Dirk Bogarde: Rank Outsider (Paperback)

~ Sheridan Morley (Author)

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Product Description

From his birth in a taxi to his status as a best-selling author, here is the story of Dirk Bogarde, one of the best-loved and greatest film stars Britain has ever produced. Sheridan Morley's engaging biography-handsomely illustrated with 150 photographs-looks at the early years; his distinguished career in films like "Death in Venice," "The Night Porter," and "A Bridge Too Far"; and the acclaim that came to Bogarde later in life as an accomplished novelist and memoirist. Sheridan Morley, who knew Bogarde for more than two decades, draws on their many years of conversations and interviews. The result is an absorbing portrait of a private, supremely talented man "who did, perhaps, always remain something of an outsider."

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Bloomsbury UK (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0747546983
• ISBN-13: 978-0747546986
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,603,395 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This was just I was looking for years, April 4, 2000

By	"nathanlane" (Istanbul, TURKEY) - See all my reviews

It's often hard to find books about real actors, well I have to say also author since Dirk Bogarde was not only an effective and surprising actor, but also author of very steemed books. In this book, I could find very nice pictures taken through his whole life and also a lot of information that matched perfectly with the ones in his autobiography.

A really great masterpiece not only for the Bogarde fans, but also for anyone who is interested to see and reas a multitalented human being.

Highly recommended.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Pictures Highlight This Bogarde Book, November 4, 2000

By A Customer

A stunning look at one of the great talents of the 20th century. This is the same man of The Servant, Death in Venice, Darling, The Damned, the man, that face, that voice. The photos tell the entire story of this man who had an impact on film and cinema history not soon forgotten. This book is a Bogarde fans dream come true.