Alan Clark: A Life in his Own Words
The Edited Diaries 1972-1999
$40.69
- Paperback
784 pages
- Release Date
1 November 2010
Summary
From the moment the first scabrous and brilliant volume was published, people wanted more. Now they have it and they will not be disappointed…
These diaries are not wonderful simply because they show a politician unafraid to say what he thinks, and refusing to suck up to those whom he represents. They are great because they show all sides of a man who was, within his complex personality, arrogant, sensitive, loyal, unfaithful, patriotic, selfish, selfless, and - at all times - complet…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753826737 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0753826739 |
| Author: | Alan Clark, Ion Trewin |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 784 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2010 |
| Weight: | 600g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 130mm x 50mm |
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written with fearlessly indiscreet honesty– Harry Ritchie , DAILY MAIL
written with fearlessly indiscreet honesty – Harry Ritchie * DAILY MAIL *A rollicking good read about a rogering rogue. * SUNDAY MERCURY *Deserving of the most fulsome praise, this is a must-read for anyone who has not been touched by his charm. * CATHOLIC HERALD *
About The Author
Alan Clark
Ion Trewin is a London publisher. Originally a journalist and Literary Editor of The Times (1972-79), he changed gear and into publishing in 1980. He was Alan Clark’s editor and publisher from 1992 until his death and has edited three volumes of Alan Clark’s diaries and written an acclaimed biography of the MP. Married with a son and daughter, he has since 2006 been literary director of the Man Booker Prize.
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