Up Front...
His Strictly Confidential Autobiography
2nd Edition
Published on 21. July 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-905798-25-4 (ISBN)
Description
"An entertainer with few equals." Daily Mail
"Creasingly Funny." The Times
Described by Sir Paul McCartney as 'the man who makes clouds disappear', Victor Spinetti is one of Britain's best-loved and most outrageous performers. He became known to the Sixties generation through his comedic roles in the landmark Beatles films and the classic Return of the Pink Panther, starring Peter Sellers. His remarkable wit and versatility have earned him fresh popularity with every generation since.
A veteran stage actor, writer and director, Spinetti gives us an irresistible account of his own life, from his Welsh-Italian upbringing to his role as one of the few trusted friends of the Beatles through to his recent portrayal of Einstein on stage in London. Up Front contains startling new insights into life with the Beatles, and a selection of previously unpublished photos of the Fab Four.
Spinetti's charismatic personality and his fabulous ability to entertain combine to make this a book of exquisite charm, joy and irreverence.
"Creasingly Funny." The Times
Described by Sir Paul McCartney as 'the man who makes clouds disappear', Victor Spinetti is one of Britain's best-loved and most outrageous performers. He became known to the Sixties generation through his comedic roles in the landmark Beatles films and the classic Return of the Pink Panther, starring Peter Sellers. His remarkable wit and versatility have earned him fresh popularity with every generation since.
A veteran stage actor, writer and director, Spinetti gives us an irresistible account of his own life, from his Welsh-Italian upbringing to his role as one of the few trusted friends of the Beatles through to his recent portrayal of Einstein on stage in London. Up Front contains startling new insights into life with the Beatles, and a selection of previously unpublished photos of the Fab Four.
Spinetti's charismatic personality and his fabulous ability to entertain combine to make this a book of exquisite charm, joy and irreverence.
Reviews / Votes
"'An entertainer with few equals'. Daily Mail 'Creasingly Funny' The Times"More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
35 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
321 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-905798-25-4 (9781905798254)
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Person
Victor Spinetti is an actor, writer and director. He has been one of the best-loved figures in British theatre for over 40 years, and his career has taken in everything from award-winning Broadway performances to filming with the Beatles.