Madly, Deeply: The Alan Rickman Diaries by Alan Rickman - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781838854805
Publisher: Canongate Books
Age Range: Adult (18+)

Overview
Madly, Deeply: The Alan Rickman Diaries is the Sunday Times bestselling paperback collection of the late actor's private journals, edited by Alan Taylor with a foreword by Emma Thompson. Spanning 1993 until his death in 2016, plus a selection of early entries from 1974-1982, the diaries offer an unprecedented, candid window into the life of one of Britain's most cherished performers. Witty, indiscreet and deeply human, this book is essential reading for anyone who loved Rickman on screen or stage.

About the Book
Alan Rickman kept diaries for decades, capturing everything from backstage nerves to Hollywood glamour with the same sharp wit and sonorous voice audiences knew from his performances. This paperback edition brings together entries written between 1993 and 2016, alongside a selection of his earliest diary pages from 1974 to 1982, when his acting career was just beginning. Readers travel behind the scenes of Sense & Sensibility, the Harry Potter films, Private Lives and My Name Is Rachel Corrie, gaining insight into Rickman's creative process, his friendships, his politics and his everyday frustrations and joys. The tone throughout is anecdotal, indiscreet, gossipy and utterly candid, described by critics as feeling like listening to Rickman chatting with a close friend. The 496-page edition includes an eight-page colour plate section and a moving foreword from his close friend and collaborator Emma Thompson, who worked alongside Rickman for decades. Since publication, the diaries have been named a Waterstones Paperback of the Year and a Mail on Sunday Book of the Year. This new paperback copy suits fans, theatre and drama students, or anyone wanting a beautifully written piece of film and theatre history for their shelf.

• Unedited, candid diary entries spanning over four decades of Rickman's life and career
• Behind-the-scenes insight into Harry Potter, Sense & Sensibility, and major stage productions
• Foreword written by long-time friend and collaborator Emma Thompson
• Award-winning bestseller: Waterstones Paperback of the Year 2023 and Mail on Sunday Book of the Year 2022
• Perfect gift for fans of Alan Rickman, film buffs, and theatre lovers
• Brand new paperback, ideal for collectors and everyday reading alike

About the Author
Alan Rickman (1946-2016) was an English actor and theatre director celebrated for his commanding stage work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and iconic film roles including Hans Gruber in Die Hard, Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series, and Colonel Brandon in Sense & Sensibility. He won a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and an Emmy across his career. These diaries were edited for publication by Alan Taylor, a journalist and writer known for editing acclaimed diary anthologies, with a foreword contributed by actress and friend Emma Thompson.

Why You'll Love This Memoir
Funny, tender and endlessly quotable, Madly, Deeply captures Rickman exactly as fans remember him: sharp-tongued, generous and utterly unforgettable. A must-have for any book lover's shelf.

Please Note: Ships as the UK paperback edition with ISBN 9781838854805, cover as shown.