{"product_id":"9780008752965","title":"The Times Lives Behind the Silver Screen : Era-Defining Obituaries of Iconic Film Stars by Nigel Farndale","description":"A must-read collection for any film fan.\u003cp\u003e Delve into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with this collection of obituaries from The Times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From the silent film era to Hollywood’s golden age and beyond, this book captures the essence of cinema's most captivating actors. Dive into the untold stories behind their unforgettable performances, the triumphs and tragedies of their careers, and the cultural impact of their artistry. Featuring era-defining obituaries and rare, behind-the-scenes photographs from The Times archive, this collection offers an intimate journey through the lives and legends of the silver screen’s most iconic figures, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Sean Connery – Hollywood heart-throb who would never have played Bond had its creator, Ian Fleming, had his way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoan Crawford – Oscar-winning actress and dancer whose obituary states that she was “aged between 69 and 76” when she died, so careful was she that no one could know her true age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton – Hollywood royalty whose colourful and turbulent relationship included two marriages, two divorces, and plenty of drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarrie Fisher – The cult icon whose father ran off with Elizabeth Taylor years before she herself entered the limelight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOliver Reed – The hellraiser better known for arm-wrestling and drinking than acting.\u003c\/p\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback,\u003cbr\u003ePagination: 416 pages","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47262718525667,"sku":"9780008752965","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1701\/6275\/files\/9780008752965.jpg?v=1764065851","url":"https:\/\/www.harbourbookshop.co.uk\/products\/9780008752965","provider":"The Harbour Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}