“Spares no details.” ―Starred Publishers Weekly Review
“An incredible read.” ―Richard Donner, Director
“People always ask me about life after childhood stardom. What would I say to parents of children in the industry? My only advice, honestly, is to get these kids out of Hollywood and let them lead normal lives.” ―Corey Feldman
A deeply personal and revealing Hollywood-survival story.
Lovable child star by age ten, international teen idol by fifteen, and to this day a perennial pop-culture staple, Corey Feldman has not only spent the entirety of his life in the spotlight, he’s become just as famous for his off-screen exploits as for his roles in such classic films as Gremlins, The Goonies, and Stand by Me. He’s been linked to a slew of Hollywood starlets (including Drew Barrymore, Vanessa Marcil, and adult entertainer Ginger Lynn), shared a highly publicized friendship with Michael Jackson, and with his frequent costar Corey Haim enjoyed immeasurable success as one half of the wildly popular duo “The Two Coreys,” spawning seven films, a 1-900 number, and “Coreymania” in the process. What child of the eighties didn’t have a Corey Feldman poster hanging in her bedroom, or a pile of Tiger Beats stashed in his closet?
Now, in this brave and moving memoir, Corey is revealing the truth about what his life was like behind the scenes: His is a past that included physical, drug, and sexual abuse, a dysfunctional family from which he was emancipated at age fifteen, three high-profile arrests for drug possession, a nine-month stint in rehab, and a long, slow crawl back to the top of the box office.
While Corey has managed to overcome the traps that ensnared so many other entertainers of his generation―he’s still acting, is a touring musician, and is a proud father to his son, Zen―many of those closest to him haven’t been so lucky. In the span of one year, he mourned the passing of seven friends and family members, including Corey Haim and Michael Jackson. In the wake of those tragedies, he’s spoken publicly about the dark side of fame, lobbied for legislation affording greater protections for children in the entertainment industry, and lifted the lid off of what he calls Hollywood’s biggest secret.
Coreyography is his surprising account of survival and redemption.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“As director and producer of many of films that have featured child actors, I’d thought I’d seen and heard it all. “Coreyography” both entertained and delighted me with stories of Corey Feldman’s life in Hollywood, as well as the Brat Pack. It shocked me even more. It’s a book written from the heart, about a young man who is extremely talented and obviously pained; and that pain gave him the insight and ability to write a book that shed some real light on what happens to youth in Hollywood. An incredible read.” –Director Richard Donner
“He narrates in a straightforward, conversational style that spares no details when it comes to darker subject matter…Fans of Feldman and those with an interest in the entertainment industry will appreciate the author’s voice and anecdotes while feeling his pain.” –Starred “Publishers Weekly” Review
“As director and producer of many films that have featured child actors, I’d thought I’d seen and heard it all. “Coreyography” both entertained and delighted me with stories of Corey Feldman’s life in Hollywood, as well as the Brat Pack. It shocked me even more. It’s a book written from the heart, about a young man who is extremely talented and obviously pained; and that pain gave him the insight and ability to write a book that shed some real light on what happens to youth in Hollywood. An incredible read.” –Richard Donner, Director
“Coyre Feldman’s new book is one of the best memoirs I’ve read all year.” –Whitney Matheson, “USA Today”
“He narrates in a straightforward, conversational style that spares no details when it comes to darker subject matter…Fans of Feldman and those with an interest in the entertainment industry will appreciate the author’s voice and anecdotes while feeling his pain.” –Starred “Publishers Weekly” Review
“A harrowing tale of drugs, exploitation and sexual abuse. But it’s an important story.” –“The Hollywood Reporter”
“Corey comes clean about hard truths.” “–US Weekly”
“As director and producer of many films that have featured child actors, I’d thought I’d seen and heard it all. “Coreyography” both entertained and delighted me with stories of Corey Feldman’s life in Hollywood, as well as the Brat Pack. It shocked me even more. It’s a book written from the heart, about a young man who is extremely talented and obviously pained; and that pain gave him the insight and ability to write a book that shed some real light on what happens to youth in Hollywood. An incredible read.” –Richard Donner, Director
About the Author
COREY FELDMAN is a film and television actor, producer, musician, and father. He lives in Los Angeles, California, with his son, Zen.
