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Biography: arts & entertainment

Paperback. Offers a sophisticated political analysis that is based in the essentially peasant values of storytelling, and the purposefully unsystematic supervisions of laughter. Translator(s): Israel, Abigail. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16ill. BIC Classification: APFB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 133 x 18. Weight in Grams: 196.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1983
Publisher
Vintage Classics
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099301837
ISBN
9780099301837
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.79

paperback. A remarkable account of a wildly artistic life, finally restored to its unexpurgated form, with a revealing new introduction by Joan Acocella. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: ASD; BGFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 334.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Liveright
Condition
New
SKU
9780871403186
ISBN
9780871403186
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.99
€ 18.24

Paperback. Warm, funny and perceptive, brimming with wisdom and insight, My Life in Agony is a meditation on the subjects that tend to concern and confuse us the most - from mother-daughter relationships through to eating disorders, office politics and those perennial areas of interest: love and sex. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGFA; KNTJ; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Alma Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846883552
ISBN
9781846883552
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.17

Paperback. An alternative autobiography of the well-loved actor and man of the theatre, winner of the Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography. BIC Classification: ANB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 137 x 35. Weight in Grams: 560.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Number of pages
436
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848421714
ISBN
9781848421714
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.00

Paperback. An account of an extraordinary woman - Oscar winner, controversial political activist, groundbreaking fitness guru, wife, mother, lover, philanthropist. This book addresses among other things, her tragic relationship with her mother; her tortured one with her father, her lovers and husbands, her passions and political views. Num Pages: 624 pages, b/w photographs throughout. BIC Classification: APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 35. Weight in Grams: 434.
Publisher
Ebury Press
Number of pages
624
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091906139
ISBN
9780091906139
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.12

Paperback. An enchanting account of the great and controversial composer Richard Wagner, by an artist immersed in his music. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2x8pp. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 234 x 23. Weight in Grams: 424.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780228372
ISBN
9781780228372
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.65

Paperback. Updated with a chapter on his 50th anniversary celebrations Num Pages: 416 pages, 4 b/w and colour photo sections. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 28. Weight in Grams: 286.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Headline Review
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Updated ed.
SKU
KNW0010782
ISBN
9780755315895
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The unvarnished and complete story of the life of one of America's greatest ever songwriters. Num Pages: 400 pages, 16pp colour pics. BIC Classification: AVGL; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751565478
ISBN
9780751565478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.35

Paperback. Num Pages: 378 pages. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 110 x 24. Weight in Grams: 250.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Bantam
Publication date
1996
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553572339
ISBN
9780553572339
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.55

CD-Audio. Arthur Smith is best known as a comedian, a broadcaster and an opening bat for "Grumpy Old Men". But he has also been a West End playwright, an English teacher, a failed rock star, a busker, a road sweeper and a bombsite boy in post-war Bermondsey. This memoir encompasses a range of funny and often moving experiences by this commentator. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 145 x 24. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Format
CD
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846571794
ISBN
9781846571794
CD
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.65

Paperback. .
Publisher
RANDOM HOUSE INTERNATIONAL
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780767931373
ISBN
9780767931373
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.06

Paperback. 'If Ray Mears isn't a Great Living Englishman, then goodness me, who is? Ray is a persuader, pragmatist and populariser in the Durrell-Attenborough-Bellamy tradition.' - Robert Crampton, The Times Num Pages: 384 pages, 2 x 8pp colour. BIC Classification: BGFA; WSZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444778212
ISBN
9781444778212
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. Ever since being brought up by The Beatles, Frankie Boyle has been a tremendous liar. Join him on his adventures with his chum Clangy The Brass Boy and laugh as he doesn't accidentally kill a student nurse when a party gets out of hand. Num Pages: 304 pages, (2x8pp plates). BIC Classification: APB; BGFA; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 236.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
9780007324514
ISBN
9780007324514
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.41

paperback. Electrifying memoir by singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGH; AVH; BGFA; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 138 x 37. Weight in Grams: 578. A Memoir of Art, Race & Defiance. 480 pages, Illustrations. Electrifying memoir by singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGH; AVH; BGFA; JPVH1. Dimension: 213 x 138 x 37. Weight: 578.
Edition
Main
Publisher
Canongate Books
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857865861
ISBN
9780857865861
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.50

Hardback. .
Publisher
Biteback Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849549783
ISBN
9781849549783
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.21

Paperback. Dale Winton is one of the most popular stars on television today. For over 25 years his warm and winning ways have made him one of Britain's most popular and powerful personalities on television, radio, and with live audiences everywhere. This autobiography of Dale deals with the ups and downs of a life lived to the full and more. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 129 x 35. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099573937
ISBN
9780099573937
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.66

Paperback. Norman Wisdom, in his cloth cap and ill-fitting suit, is the living embodiment of the little man battling against the forces of authority and pomposity. His career in comedy has been the fulfilment of what Charlie Chaplin predicted - that Norman Wisdom would be the man to take his mantle. This work is about Norman Wisdom. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16 illustrations, (some colour ). BIC Classification: AS; BGFA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 100 x 25. Weight in Grams: 194.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099446767
ISBN
9780099446767
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.77

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Kahn & Averill United Kingdom
Edition
Revised
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781871082203
ISBN
9781871082203
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.45

Paperback. In this highly readable, witty and colourful autobiography, Flynn reveals himself and his remarkable life as he did nowhere else. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 28. Weight in Grams: 320. 448 pages, Illustrations. In this highly readable, witty and colourful autobiography, Flynn reveals himself and his remarkable life as he did nowhere else. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: APF; BGFA. Dimension: 197 x 130 x 28. Weight: 308.
Publisher
Quarto Publishing PLC
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845130497
ISBN
9781845130497
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.79

Paperback. For the first time, Roger Moore shares his recollections of his childhood, working on early television and playing some of the world's most famous roles alongside a host of legendary stars. Packed with anecdotes and memories, My Word is My Bond is as frank, funny and disarmingly charming as the legend himself. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Michael O'Mara
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843173878
ISBN
9781843173878
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.21

Paperback. Charles Handy is perhaps best known outside the business world as a wise and warm presenter of Radio 4's "Thought for the Day". Here, he leaves the management territory he has so effectively and influentially mapped in the past to explore the issues and dilemmas - moral and creative - raised by the turning points of his long and successful life. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8 pp b&w. BIC Classification: BGBA; KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 168.
Publisher
Cornerstone
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099481881
ISBN
9780099481881
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.77

Paperback. A Life in Jazz. 220 pages, 8 pages gloss photos. A biography of Nat Gonella. This book portrays the wonderful years with Billy Cotton, Roy Fox and Lew Stone, the creation of Nat's Georgians, and his friendship with the great stars like Gracie Fields, Max Miller, Fats Waller and the legendary Louis Armstrong. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVRN; BGF. Dimension: 197 x 132 x 12. Weight: 256.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Northway Publications
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9780953704071
ISBN
9780953704071
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.48

Paperback. The lives and loves of two of the last century's most dazzling and wild women. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: AGB; BGF; BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 134 x 18. Weight in Grams: 213.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Quercus Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780878829
ISBN
9781780878829
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Beyond her beauty and her unbroken success as a child star and mature actor, Natalie Wood possessed a star quality that entranced both women and men. This book presents her story, from exploited child star to troubled teen, through her years as a top international movie star and concludes with the revelations about her long unsolved drowning. Num Pages: 720 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 178 x 46. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
720
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099431855
ISBN
9780099431855
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.34

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