We decided to go the independent route when we were told by the publishing industry:
'Cancer sells. Heart doesn't.'
As requested by so many, we have produced a print version of Robby's medical memoir I'm Not Dead... Yet! Here's where you can get it:
https://www.createspace.com/3926926 This is our own book page at Create Space. (Create Space is a terrific place for independent authors to sell their books.)
This paperback version of I'm Not Dead... Yet! is 6x9 and has a beautiful color cover with an all black and white interior. None of the bells and whistles of the multimedia version for the iPad, (or even the Kindle Fire or Color Nook or Google Nexus7), but if you purchase the physical book and write us here, we will send you links to the prologue and epilogue read by Robby and all of the calming slide shows he created by for the book. The print version is also available here on Amazon.
Writer Michael Ordona's terrific piece on Robby and his new multimedia medical memoir I'm Not Dead... Yet! in the Calendar Book section of the LA Times -- click link below to read entire article:
http://soc.li/2pFdX5F
A window into Robby's voice for the book. (This video is included in the book but plays on the iPad only -- we wanted to share it with you here!!!!)
Watch here and let us know what you think! (or click here to watch on Robby's new you tube channel)
We are putting together a downloadable compilation of Robby Benson's music from I'm Not Dead... Yet!
It will include all 20 songs featured in the iPad version!
In case you missed the fun you can click here and see a clip: Watch Robby Benson on The View June 29, 2012 !
On the couch with the fabulous women of The View -- Whoopi, Joy, Sherri, Elisabeth and their terrific 'Guy Friday' addition this week: ABC 20/20 Anchor and Chief of ABC News' Legal Unit -- Chris Cuomo. They will be discussing Robby's multi-hyphenate career (and mentioning his new book to help heart surgery patients and their loved ones - I'm Not Dead... Yet!) It airs tomorrow Friday June 29th!
Thanks for tweeting about Robby's book Chris!!! @ChrisCuomo
Terrific interview of Robby from Broadway World by Pat Cersaro. Here's an exerpt - click on Broadway World link read entire career spanning piece: "Today we are talking to a star of many notable films and television shows who initially surprised many viewers with his commanding presence as the voice of the Beast in Disney’s classic animated film BEAUTY & THE BEAST, now back in theaters for its twentieth anniversary (in 3D) - the one and only Robby Benson. In addition to telling us all about his impressions of and experiences working on BEAUTY & THE BEAST and what he thinks of the new 3D movie experience, he also shares his affection for co-stars Angela Lansbury and Paige O’Hara - both having been previous InDepth InterView participants, as well - and what the storied legacy of the film means to him. Also, Benson discusses his talented family, including his rock star wife, Karla DeVito, and their daughter, a star-on-the-rise in her own right, Lyric (her Benson-produced debut album, LYRIC’S LOVE LIGHT REVOLUTION, is available here) and details the many hats he wears as an actor, director, producer, author, singer and recording artist."
Read more: http://broadwayworld.com/article/SPOTLIGHT-ON-BEAUTY-THE-BEAST-3D-Robby-Benson-20120126#ixzz1prOv7xwS
Check out Robby's entire interview at FOX.com -- from Ice Castles to Beauty and the Beast 3D and the genius of the Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and the brilliant animators; Robby's love of music and the love of his life, Karla DeVito, and the new project of which he's most proud, producing Lyric Benson's debut album LYRIC'S LOVE LIGHT REVOLUTION! Now Available on iTunes.
Robby had a great time having dinner at Charlie Sheen's the other night to discuss directing episodes of his new show Anger Management for the FX channel. He thinks Charlie is a great guy with a terrific soul! Robby just happened to have a copy of LYRIC'S LOVE LIGHT REVOLUTION to give him (hey -- this IS a grass roots music endeavour -- Robby produced, arranged and engineered Lyric's debut album!) and Charlie absolutely LOVED it -- played it loud and said: "I LOVE this f***ing record!!!! I LOVE her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
He actually took a picture holding the album and tweeted about it today:
charliesheen Miami bound. I know what I'll be listening to. Nora... Step aside for Lyric Benson "Love Light Revolution" is upon us!… http://t.co/o8qSLZVi
Charlie Sheen on WhoSay
EXTRA TV picked up Charlie with Lyric's CD as a Top 3 story on their home page today!!!
http://www.charliesheen.com/photos/119173 via @charliesheen
(if you don't tweet you can just go to the link above to see the photo!)
Robby discusses all things BEAST 3D and his absolutely fave project: LYRIC'S LOVE LIGHT REVOLUTION the debut album by Lyric Benson!!!
Click here: Hear Robby's Light Rock 105 with Heather in Hollywood interview now!
Robby found out Heather's dad is Jeff Ringler. Jeff was the head of SVS the precursor to SONY Pictures, and he was responsible for green-lighting MODERN LOVE (SVS/Sony 1990) written, produced and directed by Robby and starring Benson, Karla DeVito, Burt Reynolds, Rue McClanahan, Louise Lasser, Frankie Valli, Cliff Bemis, and introducing LYRIC BENSON!
This was taken by Karla while Lyric was recording her album on Cape Cod.
Check out Lyric's website for the latest!