Joan Collins Books

'I'm lucky to have an inexhaustible appetite for life. I've had many amazing adventures in Hollywood and beyond, but some stories I have only ever shared with my friends. After all, you've got to have a bit of mystery, so I hide a knowing smile behind my shoulder pads. Until now! So, read on for the tales I tell my friends . . .' In her new book, Dame Joan Collins returns in dazzling form to share the most memorable moments from her eclectic and vibrant life, in and out of the limelight. Taking us on an incredible journey from her early years as a young star in the golden era of Hollywood to stamping her stilettos in Dynasty; from the glittering heights of St Tropez to the busy Oscars season in LA over the years. Joan writes movingly about her grief and adventures with her sister Jackie, delving deeper into the ups and downs of love and relationships, and her happiness with husband Percy. Filled with a cast of household names, including the late Queen Elizabeth, Diana, Princess of Wales, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Caine, Warren Beatty, and many more, Behind the Shoulder Pads is a spectacularly entertaining tour de force bound to delight and shock in equal measures. Hilarious, intimate and completely spellbinding, Joan invites you into her life like never before, sharing the stories she had previously reserved for her closest of friends.

One day Dickon leaves his father's geese feeding at the edge of Sherwood Forest, to go in search of Robin Hood. From his look-out, high in a tree, Dickon overhears the outlaws talking. And then his adventure really begins.

Sara Crewe, a pupil at Miss Minchin's London school, is left in poverty when her father dies but is later rescued by a mysterious benefactor.

First photoplay edition illustrated with 7 b&w scenes from the movie starring Marguerite Clark.Bound in red cloth with black lettering, 12mo size, 383pp +ads at rear. A Very Good copy, spine is slightly faded, small soil spot to the bottom right corner of the front board else cloth covers are clean and tight. Inside has owners namestamp on the front pastedown page else Fine. No dj.

Source of legend and lyric, reference and conjecture, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is, for most children, pure pleasure in prose. While adults try to decipher Lewis Carroll's putative use of complex mathematical codes in the text, or debate his alleged use of opium, young readers simply dive with Alice through the rabbit hole, pursuing "The dream-child moving through a land / Of wonders wild and new". There they encounter the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, the Mock Turtle and the Mad Hatter, together with a multitude of other characters--extinct, fantastical and commonplace creatures. Alice journeys through this Wonderland, trying to fathom the meaning of her strange experiences. But they turn out to be "curiouser and curiouser", seemingly without moral or sense. For more than 130 years, children have revelled in the delightfully non-moralistic, non-educational virtues of this classic. In fact, at every turn Alice's new companions scoff at her traditional education. The Mock Turtle, for example, remarks that he took the "regular course" in school: Reeling, Writhing and branches of Arithmetic--Ambition, Distraction, Uglification and Derision. Carroll believed John Tenniel's illustrations were as important as his text. Naturally, Carroll's instincts were good; the masterful drawings, reproduced here, are inextricably tied to the well-loved story. (All ages)

The beautiful and talented actress recounts her professional and personal life, from her childhood in England, through her three broken marriages and love affairs, to her daughter's accident and recovery.

Witty, clever and beautiful, Joan Collins possesses a singular star quality that has come to define what it means to be a living legend. As an actress, author and producer she has built a career that places her in the unrivalled ranks of an international icon. In The World According to Joan she shares her life experience with her trademark humour and wisdom. From manners to men via fashion and family, to ageing and marriage, she takes on subjects close to every woman's heart. Erudite, honest and full of verve, this is Joan Collins at her definitive best.

Featuring original illustrations by E.H. Shepard, this beautifully crafted hardback edition of a beloved classic is perfect for young readers aged 7 to 9. It brings to life the enchanting story with timeless charm, making it an ideal gift for children and collectors alike. The combination of engaging narrative and exquisite artwork enhances the reading experience, fostering a love for literature in the next generation.

A film, television, and theater star recounts stories not only about the legendary contemporaries with whom she has worked, but also her four marriages, numerous love affairs, and relationship with her sister, author Jackie Collins. 100,000 first printing. Tour.

