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Alan Rickman (Paperback)

~ Maureen Paton (Author)
1.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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In this revised and updated biography, Maureen Paton encompasses the private, professional and political life of this most enigmatic, charismatic and intensely private of actors.
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Publishing; 2nd edition (September 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0753507544
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753507544
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 1.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #778,223 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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164 of 167 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars The man it writes of hates it., August 5, 2004
Though there may be information within this book on Alan Rickman's acting career, I offer simply his own words to a fan when presented with this book to sign his autograph to: "I do not sign that awful book."

So, Rickmaniacs, be warned; he hates the book.
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1.0 out of 5 stars What the Hell??, October 8, 2004
By L. M. McQuoid (Wake Forest, North Carolina United States) - See all my reviews
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If you enjoy Alan Rickman as an actor, Do Not Buy This Book. It is badly written, jumps from subject to subject, repetitive blobs to fill space, and plenty of unrelated "quotes" from no one in particular. I now know way much about Mr. Rickman's, early next door neighbor's 3rd cousin now. Being an American, she happily does not supply definitions for British words and organizations. To add insult to injury, Maureen Paton seems to believe that she can connect his personality to his hair style and that the two of them have "much in common." Buy the time I was half way done (where I stopped reading) Alan Rickman is rendered as the most Pompous Ass on the planet. Is she a fan???
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118 of 120 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars My apologies to Alan Rickman, September 1, 2004
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Even 1 star is too much for this awful book. It is quite painfully bad. I am amazed that this book was published at all and I would discourage anyone from buying it. It is poorly written and has absolutely nothing to offer but lame attempts at "dirt" (Alan Rickman gets annoyed once in a while. Oh, the horror!), cheap innuendos and out-of-context quotes from friends and/or enemies.

A book like this is a terrible price to pay for celebrity and I am embarassed to admit that I have read it. Sorry, Alan.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A man revealed
I found this book very illuminating. I never would have guessed that Alan Rickman's true personality is so different from his many screen personas. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dawnelle

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't be tempted.
I bought my copy on Ebay despite having read the terrible reviews - and it really is awful. There is too much of the author and her opinions and not nearly enough about the... Read more
Published 23 months ago by S. Mcknight

1.0 out of 5 stars This book even gives tabloid a good name
The reason there is no input from the man himself is because he hates this book. For the Harry Potter fans, I think this book levels with the writings of Rita Skeeter. Read more
Published on July 29, 2007 by Melissa Bucholz

1.0 out of 5 stars He does not support this book! Fans don't buy.....
Mr. Rickman himself said that he didn't support the book. For people who adore this actor as I do don't buy it!
Published on July 16, 2007 by Dee

1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money
Alright Rickmaniacs, I found this book in the seat compartment of a BA flight from LAX to London and let me tell you, now I know why someone left this book behind. Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by H. Barry

1.0 out of 5 stars If You're a Fan, DON'T!!!!!
If you are truly a fan of Alan Rickman's -- or just interested in him as a wonderful actor -- run, don't walk, AWAY from this offensive drivel! Read more
Published on July 16, 2006 by Aradia

1.0 out of 5 stars Maureen's Drivel
I picked up this book as I am a great admirer of Alan Rickman's career and was sorely disappointed within the first paragraph. Read more
Published on May 11, 2006 by Nicole L. Duffeck

1.0 out of 5 stars Skip it. Worthless especially to fans of the actor
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This is really badly written and quite stupid. Even if some of this stuff is true, it was a waste of time writing it. It is just unbelievable. Read more
Published on September 27, 2005 by Lover of Mysteries

3.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars for the actor, not so many for the book . . .
I did so want to enjoy this book -- I absolutely adore Alan Rickman! I should have waited for the authorized version. Read more
Published on August 18, 2000 by kellytwo

4.0 out of 5 stars IF your a Rickman fan, its a must read
Somehow, I managed to exist for the 12 years of Alan Rickman's movie career without seeing a single one of his films. That all changed with Dogma and I became a HUGE fan. Read more
Published on April 2, 2000 by Cybamuse

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