The Lady in the Van by Alan Bennett (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Lady in the Van by Alan Bennett Film tie in edition of Alan Bennetts classic memoir FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For fifteen years, the recalcitrant Miss Shepherd lived in her broken-down van on Alan Bennetts driveway in Camden. Deeply eccentric and stubborn to her bones, Miss Shepherd was not an easy tenant. Bennett, despite inviting her in the first place, was a reluctant landlord, never under the illusion that his impulse was purely charitable.This account of those years was first published in 1989 in the London Review of Books. The play premiered in 1999, directed by Nicholas Hytner and starring Dame Maggie Smith, who reprise those roles in this new film adaptation. Shot on location at Bennetts house, Alex Jennings plays the author, alongside household names including James Corden, Frances de la Tour, Jim Broadbent and Dominic Cooper. Notes Film tie in edition of Alan Bennetts classic memoir; the film is to be released in November 2015 and features the biggest names in British drama, including Dame Maggie Smith and James Corden. For fifteen years, the recalcitrant Miss Shepherd lived in her broken-down van on Alan Bennetts driveway in Camden. Deeply eccentric and stubborn to her bones, Miss Shepherd was not an easy tenant. Bennett, despite inviting her in the first place, was a reluctant landlord, never under the illusion that his impulse was purely charitable. Author Biography Alan Bennett is the author of Untold Stories and numerous works of fiction including The Uncommon Reader. His play The History Boys was the National Theatres most successful production ever. Review Praise for Alan Bennett:Has you laughing as well as mopping your eyes. Utter genius * Daily Mail *Clear-eyed, touching, occasionally waspish ... ever honest * The Times *Alan Bennett continues to surprise and delight -- John Banville * Daily Telegraph *A perfect stocking filler for just about anyone -- Monica Ali * Guardian * Promotional New edition of the classic memoir to tie in with the major new film starring Maggie Smith Long Description Film tie in edition of Alan Bennetts classic memoir For fifteen years, the recalcitrant Miss Shepherd lived in her broken-down van on Alan Bennetts driveway in Camden. Deeply eccentric and stubborn to her bones, Miss Shepherd was not an easy tenant. Bennett, despite inviting her in the first place, was a reluctant landlord, never under the illusion that his impulse was purely charitable. This account of those years was first published in 1989 in the London Review of Books . The play premiered in 1999, directed by Nicholas Hytner and starring Dame Maggie Smith, who reprise those roles in this new film adaptation. Shot on location at Bennetts house, Alex Jennings plays the author, alongside household names including James Corden, Frances de la Tour, Jim Broadbent and Dominic Cooper. Review Text Praise for Alan Bennett: Has you laughing as well as mopping your eyes. Utter genius Promotional "Headline" New edition of the classic memoir to tie in with the major new film starring Maggie Smith Details ISBN1781255407 Author Alan Bennett Year 2015 ISBN-10 1781255407 ISBN-13 9781781255407 Media Book Publisher Profile Books Ltd Imprint Profile Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 822.914 Series The Alan Bennett Collection Format Paperback Translated from English Language English Pages 112 UK Release Date 2015-10-29 AU Release Date 2015-10-29 Publication Date 2015-10-29 Alternative 9781847653574 Audience General NZ Release Date 2015-10-20 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:95862254;

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