{"title":"Dirk Bogarde","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Dirk Bogarde collection, where you’ll find a selection of works by one of Britain's most multifaceted talents. Known primarily as a pioneering actor and screen icon, Dirk Bogarde seamlessly transitioned into the world of literature, establishing himself as a distinguished author in his own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into his insightful \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e titles, such as \u003cstrong\u003eFor the Time Being\u003c\/strong\u003e, which offer an intimate glimpse into his personal experiences and the remarkable world he navigated. Bogarde's writing is characterised by its eloquent style, keen observations, and occasional dry wit, inviting readers to explore his life both in front of the camera and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a long-time admirer or new to his works, this collection provides a unique opportunity to appreciate the literary voice of a beloved British figure who transcended his role in the film industry to leave a lasting impact with his pen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"for-the-time-being-by-dirk-bogarde-9781448208289","title":"For the Time Being","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e_______________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Such a companionable writer you just don't want to let him go'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e- The Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e_______________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst published in 1998, \u003cem\u003eFor the Time Being\u003c\/em\u003e brings together Dirk Bogarde’s published work outside of his novels and autobiographies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1988, Dirk Bogarde returned from two idyllic decades in France to live in England, due to his partner’s serious illness. Shortly afterwards, the then literary editor of the \u003cem\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e, admiring the 'lucid frankness' of Bogarde's memoirs, invited him to review some books for the newspaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes the famous article 'A Short Walk from Harrods', which Bogarde wrote for the \u003cem\u003eIndependent on Sunday\u003c\/em\u003e soon after returning to London. In it he describes what it feels like to walk among familiar ghosts and to dine with those he considers 'the living dead'. A momentous review of three Holocaust books is accompanied by an article in which he describes the extraordinary postbag he received from its readers. In another piece which had a profound impact, he gives forceful vent to his support for euthanasia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt stands as a testimony to a wonderfully varied life, a wide range of interests and sympathies, and a remarkable gift for writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843698970860,"sku":"9781448208289","price":62.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/619aaf1a474196577b6f6f7b8ee67c94.jpg?v=1758833692"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dirk-bogarde.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}