Mark Barratt Bücher

Revisit some of the most dramatic events of the 20th century! This remarkable volume takes a retrospective look at the most memorable moments from the 20th century and brings them to life. Written in the style of a newspaper and complemented by stunning contemporary photographs, The 20th Century Year By Year details the major stories from the first to the last days of the century, including: - When Shirley Temple became the youngest-ever Oscar winner - The assassination of President John F. Kennedy - The fall of the Berlin Wall - Apollo 13’s safe return to Earth - And much, much more! Offering both useful historical information for the student and fascinating facts for the casual browser, this unique book belongs in every collection.

Hailed at Broadway's 1992 Tony Awards as 'the world's greatest classical actor', Sir Ian McKellen has been a leading theatre actor since the 1960s. With Gods and Monsters, the X-Men movies and his star role as Gandalf in the phenomenally successful The Lord of the Rings trilogy he has now conquered Hollywood too.From his Lancashire childhood, blighted by the death of his mother, to Cambridge University, where his contemporaries included Trevor Nunn and Derek Jacobi, and on through a triumphant acting career, friends and colleagues illuminate the creation of legendary performances like Richard II, Macbeth, Max in Bent and Richard III. McKellen's success on Broadway also led on to his ground-breaking work running the Actors' Company and the McKellen/Petherbridge Company at the National Theatre.Knighted in 1991, Ian McKellen has become known for his advocacy of gay rights in addition to his acting. But what drives him to act, or to stand up for controversial issues, such as speaking out against war? How has his life formed his views? What influence does he wield?Hugely readable and informative, Mark Barratt's study gives a rare insight into the life and work of one of Britain's greatest actors.