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A British Picture: An Autobiography
by
Ken Russell
(In this book the author recreates his life in a series of interconnected episodes: his thirties' childhood in Southampton, his first sexual experience, his schooldays in Pangbourne, early careers in the Merchant Marine and the RAF, dancing class in Shepherd's Bush, and his career as film-maker)
Hardcover
,
256 pages
Published
October 1st 1989
by William Heinemann Ltd
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Most memoirs and biographies are usually perfect for the summer. You can sit by a beach and dip into the self ramblings without having to interrupt your sand count. But this is a book of a different grade, mainly because it's the autobiography of Ken Russell, so the cold days of winter will suffice. Ken Russell's ramblings require a fireplace and the safety of four walls.
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There are memories of his childhood and his unusual take on men who like to dance. But m ...more
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Ken Russell tried several professions, before choosing to become a film director.He was a still photographer a dancer and even served in the army, but it was film that was to be Mr. Russell's destiny. He began by making several short films, and those paved the way for his brilliant television films of the sixties that are acclaimed for his attention to det ...more
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Ken Russell tried several professions, before choosing to become a film director.He was a still photographer a dancer and even served in the army, but it was film that was to be Mr. Russell's destiny. He began by making several short films, and those paved the way for his brilliant television films of the sixties that are acclaimed for his attention to det ...more
