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Sir Alec Guinness was one the greatest actors of the twentieth century. With a talent recognised by discerning critics from his very first appearance on the stage, he gained a worldwide reputation playing roles on the screen such as Fagin in OLIVER TWIST and THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT. His performance as Colonel Nicholson in BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI won him an Oscar and in his later years he captivated a new generation of admirers as George Smiley in TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY and Ben Kenobi in STAR WARS. Guinness was a man who vigorously guarded his privacy and, despite publishing an autobiography, BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE, and two volumes of his diaries, he remained an enigma to the general public and a mystery even to his family and closest friends. After his death in August 2000, his widow Merula asked the author Piers Paul Read, who had been a friend of her husband, to write his biography. Given full cooperation by the Guinness family and free access to Sir Alec's papers, including his private and unpublished diaries, Read has written a penetrating and perceptive account of an intriguing and complex man.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Alec Guinness: The Authorized Biography'? A: The biography is authored by Piers Paul Read, a friend of Sir Alec Guinness.
- Q: What is the main focus of this biography? A: The biography provides a penetrating account of Sir Alec Guinness's life, exploring his career as an actor and his private life.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 656 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: When was 'Alec Guinness: The Authorized Biography' published? A: The book was published on November 30, 2003.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is there any insight into Alec Guinness's personal life in the biography? A: Yes, the biography includes insights from Sir Alec's unpublished diaries and personal papers, providing a deeper understanding of his private life.
- Q: What notable roles did Alec Guinness play in his career? A: He is known for roles such as Fagin in 'Oliver Twist', Colonel Nicholson in 'Bridge on the River Kwai', and Ben Kenobi in 'Star Wars'.
- Q: Does the biography include any information about Guinness's family? A: Yes, the biography reflects on his relationships with family and friends, revealing aspects of his enigmatic personality.
- Q: What genre does this biography belong to? A: This book falls under the category of 'Actors & Entertainers'.