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Nick Hern Books

Biography & General

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My Life in Pieces

My Life in Pieces

An Alternative Autobiography

By Simon Callow

An alternative autobiography of the well-loved actor and man of the theatre, winner of the Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography.

My Life in Pieces

My Life in Pieces (Hardback edition)

An Alternative Autobiography

By Simon Callow

An alternative autobiography of the well-loved actor and man of the theatre, winner of the Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography.

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My First Play

My First Play

An Anthology of Theatrical Beginnings

Compiled by Nick Hern

A unique collection of pieces by playwrights, actors and theatre directors - candid, hilarious, and often sharply revealing.

Monty Python at Work

Monty Python at Work

By Michael Palin

A fascinating account of the making of the Monty Python TV and stage shows, films, books and albums, drawn from Michael Palin's published diaries.

A Moment Towards the End of the Play...

A Moment Towards the End of the Play...

An Autobiography

By Timothy West

A revised and expanded edition of the autobiography that has delighted readers and theatregoers since its first publication in 2001.

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Ming Cho Lee: A Life in Design

Ming Cho Lee: A Life in Design

By Arnold Aronson

A sumptuously illustrated record of the career of one of America's leading theatre designers, Ming Cho Lee: A Life in Design is a fascinating insight into the creation of some of the landmark productions in American theatre history, and an essential book for anyone with an interest in theatrical set design.

Love Is Where It Falls

Love Is Where It Falls

An Account of a Passionate Friendship

By Simon Callow

Simon Callow's candid and moving memoir of his passionate friendship with legendary literary agent Peggy Ramsay.

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Letters to George

Letters to George

By Max Stafford-Clark

A unique insight into the working methods of one of today’s most influential directors.

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Letters & Texts 1972-1984

Letters & Texts 1972-1984

By Joseph Chaikin and Sam Shepard

A collection of letters and collaborative texts written by playwright Sam Shepard and director Joseph Chaikin, covering one of the richest periods of contemporary American playmaking.

Leave Taking: The GCSE Study Guide

Leave Taking: The GCSE Study Guide

By Lynette Carr Armstrong and Samantha Wharton

An essential resource for anyone studying Leave Taking for GCSE English Literature – featuring a complete guide to the text, plus sample questions and answers to help you prepare for assessment.

Kenneth Tynan: Theatre Writings

Kenneth Tynan: Theatre Writings

By Kenneth Tynan Edited by Dominic Shellard

The best of Kenneth Tynan's theatre criticism, selected and edited by his biographer Dominic Shellard - with a foreword by Tom Stoppard.

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Ken Campbell: The Great Caper

Ken Campbell: The Great Caper

By Michael Coveney

The first, authorised biography of the anarchic comic genius, much cherished for his performances on stage and screen.

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Keeping It Active: A Practical Guide to Rhetoric in Performance

Keeping It Active: A Practical Guide to Rhetoric in Performance

By Jeannette Nelson

A clear and concise guide to how rhetoric works in plays, and how actors can use it to bring their performances to life on stage.

Journal of the Plague Year

Journal of the Plague Year

By Max Stafford-Clark

A truthful, personal and insightful exploration of the state of arts funding and carrying on in the face of adversity, by the renowned founder of Out of Joint.

Jessica Swale's Blue Stockings

Jessica Swale's Blue Stockings

A guide for studying and staging the play

By Jessica Swale and Lois Jeary

The indispensible guide for anyone studying, teaching or performing Jessica Swale's hit play, Blue Stockings.

Invitation to the Party

Invitation to the Party

Building Bridges to the Arts, Culture and Community

By Donna Walker-Kuhne

A handbook on how arts and cultural organisations can attract ethnic minorities and involve them as audiences.

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Innovation in Five Acts

Innovation in Five Acts

Strategies for Theatre and Performance

Edited by Caridad Svich

An inspirational sourcebook of innovative techniques for creating theatre, with contributions from experienced playwrights, directors, performers, teachers, dramaturgs, artistic directors and founders.

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In Their Own Words

In Their Own Words

Contemporary American Playwrights

By David Savran

Interviews with 20 leading American playwrights, each with a substantial introduction.

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