Farndale, Nigel
The Times Lives Less Ordinary: Obituaries of the Eccentric, Unique and Undefinable
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780008637071
- author:
- Farndale, Nigel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Times Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover the lives of the most fascinating and unconventional characters of recent times, as carefully curated from The Times archive. This book brings together 85 obituaries of individuals who have led lives far from ordinary, from politicians and musicians to artists and eccentrics. You'll meet Baroness Trumpington, 'Magic Alex' Mardas, Zsa Zsa Gábor, and others who have made a lasting impact on their respective fields. Each has a unique story to tell, from codebreaking and chainsmoking to reinventing oneself and defying convention. Authoritative and insightful, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who have marched to the beat of their own drum.
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