{"product_id":"9780008752965","title":"The Times Lives Behind the Screen : Era-defining obituaries of film stars","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Nigel Farndale \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 09\/10\/2025,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: ,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780008752965,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelve into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with this collection of obituaries from \u003ci\u003eThe Times.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From the silent film era to Hollywood’s golden age and beyond, this book captures the essence of cinema's most captivating actors. Dive into the untold stories behind their unforgettable performances, the triumphs and tragedies of their careers, and the cultural impact of their artistry. Featuring era-defining obituaries and rare, behind-the-scenes photographs from \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e archive, this collection offers an intimate journey through the lives and legends of the silver screen’s most iconic figures, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sean Connery – Hollywood heartthrob who would never have played Bond had its creator, Ian Fleming, had his way. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Joan Crawford – Oscar-winning actress and dancer whose obituary states that she was “aged between 69 and 76” when she died, so careful was she that no one could know her true age. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton – Hollywood royalty whose colorful and turbulent relationship included two marriages, two divorces, and plenty of drama. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Carrie Fisher – The cult icon whose father ran off with Elizabeth Taylor years before she herself entered the limelight. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Oliver Reed – The hellraiser better known for arm-wrestling and drinking than acting. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55823775138165,"sku":"9780008752965","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9780008752965.jpg?v=1755852300","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9780008752965","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}