Verlag: HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861059736 ISBN 13: 9781861059734
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Carla Lane's enchanting autobiography fizzes with the wry humour, sharp insights andfabulous characterization one would expect from the author of such award-winning TV dramas asthe Liver Birds, Bread and Butterflies. Always a rebel, Carla's own life has not been without itspersonal dramas, and she writes about them all with disarming frankness and humour.Sent to a strict Catholic convent school in Liverpool, she was always near the bottom of the class, except in poetry for which she won the school prize when only seven, her poem appearing in the Post. Carlawas married at seventeen and a mother of two by the time she was nineteen ironing and hoovering by day, writing by night while the family slept. When, in 1970, her first scripts were accepted and the Liver Birds was born, her life was to changedramatically as she shot to fame, finding herself suddenly surrounded by by big stars and immersed in the power - play of the TV world.She writes engrossingly about those heady years, about the actors and directors she worked with, about the breakup of her marriage and the secret affair she has never before spoken about-but also, and with gusto, about her Liverpool childhood and colourful family which have remained her inspiration, from her Auntie Girtie who stole a gold chalice from the local church to her Uncle Tom who who spent all his leisure time writing to soap manufacturers! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Robson Books Ltd, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861059736 ISBN 13: 9781861059734
Anbieter: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message.
Verlag: Robson Books Ltd, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861059736 ISBN 13: 9781861059734
Anbieter: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9781861059734.