Two Hitlers and a Marilyn - An autograph hunter's escape from suburbia

Zusatztext A witty memoir about the author's lifelong involvement with autograph collecting . . . Andrusier conveys its sadness and its strange comedy. Informationen zum Autor Adam Andrusier is a writer and a professional dealer of rare, valuable autographs. He grew up in Pinner, studied music at Cambridge and completed the creative writing MA at UEA. He lives in North West London with his wife and son. Klappentext "I'd managed to puncture a hole between our universe and the parallel one where all the celebrities lived." 'A comic and poignant memoir about growing up in the suburbs, fandom, stalking Ronnie Barker, and much more. A funny, moving read.' ZADIE SMITH 'At times hilarious, at others heartbreaking, Andrusier's memoir provides a fascinating insight into obsession.' JOHN BOYNE 'Madcap and thoroughly engaging, Adam Andrusier's vivid memoir brings to mind the early Philip Roth. This is a book of antic comedy that resonates and intrigues.' LISA APPIGNANESI 'A fabulously interesting book and incredibly pleasurable to read. Very funny and strangely entrancing. It is about so much, but effortlessly.' ADAM PHILLIPS Zusammenfassung An outstanding coming-of-age memoir by an exciting new voice in non-fiction

Product details

• Authors: Adam Andrusier
• Publisher: Headline
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.07.2021
• EAN: 9781472277084
• ISBN: 978-1-4722-7708-4
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 222 mm x 36 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Guides > Hobby, home > Collecting, collectors' catalogues; Memoirs, HUMOR / Topic / Celebrity & Popular Culture, Humour, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Autographs, Collecting coins, banknotes, medals and other related items, Coins, banknotes, medals, seals (numismatics)