A Positively Final Appearance
A Positively Final Appearance by Alec Guinness, published by Penguin Publishing Group in November 2001, is a reprint edition featuring 256 pages in English. This book presents a collection of journal entries reflecting Sir Alec Guinness’s observations on significant events in Britain during the late 1990s, including the death of Princess Diana and the election of Tony Blair. It also offers insights into his personal life, detailing his experiences in the English countryside with his wife.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poignancy as Guinness shares candid reflections on his career, including the impact of his role in the Star Wars films. The journal entries also include memories of notable figures in the entertainment industry, such as Humphrey Bogart and Noel Coward. This work contributes to the genres of biography and personal memoirs, providing a unique perspective on both the performing arts and the author’s life during a transformative period in British history.
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A New York Times Notable Book from an Oscar award-winning icon.
These journal entries are comprised of Sir Alec Guinness’s observations on Britain during the tumultuous times of Princess Diana’s death and the election of Tony Blair, and comments on his quintessentially English country life with his wife. Written from the summer of 1996 through 1998, A Positively Final Appearance is a follow-up to the best-selling My Name Escapes Me. Guinness offers frank (and surprising) reflections on the effects of appearing in the Star Wars films, and both hilarious and poignant memories of such well-known performers as Humphrey Bogart and Noel Coward. This delightful, humorous journal is a wonderful legacy from a beloved actor.
“Sly, witty, elegant . . . buoyant, vivid, and brave.”—The New York Times Book Review
“Simply, deliciously funny.”—The Washington Post
“Reading Guinness is like finally sitting down and soaking in the wisdom of the grandparent you never seem to have time for. And we may never see the likes of him again.”—Chicago Sun-Times
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