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John Gielgud

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‘A testimony to Gyles Brandreth’s talent … Avoiding the usual tedious cradle-to-grave narrative, Brandreth braids Gielgud’s own reminiscences with those from friends and colleagues. What sets this apart from the usual kind of puff is Brandreth’s own voice, directing our responses to Gielgud’s art.’ – Kathryn Hughes, Daily Telegraph


‘Full of personal detail … a treasure trove of anecdote but also clear and informative … Brandreth’s immaculate, charming and deceptively modest book … fascinating.’ – Carole Woddis, Glasgow Herald


‘Cometh the hour, cometh the biography.’ – Stratford-upon-Avon Herald

John Gielgud An Actors Life Centenary Edition

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      Publisher: The History Press Ltd
      Publication Date: 25/02/2004
      ISBN13: 9780750938242, 978-0750938242
      ISBN10: 0750938242
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      Biography: adventurers and explorers Entertainment Films, cinema Individual actors

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      John Gielgud

      Trade Review

      ‘A testimony to Gyles Brandreth’s talent … Avoiding the usual tedious cradle-to-grave narrative, Brandreth braids Gielgud’s own reminiscences with those from friends and colleagues. What sets this apart from the usual kind of puff is Brandreth’s own voice, directing our responses to Gielgud’s art.’ – Kathryn Hughes, Daily Telegraph


      ‘Full of personal detail … a treasure trove of anecdote but also clear and informative … Brandreth’s immaculate, charming and deceptively modest book … fascinating.’ – Carole Woddis, Glasgow Herald


      ‘Cometh the hour, cometh the biography.’ – Stratford-upon-Avon Herald

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