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James david graham niven was an english actor, memoirist and novelist. Much like isaac asimov, his books follow a set of rules, which include. The moons a balloon, an autobiography 1972 signed by. David niven hollywood garbo chaplin harlow errol bogart. Trust in journalists ranks beneath that in lawyers, and even the media themselves regularly portray their own industry as slanted toward democrats and liberals. Although registered as the son of his mothers husband william edward graham niven, he was in fact the result of one of the many extramarital flings she enjoyed while her husband was off fighting for king and country in the first world war. A 1975 second impression hardback inscribed copy of his autobiography bring on the empty horses.
The moons a balloon is a bestselling memoir by british actor david niven 19101983, published in 1971. Niven tried to leave army at height of war telegraph. If you are a film buff, david niven s book will give you lots of ammunition for your cocktail party conversations with your fellow film fans. David niven original authentic genuine signed photo 1910 1983 british actor and novelist. The authorized biography of david niven by graham lord. Niven authored several books, including two wellreceived autobiographical memoirs, the moons a balloon and bring on the empty horses, which confirmed nivens reputation as a raconteur. When twentyfouryearold david niven signed his first hollywood film contract in 1935 the studios publicity director decided that his background was not nearly exotic enough, so he tarted it up. David niven junior last saw his father a few months before his death at the movie stars spectacular villa overlooking the sea at cap ferrat in the south of france. His second book, bring on the empty horses is a compilation of stories about his famous friends. David niven book page signed historyforsale item 284249. The authorised biography of david niven new ed by graham lord isbn.
David niven recalls his time in hollywood during its hey. Instead of being the son of a humble second lieutenant in the british army he was said to be the son of general william g. He was named david after his birth on st david s day, 1 march. Feb 26, 2020 david niven, british stage and motionpicture actor who personified dapper charm. This is hardcover copy of the book the other side of the moon a biography of davie niven signed by the author sheridan morley. He was one of britains best known actors and, in later years, a bestselling author his autobiography, the moons a balloon which was first published in 1971, sold over 5 million copies worldwide. He attended stowe school and sandhurst military academy and served for two years in malta with the highland light infantry. His parents were william edward graham niven and henrietta julia. Bring on the empty horses by david niven goodreads. The actor pens this letter to a friend expressing his excitement about returning to hollywood following his service in world war ii.
The full details of bonds martini were kept until chapter seven of the book and bond eventually named it the vesper, after vesper lynd andrew lycett. His many roles included squadron leader peter carter in a matter of life and death, phileas fogg in around the world in 80 days, and sir charles lytton the phantom in the pink panther. The moons a balloon, an autobiography 1972 signed by david. Galaxys edge science fiction magazine may 2015 signed larry niven, david brin. David niven document signed 09061946 historyforsale. Hand signed autograph page in black ink by david niven, in good condition. David niven has 31 books on goodreads with 8907 ratings. The extraordinary seaman 1969 the extraordinary seaman. One of is best known roles is as sir charles lytton, a. Bring on the empty horses 1975 signed by david niven. The 100 simple secrets of successful people by david niven and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bring on the empty horses is an insiders view into the movie bidness during the time when it was at its most fascinating with stars like you dont see any more. Synopsis ian fleming 19081964, creator of the worlds bestknown secret agent, is the author of fourteen james bond books.
It has been filmed twice as a feature film, the first being the 1967 spoof starring david niven, and later as the twentyfirst official bond film starring daniel craig as james bond. When sean connery had been cast in november 1961, david niven had been flemings choice for the role. First edition, boldly inscribed on the title page, for lizbeth, best wishes, david niven. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. James david graham niven was born in belgrave mansions, london, to william edward graham niven 18781915 and his wife, henrietta julia nee degacher niven. Niven often claimed that he was born in kirriemuir, in the scottish county of angus in 1909, but his birth certificate shows this was not the case. The impossible years is a 1965 comedy play by robert fisher and arthur marx, son of famed comedian groucho marx. David niven he was one of britains best known actors and, in later years, a bestselling author his autobiography, the moons a balloon which was first published in 1971, sold over 5. Lonely planet india lonely planet india, 8th ed christine niven, teresa cannon, david collins, peter davis, paul harding, mark honan, bradley mayhew, richard plunkett, phillipa saxton, sarina singh. David niven the actor pens this letter to a friend expressing his excitement about returning to hollywood following his service in world war ii autograph letter signed. His life was interesting enough that a little repetition, particularly when seen from a different stage of his life, is not a bad thing. Putnams sons place of publication new york, ny date published 1972 keywords. This signed by david niven is available at bauman rare books.
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