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Betjeman

The Bonus of Laughter

By: Bevis Hillier

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John Betjeman, appointed Poet Laureate in 1972, is celebrated as the most remarkable, most widely read and best loved poet of the twentieth century. Bevis Hillier's 'awe-inspiring' and 'enthralling' biography fascinatingly recalls Betjeman's extraordinary character. In this final volume, Betjeman is at the height of his fame, universally adopted as Teddy Bear to the Nation. By now he is known not just as a poet, but as a television personality too. He is also the essential public face of conservation, fighting - not always with great efficiency or success - to save our heritage. We live with him the triumph of Summoned by Bells, his richly emotional autobiography in verse, but also follow his tribulations as Poet Laureate, despairingly in search of inspiration in the bombastic events of royal and public life. Perhaps least expected of all is the pleasure he found in Banana Blush, the poems he recorded to the music of Jim Parker. As before, Bevis Hillier reveals the origins of Betjeman's most loved poems; brings to life his loves, hates and enthusiasms; and shows the role that friendship and laughter played in his life.

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745

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John Murray Pubs Limited

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071956557X

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9780719565571

The Style of the Century 1900-1980

By: Bevis Hillier

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The Style of the Century 1900-1980

By: Bevis Hillier

In this ambitious book Bevis Hillier cuts a wide swath through social and decorative history and give a far-ranging view of the twentieth century, from Edwardian and Art Nouveau to some startling predictions about what we may expect before the magic year 2000.

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242

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New Amsterdam Books

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0906969654

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9780906969656

Going for a Song

An Anthology of Poems about Antiques

By: Bevis Hillier

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Going for a Song

An Anthology of Poems about Antiques

By: Bevis Hillier

Bevis Hillier brings together 95 illustrations and 104 poems, from the extremely funny to the most rarefied, about collectors and collecting antiquities and antiques. From the 16th century to the 21st, and from John Gay and Byron to Wendy Cope, this is a most original and erudite anthology.

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0957297734

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9780957297739

Young Betjeman

By: Bevis Hillier

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Young Betjeman

By: Bevis Hillier

John Betjeman was without question the most popular poet of the twentieth century and his poems have been bought and read by millions. He opened eyes to what before him had seemed ordinary, but is now unforgettable. There is no poet remotely like him and this first volume of Bevis Hillier's authoritative biography grants an exceptional insight to the life and times of the nation's best loved poet.

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477

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John Murray Pubs Limited

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0719564883

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9780719564888

John Betjeman

New Fame, New Love

By: Bevis Hillier

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John Betjeman

New Fame, New Love

By: Bevis Hillier

John Betjeman was without question the most popular poet of the twentieth century and his poems have been bought and read by millions. He opened eyes to what before him had seemed ordinary but is now unforgettable. This rich biography of Betjeman's life is full of entertaining anecdotes, yet uncovers too the insecurities underlying his wistful humour. Bevis Hillier has created a delightful book, which will constantly surprise its reader.

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736

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John Murray Pubs Limited

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071956493X

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9780719564932

The Simon and Schuster Pocket Guide to Antiques

By: Bevis Hillier

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The Simon and Schuster Pocket Guide to Antiques

By: Bevis Hillier

Provides information that can be used to identify the style and period of furniture, pottery, glass, firearms, jewelry, carpets, textiles, toys, enamels, and mirrors.

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Simon & Schuster

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067125250X

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9780671252502

The Virgin's Baby

The Battle of the Ampthill Succession

By: Bevis Hillier

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The Virgin's Baby

The Battle of the Ampthill Succession

By: Bevis Hillier

In 1921 the Hon Mrs Christobel Russell, a famously spirited society beauty and the wife of the heir to Lord Ampthill, became pregnant while still a virgin, and gave birth to a son. Her virtue being challenged, she was medically examined by doctors and declared to be virgo intacta, despite her marriage.

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382

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095729770X

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9780957297708

Asprey of Bond Street, 1781-1981

By: Bevis Hillier

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Asprey of Bond Street, 1781-1981

By: Bevis Hillier

Traces the history of the two hundred year old London business noted for the style and craftsmanship of its dressing cases, furniture, silverware, trophies and silver models

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144

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Charles River Books

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0704323133

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9780704323131

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Betjeman

Betjeman

The Style of the Century 1900-1980

The Style of the Century 1900-1980

Going for a Song

Going for a Song

Young Betjeman

Young Betjeman

John Betjeman

John Betjeman

The Simon and Schuster Pocket Guide to Antiques

The Simon and Schuster Pocket Guide to Antiques

The Virgin's Baby

The Virgin's Baby

Asprey of Bond Street, 1781-1981

Asprey of Bond Street, 1781-1981

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