Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
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Publicado por Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
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Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
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Publicado por Casemate Publishing, 2023
ISBN 10: 1399077449 ISBN 13: 9781399077446
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Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2023
ISBN 10: 1399077449 ISBN 13: 9781399077446
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Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2023
ISBN 10: 1399077449 ISBN 13: 9781399077446
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Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2023
ISBN 10: 1399077449 ISBN 13: 9781399077446
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Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2023
ISBN 10: 1399077449 ISBN 13: 9781399077446
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Publicado por Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399077449 ISBN 13: 9781399077446
Librería: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. She is the most prolific children s author in history, but Enid Blyton is also the most controversial. A remarkable woman who wrote hundreds of books in a career spanning forty years, even her razor sharp mind could never have predicted her enormous global audience. Now, fifty years after her death, Enid remains a phenomenon, with sales outstripping every rival. Parents and teachers lobbied against Enid s books, complaining they were simplistic, repetitive and littered with sexist and snobbish undertones. Blatant racist slurs were particularly shockingly; foreign and working class characters were treated with a distain that horrifies modern readers. But regardless of the criticism, Enid worked until she could not physically write another word, famously producing thousands of words a day hunched over her manual typewriter. She imaged a more innocent world, where children roamed unsupervised, and problems were solved with midnight feasts or glorious picnics with lashings of ginger beer. Smugglers, thieves, spies and kidnappers were thwarted by fearless gangs who easily outwitted the police, while popular schoolgirls scored winning goals in nail-biting lacrosse matches. Enid carefully crafted her public image to ensure her fans only knew of this sunny persona, but behind the scenes, she weaved elaborate stories to conceal infidelities, betrayals and unconventional friendships, lied about her childhood and never fully recovered from her parent s marriage collapsing. She grew up convinced that her beloved father abandoned her for someone he loved more, and few could ever measure up to her impossible standards. A complex and immature woman, Enid was plagued by insecurities and haunted by a dark past. She was prone to bursts of furious temper, yet was a shrewd businesswoman years ahead of her time. She may not have been particularly likeable, and her stories infuriatingly unimaginative, but she left a vast literary legacy to generations of children. AUTHOR: Nadia Cohen is an entertainment journalist who has worked at a number of national newspapers and magazines including Grazia and the Daily Mail. As a show-business correspondent she covered film festivals, premieres and award ceremonies around the world. Nadia was headhunted for the launch of a new American magazine, In Touch Weekly, and spent several years living and working in New York. She now lives in London and juggles family life with writing contemporary and historical biographies. 32 b/w illustrations A thrilling biographical study of the most prolific and controversial children's author in history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new.
Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: Book Bunker USA, Havertown, PA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: New. *Brand new* Ships from USA.
Publicado por Pen & Sword Books Ltd, United Kingdom, Barnsley, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. She is the most prolific children's author in history, but Enid Blyton is also the most controversial. A remarkable woman who wrote hundreds of books in a career spanning forty years, even her razor sharp mind could never have predicted her enormous global audience. Now, fifty years after her death, Enid remains a phenomenon, with sales outstripping every rival. Parents and teachers lobbied against Enid's books, complaining they were simplistic, repetitive and littered with sexist and snobbish undertones. Blatant racist slurs were particularly shockingly; foreign and working class characters were treated with a distain that horrifies modern readers. But regardless of the criticism, Enid worked until she could not physically write another word, famously producing thousands of words a day hunched over her manual typewriter. She imaged a more innocent world, where children roamed unsupervised, and problems were solved with midnight feasts or glorious picnics with lashings of ginger beer. Smugglers, thieves, spies and kidnappers were thwarted by fearless gangs who easily outwitted the police, while popular schoolgirls scored winning goals in nail-biting lacrosse matches. Enid carefully crafted her public image to ensure her fans only knew of this sunny persona, but behind the scenes, she weaved elaborate stories to conceal infidelities, betrayals and unconventional friendships, lied about her childhood and never fully recovered from her parent's marriage collapsing. She grew up convinced that her beloved father abandoned her for someone he loved more, and few could ever measure up to her impossible standards. A complex and immature woman, Enid was plagued by insecurities and haunted by a dark past. She was prone to bursts of furious temper, yet was a shrewd businesswoman years ahead of her time. She may not have been particularly likeable, and her stories infuriatingly unimaginative, but she left a vast literary legacy to generations of children. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Pen and Sword, Barnsley, England, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: MAPLE RIDGE BOOKS, UXBRIDGE, ON, Canada
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Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. pp: 155. The biography of one of the world's most beloved, and at the same time most controversial, authors of children's books. She wrote hundreds of books for children and young readers. She has been described as innovative, ahead of her time, controversial, racist, snobbish, and sexist. And, she had a mysterious, dark past successfully hidden from the public for years. This is not the usual pliant, deferential biography. A near fine copy in dust jacket.
Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
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Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
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Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New.
Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Book is in NEW condition. 1.1.
Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 1.1.
Publicado por Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: NEW. Hardcover. She is the most prolific children's author in history, but Enid Blyton is also the most controversial. A remarkable woman who wrote hundreds of books in a career spanning forty years, even her razor sharp mind could never have predicted her enormous global audience. Now, fifty years after her death, Enid remains a phenomenon, with sales outstripping every rival. Parents and teachers lobbied against Enid's books, complaining they were simplistic, repetitive and littered with sexist and snobbish undertones. Blatant racist slurs were particularly shockingly; foreign and working class characters were treated with a distain that horrifies modern readers. But regardless of the criticism, Enid worked until she could not physically write another word, famously producing thousands of words a day hunched over her manual typewriter. She imaged a more innocent world, where children roamed unsupervised, and problems were solved with midnight feasts or glorious picnics with lashings of ginger beer. Smugglers, thieves, spies and kidnappers were thwarted by fearless gangs who easily outwitted the police, while popular schoolgirls scored winning goals in nail-biting lacrosse matches. Enid carefully crafted her public image to ensure her fans only knew of this sunny persona, but behind the scenes, she weaved elaborate stories to conceal infidelities, betrayals and unconventional friendships, lied about her childhood and never fully recovered from her parent's marriage collapsing. She grew up convinced that her beloved father abandoned her for someone he loved more, and few could ever measure up to her impossible standards. A complex and immature woman, Enid was plagued by insecurities and haunted by a dark past. She was prone to bursts of furious temper, yet was a shrewd businesswoman years ahead of her time. She may not have been particularly likeable, and her stories infuriatingly unimaginative, but she left a vast literary legacy to generations of children. AUTHOR: Nadia Cohen is an entertainment journalist who has worked at a number of national newspapers and magazines including Grazia and the Daily Mail. As a show-business correspondent she covered film festivals, premieres and award ceremonies around the world. Nadia was headhunted for the launch of a new American magazine, In Touch Weekly, and spent several years living and working in New York. She now lives in London and juggles family life with writing contemporary and historical biographies. A thrilling biographical study of the most prolific and controversial children's author in history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: Cherubz Books, York, Reino Unido
Condición: USED_ASNEW. Same day dispatch. Lovely copy. Both book and jacket are in like new condition.
Publicado por Pen and Sword History, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Publicado por Pen & Sword, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 155 pages. 6.50x9.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.
Publicado por Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlanda
Condición: New. 2018. Hardcover. . . . . .
Publicado por Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399077449 ISBN 13: 9781399077446
Librería: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlanda
Condición: NEW. 2022. Paperback. . . . . .