First published in 1869, "Lorna Doone" is the story of John Ridd, a farmer who finds love amid the religious and social turmoil of seventeenth-century England. He is just a boy when his father is slain by the Doones, a lawless clan inhabiting wild Exmoor on the border of Somerset and Devon. Seized by curiosity and a sense of adventure, he makes his way to the valley of the Doones, where he is discovered by the beautiful Lorna. In time their childish fantasies blossom into mature lovea bond that will inspire John to rescue his beloved from the ravages of a stormy winter, rekindling a conflict with his archrival, Carver Doone, that climaxes in heartrending violence. Beloved for its portrait of star-crossed lovers and its surpassing descriptions of the English countryside, "Lorna Doone" is R. D. Blackmores enduring masterpiece.

As Prime Time begins, five actresses are vying for the coveted part of Miranda Hamilton - the scheming, sexy, glamorous temptress in "Saga", the hottest series ever to hit the TV screen, the role of a lifetime, a role to kill for...

hen gutsy Irish redhead Millie McClancey defies her humble beginnings to pursue a life on the stage, she becomes the first of four generations of unforgettable women to taste success in the exciting yet precarious world of show business. Taking readers on a breathtaking journey from the music halls of World War I London to the glitz of Broadway and from Hollywood in its heyday right up to the present, Star Quality is a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, sex, and survival. Joan Collins is a legendary woman with stardom in her genes, and with Star Quality she'll enchant readers nationwide with this engrossing and thrilling page-turner.

The Sunday Times bestselling diaries of the actress, author, columnist, producer and entrepreneur Dame Joan Collins

The author shares a vibrant collection of personal adventures from Hollywood and beyond, revealing stories previously kept among friends. With a playful tone and a hint of mystery, the narrative invites readers to experience the author's unique perspective on life, filled with excitement and intrigue. Through these tales, a deeper understanding of the glamorous yet complex world of entertainment unfolds, showcasing the author's zest for life and the hidden anecdotes that shape their journey.

The captivating, candid and hilarious new memoir from actress, author, columnist, producer, entrepreneur and global celebrity Dame Joan Collins.

Contessa Carlotta di Ponti, stunningly beautiful and filthy rich, has finally escaped her abusive marriage and is looking to find true love in St. Tropez. The party season kicks off with a spectacular bash at billionaire Harry Silver's palatial mansion, but tragedy soon strikes. Could seemingly innocuous events - a bad oyster, a fatal wasp sting, a faulty funicular - mean something more sinister for the bejewelled citizens of St. Tropez? It is up to glamorous detective Gabrielle Poulpe to save the day and find the murderer in their midst or life on St. Tropez as its residents know it could be over forever. Can Gabrielle find the culprit before it's too late? Join the wealthy and the fabulous in the ultimate playground of the rich and the famous, for sun, sin, sex and scandal as they battle a threat from within...

Een filmster aan de top, die alles heeft wat haar hartje begeert, verlangt naar een echte vriend op wie ze kan vertrouwen.

Je série náhlých úmrtí jen souhra nešťastných náhod, nebo se jedná o úkladné vraždy? Kdo a proč rozvířil vlnu emocí, otevřel staré, avšak nezapomenutelné rány? Dojde k naplnění lásky, touhy i nenávisti?

Zatraceně slavná, krásná a bohatá, ale především strašně osamělá - takový je život filmové hvězdy Katherine Bennetové. Má peníze, slávu i moc, ale její soukromý život je v troskách. Čerstvě rozvedená hvězda zůstává se svým synem, který se postupně dostává na scestí. I přestože je slavná, dostává se do stále větší izolace. Míjí se se správnými lidmi, ti špatní se s ní stýkají jen ze sobeckých důvodů. Je bezbranná zejména vůči bezcharakterním mužům, kteří se ji snaží využít ku svému prospěchu. Román je strhujícím a naprosto realistickým portrétem krásné ženy, vlastnící vše, co jen svět může nabídnout, s výjimkou jediné hodnoty, kterou si přeje ze všeho nejvíce: někoho, kdo by opravdu miloval Katherinu Bennetovou, nikoli idol filmového plátna. (nakladatel)

Novinka doplněná o prvky, které mohou děti velmi snadno zasazovat do obrázků. Hra s knížkou je příležitostí k poznání života na venkově i ve městě a k vytváření vlastních příběhů.