Author: GRAY, SIMON
Title: Japes
Description: London: Nick Hearn Books, 2001. 1st Revised Edition. Original Decorated Wrappers. Light wear to covers, spine & corners. ; Light wear to covers, spine & corners. ; 19.8 x 13 x 0.5 cms; 80 pages; Simon James Holliday Gray (21 October 1936 – 7 August 2008) was a distinguished English playwright, novelist, and memoirist. Born on Hayling Island, Hampshire, he pursued his education at Westminster School, Dalhousie University in Canada, and Trinity College, Cambridge. Gray began his writing career as a novelist in 1963 before transitioning to playwriting. His first stage play, Wise Child (1967) , marked the beginning of a prolific career in theatre. He gained significant acclaim with works like Butley (1971) and Otherwise Engaged (1975) , both of which received the Evening Standard Award for Best Play. In addition to his plays, Gray authored several novels and was known for his candid memoirs, notably The Smoking Diaries series, which provided introspective views into his life and thoughts. Throughout his career, Gray's works were celebrated for their wit, complex characterizations, and exploration of human nature, solidifying his place in contemporary British theatre and literature.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Scripts
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Title: Japes
Description: London: Nick Hearn Books, 2001. 1st Revised Edition. Original Decorated Wrappers. Light wear to covers, spine & corners. ; Light wear to covers, spine & corners. ; 19.8 x 13 x 0.5 cms; 80 pages; Simon James Holliday Gray (21 October 1936 – 7 August 2008) was a distinguished English playwright, novelist, and memoirist. Born on Hayling Island, Hampshire, he pursued his education at Westminster School, Dalhousie University in Canada, and Trinity College, Cambridge. Gray began his writing career as a novelist in 1963 before transitioning to playwriting. His first stage play, Wise Child (1967) , marked the beginning of a prolific career in theatre. He gained significant acclaim with works like Butley (1971) and Otherwise Engaged (1975) , both of which received the Evening Standard Award for Best Play. In addition to his plays, Gray authored several novels and was known for his candid memoirs, notably The Smoking Diaries series, which provided introspective views into his life and thoughts. Throughout his career, Gray's works were celebrated for their wit, complex characterizations, and exploration of human nature, solidifying his place in contemporary British theatre and literature.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Scripts
Price: GBP 12.00 = appr. US$ 17.14 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 62970
- Book number: 62970
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