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Author:

Sturrock, Donald.

Title:

Storyteller : the authorized biography of Roald Dahl / Donald Sturrock.

Publisher:

Simon & Schuster,

Copyright Date:

2010

Description:

655 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Dahl, Roald.
Authors, English--20th century--Biography.
Novelists, English--20th century--Biography.
Children's literature--Authorship.
Self in literature.
Storytelling.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p .[571]-635) and index.

Contents:

Prologue : Lunch with Igor Stravinsky -- The outsider -- Shutting out the sun -- Boy -- Foul things and horrid people -- Distant faraway lands -- A monumental bash on the head -- David and Goliath -- Alive but earthbound -- A fairy story -- Secrets and lies -- The scholar gipsy -- The poacher -- The master of the macabre -- A tornado of troubles -- Breaking point -- Indomitable -- The gentle warmth of love -- Explosions are exciting -- The wizard and the wonderman -- No point in struggling.

Summary:

This authorized biography, written by someone who knew Dahl and worked with the cooperation of the author's adult children and both wives--one of whom was film star Patricia Neal--covers the man and his reputation thoroughly.

ISBN:

1416550828 (hc.)
9781416550822 (hc.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)464593129

LCCN:

2010007175

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

FYPI314 -- Dubuque County Library - Asbury Branch (Asbury)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

AGPE046 -- Drake Public Library (Centerville)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

KJPF566 -- Fort Madison Public Library (Fort Madison)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

D8PD522 -- North Liberty Community Library (North Liberty)

GZPE631 -- Pella Public Library (Pella)

NVPB663 -- Riceville Public Library (Riceville)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

CQPE926 -- Washington Free Public Library (Washington)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)