* Lead title The most authoritative biography of Britain's most subversive twentieth century clown from celebrated biographer Graham McCann, author of DAD'S ARMY and MORECAMBE & WISE. * The major new title from the author of Morecambe & Wise and Dad's Army. * Over 25,000 copies sold in hardback of both Morecambe & Wise and Dad's Army. * McCann is the leading writer on popular culture subjects, his book on Dad's Army clearly leading the field in a crowded market. * Major review and feature coverage assured from broadsheets to magazines. * Serialisation to be confirmed.
Graham McCann is a lecturer in Social and Political Theory at Kings College, Cambridge. He writes regularly on politics and culture for a wide range of publications. Previous books include, CARY GRANT: A CLASS APART, MORECAMBE & WISE and DAD'S ARMY also published by Fourth Estate.
PRAISE FOR DAD'S ARMY: 'A hugely entertaining read.' Daily Telegraph 'A splendid new "biography" of the comedy.' Observer 'More than a showbiz yarn. McCann's engaging book pays homage to the great catchlines ("They don't like it up 'em") and the great punchlines ("Don't tell him, Pike!").' Jonathan Sale, Independent PRAISE FOR MORECAMBE & WISE: 'A gorgeous plum pudding of a biography.' Daily Telegraph 'Intensely moving.' David Hare, Guardian 'So funny that the reader laughs out loud.' Sunday Independent
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