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First published in 1996, these excerpts from Alec Guinness' diaries cover a period of about 18 months from January 1995. Combining wit, anecdotes and observation, the topics range from the National Lottery to Ralph Richardson, from the Catholic Church to the Hampshire countryside.
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First published in 1996, these excerpts from Alec Guinness' diaries cover a period of about 18 months from January 1995. Combining wit, anecdotes and observation, the topics range from the National Lottery to Ralph Richardson, from the Catholic Church to the Hampshire countryside.
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Condition: Muy bueno. : En este libro, Alec Guinness nos ofrece una mirada íntima a su vida a través de extractos de su diario personal. Publicado originalmente en 1996, este volumen abarca un período de aproximadamente 18 meses a partir de enero de 1995. Con ingenio, anécdotas y observaciones perspicaces, Guinness aborda una amplia gama de temas, desde la Lotería Nacional hasta Ralph Richardson, y desde la Iglesia Católica hasta el paisaje de Hampshire. Una lectura cautivadora para aquellos interesados en la vida y reflexiones de uno de los actores más destacados del siglo XX. EAN: 9780241137802 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: My Name Escapes Me: The Diary of a Retiring Actor Autor: Alec Guinness Editorial: Hamish Hamilton Ltd Idioma: en Páginas: 224 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2026-04-07-34de94a4