock stars such as Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, and John Lennon.  However, it is still unknown how or why Sharon's photo--a publicity photo for "The Fearless Vampire Killers"--ended up on the cover.

You can certainly tell that the photo has been manipulated when you put the pictures close to each other:

Catherine Deneuve is looking great at the Venice Film Festival.  This makes me wonder if Sharon would have aged like one of her favorite actresses, Deneuve? :

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/9/7/112825/4330/travel/Catherine+Deneuve+Nears+Her+50th+Year+of+Attending+the+Venice+Film+Fest

There are a lot of great videos as we all know on Sharon right now on You tube but I thought I'd remind everyone about Tammy and Andrea's set of great montage videos too.  If you haven't seen them yet, give them a look! :

http://www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/my_shared?z=409241fe839fff14f2ea96&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

http://sharontaterememberedandvideoblog.blogspot.com/

http://sharontaterememberedvideoblog2.blogspot.com/

http://www.youtube.com/user/rhiannon185

Doris Tate in Her Own Words, Sharon and Elke Video and Masked Marauders Album?

Some people have emailed me about this great video that has recently been uploaded to YouTube.  Doris Tate is wonderful in it.  However, I can't say as much about her interviewer, Bill Nelson.  Nelson, as you may know, was found out later to just be using the Tate family and when Doris found out she no longer had anything to do with him.  But that is another story.  Thanks to everyone and Andrea for loading this.  I love hearing Doris' words.  There are 7 parts, so be sure to see them all.  Here is the link that was emailed to me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSgD-4b_y1g&feature=related

Here is an Elke Sommer and Sharon video that has also been uploaded recently:

http://desi-agent.com/the-unbelievable-elke-sommer-sharon-tate-in-the-wrecking-crew-1969.php

And does anyone know the history behind this album?  It supposedly has Sharon on it's cover? Is it really her?  And why was she chosen to be on it?  Is this a redone Polanski Playboy photo?  I can't find my edition but it reminds me of one with her and Ferdy Mayne?

Thanks for everyone's recent emails!  It makes my day to hear from you!

Quote of the Week, Gene Gutwoski talks about Sharon and More Rare Finds

The quote of the week is a short one but very true:

"She was so sweet and talented.  Taken before her time."  Barbara Parkins

Recently, I got in touch with Gene Gutowski's son Adam to see if I could possibly talk to his mother or father about Sharon?

His reply:  I’d be glad to give your contact info to my parents (yes, Judy Wilson is my Mother)... They were both very close to Sharon and, as you can imagine, it’s a sensitive subject. I’ll be happy to pass it along.  All the best, Adam

I did not hear back from Judy but Gene replied briefly and said:

My son Adam passed on your exchange with him.  I would be very glad to share my feelings about Sharon.  She was truly a wonderful spirit.  I was there when her romance with Roman started on location in Italy for "The Fearless Vampire Killers."  There was an incredible love they had for one another.  I was best man at their wedding which was such a beautiful occasion.  I and, my former wife, Judy, lived with her and Roman in a house on the beach in Santa Monica for a time.  I have many happy memories of our time spent there.  I took Roman to Los Angeles to the funeral after she was so brutally murdered.  You probably know that.  It was such an immense tragedy... beyond words.

Sharon and Gene from his Polish Biography.  (Thanks to Andrea for this).

I remember David Bailey took some wonderful pictures of her and Roman.  I have a few of them and recall that they were both impressed with his work.  Please stay in touch and best regards, Gene.

Of course I thanked him for his time.  If I hear anything else I will let you know. :)

Here are some more rare finds that I have come across on Sharon:

A rare French find for '12 + 1'.

Rare cover magazine also from France with Sharon.  (Thanks to Muriel for bringing this to our attention.)

A rare Terry O'Neill original vintage photo that is on Ebay now.

I hope all of you are enjoying your holiday!