Mr Strangelove: A Biography of Peter Sellers by Ed Sikov (English) Hardcover Boo

Description: Mr Strangelove by Ed Sikov In this revealing look at the short, eventful life of the gifted but troubled comic genius, Sikov offers unique insight into his unusual comedy style, his lonely childhood, his four marriages, his many films, and more. 16-page photo insert. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Peter Sellerss explosive talent made him a beloved figure in world cinema and continues to attract new audiences. With his darkly comic performances in Dr. Strangelove and Lolita and his outrageously funny appearances as Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther films, he became one of the most popular movie stars of his time. Sellers himself identified most personally with the character he played in Being There--an utterly empty man on whom others projected what they wanted, or needed, to see. In this lively and exhaustively researched biography, Ed Sikov offers unique insight into Sellerss comedy style. Beginning with Sellers lonely childhood with a mother who wouldnt let go of him, through his service in the Royal Air Force and his success on BBC Radios The Goon Show, Sikov goes on to detail his relationships with co-stars such as Alec Guinness, Sophia Loren, and Shirley MacLaine; his work with such directors as Stanley Kubrick, Billy Wilder, and Blake Edwards; his four failed marriages; his ridiculously short engagement to Liza Minnelli; and all the other peculiarities of this eccentric mans unpredictable life. The most insightful biography ever written of this endlessly fascinating star, Mr. Strangelove is as comic and tragic as Peter Sellers was himself. Author Biography Film critic Ed Sikov is the author of the critically acclaimed "On Sunset Boulevard: The Life and Times of Billy Wilder "and "Mr. Strangelove: A Biography of Peter Sellers," He has taught at Columbia University, Haverford College, and Colorado College, and lives in New York. Details ISBN0786866640 Author Ed Sikov Publisher Little, Brown & Company ISBN-10 0786866640 ISBN-13 9780786866649 Format Hardcover Imprint Little, Brown and Company Subtitle A Biography of Peter Sellers Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Year 2002 Publication Date 2002-10-02 Language English Media Book Residence New York City, NY, US Short Title MR STRANGELOVE Pages 450 Audience Age 18-17 DEWEY B Illustrations Illustrations Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2002-10-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:30827056;

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