Darling Judi: A Celebration of Judi Dench [Hardcover]

John Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2005

Whether it’s her sunny disposition, her gift of laughter, her wide-ranging talent, or all three, Judi Dench is loved by both the public and her professional peers. Her very name evokes an admiring response, both for her distinguished theater work and for her many memorable roles in movies like Mrs. Brown, Shakespeare in Love, and Iris, and as “M” in four James Bond films. Darling Judi: A Celebration of Judi Dench is a book of tributes by fellow actors, writers, and people of theater, film, and television, including playwright David Hare, actor Ian Richardson, and Scottish comedian and Mrs. Brown co-star Billy Connolly.

Editorial Reviews

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'It consists of intimate snapshots, full of joy and irreverence and studied attempts to capture her brilliance.' - Michael Arditti THE DAILY MAIL 'This collection of amusing and enlightening reminiscences' THEATREGOER 'a must-read.' - Roger Lewis DAILY EXPRESS

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Whether it’s her sunny disposition, her gift of laughter, her wide–ranging talent, or all three, Judi Dench is loved by both the public and her professional peers. Her very name evokes an admiring response, both for her distinguished theater work and for her many memorable roles in movies like Mrs. Brown, Shakespeare in Love, and Iris, and as “M” in four James Bond films. Darling Judi: A Celebration of Judi Dench is a book of tributes by fellow actors, writers, and people of the theatre, film, and television, including playwright David Hare, actor Ian Richardson, and Scottish comedian and Mrs. Brown co–star Billy Connolly. John Miller is the author of Judi Dench: With a Crack in Her Voice and Peter Ustinov; he also collaborated with John Gielgud on An Actor and His Time.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Orion Publishing; First Edition edition (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0297847910
• ISBN-13: 978-0297847915
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A light but lovely read., March 12, 2005

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S. Hebbron "S B H." (Leicester UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Darling Judi: A Celebration of Judi Dench (Hardcover)

Essentially a collection of tributes from a wide ranging slice of the actresses peer group, all of whom adore her and admire her skill terribly. I really enjoyed learning a little more about Dame Judi, as famous as her face is, she is afterall still somewhat enigmatic. The writing is varied because of it's shared authorship but as such makes the book more challenging.
This is not a celebratory style that would work for anyone famous, the very fact it focuses on Dame Judi makes it more than tolerable. Had it been other stars it may not have been so easy to take nor to read. But it is lovely, like a few days in the company of Lionel and Jean (As time goes by).

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars In praise of Judi, December 7, 2006

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Beverley Strong (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Darling Judi: A Celebration of Judi Dench (Hardcover)

This is a charming collection of tiny essays or vignettes, singing the praises of Dame Judi Dench, by her fellow actors, directors and producers. Her co workers have nothing but love and admiration for this lady who apparently is, as she has always appeared to me, a warm friendly, lovable and superbly talented woman. These snippets tell of her love of practical jokes and of upholding certain theatre traditions, some of her own devising, but also of her kindness and lack of "side" to younger and less famous actors. The stories span many years and show that her genuine warmth and humanity has not changed as her fame grew. I love this Dame and am sure that others would love to read this collection of tales as much as I did.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Celebration of Judi's Acting Career., May 13, 2007

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Barry Howell (Grafton,NSW,Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Darling Judi: A Celebration of Judi Dench (Hardcover)

Those of us who enjoy reading about Judi's life will be a little disappointed,for this book deals mainly with her acting career.Her many friends in the profession have written amusing stories of their contact with her during various stage and film roles,which are quite entertaining and highlight their view of her as an individual.Judi Dench fans will,no doubt,find it quite an enjoyable read and well worth the price.