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The Many Lives of Barry Humphries (PB)

A Treasury of Reminisces
  • ISBN-13: 9781922810694
  • Publisher: WILKINSON PUBLISHING
    Imprint: WILKINSON PUBLISHING
  • By Rowan Dean
  • Price: AUD $34.99
  • Stock: 711 in stock
  • Availability: Order will be despatched as soon as possible.
  • Local release date: 08/12/2023
  • Format: Paperback (235.00mm X 172.00mm) 240 pages Weight: 760g
  • Categories: Autobiography: general [BGA]
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Actor, comedian, raconteur, writer, poet, painter, songwriter, music lover and one of the most gifted artists of the last century, Barry Humphries was an Australian global superstar. In this affectionate tribute, Rowan Dean, one of the last people to spend time alone with his friend Barry, reminisces the many lives of Barry Humphries with a plethora of Humphries’ closest colleagues and associates about their unique and untold personal relationships with the extraordinary creator of Dame Edna and Sir Les Patterson. Discover the unbelievable richness and surprises of the many, many lives of Barry Humphries in The Many Lives of Barry Humphries.
Rowan Dean is one of Australia’s leading media commentators and political satirists. He is the host of the contrarian and number one rating Outsiders show on Sky News Australia and a regular commentator on other TV shows. Rowan is also the editor-in-chief of The Spectator Australia and writes a weekly satirical column for the Australian Financial Review. He is also the author of several books including The Canberry Tales and the novel Corkscrewed, a tale of hedonism and ambition in the heady days of 1980s advertising.
* An intimate memoir about the life of Barry Humphries, one of Australia’s most successful comedians, actors, authors and satirist. From writing and playing his stage television characters Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, The Many Lives of Barry Humphries recounts the incredible life and history of Humphries and the characters that brought him national and international renown. * One of the most recognisable names and faces in Australia’s entertainment industry with a almost fivedecade career spanning theatre, television, books and film. The book covers the entire history of the legend. * Includes exclusive tributes from Academy Award-winning director Bruce Beresford and renowned British theatrical producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh to his most intimate and closest friends. * Media coverage: Just in time for Christmas and the State Memorial farewell to be held at the Sydney Opera House in December 2023. Publicity: * Exclusive author interview with prolific Australian television presenter Steve Vizard, Outsiders (Sky News Australia), and more to come.






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