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In 1999, David Bret published the first full-length biography of the Lancashire entertainer known simply as "Our George", a man whose personal life could not have been further from his happy-go-lucky persona. In this much-revised edition of the book which topped the UK best-sellers, Bret draws on exclusive interviews with those who knew him, incorporating a wealth of formerly unobtainable material to tell the real story of the troubled genius whose every move was monitored and directed by his domineering wife, Beryl, a fearsome entrepreneur without whose Svengali ppresence Formby would have never made it to the top. In this sincere biography, Bret discusses the secret love affairs of both George and Beryl, their stance against apartheid which saw them ejected from South Africa, the collapse of their marriage, and the squabble over their fortune by rapacious relatives. Bret also examines the Formbys' courage and dedication to charity work, particularly during World War II. With a detailed analysis of Formby's films, stage plays and recording work, this book reveals the complex, frequently difficult man who was and remains one of Britain's best-loved entertainers.
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In this revised edition of the work which topped the best-sellers in 1999 David Bret draws on exclusive interviews with those who knew him., incorporating a wealth of previously unobtainable source material to tell the real story of a troubled genius whose every move was directed by his domineering wife, Beryl~a fearsome entrepreneur without whose Svengali presence Formby would have never made the big time. In this sincere biography, Bret discloses the secret love affairs of both George and Beryl, their stance against apartheid which saw them ejected from South Africa, the collapse of their marriage, and the squabble over their fortune by rapacious relatives. Bret also examines the Formbys' courage and dedication to charity work, particularly during World War Ii. With a detailed analysis of Formby's films, stage plays and recording work, this controversial biography reveals the complex, frequently difficult man who was and remains one of Britain's most popular entertainers.
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- ÉditeurRobson Books Ltd
- Date d'édition2001
- ISBN 10 1861053940
- ISBN 13 9781861053947
- ReliureBroché
- Nombre de pages300
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Description du livre Paperback. Etat : Very Good. This highly controversial and compelling biography of George Formby presents a very different Formby from the one known to his many fans. His life was fiercely dominated by his wife Beryl, a woman who was single-handedly responsible for his tremendous success as Britain's greatest male entertainer. Bret explores George and Beryl's public and private lives and the results are frequently shocking; there were secret love affairs; they hated their fellow stare and loathed George's family. Bret also describes the sacrifices they made and the danger they put themselves in whilst raising thousands of pounds for the war effort. He also lifts the lid on their controversial trip to South Africa, where they became fervent denouncers of Apartheid and received death threats. Formby's films, all twenty-two of them, are fully analysed along with his songs, and the book contains detailed appendices of these and a full discography. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR002589950
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George Formby: A Troubled Genius
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George Formby: A Troubled Genius
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ISBN 13 : 9781861053947
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Description du livre Very Good. UK stocked, available immediately. Trade paperback, published by Robson Books in 2001. First paperback edition. A lovely bright copy throughout, with unmarked contents. Minor edge rubbing only. Illustrated. Weight (unpacked) is 676 grams. N° de réf. du vendeur s7xa62sdfs758s9hsh
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George Formby: A Troubled Genius
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(2001)
ISBN 10 : 1861053940
ISBN 13 : 9781861053947
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Description du livre Paperback. Etat : Very Good. First. 8vo. uncommon book. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 500020634
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