Publicado por Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2023
ISBN 10: 1399077449 ISBN 13: 9781399077446
Librería: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. 2022. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
Publicado por Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. 2018. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
Publicado por Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399077449 ISBN 13: 9781399077446
Librería: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Paperback. Condición: NEW. Paperback. She is the most prolific children s author in history, but Enid Blyton is also the most controversial. A remarkable woman who wrote hundreds of books in a career spanning forty years, even her razor sharp mind could never have predicted her enormous global audience. Now, fifty years after her death, Enid remains a phenomenon, with sales outstripping every rival. Parents and teachers lobbied against Enid s books, complaining they were simplistic, repetitive and littered with sexist and snobbish undertones. Blatant racist slurs were particularly shockingly; foreign and working class characters were treated with a distain that horrifies modern readers. But regardless of the criticism, Enid worked until she could not physically write another word, famously producing thousands of words a day hunched over her manual typewriter. She imaged a more innocent world, where children roamed unsupervised, and problems were solved with midnight feasts or glorious picnics with lashings of ginger beer. Smugglers, thieves, spies and kidnappers were thwarted by fearless gangs who easily outwitted the police, while popular schoolgirls scored winning goals in nail-biting lacrosse matches. Enid carefully crafted her public image to ensure her fans only knew of this sunny persona, but behind the scenes, she weaved elaborate stories to conceal infidelities, betrayals and unconventional friendships, lied about her childhood and never fully recovered from her parent s marriage collapsing. She grew up convinced that her beloved father abandoned her for someone he loved more, and few could ever measure up to her impossible standards. A complex and immature woman, Enid was plagued by insecurities and haunted by a dark past. She was prone to bursts of furious temper, yet was a shrewd businesswoman years ahead of her time. She may not have been particularly likeable, and her stories infuriatingly unimaginative, but she left a vast literary legacy to generations of children. AUTHOR: Nadia Cohen is an entertainment journalist who has worked at a number of national newspapers and magazines including Grazia and the Daily Mail. As a show-business correspondent she covered film festivals, premieres and award ceremonies around the world. Nadia was headhunted for the launch of a new American magazine, In Touch Weekly, and spent several years living and working in New York. She now lives in London and juggles family life with writing contemporary and historical biographies. 32 b/w illustrations A thrilling biographical study of the most prolific and controversial children's author in history. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Publicado por Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399077449 ISBN 13: 9781399077446
Librería: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. She is the most prolific children s author in history, but Enid Blyton is also the most controversial. A remarkable woman who wrote hundreds of books in a career spanning forty years, even her razor sharp mind could never have predicted her enormous global audience. Now, fifty years after her death, Enid remains a phenomenon, with sales outstripping every rival. Parents and teachers lobbied against Enid s books, complaining they were simplistic, repetitive and littered with sexist and snobbish undertones. Blatant racist slurs were particularly shockingly; foreign and working class characters were treated with a distain that horrifies modern readers. But regardless of the criticism, Enid worked until she could not physically write another word, famously producing thousands of words a day hunched over her manual typewriter. She imaged a more innocent world, where children roamed unsupervised, and problems were solved with midnight feasts or glorious picnics with lashings of ginger beer. Smugglers, thieves, spies and kidnappers were thwarted by fearless gangs who easily outwitted the police, while popular schoolgirls scored winning goals in nail-biting lacrosse matches. Enid carefully crafted her public image to ensure her fans only knew of this sunny persona, but behind the scenes, she weaved elaborate stories to conceal infidelities, betrayals and unconventional friendships, lied about her childhood and never fully recovered from her parent s marriage collapsing. She grew up convinced that her beloved father abandoned her for someone he loved more, and few could ever measure up to her impossible standards. A complex and immature woman, Enid was plagued by insecurities and haunted by a dark past. She was prone to bursts of furious temper, yet was a shrewd businesswoman years ahead of her time. She may not have been particularly likeable, and her stories infuriatingly unimaginative, but she left a vast literary legacy to generations of children. AUTHOR: Nadia Cohen is an entertainment journalist who has worked at a number of national newspapers and magazines including Grazia and the Daily Mail. As a show-business correspondent she covered film festivals, premieres and award ceremonies around the world. Nadia was headhunted for the launch of a new American magazine, In Touch Weekly, and spent several years living and working in New York. She now lives in London and juggles family life with writing contemporary and historical biographies. 