Displaying 1 of 1 2010 Format: Book Author: Sturrock, Donald. Title: Storyteller : the authorized biography of Roald Dahl / Donald Sturrock. Edition: 1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed. Publisher, Date: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2010. Description: x, 655 p., [24] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm. Summary: This authorized biography, written by a BBC producer and director who knew Dahl and worked with the cooperation of the author's adult children and both wives--one of whom was film star Patricia Neal--covers the man and his reputation. Subjects: Dahl, Roald. Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography. Novelists, English -- 20th century -- Biography. Children's literature -- Authorship. Self in literature. Storytelling. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [573]-635) and index. Contents: Lunch with Igor Stravinsky -- The outsider -- Shutting out the sun -- Boy -- Foul things and horrid people -- Distant faraway lands -- A monumental bash on the head -- David and Goliath -- Alive but earthbound -- A sort of fairy story -- Secrets and lies -- The scholar-gypsy -- The poacher -- The master of the macabre -- A tornado of troubles -- Breaking point -- Indomitable -- The gentle warmth of love -- Explosions are exciting -- The wizard and the wonderman -- No point in struggling. LCCN: 2010007175 ISBN: 9781416550822 1416550828 Other Number: 464593129 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 274074 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: BIO Dahl Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
