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Biography
Paperback. A new paperback edition of the story of Jack Cardiff's life in films, first as a camerman and then as a director, including his early use of the new Technicolour film camera and recreating his days on the music hall circuit during the 1920s and 30s with anecdotes about his experiences photographing the world's beautiful actresses. Num Pages: 272 pages, 30 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: APFB; ASZH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 19. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571192748
- ISBN
- 9780571192748
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.56
€ 19.99
€ 14.56
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Mercer Books United Kingdom
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780955712708
- ISBN
- 9780955712708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.54
€ 33.99
€ 24.54
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, cartoons throughout. BIC Classification: 1DB; BT; WHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 201 x 19. Weight in Grams: 246. Clean copy, with very light shelfwear. Good to very good
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- John Blake
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- SKU
- KST0017636
- ISBN
- 9781844541805
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BG; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- Crecy Publishing
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780907579335
- ISBN
- 9780907579335
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.07
€ 14.07
Paperback. Giving a frank account of his life, the author reveals what turned a once optimistic young man into this grumpy middle-aged git. It's a journey that takes him from a first gig as a ventriloquist's dummy, to working in an artificial leg factory and delivering incontinence pads for the NHS, before he finally ends up on stage at the Comedy Store. Num Pages: 384 pages, plate section. BIC Classification: BGFA; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 282. Used paperback, in good condition. Some shelf wear.
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Black Swan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- SKU
- KIN0007857
- ISBN
- 9780552775250
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. A biography of the founder of Buddhism and a study of Siddartha Gautama's life and works. It recounts the story of Prince Siddhartha's upbringing and his father's wish to protect him from all human suffering, despite a prediction that he would become a great holy man in later life. It offers an introduction to the world of Buddhism. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: BGX; HRE; HRLP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 10. Weight in Grams: 138.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141189468
- ISBN
- 9780141189468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.08
€ 13.99
€ 11.08
Paperback. Published in 1913, this harrowing, autobiographical 'A to Z' of drinking shattered London's reputation as a clean-living adventurer and massively successful author of such books as White Fang and The Call of the Wild. Editor(s): Sutherland, John. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; 3JJ; BGA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199555574
- ISBN
- 9780199555574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.89
€ 11.99
€ 10.89
Paperback. After a childhood spent in London, his family moved to California and by his twenties, Jack was PA and bodyguard to the Hollywood stars - most notably Michael Stipe, RuPaul and Mickey Rourke. His work took him around the world and led to bizarre encounters and requests, but also lured him into a smorgasbord of addictions. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; BM; JFFH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571331871
- ISBN
- 9780571331871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 5.70
€ 12.99
€ 5.70
paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, b & w illustrations, maps & line drawings throughout. BIC Classification: 3H; BGH; HBJF; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Crown
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780609809648
- ISBN
- 9780609809648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.35
€ 21.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. Autobiography of probably the greatest corporate leader of the 20th century, JACK was a Number One bestseller in the USA and around the world Num Pages: 496 pages, 16pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: BGBA; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 197 x 34. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group London
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780747249795
- ISBN
- 9780747249795
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.58
€ 15.99
€ 12.58
Paperback. Keywords: "Subjects - Biography - General,Subjects - Poetry, Drama & Criticism - History & Criticism - Literary Studies - 20th Century,Education Resources - Books - English Literature Study Guides - Literary Stu"
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Virago Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- SKU
- KHS0048802
- ISBN
- 9781860496530
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 5.70
€ 5.70
Paperback. Keywords: Memoirs, Jackki Lyden
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Virago Press Ltd
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KNW0009985
- ISBN
- 9781860496530
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.70
€ 5.70
