A biography of Laurence Olivier. As well as covering his extremely successful film career, this book also provides insights into his stormy marriage to Vivien Leigh, and his lifelong friendship and rivalry with John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson.
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A biography of Laurence Olivier. As well as covering his extremely successful film career, this book also provides insights into his stormy marriage to Vivien Leigh, and his lifelong friendship and rivalry with John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Signed by the author on front free end paper. Widely regarded as the greatest actor of the twentieth century, Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) was as troubled as he was talented. A man desperate for affection and approval, plagued with self-doubt and self-loathing, Olivier escaped his personal conflicts on the stage, where he perfected his skills to a remarkable degree. His interpretations of Shakespeare, Chekhov, Coward and countless other playwrights on stage made theater history, and his performances in the films Wuthering Heights, Henry V, Richard III, and Spartacus are equally legendary. Spoto's biography of the actor recalls his astounding dramatic achievements and the painful experiences that shaped his character even as his talents were developing. Spoto examines Olivier's three tumultuous marriages, his rivalries with fellow actors John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson, and his ten-year love affair with Danny Kaye. Two toned cloth with gold spine lettering. Mylar cover. Illustrated. xv, 460pp., index. Full refund if not satisfied.
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Very Good+ in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. 1st Printing. Generically inscribed and signed on flyleaf by author Spoto. Otherwise near fine, tight, clean, with no other markings or bookplates and no remainder marking in a vg dust jacket with a vertical crease in front flap and some light scuffing. No jacket chips and not price-clipped.
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Very Good in Very Good+, Not Price Clipped jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) Inscribed by Donald Spoto on the front end paper: "With good wishes-Donald Spoto; " minor edge wear to boards and dust jacket; the upper right hand corner of the front end paper has been clipped; otherwise a solid, clean copy in collectable condition; dust jacket is protected by a Brodart sleeve.
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N-Fine in Very Good + jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) A square solid tight very carefully read copy. This copy has some light pagedge soil else fine. The priced jacket has some light rubbing bwear, some edgewear, creasing to both flaps. This copy has been signed by the author who also added a generic inscription.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Inscribed by Author(s) First edition (so stated). Thick 8vo. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Dust jacket designed by One Plus One Studio (unclipped). Fine. 460 pages. No other signatures or bookplates. Signed and inscribed by Donald Spoto on the front free endpaper: "With good wishes, Donald Spoto." Provenance: from the estate of Charles Williamson.
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Fine in Fine jacket. First Edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Signed by Spoto, and additionally warmly Inscribed by Spoto to Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes. Seldes has made a tiny pencil note on the front fly.