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Christopher Lee: The Authorised Screen History [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Jonathan Rigby (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Reynolds & Hearn Ltd; illustrated edition edition (8 Mar 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1903111110
  • ISBN-13: 978-1903111116
  • Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 18.4 x 1.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 517,251 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A triumph of research and writing., 28 Nov 2001
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This extremely handsom book, bulging with eye-popping photos from Lee's own archive, is one of the most scrupulously researched film biographies I've ever read. Just as an example, it makes the British film and TV industry of the early fifties spring to life right in front of you- never mind the more familiar Hammar stuff Lee is famous for. And the writing is insightful and intelligent from beginning to end...There ARE one or two other books about Lee, certainly. Accept no substitutes, however. This is a real scorcher.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential!, 15 Nov 2001
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This lovingly-written tribute to Christopher Lee CBE is an essential purchase for his many fans. While those who grew up on the Hammer Horrors might be disappointed by the lack of space devoted to their prefered career strand, aficianados of Lee's mainstream work are in for a treat. The pictures are also something very special too. Written with Lee's full backing, this is simply a marvelous record of a marvelous career.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great biography and not just for fans, 9 Dec 2002
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Any Christopher Lee fan will be delighted with this book. So will anyone who enjoyed Rigby's English Gothic, a definitive history of the horror film in England. Rigby is ideally placed to write the autobiography of one of England's leading horror stars - although Lee himself would sigh philosophically at being thus pigeon-holed. Working from primary sources, and numerous interviews with his subject, Rigby provides a literate, witty and highly authoritative overview of the life and work (they're virtually synonymous) of this great English star. Full of detail, the book provides the inside story, balancing a respectful tone with some refreshingly honest criticism of the actor's weaker films. It never sinks into sycophancy, so the reader tends to respect Rigby's judgements. Like English Gothic this volume is handsomely presented and is a must for anyone interested in the subject.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superlative!
Absolutely the best book on this terrific stalwart of horror cinema. Couldn't put the book down, enthralling from start to finish, just as the subject deserves. Read more
Published 19 months ago by English Rose

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly readable overview
Coming to this book a bit late (there's a new edition out), I found it to be a model of its kind - authoritative but frequently amusing, amazingly detailed but never dry, and... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Avid Reader

4.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Rigby and R&H
Unlike the some previous books on Lee this work is for the completist by an author who knows his subject. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars Dire hagiography of Dracula star
The author of this book seems to have missed the point about Christopher Lee. Lee is, at best, a third rate actor who just happens to have an excellent screen presence when... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars This is the best book on Lee's career to date
This `Authorised History' is another winner from Jonathan Rigby and Reynolds and Hearn.

Like Rigby's other offering - English Gothic - this is a well-written and comprehensive... Read more

Published on 2 Sep 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Christopher Lee fans dream book
I can't recommend this book highly enough. Every film fan, never mind Christopher Lee enthusiasts, will find it a fascinating read, because Lee's career has spanned so many... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars A crushing diappointment
I usually steer well clear of any book with the word "authorised" on the cover, as this tends to be another word for "anodyne" and "sycophantic"... Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, thorough coverage of Lee's career on screen
I found this to be the ideal book on Lee's career. Yes, it's very favorably inclined toward Lee, but Rigby never promises to be coolly objective; he likes Lee's work as an actor... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight and fawning
This is a real disappointment: particularly for those who have read Rigby's earlier offering English Gothic. The strength of the latter was the verbose, informed critiques. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2001

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