Sue Tabashnik

Just can’t get enough of Dirty Dancing?
Want to pay homage to the movie and to Patrick Swayze?
Want to feel the power of love and relive the magic of Dirty Dancing?

Get behind-the-scenes information that you won’t find anywhere else. Rub elbows with Dirty Dancing producers, stars, singers, songwriters, and filmmakers as you enjoy stories and photos related to the movie, including:
-An in-depth interview from producer Linda Gottlieb about the creation and filming of the movie
-Comments and photos from the 2011 unveiling of the Patrick Swayze statue from the staff of Madame Tussauds Hollywood
-A tribute to Patrick Swayze from Joshua Sinclair, director of the 2008 film Jump!
-An interview from Maurice Williams about his iconic song “Stay” and his special take on Dirty Dancing
-An interview and photos from Jackie Horner, Catskills dance pro and story consultant to Dirty Dancing, with anecdotes about the real Catskills goings-on that were used in the movie
In addition:
Jim and Karen Myers (staff from Mountain Lake Hotel in Virginia) and Tom and Patt Rocks and Betty Rollins (dance extras from the Lake Lure, North Carolina set) talk about their experiences of the filming of Dirty Dancing
-The Lake Lure extras share exclusive photos from the set
You’ll find fan tributes, stills from the movie, takes on the popularity of Dirty Dancing and the impact of Patrick Swayze’s portrayal of Johnny Castle, the author’s connection to the movie, music trivia, and more!
So come have the time of your life! Feel the power of love and relive the magic of Dirty Dancing. Enjoy stories about, tributes to, and photos from the iconic movie that continues to be such a heart-warming phenomenon.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the Patrick Swayze Pancreas Cancer Research Fund at the Stanford Cancer Institute.