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Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor’s first novel, published in 1945, hailed a brilliant new voice in twentieth-century literature.
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An intelligent, haunting love story, with echoes of Brief Encounter, by one of the best British writers of the 20th century.
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A humorous and compassionate look at friendship between an old woman and a young man.
Blaiming, Elizabeth Taylor’s last novel, is a subtle novel about grief, guilt and compassion.
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An unforgettable picture of love, loss and the keeping up of appearances. Published as part of a beautifully designed series to mark the 40th anniversary of the Virago Modern Classics.
First published in 1968, this quietly ironic novel of a bohemian, eccentric artist and the damage he causes to his family, perfectly displays Taylor’s gift for tragedy and wry comedy.
Philip Gefter
The play transpires over one long, boozy night, laying bare the lies, compromises, and scalding love that have sustained a middle-aged couple through decades of marriage. He explores how two…
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N. H. Reeve
The novels and stories of Elizabeth Taylor (1912-75) have always had an enthusiastic following among the general reading public. This study aims to introduce her work, to trace some of…
Matthew Kennedy
A sweeping look at the career of a truly singular Hollywood starIn the oceans of ink devoted to the monumental movie star/businesswoman/political activist Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (1932-2011), her beauty and…
Kate Andersen Brower
The first authorised biography of eternal legend Elizabeth Taylor.
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Wayne Griffin
If you are a fanatic fan of the late and great Elizabeth Taylor like I am, you will know that there have been almost 70 books depicting Elizabeth's amazing life…
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Elizabeth Taylor (1912-75) is increasingly being recognised as one of the leading English novelists and short story writers of the middle of the twentieth century.
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Harry Lime
Sir Michael Caine CBE, born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite Jr., on 14th March 1933, at St Olave's Hospital, in Rotherhithe, London, England, UK, is an actor, producer, and author. Easily recognisable…
Roger Lewis
The comic genius of English writing takes on Hollywood, delusion, celebrity and last century’s ultimate glamour couple: Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
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A subtle love story by one of the most accomplished writers of the 20th century
In "Alexis - The Heart-Healing Fairy: A Journey Through Grief," join Alexis, a compassionate fairy with the power to heal hearts, on an enchanting journey through the depths of grief…
An award-winning writer reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the provocative play, the groundbreaking film it became, and how two iconic stars changed the image of marriage forever.
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She was wronged a long time ago, but she will not be ignored any longer. She decides to get even and kill everything in sight just to make herself feel…
The comic genius of English writing takes on Hollywood, delusion, celebrity and last century's ultimate glamour couple
Elizabeth Delo
An unforgettable story of baby abduction, which examines motherhood, grief and the legacy of melancholy.
Susan Smith
The first in-depth academic analysis of Elizabeth Taylor’s work in film. It examines her distinctive features as a performer and shows how various aspects of her performance repertoire evolved along…
Katy Sprinkel
Takes an in-depth look at the famous actress’s career, her personal life, and her philanthropic efforts.
Gloria Shin
Elizabeth Taylor: Icon of American Empire examines Taylor's stardom as symbolic of American Empire at the apex of its power.
John B. Allan
Back in print for the first time in fifty years, this classic Donald Westlake bio of Elizabeth Taylor (written as John B. Allan) gives a fascinating look at the life…
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Residence and First Women, the first ever authorized biography of the most famous movie star of the twentieth century, Elizabeth…
J. Randy Taraborrelli
An insightful and page-turning biography of a true screen legend
Alexander Walker
Combining the resilience and resourcefullness of a born survivor with a distinctly destructive streak, Elizabeth Taylor has a compelling personality. This book explores Elizabeth’s privileged yet tragically unsettled life, using…
Mike Nawrocki, Amy Parker
Authors Amy Parker and Mike Nawrocki (co-creator of VeggieTales and voice of Larry the Cucumber) have written and told Bible stories to tens of millions of children through their books…
Dina Gachman
A comic book biography of the life of Elizabeth Taylor! The Tribute comic book series has been seen in Rolling Stone, TIME Magazine and more!
Nicola Beauman
This is the first biography of one of the outstanding English writers of the last century; it draws on a wealth of hitherto undiscovered material.
Boze Hadleigh
This book of quotes explores the many sides of the one-and-only Elizabeth Taylor. In her time, she was perceived as a celebrity, an actress, a siren, and a champion for…
Kitty Kelley,K. K.
Reprint with new afterword. Previously pubished: New York: Simon and Schuster, 1981.
Lu Ann Brobst Staheli
Twelve-year-old Liz Taylor has known for a long time that she would escape-escape the abuse against herself-escape her mother’s boyfriend Mark. Liz just doesn’t know how or when. Then the…
Anonymous,Elizabeth Taylor
Title: Blindpits. [A novel. By Elizabeth Taylor.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research…
Title: Blindpits. [A novel. By Elizabeth Taylor.]
Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s…
The first book on Alison Elizabeth Taylor, known for her daring fusion of wood inlay technique with gritty, dystopian scenes of deserts, casinos and cocktail lounges
Repudiating distinctions between craft…
Elizabeth Adams, Diana Wallis Taylor
When her volatile husband offends the king, can Abigail trust God to work the situation out for her good?
Assassination, espionage, war, and vigilante violence.
Welcome to Chicago in 1917.
Within this cauldron of intrigue and deceit, live nearly half a million Irish and German American immigrants, among them…