A towering figure in acting, he captivated audiences with his masterful performances across a wide range of genres. His remarkable versatility was evident in his ability to embody multiple characters within a single film, bringing distinct personalities to life with each role. Collaborations with visionary directors led to critical acclaim and prestigious awards, cementing his status as a cinematic legend. He also achieved enduring fame through an unforgettable performance in a beloved space opera.
An Oscar-winning icon presents a compelling narrative that has been recognized as a New York Times Notable Book. The work showcases unique storytelling and insights, drawing on the author's rich experiences and perspective. Readers can expect a blend of creativity and depth that highlights the author's distinguished career and contributions to literature and film.
The memoirs of the actor Sir Alec Guinness. The book includes pen portraits of such characters as Ralph Richardson, Sybil Thorndike and John Gielgud, as well as accounts of Guinness's film career, religious beliefs and wartime experiences.
A marvelously entertaining diary from one of the most distinguished--and beloved--actors of stage and screen. Revealing the octogenarian spryness of a civilized mind and a beguiling mixture of the meditative and the hedonistic, My Name Escapes Me offers a glimpse of the private side of Guinness's often very public life.
Newly updated Guinness world record for year 2015.
Eine Chronik ganz besonderer Art: Geschrieben auf Anregung des Londoner -Sunday Telegraph- Herausgebers, hat Sir Alec Guinness über 18 Monate hinweg scheinbar ganz Alltägliches aus dem Leben eines -Ruheständlers- notiert. Gedanken über Gott und die Welt, über Kirche und Politik, Gesundheit und Garten, Essen und Trinken - und natürlich über Theater und Film, Bücher und Gemälde. Beginnend mit dem Neujahrstag 1995 und endend im Juni 1996, verknüpfen die Aufzeichnungen pointierte Reflexionen über ganz aktuelle Ereignisse mit farbigen Anekdoten aus einer langen und brillanten Künstlerkarriere.