For more than a decade, Jeremy Brett was the face of Sherlock Holmes. He fascinated television audiences with his portrayal of Conan Doyle's moody master of disguise and brought a brooding concentration and disturbing power to the role. But Brett had never wanted to play the Victorian detective. To enter into the spirit of Sherlock Holmes was to travel to a dark and morbidly fascinating place. This is the story of a talented actor whose finest role eventually overcame him. From the beginning of his career with Lawrence ...
Read More
For more than a decade, Jeremy Brett was the face of Sherlock Holmes. He fascinated television audiences with his portrayal of Conan Doyle's moody master of disguise and brought a brooding concentration and disturbing power to the role. But Brett had never wanted to play the Victorian detective. To enter into the spirit of Sherlock Holmes was to travel to a dark and morbidly fascinating place. This is the story of a talented actor whose finest role eventually overcame him. From the beginning of his career with Lawrence Olivier and Robert Stephens at the National Theatre he was much loved and admired by the theatrical world. However he was devastated by the death of his wife and stuggled with manic depression. As his health deteriorated, playing Sherlock Holmes became a terrifying addiction. Terry Manners talked to friends and colleagues of Jeremy Brett to build up a complete portrait of this talented man whose identity eventually merged with his final role.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good Condition. 9780753505366. Television. VG-1st ed 2001 Virgin paperback, some page tanning to pages due to paper, light corner creases and signs of usage to cover, tight and unmarked. More Jeremy Brett books available. Size: 6 x 1 x 9.25 inches. 244 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Film, Radio & Television; Television; ISBN: 0753505363. ISBN/EAN: 9780753505366. The book is available to view in-person at our Cambridge hub. The photos provided are of the actual book for sale, further condition-specific photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 093204.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Collectable-Good Condition in Good jacket. 9781852276164. Television. VG-/Good+ 1st ed 1997 Virgin hardback, unclipped DJ, photo sections. Spine ends pushed, lower front corner tear to DJ, tight and unmarked internally. Size: 165\nx 241mm. 256 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Film, Radio & Television; Television; ISBN: 1852276169. ISBN/EAN: 9781852276164. The book is available to view in-person at our Cambridge hub. The photos provided are of the actual book for sale, further condition-specific photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 094313.
Really great book, learned some new interesting facts about Jeremy Brett. I have to admit that there were couple of chuckles at the beginning but it stops when it gets to serious topics.
