Originally Posted By hightp I recently found this book 'Chasing After Zorro' by Britt Lomand on his website zorrovsmonestario.com . Mr Lomand was the actor who played Captian Monestario in the first 13 episodes of Disney's Zorro, back in 1956. I've only read the preface and the 1st chapter, so far (I got it last night) but I highly recommend it to anyone who is into the Disney Zorro stories. Each of the 13 chapters covers one episode of Mr. Lomand's appearence in the show. So far he as told such behind the scenes stories as when he split his trousers performing with as Monastario at the Hollywood Bowl, Guy Williams slip in the mud dressed as Zorro in Disneyland and how he recovered from forgetting his beard/moustache makeup at an appearence for a major Sponsor. I've found you can find the book on Amazon for under $20, but you can get it autographed by Mr Lomand from his site, for $35. I can't wait to continue the book. So far the biggest thing I found out was that Walt Disney wanted him to play Zorro, over Guy Williams, and that he (Lomand) was a nationally ranked amateur fencing champion. If anyone is a fan of Zorro, it's a book for you.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Sadly, Britt Lomond passed away at age 80 just last week. I also highly recommend this book. Lomond was a good story teller who enjoyed meeting fans. He is missed. (His site is <a href="http://www.zorrovsmonastario.com/" target="_blank">http://www.zorrovsmonastario.c om/</a> )
Originally Posted By hightp I'm saddend to hear of Britt's passing. I'm midway through chapter 13, and was just thinking of writing him back to tell say how much I had enjoyed the book. My condolences go out to his family.
Originally Posted By DlandDug By all means send the letter. His wife Diane would appreciate it, I am sure.
Originally Posted By claveva Hola hightp, estoy tratando de buscar el libro Chasing After Zorro podrias subirlo online. Thank you
Originally Posted By dragonfaery73 Does anyone have a copy of this book available? I am having a very hard time finding it and I have a blind friend I would like to make an audio recording of this book for she has wanted to read it for awhile as the original Zorro series is very dear to her.
