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Arise Sir Sean Connery Sean Connery is one of the world’s few true superstars. As the original James Bond he has commanded some of the highest fees in Hollywood and is lauded by critics and public alike. In July 2000, his unique contribution to the world of film was recognised when he was accorded a knighthood. John Parker traces the astonishing rise to stardom. From tough street kid from Edinburgh to becoming one of the world’s most versatile and highly-paid character actors, winning an Oscar for his part in The Untouchables. The author has drawn on reminiscences of many famous friends and colleagues, including Honor Blackman, Robert Hardy and Eric Sykes, to create an authoritative and entertaining portrait of one of our most talented, complex and enduring actors. |
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R.L. Moore: Mathematician and Teacher R. L. Moore: Mathematician & Teacher presents a full and frank biography of a mathematician recognized as one of the principal figures in the 20th Century progression of the American school of point set topology. He was equally well known as creator of The Moore Method (no textbooks, no lectures, no conferring) in which there is a current and growing revival of interest and modified application under inquiry-based learning projects in both the United States and UK. Read more |
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Five For Hollywood The intertwined lives of Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean and Natalie Wood. 'A riveting study…the presentation skills of the writer make it a compelling and fascinating read' - Daily Mail (Macmillan, Carol Publishing US). |
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The Trial Of Rock Hudson Published after the death of Hudson from AIDS, a dark yet intriguing insight into the star's latter years, his death and the unseemly battle for his money (Sidgwick and Jackson). |
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The Joker's Wild The first major biography of Jack Nicholson, international best-seller published in eleven languages. 'This book is a great read…Parker puts his finger firmly on Nicholson's pulse and no punches are pulled'- Mail on Sunday (Anaya, UK 1991). |
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Elvis: The Secret Files An alternative investigation into the life and death of the King following the release of FBI papers: 'An excellent read, truly riveting' - Todd Slaughter, director of the world's only officially recognised Elvis Fan Club. (Anaya and various international editions). |
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Polanski Billed by the publishers as the 'fullest and frankest account of the movie industry's most enigmatic and controversial figure' and the many contributors included his first wife Basia Kwiatkowska who had never previously spoken of her life with the director (Victor Gollancz). |
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Warren Beatty: The Last Great Lover of Hollywood Written as he prepared to settle down to family life, this portrait of Beatty and his power in Hollywood and as actor and producer brought many plaudits: 'Slick as its subject. Masses of showbiz gossip. A good racy read' - Tony Parsons, The Times |
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Michael Douglas: Acting
On Instinct First major biography of Kirk's son as he cast of the nice-guy image of his early film roles for the darker roles in such movies of Fatal Attraction, Wall Street, Basic Instinct and Falling Down. 'An information-packed volume…with all the anecdotes you'd hope to find. This work hits all the expected marks.' - Film Review (Headline) |
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De Niro Written with the aid of testimony from many friends and colleagues, this biography of Robert De Niro appeared when he was at the height of his powers and has appeared in numerous editions since. (Victor Gollancz, Orion). |
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Richard Gere Well-received account of the star whose persona cover the whole gamut of Hollywood emotions, from bad-boy image to blockbuster star, with some questionable choices of roles. (Headline) |
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Bruce Willis Billed by the publishers as 'the first biography of the multi-million dollar star..a graphic account that charts with fascinating insight gleaned from many interviewees how the former hell-raiser became one of the world's most versatile and powerful leading men.' (Virgin) |
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King Of Fools: The Duke of Windsor and his Fascist Friends International best-seller, published 1988. "The abdication of Edward VIII has often been treated as one of the most romantic stories of the century. This book digs deeper and tells a darker story. Few members of the Royal family emerge smelling of roses in this investigation" - The Sunday Times (Macdonald, UK and St Martin's US) |
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The Queen Published to coincide with the fortieth anniversary of the Queen's accession, a full and frank biography which included the first insight into the troubles that were to beset her family in the years ahead (Headline). |
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The Princess Royal Ground-breaking biography of Princess Anne charting the life of one of the busiest and uncompromising Royals (Hamish Hamilton). |
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Prince Philip A critical biography of one of the most controversial figures in the British Royal Family, widely reviewed with considerable acclaim, moving into previously undiscussed areas of the Prince's remarkable story (Sidgwick and Jackson, UK, St. Martin's US). |
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