Paperback. Tipperary native Paddy Russell has been one of the leading referees in the GAA. This title presents his rise from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of two All-Ireland finals. It shows his eventful journey, including various controversial matches, and describes the stresses and strains of refereeing modern-day Gaelic games. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 x 8pp colour. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BGSA; WSJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 398. 8vo .Illustrated. First edition.The Gaelic Athletic Association is an Irish amateur sporting and cultural organisation.It promotes traditional Irish sports including hurling ,gaelic football camogie and handball.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KEX0307955
- ISBN
- 9781845963910
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 12.00
€ 12.00
Paperback. She was young, very beautiful and had everything to live for - but the life of Frances Shea, briefly married to Reggie Kray, remains one of the most tragic stories of the Swinging Sixties. Their tragic, doomed relationship continued to haunt the lives of those closest to Frances right to the end. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPK; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 20. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784183745
- ISBN
- 9781784183745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.94
€ 13.99
€ 10.94
Paperback. White Boots and Miniskirts is a down to earth, honest perspective of a fast changing world, told with wry humour by a woman in search of love and success in the most exciting city on the planet.. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPK; BGA; BM; HBJD1; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 19. Weight in Grams: 202. Good, clean copy
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- SKU
- KSG0006708
- ISBN
- 9781782190141
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. White Boots and Miniskirts is a down to earth, honest perspective of a fast changing world, told with wry humour by a woman in search of love and success in the most exciting city on the planet.. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPK; BGA; BM; HBJD1; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 19. Weight in Grams: 202. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- SKU
- KTG0013991
- ISBN
- 9781782190141
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Story of a woman who converted to Islam to marry Omar. As the marriage turned unsuccessful, she risked her life to get herself and her two little girls out of Cairo and away from an abusive husband. Living in the shadow of a Fatwa, a Muslim death threat, Jacky has to protect herself and her daughters. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 21. Weight in Grams: 231. Clean copy with some shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KEA0000073
- ISBN
- 9780340862421
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Very cood clean copy
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Wolfhound Pr
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- SKU
- KEX0226081
- ISBN
- 9780863277573
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. The moment that Jade Goody stepped out of her car and into the Big Brother house, her life changed forever. The glitz and glamour of Jade's sudden fame was a far cry from the real life drama of the estate where she made her start. This book, the second instalment of her life story, reveals the real Jade Goody - up close and personal. Num Pages: 302 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 161 x 30. Weight in Grams: 610. 8vo.Good copy
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- SKU
- KEX0297168
- ISBN
- 9781844546817
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 25.00
€ 25.00
Paperback. A fitting tribute to one of Britain's best loved celebrities. Read her amazing story, in her own words. Num Pages: 319 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 268. Good copy, minor shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- SKU
- KTG0000120
- ISBN
- 9781844548132
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. At the age of 15, with only a hand-held camera and a Wi-Fi connection, the author started to build his media empire. This book shares his own story and some of the things he has learned, in order to inspire other young people to get some self-belief and turn their dreams and ideas into reality. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGBA; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753555392
- ISBN
- 9780753555392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.40
€ 17.99
€ 13.40
Paperback. An anthology of inspirational, heartfelt letters written by people who have recovered or are recovering from depression and addressed to those who are currently affected by it with additional resources for recovery. Editor(s): Sagan, Olivia; Withey, James. Num Pages: 208 pages, N/A. BIC Classification: BJ; JM; VFJ; VFJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785921834
- ISBN
- 9781785921834
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.76
€ 21.76
Paperback. Presents an account of the life and times of the Empress Theodora. This book follows her from her childhood as a Hippodrome bear-keeper's daughter to her imperial roles as Justinian's trusted counselor and as an effective and powerful advocate for the downtrodden. Num Pages: 172 pages, 9 b&w illus., 1 figure. BIC Classification: 1QDAZ; 3D; BGH; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 331. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 172
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292702707
- ISBN
- 9780292702707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 22.10
€ 23.99
€ 22.10
Paperback. Acclaimed analysis of the life and career of Formula 1's most successful driver - Michael Schumacher Num Pages: 416 pages, 2 x 8pp colour photos. BIC Classification: BGS; WSPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Headline Book Publishing
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755316502
- ISBN
- 9780755316502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.85
€ 15.99
€ 11.85