The seeds of discord had been scattered unexpectedly the previous day, at a. Hes the worlds most successful private investigator and you will not be able to put this reprint down if. Worlds most successful private eye new edition by armes, jay j. I remember him from the 1970s when his toy action figure and mobile investigation unit were released by the ideal company. Macmillan, 1976 book is tight with no markings, some soiling to top page edge, dj has some light rubbing and soiling along with a one inch tear along the top back edge, some creasingcurling along dj edge. Many courses teach theory and provide statistics on the way things should work out in the field. Armes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Was wondering if i sent you the book would you be kind enough to autograph for me. It could have been that the stars just aligned that day.
Armes, who considers himself the worlds greatest private investigator, is eating a fried egg on toast with a fork thats clamped in the vise grip of his right steel hook. I remember holding the hardcover book in my hands and wondering how the man on the cover, jay j. Investigator by frederick nolan editor, jay j armes online at alibris. Armes investigator, a bestselling autobiography about his life and exploits as an investigator. Investigator by frederick nolan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Frederick nolan books list of books by author frederick nolan. Armes investigator 1977, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The true story of the worlds most successful private eye. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jay j. Armes, private investigator, pm magazine from my pm magazine days when i was oncameratalent. Hello, i just saw you on a tv show that mentioned you and your back.
Whatever it was that actually turned ideals collective heads towards the man, the end result was the short lived j. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Armes is an amazing looking american amputee, private investigator, and an actor of repute and intellect. He is known for his prosthetic hands and a line of childrens action figures based on his image. What other jobs or titles have you had outside of being an investigator. Jun 10, 2011 one of my favorite books growing up was jay j. See all books authored by frederick nolan, including portraits of the old west, and jay j. When she refused to pay, they took and hid the boy. With more gadgets than james bond, a few tigers for pets and a hook on each hand, hes a truly fascinating character. Frequently asked questions welcome to the investigators. Our comprehensive, private investigative training course was written by internationally acclaimed investigators jay j.
Armes, of course, would play the title role of jay j. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Which is better than a punch in the kisser any day of the weekat least in my book. In 1976, armes published his autobiography, jay j jay j armes investigator book. Armes, the private ibnvestigator who, ironically, lost his hands in an explosion when he was a kid. Armes, was able to shoot a gun with hooks for hands. His last name sounds like arms and hes got hooks for hands.
Frederick nolan books list of books by author frederick. Dec 26, 2016 it might have been the publishing of his book, jay j. I read the book, armes replied enigmatically, and i saw the play. The glamorous life of a female private investigator in. This was the scenario armes outlined for the ctv producer. Armes hello, i just saw you on a tv show that mentioned you and your back. What he is is a reallife texas private eye, and generally considered one of the best, receiving awards and recognition as the man who has made the greatest contribution to the investigative profession.
Armes was one of people magazines 25 most intriguing people in 1975. Armes doll and mobile investigation unit playset that same year. Ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. He made up for the loss like gangbusters with a hightech, extremely physical lifestyle, right up there in chuck norris territory. Hes worked on cases for elvis presley, john lennon and marlon brando. Armes action figure with detachable prosthetics, various gadgets, and a mobile investigation unit.
The curriculum is based on thousands of hours of infield experience gained from solving thousands of cases. At intermountainpi we talk all things private investigator related. Armes, is widely recognized as one of the top private investigators in the world today. The worlds most successful private eye, and more on. The worlds most successful private eye written in 1976 and published by macmillan. Arms, was a private investigator who, as a child, had both of his hands blown off in an accident. Armes toy line, which featured a jay j jay j armes investigator book. He lost both hands when a older friend brought a box of railroad explosives to his home. He was found living in a tent and ill with bronchial pneumonia.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Real training, real techniques, from real successful investigators. The investigators is an international private investigative firm providing a wide range of investigative services. Armes investigator 1977, paperback for sale online. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Armes has just taken on another highprofile investigation that of missing eightmonthold gabriel johnson, who was last seen on december 26 2009, with his mother, in san antonio texas. Starting from the far left, linda armes, gypsy, michael armes, j.
August 12, 1932 is an american amputee, private investigator, and actor. Armes is something out of a comic book or bond movie. The explosion resulted, when one of his friends brought box filled with railroad. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store.
Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. He is popular for the tactful ways in which he uses his prosthetic hands. He had his hands replaced by two metal prosthesis which he can use nearly as well as actual hands. Armes, is selling his sixacre estate that was once home to lions and tigers and nearly as famous as armes himself. As soon as the canadians had positioned their lights and camera, a. In his five decades of work as a private investigator, hes solved. Baby gabriel investigator jay j armes puts heavyweight. Equally important to our students is the fact that he is also recognized as being the most successful private investigator in the world today. He was even approached by stan lee to create a comic book character of him. It might have been the publishing of his book, jay j.
Armes as told to frederick nolan from a used vendor and read it in one sitting. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Publication date 1976 topics armes, jay j, private investigators publisher new york. Armes iiis profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. And another personal note about this book from ralph thomas. His hands were replaced by two alloy steel prosthesis, that he mastered.
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