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Marjoe: The Life of Marjoe Gortner by Steven Gaines (1973 / Hardcover / 1st Ed.). Although Gaines had never published anything before he convinced Gortner to allow him to write his biography, which was published in 1973. Steven Gaines was working in a small auction gallery in 1971 when he met former child evangelist Marjoe Gortner at Max's Kansas City, a New York restaurant and club. Although Gaines had never published anything before he convinced Gortner to allow him to write his biography, which was published in 1973. The movie of "Marjoe" won the 1972 Academy Award for Best Documentary, and although the film was not based on Gaines' biography, the attention brought by the Academy Award helped promote the book "Marjoe" into a religion bestseller and establish Gaines' career as a writer. PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING We specialize in used and vintage books and do our best to accurately describe the condition of each item. Please review all photos and descriptions carefully before purchasing. NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS All sales are final. We do not accept returns due to the nature of secondhand items. If you have any questions about a book’s condition, edition, or contents, feel free to message us before buying, we’re happy to help! By purchasing, you acknowledge and accept these terms. Thank you for supporting small sellers and giving old books a new life! We are a brick & mortar bookstore Nexus Occult Books & Oddities Follow us on Instagram and Facebook