| Descript |
x, 655 pages, [24] pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Contents |
Lunch with Igor Stravinsky -- The outsider -- Shutting out the sun -- Boy -- Foul things and horrid people -- Distant faraway lands -- A monumental bash on the head -- David and Goliath -- Alive but earthbound -- A sort of fairy story -- Secrets and lies -- The scholar-gypsy -- The poacher -- The master of the macabre -- A tornado of troubles -- Breaking point -- Indomitable -- The gentle warmth of love -- Explosions are exciting -- The wizard and the wonderman -- No point in struggling. |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [573]-635) and index. |
| Summary |
This authorized biography, written by a BBC producer and director who knew Dahl and worked with the cooperation of the author's adult children and both wives--one of whom was film star Patricia Neal--covers the man and his reputation. |
| Subject |
Dahl, Roald.
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Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography.
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Novelists, English -- 20th century -- Biography.
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Children's literature -- Authorship.
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Self in literature.
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Storytelling.
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Biographies. |
| ISBN |
9781416550822 (hc.) |
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1416550828 (hc.) |
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9781439180457 (ebk.) |
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1439180458 (ebk.) |
| LC CARD # |
2010007175 |
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