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The definitive biography of Albert Finney, a Salford-born, homework-hating bookie’s son who broke the social barriers of British film



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Hershman has managed to gather a huge amount of information and distill it into a book that is not only respectful but full of insights into what makes this unstarriest of stars able to produce brilliant work without appearing to break a sweat.

-- Kathryn Hughes

A great read . . . It’s about time Finney’s career was placed in the biographical spotlight.

-- Greg Jameson

The book is strong . . . in its evaluation of Finney’s extraordinary career, and for an introduction to the work, it’s invaluable.

-- Paul T. Davies

Strolling Player

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    A Hardback by Gabriel Hershman

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      Publisher The History Press Ltd
      Published 13 January 2017
      ISBN-13 9780750978866
      978-0750978866
      ISBN-10 0750978864

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The definitive biography of Albert Finney, a Salford-born, homework-hating bookie’s son who broke the social barriers of British film



      Trade Review

      Hershman has managed to gather a huge amount of information and distill it into a book that is not only respectful but full of insights into what makes this unstarriest of stars able to produce brilliant work without appearing to break a sweat.

      -- Kathryn Hughes

      A great read . . . It’s about time Finney’s career was placed in the biographical spotlight.

      -- Greg Jameson

      The book is strong . . . in its evaluation of Finney’s extraordinary career, and for an introduction to the work, it’s invaluable.

      -- Paul T. Davies

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