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Gandhi

A Pictorial Biography

Gandhi( )
Author: Gold, Gerald
Attenborough, Richard
Series title:Pictorial Moviebook Ser.
ISBN:978-1-55704-840-0
Publication Date:Sep 2009
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:Newmarket Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $19.95USD $19.95
Book Description:

In a newly designed edition, this stunning illustrated tribute to the life of Gandhi features the words and images of the man, his people, and his country.

Written by a veteran New York Times correspondent and editor in consultation with Richard Attenborough soon after he completed the groundbreaking film Gandhi, this richly illustrated volume offers an astounding variety of photographs of one of the great figures of the twentieth century.

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Book Details
Pages:192
Detailed Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Historical
Biography & Autobiography / Political
Biography & Autobiography / Asian & Asian American
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):7.917 x 9.672 x 0.429 Inches
Book Weight:0.968 Pounds
Author Biography
Gold, Gerald (Author)
Richard Samuel Attenborough -- August 29, 1923 - August 24, 2014 Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough, was a British actor, film director, film producer, and entrepreneur. He was the President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

As a film director and producer, he won two Academy Awards for Gandhi in 1983. He also won four BAFTA Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. As an actor, he is perhaps best known for his roles in Brighton Rock, The Great Escape, 10 Rillington Place, Miracle on 34th Street and Jurassic Park.

Attenborough was also dedicated to many charitable causes in his later years. He was President of the Muscular Dystrophy campaign for 33 years. He was also a patron of the United world Colleges movement. He was elected to the post of Chancellor of the University of Sussex on March 20, 1998, replacing The Duke of Richmond and Gordon. He retired as Chancellor of the university following graduation in July 2008.

Attenborough died on August 24, 2014, five days before his 91st birthday.[

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