Rex: An Autobiography
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
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A captivating celebrity memoir, Rex: An Autobiography chronicles the remarkable life and career of one of the twentieth century's most distinguished stage and screen actors, Rex Harrison. With characteristic wit and urbane charm, Harrison recounts his journey from early theatrical beginnings in England to his iconic roles in productions such as My Fair Lady and Cleopatra, offering an insider's view of Hollywood's golden era and the West End's theatrical world. The narrative presents candid reflections on his six marriages, his complex friendships with fellow luminaries, and the personal triumphs and tragedies that shaped both the man and the performer. Written in Harrison's own polished, self-assured voice, the autobiography illustrates the singular dedication required to sustain a career at the pinnacle of international stardom across several decades. It stands as an essential read for theatre enthusiasts, film historians, and anyone fascinated by the glamour and grit behind one of Britain's most celebrated acting legends.
Author: Rex Harrison
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, M (Macmillan)
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A captivating celebrity memoir, Rex: An Autobiography chronicles the remarkable life and career of one of the twentieth century's most distinguished stage and screen actors, Rex Harrison. With characteristic wit and urbane charm, Harrison recounts his journey from early theatrical beginnings in England to his iconic roles in productions such as My Fair Lady and Cleopatra, offering an insider's view of Hollywood's golden era and the West End's theatrical world. The narrative presents candid reflections on his six marriages, his complex friendships with fellow luminaries, and the personal triumphs and tragedies that shaped both the man and the performer. Written in Harrison's own polished, self-assured voice, the autobiography illustrates the singular dedication required to sustain a career at the pinnacle of international stardom across several decades. It stands as an essential read for theatre enthusiasts, film historians, and anyone fascinated by the glamour and grit behind one of Britain's most celebrated acting legends.