John Gielgud: An Actor's Life by Gyles Brandreth (English) Paperback Book

Description: John Gielgud by Gyles Brandreth This book is a celebration of the life and work of a unique actor, film star, director and raconteur. The author draws on his own conversations with Gielgud over 30 years (written with Gielguds blessing), plus previously unpublished contributions from a host of friends and colleagues. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book is a celebration of the life and work of a unique actor, film star, director and raconteur. The author draws on his own conversations with Gielgud over 30 years (written with Gielguds blessing), plus previously unpublished contributions from a host of friends and colleagues. Notes Special centenary edition of Brandreths celebrated biography of the great British actor. Author Biography Gyles Brandreth is a correspondent for CBS and editor at large of the Sunday Telegraph Review. He is the author of acclaimed profiles of actors and directors, including Michael and Vanessa Redgrave, Kenneth Williams and Peter Hall, as well as the bestselling Breaking the Code. Review A testimony to Gyles Brandreths talent … Avoiding the usual tedious cradle-to-grave narrative, Brandreth braids Gielguds own reminiscences with those from friends and colleagues. What sets this apart from the usual kind of puff is Brandreths own voice, directing our responses to Gielguds art. – Kathryn Hughes, Daily TelegraphFull of personal detail … a treasure trove of anecdote but also clear and informative … Brandreths immaculate, charming and deceptively modest book … fascinating. – Carole Woddis, Glasgow HeraldCometh the hour, cometh the biography. – Stratford-upon-Avon Herald Promotional A celebration of the life of John Gielgud through interviews and personal accounts Long Description This book is a celebration of the life and work of a unique actor, film star, director and raconteur. The author draws on his own conversations with Gielgud over 30 years (written with Gielguds blessing), plus previously unpublished contributions from a host of friends and colleagues. Details ISBN0750938242 Author Gyles Brandreth Publisher The History Press Ltd ISBN-10 0750938242 ISBN-13 9780750938242 Format Paperback Subtitle An Actors Life Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 792.028092 Birth 1948 Series Sutton Media Book Language English Pages 304 Edition New edition Imprint The History Press Ltd Short Title John Gielgud UK Release Date 2004-02-25 Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-02-25 AU Release Date 2004-02-25 NZ Release Date 2004-02-25 Audience General Alternative 9781803995540 Illustrations 22 Illustrations, black and white Replaced by 9781803995540 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:149307770;

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