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An autobiography, in which John Fraser takes us from the council estates of prewar Glasgow to the glamour of 1960s Hollywood and beyond. Funny, honest and observant about himself, his family and his friends, he presents such legendary figures as Rudolf Nureyev, Hedy Lamarr, Dirk Bogarde and Bette Davis in a startling light.
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Close Up by John Fraser
In this acclaimed autobiography, John Fraser takes us from the council estates of prewar Glasgow to the glamour of 1960 s Hollywood and beyond. Funny, honest and acutely observant about himself, his family and his friends, John Fraser presents such legendary figures as Rudolf Nureyev, Hedy Lamarr, Dirk Bogarde and Bette Davis in a new and startling light. "
"'The best showbusiness autobiography I have ever read' Sunday Express 'A Supa-candid-gossip-expo-valid-dose-worth of Dirk, Sophia, Bette and Rudy in the sixtiesGrab and gobble it!' Richard E Grant"
John Fraser starred in over 30 films, including El Cid and Tunes of Glory. He was nominated for a British Academy Award as Best Actor for his performance, opposite Peter Finch, as Bosie in The Trials of Oscar Wilde.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781840025040 |
| ISBN 10 | 1840025042 |
| Title | Close Up |
| Author | John Fraser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2005-09-09 |
| Number of pages | 310 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |