Little Ern: The authorised biography of Ernie Wise - Couverture rigide

Sellers, Robert; Hogg, James

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0283071508 ISBN 13 : 9780283071508

Editeur : Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

Little Ern! An entertaining, funny and poignant biography of this much-loved star. Full description

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

`This entertaining and poignant memoir of one half of Britain's best-loved comedy double acts focuses on the `straight man' in the partnership who was the perfect foil, and whose talent has often been overlooked.'
--Prima

'...fascinating...an in-depth biography of Ernie Wise by Robert Sellers and James Hogg that follows the early life of Wise, his fateful first meeting with Eric Morecambe and their subsequent partnership, thanks to interviews with many fellow entertainers, as well as Ernie's widow, Doreen.' --Choice magazine

`Fully explores the often-overlooked contribution Ernie made to the act and to comedy in general' --Huddersfield Daily Examiner, Chris Burgess

`This well-paced, perceptive book is touching and persuasive in the case that it makes.' --Mail on Sunday, Anthony Russell

`... an uplifting, heart-warming and beautifully written book that will act as a comfort blanket recalling cheery Christmases past; a time when Christmas didn't really begin until the whole family gathered round the television set to enjoy the collective warmth of Morecambe and Wise...if you want some genuinely touching and interesting Christmas reading, pop this one in your Christmas stocking.' --Spectator online Jerry Hayes

`A cheerful and affectionate tribute to "the perfect straight man"' --Christopher Silvester, Daily Express

`Welcome fillers for the stockings of televisionistas include the first authorised biography of Ernie Wise.' --The Stage

'Ernie Wise s contribution to British comedy is reappraised in this warm-hearted, affectionate biography that draws on interviews from many fellow entertainers as well as Ernie s widow, Doreen...' --Choice Magazine

Biographie de l'auteur :

Robert Sellers is the author of the bestselling Hellraisers series, and has written over ten books on popular culture. He collaborated with James Hogg on What's the Bleeding Time, the biography of James Robertson Justice. James has contributed to several books and consulted on television productions on British comedy.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0283071508
• ISBN 13: 9780283071508
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 352