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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Etat : Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. War hero and '60s Soho doyen Bruce Copp has lived a unique life in which he has formed lifelong friendships with celebrities, swam regularly with a James Bond, hung out with Lenny Bruce and spent an unforgettable night with Marlene Dietrich. Serving in the army throughout the Second World War, he witnessed the deaths of his comrades, suffered a nervous breakdown and tried to commit suicide by walking into enemy fire. He miraculously survived and was subsequently mentioned twice in dispatches for bravery. Bruce describes his extraordinary experiences as a young gay man in the army and provides a unique insight into how homosexual relationships persisted with the tacit agreement of the authorities. After the war, Bruce went on to become an important figure in London's 'swinging sixties', running a series of successful theatrical restaurants, including Peter Cook's legendary The Establishment club, which attracted the icons of the era, most notably the Kray twins. 'Out of the Firing Line Into the Foyer' is a fascinating memoir covering nearly 100 years of social history and personal experiences, all told for the first time. AUTHOR: Andrew Merriman has written the acclaimed biographies Hattie: The Authorised Biography of Hattie Jacques (Aurum, 2006) and Margaret Rutherford: Dreadnought with Good Manners (Aurum, 2010). More recently he has written Greasepaint and Cordite: How ENSA Entertained the Troops During World War Two (Aurum SELLING POINTS: . Foreword by Dame Judi Dench and contributions from the likes of Alan Bennett . A truly unique story of a gay war hero who was forced to hide his sexuality for half of his adult life . A fascinating insight into how homosexuality was viewed by the armed forces in the Second World War 16pp b/w images After the war, Bruce went on to become an important figure in Londons `swinging sixties, running a series of successful theatrical restaurants including Peter Cooks legendary The Establishment club, which attracted such icons of the era as Michael Caine, Jean Shrimpton and the Kray twins. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Etat : New. War hero and '60s Soho doyen Bruce Copp has lived a unique life in which he has formed lifelong friendships with celebrities, swam regularly with a James Bond, hung out with Lenny Bruce and spent an unforgettable night with Marlene Dietrich.Serving in the army throughout the Second World War, he witnessed the deaths of his comrades, suffered a nervous breakdown and tried to commit suicide by walking into enemy fire. He miraculously survived and was subsequently mentioned twice in dispatches for bravery. Bruce describes his extraordinary experiences as a young gay man in the army and provides a unique insight into how homosexual relationships persisted with the tacit agreement of the authorities.After the war, Bruce went on to become an important figure in London's 'swinging sixties', running a series of successful theatrical restaurants, including Peter Cook's legendary The Establishment club, which attracted the icons of the era, most notably the Kray twins.Out of the Firing Line . Into the Foyer is a fascinating memoir covering nearly 100 years of social history and personal experiences, all told for the first time.…

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Etat : new.

Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. 223 pages. 9.50x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Etat : New. pp. 224.

Etat : New. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white plates. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 506. . 2015. Hardcover. . . . .

Hardcover. Etat : New.

Etat : Very Good. 2015. First Edition. 224 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over white cloth. Contains black and white photographic plates. Presumably signed by the author with dedication to front endpaper. Pages are bright and clear with no visible markings. Binding throughout remains firm. Boards have light edge wear with minor corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine, with occasional markings overall. Panels have light edge wear with some creases. Minor markings to all surfaces. Sticker to front panel.…

Hardback. Etat : New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Etat : New. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white plates. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 506. . 2015. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Etat : New. pp. 224.

Etat : New. pp. 224.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A memoir from Bruce Copp, a gay war hero and 1960s Soho doyen who was forced to hide his sexuality for half of his adult life. Covers nearly 100 years of social history and personal experiences, all told for the first time, with a foreword by Dame Judi Dench.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. War hero and '60s Soho doyen Bruce Copp has lived a unique life in which he has formed lifelong friendships with celebrities, swam regularly with a James Bond, hung out with Lenny Bruce and spent an unforgettable night with Marlene Dietrich. Serving in the army throughout the Second World War, he witnessed the deaths of his comrades, suffered a nervous breakdown and tried to commit suicide by walking into enemy fire. He miraculously survived and was subsequently mentioned twice in dispatches for bravery. Bruce describes his extraordinary experiences as a young gay man in the army and provides a unique insight into how homosexual relationships persisted with the tacit agreement of the authorities. After the war, Bruce went on to become an important figure in London's 'swinging sixties', running a series of successful theatrical restaurants, including Peter Cook's legendary The Establishment club, which attracted the icons of the era, most notably the Kray twins. 'Out of the Firing Line Into the Foyer' is a fascinating memoir covering nearly 100 years of social history and personal experiences, all told for the first time. AUTHOR: Andrew Merriman has written the acclaimed biographies Hattie: The Authorised Biography of Hattie Jacques (Aurum, 2006) and Margaret Rutherford: Dreadnought with Good Manners (Aurum, 2010). More recently he has written Greasepaint and Cordite: How ENSA Entertained the Troops During World War Two (Aurum SELLING POINTS: . Foreword by Dame Judi Dench and contributions from the likes of Alan Bennett . A truly unique story of a gay war hero who was forced to hide his sexuality for half of his adult life . A fascinating insight into how homosexuality was viewed by the armed forces in the Second World War 16pp b/w images After the war, Bruce went on to become an important figure in Londons `swinging sixties, running a series of successful theatrical restaurants including Peter Cooks legendary The Establishment club, which attracted such icons of the era as Michael Caine, Jean Shrimpton and the Kray twins. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Etat : New. After the war, Bruce went on to become an important figure in London s `swinging sixties , running a series of successful theatrical restaurants including Peter Cook s legendary The Establishment club, which attracted such icons of the era as Michael Caine..

Hardback. Etat : New. War hero and '60s Soho doyen Bruce Copp has lived a unique life in which he has formed lifelong friendships with celebrities, swam regularly with a James Bond, hung out with Lenny Bruce and spent an unforgettable night with Marlene Dietrich.Serving in the army throughout the Second World War, he witnessed the deaths of his comrades, suffered a nervous breakdown and tried to commit suicide by walking into enemy fire. He miraculously survived and was subsequently mentioned twice in dispatches for bravery. Bruce describes his extraordinary experiences as a young gay man in the army and provides a unique insight into how homosexual relationships persisted with the tacit agreement of the authorities.After the war, Bruce went on to become an important figure in London's 'swinging sixties', running a series of successful theatrical restaurants, including Peter Cook's legendary The Establishment club, which attracted the icons of the era, most notably the Kray twins.Out of the Firing Line . Into the Foyer is a fascinating memoir covering nearly 100 years of social history and personal experiences, all told for the first time.…