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Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Edition: [Updated edition]
Content type: Bibliography
Publisher: Wildfire
Resource type: Physical
Note: Previous edition: 2022 Includes bibliographical references How the monarchs of England and Scotland met their deaths has been a wonderful mixture of violence, infections, overindulgence and occasional regicide. In 'Mortal Monarchs', medical historian Dr Suzie Edge examines 1000 years of royal deaths to uncover the plots, accusations, rivalries, and ever-present threat of poison that the kings and queens of old faced.
318 pages, illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm (pbk)
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Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Ebury Spotlight
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Note: Originally published: 2022 From Borrower to wizard, Tom Felton's adolescence was anything but ordinary. His early rise to fame saw him catapulted into the limelight aged just twelve when he landed the iconic role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. Speaking with candour and his own trademark humour, Tom shares his experience of growing up on screen and as part of the wizarding world for the very first time. He tells all about his big break, what filming was really like and the lasting friendships he made during ten years as part of the franchise, as well as the highs and lows of fame and the reality of navigating adult life after filming finished.
xviii, 302 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates, illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm (pbk)
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Year: 2023
Language: English
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Publisher: Ebury Press
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336 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white) ; 20 cm (pbk)
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Language: English
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xii, 291 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates, illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm (pbk)
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Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Content type: Bibliography
Publisher: Grove Press UK
Resource type: Physical
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xiii, 302 pages, illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 24 cm (pbk)
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Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Content type: Bibliography
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Note: Illustrations on inside covers Originally published: 2022 Includes bibliographical references and index Alan Rickman remains one of the most beloved actors of all time across almost every genre, from his breakout role as Die Hard's villainous Hans Gruber to his heart-wrenching run as Professor Severus Snape, and beyond. His air of dignity, his sonorous voice and the knowing wit he brought to each role continue to captivate new audiences today. But Rickman's artistry wasn't confined to just his performances. Fans of memoirs at large will delight in the intimate experience of reading Rickman detailing the extraordinary and the ordinary in a way that is 'anecdotal, indiscreet, witty, gossipy and utterly candid'. He grants us access to his thoughts, not only on plays, films and the craft of acting, but also politics, friendships and life.
xv, 480 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates, illustrations (colour) ; 20 cm (pbk)
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Year: 2012
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Collins
Resource type: Physical
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640 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm (pbk)
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Year: 2005
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Edition: Rev. and updated ed
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Resource type: Physical
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