Daphne Forster (20 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. The definitive biography of Daphne Du Maurier, one of history's greatest psychological thriller novelistsRebecca, published in 1938, brought its author instant international acclaim, capturing the popular imagination with its haunting atmosphere of suspense and mystery. Du Maurier was immediately established as the queen of the psychological thriller. But the more fame this and her other books encouraged, the more reclusive Daphne du Maurier became.Margaret Forster's award-winning biography could hardly be more worthy of its subject. Drawing on private letters and papers, and with the unflinching co-operation of Daphne du Maurier's family, Margaret Forster explores the secret drama of her life - the stifling relationship with her father, actor-manager Gerald du Maurier; her troubled marriage to war hero and royal aide, 'Boy' Browning; her wartime love affair; her passion for Cornwall and her deep friendships with the last of her father's actress loves, Gertrude Lawrence, and with an aristocratic American woman.Most significant of all, Margaret Forster ingeniously strips away the relaxed and charming facade to lay bare the true workings of a complex and emotional character whose passionate and often violent stories mirrored her own fantasy life more than anyone could ever have imagined.…

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First edition first impression 1993. xvi+455 pages with index. Illustrated. Cloth. Near fine in dustjacket. A behind-the-scenes look at Daphne du Maurier, author of "Rebecca", "Frenchman's Creek" and "My Cousin Rachel". This biography explores, amongst other things, her stifling relationship with her father, actor-manager Gerald du Maurier, her troubled marriage and her secret wartime love affair.…

1st edition. Spine a little yellowed; dust jacket not price-clipped (priced at 9/6) & protected in removable clear film Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.

Condition: New. The definitive biography of Daphne Du Maurier, one of history s greatest psychological thriller novelistsRebecca, published in 1938, brought its author instant international acclaim, capturing the popular imagination with its haunting atmosphere of suspense.

412 s. + 16 planschsidor. Förlagsband med skyddsomslag. Något snedläst. Blekt rygg.

Condition: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, sepia photograph end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 455 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. One slight mark to the fore edge. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0701136995 ENGLISH LITERATURE.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good in PVC Sleeve. First Edition. A clean straight book. Dust jacket has some edge damage, otherwise bright.

Chatto & Windus, London 1993. 455 pages. Orig. boards with dust wrapper. Near Fine-/Near Fine-. Name in ink on front endpaper.

Paperback. Condition: New. The definitive biography of Daphne Du Maurier, one of history's greatest psychological thriller novelistsRebecca, published in 1938, brought its author instant international acclaim, capturing the popular imagination with its haunting atmosphere of suspense and mystery. Du Maurier was immediately established as the queen of the psychological thriller. But the more fame this and her other books encouraged, the more reclusive Daphne du Maurier became.Margaret Forster's award-winning biography could hardly be more worthy of its subject. Drawing on private letters and papers, and with the unflinching co-operation of Daphne du Maurier's family, Margaret Forster explores the secret drama of her life - the stifling relationship with her father, actor-manager Gerald du Maurier; her troubled marriage to war hero and royal aide, 'Boy' Browning; her wartime love affair; her passion for Cornwall and her deep friendships with the last of her father's actress loves, Gertrude Lawrence, and with an aristocratic American woman.Most significant of all, Margaret Forster ingeniously strips away the relaxed and charming facade to lay bare the true workings of a complex and emotional character whose passionate and often violent stories mirrored her own fantasy life more than anyone could ever have imagined.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. (1947 ? No Date) Hurst & Blackett Hardcover 1st Edition 1st Impression. Very good+ clean tight binding in very good+ unclipped dustjacket. Wonderful jacket design as shown.

Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. An excellent collection of works from English writer Daphne du Maurier, as well as a biography of the author from Margaret Forster. An excellent four volume set containing the works and biography of English novelist, biographer and playwright, Daphne du Maurier.All first editions.Three volumes in the original unclipped dust wrappers. 'Golden Lads' original dust wrapper is price clipped.Daphne du Maurier was born to actor and actress Sir Gerald du Maurier and Muriel Beaumont. Classed as a romantic novelist, her best-known works include 'Rebecca' which was adapted into a film in 1940.Although classed as a romantic novelist, her works often had sinister overtones and hints of the paranormal. Her biographies have explored figures such as Branwell Bronte, Francis Bacon and George du Maurier, her cartoonist grandfather.This set comprises:Golden Lads: A Study of Anthony Bacon, Francis, and their friends (1975) - Explores the mysterious figure Anthony Bacon, member of the powerful Bacon family family and spy during the Elizabethan era. With a colour frontispiece and numerous plates throughout.Classics of the Macabre (1987) - Contains six of du Maurier's short stories, including her best-known 'Don't Look Now'. With beautiful colour illustrations by Michael Foreman.Letters from Menabilly: Portrait of a Friendship (1993) - An intimate look at the friendship between du Maurier and Oriel Malet through letters sent from Menabilly, the du Maurier house in Cornwall. With sixteen pages of black and white illustrations.Daphne du Maurier (1993) - A biographical dive into the complex character of du Maurier and the secrets behind the facade that the writer established the more popular she became. The work explores the secret drama of her life, including her troubled marriage to 'Boy' Browning. In the original cloth bindings. In the original dust wrappers, all unclipped except for 'Golden Lads'. Externally, excellent with minor shelf wear to the extremities. Dust wrappers have minor edge wear, heaviest to 'Golden Lads'. Sunning to the spine to 'Golden Lads'. The odd mark to the wraps. Internally, all firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine. Michael Foreman (illustrator). book.…