Teenage surrealist, sailor, singer, writer... larger-than life George Melly's raucous no-holds-barred autobiography
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George Melly was born in 1927. He made his name in the jazz revival scene of the late 40s and 50s, singing with Mick Mulligan's band. In the 60s he became one of the UK's most ubiquitous critics, writers and TV personalities. He has published a great number of books, including four volumes of autobiography: Owning Up (1965), Rum, Bum and Concertina (1977), Scouse Mouse (1984) and Slowing Down (2005). Today he can be found singing with the trumpeter Digby Fairweather. In 2004 he was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC's Jazz Awards.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Owning-up This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780140029369
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Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # GOR002953411
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Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:0140029362. Seller Inventory # 2334424
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Seller: Henfold Stamps and Books, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Good. Good condition, binding and pages intact. No inscriptions. Autobiography of jazz singer and critic. 1974 reprint, 1st published by Penguin 1970, 1974 reprint. Light wear to cover, pages intact. Seller Inventory # ABE-1717577584410
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Seller: Books & Bobs, Deeside, FLINT, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. A tight and clean copy, with no inscriptions, no foxing, and no remainder mark. Some fading to spine, but an otherwise excellent condition book. 251pp. (11x18cm). Please contact us for any more information. Seller Inventory # 10214
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Seller: GfB, the Colchester Bookshop, Colchester, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Good. No jacket. Penguin Books, 1974, reprint. Paperback, sm8vo, 251pp. Pages yellowed, covers a little worn, creased and faded. A fair copy. 0140029362/0.2uk . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading). Seller Inventory # 378400
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Seller: Chapter Two Books, Ammanford, United Kingdom
paperback. Condition: Good. Owning-Up by George Melly is a sharp, exuberant memoir in which the jazz singer, critic, and all-round cultural provocateur looks back on his early years with characteristic wit and irreverence. Melly recounts his bohemian adventures, sexual escapades, and immersion in post-war artistic circles, blending self-mockery with a keen eye for the absurdities of British life. The tone is candid, mischievous, and stylishly anarchic, making the book a standout in his autobiographical trilogy and a desirable volume for collectors of mid-century countercultural memoirs. Seller Inventory # mon0001645261
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Seller: MacKellar Art & Books, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 5th or later Edition. Penguin 1981 ,paperback reprint, very good+ copy. Seller Inventory # ABE-8644385269
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Seller: SAVERY BOOKS, Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Good. Trog (illustrator). Reprint. Paperback 1981 reprint. Clean & tight. Dispatched with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref SH777. Seller Inventory # 005408
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