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. Hello, i just saw you on a tv show that mentioned you and your back. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The worlds most successful private eye written in 1976 and published by macmillan. The true story of the worlds most successful private eye. Hes worked on cases for elvis presley, john lennon and marlon brando. With more gadgets than james bond, a few tigers for pets and a hook on each hand, hes a truly fascinating character.
He had his hands replaced by two metal prosthesis which he can use nearly as well as actual hands. Hes the worlds most successful private investigator and you will not be able to put this reprint down if. Many courses teach theory and provide statistics on the way things should work out in the field. Armes doll and mobile investigation unit playset that same year. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The investigators is an international private investigative firm providing a wide range of investigative services.
Frequently asked questions welcome to the investigators. I remember holding the hardcover book in my hands and wondering how the man on the cover, jay j. Ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. At intermountainpi we talk all things private investigator related. August 12, 1932 is an american amputee, private investigator, and actor. The explosion resulted, when one of his friends brought box filled with railroad. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jay j. Armes iiis profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Which is better than a punch in the kisser any day of the weekat least in my book. The seeds of discord had been scattered unexpectedly the previous day, at a. He was found living in a tent and ill with bronchial pneumonia. Armes hello, i just saw you on a tv show that mentioned you and your back. Armes as told to frederick nolan from a used vendor and read it in one sitting. His last name sounds like arms and hes got hooks for hands. 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. 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. Investigator by frederick nolan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Arms, was a private investigator who, as a child, had both of his hands blown off in an accident. This was the scenario armes outlined for the ctv producer. Investigator by frederick nolan editor, jay j armes online at alibris. 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. It could have been that the stars just aligned that day. Armes, was able to shoot a gun with hooks for hands. He is popular for the tactful ways in which he uses his prosthetic hands.
Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Worlds most successful private eye new edition by armes, jay j. Real training, real techniques, from real successful investigators. His hands were replaced by two alloy steel prosthesis, that he mastered. 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. Frederick nolan books list of books by author frederick nolan.
Publication date 1976 topics armes, jay j, private investigators publisher new york. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Whatever it was that actually turned ideals collective heads towards the man, the end result was the short lived j. He was even approached by stan lee to create a comic book character of him. The worlds most successful private eye, and more on.
The curriculum is based on thousands of hours of infield experience gained from solving thousands of cases. He is known for his prosthetic hands and a line of childrens action figures based on his image. Armes, the private ibnvestigator who, ironically, lost his hands in an explosion when he was a kid. Our comprehensive, private investigative training course was written by internationally acclaimed investigators jay j. Armes, private investigator, pm magazine from my pm magazine days when i was oncameratalent. I read the book, armes replied enigmatically, and i saw the play. He lost both hands when a older friend brought a box of railroad explosives to his home. Armes investigator 1977, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Armes was one of people magazines 25 most intriguing people in 1975. The glamorous life of a female private investigator in. What other jobs or titles have you had outside of being an investigator. Baby gabriel investigator jay j armes puts heavyweight. And another personal note about this book from ralph thomas.
Armes is something out of a comic book or bond movie. Armes investigator, a bestselling autobiography about his life and exploits as an investigator. 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. Starting from the far left, linda armes, gypsy, michael armes, j. Armes toy line, which featured a jay j jay j armes investigator book. Armes is an amazing looking american amputee, private investigator, and an actor of repute and intellect. Armes action figure with detachable prosthetics, various gadgets, and a mobile investigation unit. Frederick nolan books list of books by author frederick.
Armes, of course, would play the title role of jay j. Armes investigator 1977, paperback for sale online. In his five decades of work as a private investigator, hes solved. Equally important to our students is the fact that he is also recognized as being the most successful private investigator in the world today.
It might have been the publishing of his book, jay j. I remember him from the 1970s when his toy action figure and mobile investigation unit were released by the ideal company. He made up for the loss like gangbusters with a hightech, extremely physical lifestyle, right up there in chuck norris territory. When you are feeling downtrodden or believe life isnt treating you fairly, i hope youll remember what the subject of this video did with his life. When she refused to pay, they took and hid the boy. In 1976, armes published his autobiography, jay j jay j armes investigator book. As soon as the canadians had positioned their lights and camera, a. Dec 26, 2016 it might have been the publishing of his book, jay j.