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'For Ewan Idolators this book is undispensable.' -- The Herald Glasgow, June 1999


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This in-depth biography identifies the origins of 28 year-old Ewan McGregors success, not only in his movie-star good looks, but also in his considerable acting talent. From performances in hard-hitting British films Shallow Grave and Trainspotting, to the coveted role of Jedi knight Obi Wan Kenobi in George Lucass first Star Wars film for over 16 years, Ewan has chosen his roles well. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs of Ewan both on and off the set.

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Plexus Publishing (May 5, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0859652769
  • ISBN-13: 978-0859652766
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #510,847 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars FROM JUNK TO JADED, January 30, 2000
By azindn (Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews
Brian Robb's effort, Ewan McGregor: From Junkie To Jedi, is aimed at youthful audiences that buys books for the pictures not text. Riding the coat tails of the popular actor whose role as Obi Wan Kenobi in the most recent Star War's episode introduced him to American general audiences, this book offers nothing than already known general facts and statements published elsewhere. What it does offer in plenty is photographs, head shots in fact, that present McGregor in a variety of poses, both studio sittings and film extracts. The man is cute, no doubt the reason for his enormous popularity with young females, but McGregor is more than just another pretty, adorable British face. He can act. The body of work already to his credit is formidable for a 28 year old. McGregor is outspoken on many subjects that draw attention in the press, and on almost every page of the 128-pg. paperback is a tidbit of the wit and wisdom of Ewan McGregor. It is well known that McGregor has never given permission for any book on his life, nor is pleased by author's who made intrusions into his private life, however, if you absolutely must know who, what, where, and when of Ewan McGregor, this book will do. Buy two copies, one to cut up for the photos and the second to add to the long list of McGregor unauthorized biographies.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for Ewan addicts like me., July 2, 2001
By Lisa "cakeordeath820" (Wheeling, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This book is an okay biography with incredibly BEAUTIFUL photos. It is worth buying just for the pictures. I did actually read it, and I did learn a lot about Ewan. However, the pictures are the real reason to buy it. They are stunning.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Pictures, but little substance., July 20, 1999
This book is a must for the fanatic Ewan admirer, if only for the umpteen absolutely gorgeous pictures of the star. However,the actual text, although interesting, seems little more than a compilation of previous Newspaper and Magazine articles. Although I did find several tidbits about the actor that I hadn't read elsewhere, I also found serveral quotes that I had read before, but were wrongfully reproduced here -- in other words, Ewan was being misquoted. So, in turn, I wasn't sure what to believe in the book. However, like I said, some of the b&w stills are breathtaking, and it's definitely a good bio of the actor (although I'm not sure how accurate!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ewan Mcgregor From Junkie to Jedi
The book was really well written and easy to read. The stories were interesting and very funny. I found myself laughing out loud many times. Read more
Published on August 2, 2005 by Sonia Aguirre

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent...
I found this book to be both enjoyable and informative, and it has some interesting information about Ewan's childhood years in Crieff. Read more
Published on August 23, 2002 by Jamie Fraser

3.0 out of 5 stars A Sudden Fixation
I love Ewan McGregor and I think this book is a bit tired. Nothing I didn't know, really. But the irony of it all strikes me. Read more
Published on August 14, 2000 by Sarah Boyle

5.0 out of 5 stars Ewan's fans read this
Robb's book is an amusing and quite compelling book. I enjoyed it a lot cause I discovered many things about this cool scottish lad called Ewan. Read more
Published on February 3, 2000 by talia pagano

4.0 out of 5 stars The most gorgeous pictures!!!
Buy this one for the numerous pictures; quite a few I'm sure won't be found anywhere else. Some are the most delectable images of a human being I've ever seen! Read more
Published on August 11, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book on the Young Obi-Wan
This book has the best pictures as well as some of the most interesting stories. THere is even a large section about Star Wars. Read more
Published on July 27, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Definately worth the money!
This book has a LOT of information in it focusing on his career, but its worth buying just for the tons of gorgeous pictures (including the few of Ewan and his daughter). Read more
Published on June 25, 1999

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