ISBN: 0140299645 - A Positively Final Appearance (27 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. A New York Times Notable Book from an Oscar award-winning icon.   These journal entries are comprised of Sir Alec Guinness?s observations on Britain during the tumultuous times of Princess Diana?s death and the election of Tony Blair, and comments on his quintessentially English country life with his wife. Written from the summer of 1996 through 1998, A Positively Final Appearance is a follow-up to the best-selling My Name Escapes Me. Guinness offers frank (and surprising) reflections on the effects of appearing in the Star Wars films, and both hilarious and poignant memories of such well-known performers as Humphrey Bogart and Noel Coward. This delightful, humorous journal is a wonderful legacy from a beloved actor.   ?Sly, witty, elegant . . . buoyant, vivid, and brave.??The New York Times Book Review   ?Simply, deliciously funny.??The Washington Post   ?Reading Guinness is like finally sitting down and soaking in the wisdom of the grandparent you never seem to have time for. And we may never see the likes of him again.??Chicago Sun-Times.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. A New York Times Notable Book from an Oscar award-winning icon.   These journal entries are comprised of Sir Alec Guinness?s observations on Britain during the tumultuous times of Princess Diana?s death and the election of Tony Blair, and comments on his quintessentially English country life with his wife. Written from the summer of 1996 through 1998, A Positively Final Appearance is a follow-up to the best-selling My Name Escapes Me. Guinness offers frank (and surprising) reflections on the effects of appearing in the Star Wars films, and both hilarious and poignant memories of such well-known performers as Humphrey Bogart and Noel Coward. This delightful, humorous journal is a wonderful legacy from a beloved actor.   ?Sly, witty, elegant . . . buoyant, vivid, and brave.??The New York Times Book Review   ?Simply, deliciously funny.??The Washington Post   ?Reading Guinness is like finally sitting down and soaking in the wisdom of the grandparent you never seem to have time for. And we may never see the likes of him again.??Chicago Sun-Times.…

Condition: Good. Reprint. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Softcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. A New York Times Notable Book from an Oscar award-winning icon. These journal entries are comprised of Sir Alec Guinness%u2019s observations on Britain during the tumultuous times of Princess Diana%u2019s death and the election of Tony Blair, and comments on his quintessentially English country life with his wife. Written from the summer of 1996 through 1998, A Positively Final Appearance is a follow-up to the best-selling My Name Escapes Me. Guinness offers frank (and surprising) reflections on the effects of appearing in the Star Wars films, and both hilarious and poignant memories of such well-known performers as Humphrey Bogart and Noel Coward. This delightful, humorous journal is a wonderful legacy from a beloved actor. %u201CSly, witty, elegant . . . buoyant, vivid, and brave.%u201D%u2014The New York Times Book Review %u201CSimply, deliciously funny.%u201D%u2014The Washington Post %u201CReading Guinness is like finally sitting down and soaking in the wisdom of the grandparent you never seem to have time for. And we may never see the likes of him again.%u201D%u2014Chicago Sun-Times Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

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Soft cover. Condition: As New. As New For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos A New York Times Notable Book From An Oscar Award-Winning Icon. These Journal Entries Are Comprised Of Sir Alec Guinness's Observations On Britain During The Tumultuous Times Of Princess Diana's Death And The Election Of Tony Blair, And Comments On His Quintessentially English Country Life With His Wife. Written From The Summer Of 1996 Through 1998, A Positively Final Appearance Is A Follow-Up To The Best-Selling My Name Escapes Me. Guinness Offers Frank (And Surprising) Reflections On The Effects Of Appearing In The Star Wars Films, And Both Hilarious And Poignant Memories Of Such Well-Known Performers As Humphrey Bogart And Noel Coward. This Delightful, Humorous Journal Is A Wonderful Legacy From A Beloved Actor. "Sly, Witty, Elegant . . . Buoyant, Vivid, And Brave."--The New York Times Book Review "Simply, Deliciously Funny."--The Washington Post "Reading Guinness Is Like Finally Sitting Down And Soaking In The Wisdom Of The Grandparent You Never Seem To Have Time For. And We May Never See The Likes Of Him Again."--Chicago Sun-Times.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 256 pages. 7.75x5.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A New York Times Notable Book from an Oscar award-winning icon. These journal entries are comprised of Sir Alec Guinness's observations on Britain during the tumultuous times of Princess Diana's death and the election of Tony Blair, and comments on his quintessentially English country life with his wife. Written from the summer of 1996 through 1998, A Positively Final Appearance is a follow-up to the best-selling My Name Escapes Me. Guinness offers frank (and surprising) reflections on the effects of appearing in the Star Wars films, and both hilarious and poignant memories of such well-known performers as Humphrey Bogart and Noel Coward. This delightful, humorous journal is a wonderful legacy from a beloved actor. 'Sly, witty, elegant . . . buoyant, vivid, and brave.'--The New York Times Book Review 'Simply, deliciously funny.'--The Washington Post 'Reading Guinness is like finally sitting down and soaking in the wisdom of the grandparent you never seem to have time for. And we may never see the likes of him again.'--Chicago Sun-Times.…

Condition: New. Sir Alec Guinness was born in London in 1914 and began his professional acting career in 1933. His many films include Oliver Twist, Kind Hearts and Coronets, The Bridge on the River Kwai (for which he won an Oscar), Lawrence of Arabi.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A New York Times Notable Book from an Oscar award-winning icon. These journal entries are comprised of Sir Alec Guinness s observations on Britain during the tumultuous times of Princess Diana s death and the election of Tony Blair, and comments on his quintessentially English country life with his wife. Written from the summer of 1996 through 1998, A Positively Final Appearance is a follow-up to the best-selling My Name Escapes Me. Guinness offers frank (and surprising) reflections on the effects of appearing in the Star Wars films, and both hilarious and poignant memories of such well-known performers as Humphrey Bogart and Noel Coward. This delightful, humorous journal is a wonderful legacy from a beloved actor. Sly, witty, elegant . . . buoyant, vivid, and brave. The New York Times Book Review Simply, deliciously funny. The Washington Post Reading Guinness is like finally sitting down and soaking in the wisdom of the grandparent you never seem to have time for. And we may never see the likes of him again. Chicago Sun-Times" A worthy successor to the beloved actor's earlier diary "My Name Escapes Me, " this new volume contains Sir Alec's journal from June 1996 to December 1998. A "New York Times" Notable Book of the Year. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A New York Times Notable Book from an Oscar award-winning icon. These journal entries are comprised of Sir Alec Guinness s observations on Britain during the tumultuous times of Princess Diana s death and the election of Tony Blair, and comments on his quintessentially English country life with his wife. Written from the summer of 1996 through 1998, A Positively Final Appearance is a follow-up to the best-selling My Name Escapes Me. Guinness offers frank (and surprising) reflections on the effects of appearing in the Star Wars films, and both hilarious and poignant memories of such well-known performers as Humphrey Bogart and Noel Coward. This delightful, humorous journal is a wonderful legacy from a beloved actor. Sly, witty, elegant . . . buoyant, vivid, and brave. The New York Times Book Review Simply, deliciously funny. The Washington Post Reading Guinness is like finally sitting down and soaking in the wisdom of the grandparent you never seem to have time for. And we may never see the likes of him again. Chicago Sun-Times" A worthy successor to the beloved actor's earlier diary "My Name Escapes Me, " this new volume contains Sir Alec's journal from June 1996 to December 1998. A "New York Times" Notable Book of the Year. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…