Beginning with the tragic early loss of his aristocratic father, then regaling us with tales of school, army and wartime hijinx, niven shows how, even. Much like isaac asimov, his books follow a set of rules, which include never fire a laser at a mirror. He was insecure both privately and professionally and used people to get ahead. One of the bestselling memoirs of all time over 5 million copies sold worldwide david nivens the moons a balloon is an account of one of the most remarkable lives hollywood has ever seen. He was one of britains best known actors and, in later years, a bestselling author his autobiography, the moons a balloon which was first published in 1971, sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Prior to reading this book, my only knowledge of david niven was as an actor in a few films i had seen. Jennifer niven is an american author of young adult novels. About the author david niven was born in london in 1910.
Well wrtten and easy to read you actually get to feel like you knew the actor himself. Bring on the empty horses, written by niven himself, and nivens hollywood by tom hutchinson, with an introduction by peter ustinov and the afterword by david niven jr. Signed for orin fruitt larry niven on the title page. His bestknown works are ringworld 1970, which received hugo, locus, ditmar, and nebula awards, and, with jerry pournelle, the mote in gods eye 1974 and lucifers hammer 1977. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Although outofprint, neutron star is a book worth getting for any fan of science fiction. Bring on the empty horses is a memoir of the golden years of hollywood c. Jerry pournelles daughter jennifer wrote a sequel to mote called outies no, the title is not very original. Nivens son, david niven jr, was interviewed about it.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. What scientists have learned and how you can use it, and 100 simple secrets of great relationships, and more on thriftbooks. David niven junior last saw his father a few months before his death at the movie stars spectacular villa overlooking the sea at cap ferrat in the south of. The moons a balloon was recommended to the highest level by an old aunt, and i must do likewise to anyone who enjoys superb writing, hugely entertaining and humorous stories, and dry wit of the highest calibre. Larry niven books list of books by author larry niven. James david graham niven, known as david niven, was an oscar winning english actor and novelist. Books by david niven author of the 100 simple secrets of. In it, niven focuses not on his life arc but his experiences in hollywood from the midthirties to around 1960, with a sizable interruption due to his soldiering in world war two. David niven, british stage and motionpicture actor who personified dapper charm. He attended stowe school and sandhurst military academy and served for two years in malta with the highland light infantry. Beginning with the tragic early loss of his aristocratic father, then regaling us with tales of school, army and wartime hijinx, niven shows how, even as an unknown young man, he knew how to live the good life. For the next ten years, he worked for a variety of record.
Since the author has several series published, they are listed in the order of publication, starting from known space, a series written between 19661980. The content of nivens autobiography is extremely complete and detailed, but often too much so, particularly in describing his early life. Born in irvine, ayrshire, niven read english literature at the university of glasgow, graduating in 1991 with first class honours. Niven authored several books, including two wellreceived autobiographical memoirs, the moons a balloon and bring on the empty horses, which confirmed nivens reputation as a. David nevin has 18 books on goodreads with 4101 ratings. Bring on the empty horses by david niven goodreads. David niven he was one of britains best known actors and, in later years, a bestselling author his autobiography, the moons a balloon which was first published in 1971, sold over 5 million copies worldwide. But he did, he said, at least try to be a decent man. The content of niven s autobiography is extremely complete and detailed, but often too much so, particularly in describing his early life. The science fiction and fantasy writers of america named him the 2015 recipient of the damon. See all books authored by david niven, including the moons a balloon, and bring on the empty horses, and more on thriftbooks. See all books authored by larry niven, including ringworld, and lucifers hammer, and more on thriftbooks. One of the famed american science fiction writers of our time is larry niven whose real names are laurence van cott niven. This book takes readers back to david nivens childhood days, his humiliating expulsion from school and to his army years and wartime service.
In 1966 larry niven created the ultimate tourist with his awardwinn. In this fascinating biography of the star, munn looks at the funny stories and the sad underlying truth, from his outrageous days with errol flynn and their irrevocable splityou always know where you are with flynn. The moons a balloon niven, david 9780140239249 amazon. He made his way to hollywood in the mid1930s and began performing as an extra. At the outbreak of world war ii, although a topline star, he rejoined the army rifle brigade.
Order of larry niven and jerry pournelle books science. David niven books list of books by author david niven. David niven has books on goodreads with 12460 ratings. It collects several of nivens known space short stories from his golden age of the late1960s, including the beowulf shaeffer stories.
