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Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman

Book by Alan Rickman

DETAILS

Publisher : Henry Holt and Co. (October 18, 2022) Language : English Hardcover : 480 pages ISBN-10 : 1250847958 ISBN-13 : 978-1250847959 Item Weight : 1.56 pounds Dimensions : 6.55 x 1.75 x 9.6 inches Best Sellers Rank: #650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Theatre Biographies #18 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies , An international bestseller One of Barnes & Noble's Best Biographies & Memoirs of 2022 Madly, Deeply is a rare invitation into the mind of Alan Rickman―one of the most magnetic, beloved performers of our time. From his breakout role in Die Hard to his outstanding, multifaceted performances in the Harry Potter films, Galaxy Quest , Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves , and more, Alan Rickman cemented his legacy as a world-class actor. His air of dignity, his sonorous voice, and the knowing wit he brought to each role continue to captivate audiences today. But Rickman’s ability to breathe life into projects wasn't confined to just his performances. As you'll find, Rickman's diaries detail the extraordinary and the ordinary, flitting between worldly and witty and gossipy, while remaining utterly candid throughout. He takes us inside his home, on trips with friends across the globe, and on the sets of films and plays ranging from Sense and Sensibility , to Noël Coward's Private Lives , to the final film he directed, A Little Chaos . Running from 1993 to his death in 2016, the diaries provide singular insight into Rickman's public and private life. Reading them is like listening to Rickman chatting to a close companion. Meet Rickman the consummate professional actor, but also the friend, the traveler, the fan, the director, the enthusiast; in short, the man beyond the icon. Madly, Deeply features a photo insert, a foreword by Emma Thompson, and an afterword by Rima Horton. Read more

REVIEW

First let me say that I cannot give this book 5 stars for one simple reason, there are times when it is like reading his grocery list. Now for the other eighty percent of the book. It is in places hilariously funny, incredibly sad, and at times even arrogant. I enjoyed his thoughts and laughed aloud at parts. I could feel his English wit, and truly appreciated his comments on various parts of his life. The small mentions of the various parts I loved him for like Col. Brandon, Snape, and so many more gave me a new perspective on them. I rarely buy a hardback but thought this one would be worth it, and it was. The foreword by Emma Thompson and the Afterword by Alan's wife Rima brought tears to my eyes. A lovely look at a great actor. Always.

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