32 b/w illustrations A thrilling biographical study of the most prolific and controversial children's author in history. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Publicado por Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condición: NEW. Hardcover. She is the most prolific children's author in history, but Enid Blyton is also the most controversial. A remarkable woman who wrote hundreds of books in a career spanning forty years, even her razor sharp mind could never have predicted her enormous global audience. Now, fifty years after her death, Enid remains a phenomenon, with sales outstripping every rival. Parents and teachers lobbied against Enid's books, complaining they were simplistic, repetitive and littered with sexist and snobbish undertones. Blatant racist slurs were particularly shockingly; foreign and working class characters were treated with a distain that horrifies modern readers. But regardless of the criticism, Enid worked until she could not physically write another word, famously producing thousands of words a day hunched over her manual typewriter. She imaged a more innocent world, where children roamed unsupervised, and problems were solved with midnight feasts or glorious picnics with lashings of ginger beer. Smugglers, thieves, spies and kidnappers were thwarted by fearless gangs who easily outwitted the police, while popular schoolgirls scored winning goals in nail-biting lacrosse matches. Enid carefully crafted her public image to ensure her fans only knew of this sunny persona, but behind the scenes, she weaved elaborate stories to conceal infidelities, betrayals and unconventional friendships, lied about her childhood and never fully recovered from her parent's marriage collapsing. She grew up convinced that her beloved father abandoned her for someone he loved more, and few could ever measure up to her impossible standards. A complex and immature woman, Enid was plagued by insecurities and haunted by a dark past. She was prone to bursts of furious temper, yet was a shrewd businesswoman years ahead of her time. She may not have been particularly likeable, and her stories infuriatingly unimaginative, but she left a vast literary legacy to generations of children. AUTHOR: Nadia Cohen is an entertainment journalist who has worked at a number of national newspapers and magazines including Grazia and the Daily Mail. As a show-business correspondent she covered film festivals, premieres and award ceremonies around the world. Nadia was headhunted for the launch of a new American magazine, In Touch Weekly, and spent several years living and working in New York. She now lives in London and juggles family life with writing contemporary and historical biographies. A thrilling biographical study of the most prolific and controversial children's author in history. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Publicado por Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley, 2018
ISBN 10: 1526722038 ISBN 13: 9781526722034
Librería: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: NEW. Hardcover. She is the most prolific children's author in history, but Enid Blyton is also the most controversial. A remarkable woman who wrote hundreds of books in a career spanning forty years, even her razor sharp mind could never have predicted her enormous global audience. Now, fifty years after her death, Enid remains a phenomenon, with sales outstripping every rival. Parents and teachers lobbied against Enid's books, complaining they were simplistic, repetitive and littered with sexist and snobbish undertones. Blatant racist slurs were particularly shockingly; foreign and working class characters were treated with a distain that horrifies modern readers. But regardless of the criticism, Enid worked until she could not physically write another word, famously producing thousands of words a day hunched over her manual typewriter. She imaged a more innocent world, where children roamed unsupervised, and problems were solved with midnight feasts or glorious picnics with lashings of ginger beer. Smugglers, thieves, spies and kidnappers were thwarted by fearless gangs who easily outwitted the police, while popular schoolgirls scored winning goals in nail-biting lacrosse matches. Enid carefully crafted her public image to ensure her fans only knew of this sunny persona, but behind the scenes, she weaved elaborate stories to conceal infidelities, betrayals and unconventional friendships, lied about her childhood and never fully recovered from her parent's marriage collapsing. She grew up convinced that her beloved father abandoned her for someone he loved more, and few could ever measure up to her impossible standards. A complex and immature woman, Enid was plagued by insecurities and haunted by a dark past. She was prone to bursts of furious temper, yet was a shrewd businesswoman years ahead of her time. She may not have been particularly likeable, and her stories infuriatingly unimaginative, but she left a vast literary legacy to generations of children. AUTHOR: Nadia Cohen is an entertainment journalist who has worked at a number of national newspapers and magazines including Grazia and the Daily Mail. As a show-business correspondent she covered film festivals, premieres and award ceremonies around the world. Nadia was headhunted for the launch of a new American magazine, In Touch Weekly, and spent several years living and working in New York. She now lives in London and juggles family life with writing contemporary and historical biographies. A thrilling biographical study of the most prolific and controversial children's author in history. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.