The authorized biography of david niven proves appropriately funny and smoothly written, with the author serving as a kind of cleareyed cheerleader, albeit one with a hard act to follow. Tight unread copy with a good amount of shelf wear, rubbing, and remnants of paper stuck to the back cover. The first, round the rugged rocks, was a novel which appeared in 1951 and was forgotten almost at once. David niven junior last saw his father a few months before his death at the movie stars spectacular villa overlooking the sea at cap ferrat in the south of france. David niven appeared in films for more than 50 years of his life, from swashbucklers such as the prisoner of zenda and the guns of navarone to the pink panther series. One of the bestselling memoirs of all time, david niven s the moons a balloon is an account of one of the most remarkable lives hollywood has ever seen. What scientists have learned and how you can use it by niven, david and a great selection of related books. By the time she was 10 years old, jennifer had already written many songs, a poem for parker stevenson, two autobiographies, a christmas stories, multiple picture books which she also illustrated, a play, a mystery series, a short story collection and an incomplete novel about.
Order of larry niven books larry niven is an american author of hard science fiction, best known for his ringworld series, which is part of the largely known space universe. Explore books by david niven with our selection at. Buy a cheap copy of the moons a balloon book by david niven. John niven born 1968 is a scottish author and screenwriter.
Often remembered for playing the archetypal english gentleman, he made ninety films during a career that stretched over forty years. As an admirer of david niven and a reader of all of his books i found this life story to be a well written account of his life, always interesting and accurately reflecting the complexity of the actor and in later life author, who although not purporting to be perfect represented the best profile of an english gentleman. What scientists have learned and how you can use it, and 100 simple secrets of great relationships, and more on. Graham lord begins his new biography of the english movie star david niven, or niv, as he was known to friends cf. His many roles included squadron leader peter carter in a matter of life and death, phileas fogg in around the world in 80 days, and sir charles lytton the phantom in the pink panther. Reveals the actor s dark side and drastically changes the lighthearted selfportrait that niven draws of himself in the moon s a balloon sunday express writer, actor, director and former journalist and hollywood publicist, michael munn, has written 21 books, including the best selling john wayne. He won an academy award for his performance in separate tables 1958. As david niven is our february favorite of the month, i would like to share with the reader two books about him which i own. In this fascinating biography of the star, munn looks at the funny stories and the sad underlying truth, from his outrageous days with errol flynn and their irrevocable splityou always know where you are. David niven appeared in films for over 50 years of his life, from swashbucklers such as the prisoner of zenda and the guns of navarone to the pink panther series.
One of the bestselling memoirs of all time, david niven s the moons a balloon is an account of one of the most remarkable lives hollywood has ever seen beginning with the tragic early loss of his aristocratic father, then regaling us with tales of school, army and wartime hijinx, niven shows how, even as an unknown young man, he knew how to live the good life. Niven s son, david niven jr, was interviewed about it in one of the tabloids and. Among his other bestknown films are around the world in 80 days 1956, the guns of navarone 1961, the pink panther 1963, and death on the nile 1978. What scientists have learned and how you can use it by niven, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Larry niven is an american author of hard science fiction, best known for his ringworld series, which is part of the largely known space universe. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Came exactly as promised and in good condition for an old book. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Apr 28, 2005 one of the bestselling memoirs of all time over 5 million copies sold worldwide david niven s the moons a balloon is an account of one of the most remarkable lives hollywood has ever seen. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
I found his general style of writing a little slow going, having read so many other celebrity books and bios that seemed to just fly by. After the war, he returned to america and there came his hollywood success in films such as wuthering heights and around the world in 80 days. I first got interested in michael munns fantastical life when his biography of david niven came out in 2009. One of the bestselling memoirs of all time, david nivens the moons a balloon is an account of one of the most remarkable lives hollywood has ever seen. Much like isaac asimov, his books follow a set of rules, which include. Jul 24, 2010 i first got interested in michael munns fantastical life when his biography of david niven came out in 2009. It collects several of niven s known space short stories from his golden age of the late1960s, including the beowulf shaeffer stories.
David niven was named after the saints day on which he was born, st. The authorized biography of david niven proves appropriately funny and smoothly written, with the author serving as a kind of cleareyed cheerleader, albeit one with a. See all books authored by david niven, including the 100 simple secrets of happy people. David nivens most popular book is the 100 simple secrets of happy people. I like it better than the gripping hand but not as much as mote. Despite his onscreen persona, niven wasn t always the perfect gentleman. His books include kill your friends, the amateurs, and the second coming. One of the bestselling memoirs of all time over 5 million copies sold worldwide david nivens the moons a balloon is an account of one of the most remarkable lives hollywood has ever seen beginning with the tragic early loss of his aristocratic father, then regaling us with tales of school, army and wartime hijinx, niven shows how, even as an unknown young man. One of the bestselling memoirs of all time, david nivens the moons a balloon is an account of one of the most remarkable lives hollywood has ever seen beginning with the tragic early loss of his aristocratic father, then regaling us with tales of school, army and wartime hijinx, niven shows how, even as an unknown young man, he knew how to live the good life.
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