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"A frank, intriguing memoir."
--People "Painfully shrewd, and written with real delicacy and
pathos."
--The New York Times Book Review "Home reflects the very qualities
that first made the working-class English singer a star 45 years
ago: intelligence, gentle humor, and a clear, sweet, surprisingly
powerful voice . . . In warmly nostalgic later chapters, the book
begins to glow."
--Entertainment Weekly "A delightful remembrance of her own
childhood, and an engrossing prelude to her cinematic career . . .
Andrews is an accomplished writer who holds back nothing while
adding a patina of poetry to the antics and anecdotes throughout
this memoir of bittersweet backstage encounters and theatrical
triumphs."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Frank and fascinating . . .
Andrews comes across as plainspoken, guilelessly charming and
resoundingly tough."
--Time In Home: A Memoir of My Early Years, Julie Andrews takes her
readers on a warm, moving, and often humorous journey from a
difficult upbringing in war-torn Britain to the brink of
international stardom in America.
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Waiting in the Wings
Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton; Illustrated by E.G. Keller
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The Greatest Showman
Step right up and into the spellbinding imagination of a man who set out to reveal that life itself can be the most thrilling show of all. Inspired by the legend and ambitions of America’s original pop-culture impresario, P.T. Barnum, comes an inspirational rags-to-riches tale of a brash dreamer who rose from nothing to prove that anything you can envision is possible and that everyone, no matter how invisible, has a stupendous story worthy of a world-class spectacle.
The Sound Of Music
Share the magical, heartwarming true-life story that has become the most popular family film of all time... Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'The Sound Of Music'. Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria, the spirited young woman who leaves the convent to become governess to the seven children of Captain von Trapp, an autocratic widower whose strict household rules leave no room for music or merriment.
West Side Story
A triumph on every level, this magnificent achievement set a standard for modern movie musicals that remains unsurpassed to this day. Featuring an unforgettable score and groundbreaking choreography, the film sets the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against the backdrop of a rivalry between two street gangs - the Jets and the Sharks. When Jets member Tony falls for Maria, the sister of the Sharks' leader, violence erupts and innocent blood is shed in a heartbreaking finale!
Moulin Rouge
A passion-filled poet falls for a breathtaking courtesan in this exotic musical love story from the unique and spellbinding imagination of visionary director Baz Luhrmann (''Romeo + Juliet'', ''Strictly Ballroom''). Stunning performances from Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor fuel this moving romantic journey set in and around a fabulously sensuous nightclub. Mesmerising and exuberant entertainment, the film pops with a contemporary, chart-topping soundtrack that makes MOULIN ROUGE an experience you won't forget!
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls start your engines. You're about to take an incredible ride with one of the most wonderful family films of all time! Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" has never looked or sounded better. Dick Van Dyke stars as eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, who creates an extraordinary car called "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". It not only drives but also flies and floats as it leads him, his two children and his beautiful lady friend, Truly Scrumptious (Sally Ann Howes), into a magical world of pirates, castles and endless adventure.
One of Hollywood's great leading men, James Garner boasts a career
that spans six decades. Whether known as Bret Maverick, Jim
Rockford, or Noah Calhoun, Garner's mass appeal transcends
generations, but few know the true story of his life, now told in
his intimate memoir of growing up in Oklahoma and making it in
Hollywood. After suffering physical abuse at the hands of his
stepmother, Garner left home at fourteen. He went on to become
Oklahoma's first draftee of the Korean War and was honoured for his
bravery with two Purple Hearts. Garner eventually returned to Los
Angeles where his acting career took off. Working alongside some of
the most renowned celebrities - among them Julie Andrews, Marlon
Brando, Clint Eastwood - Garner became a star in his own right.
A stunning new picture book from beloved icon Julie Andrews and her
daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, that introduces readers to the
remarkable story of the development of written music, and speaks to
the beauty of music and the power of perseverance. Featuring the
illustrated lyrics to "Do-Re-Mi" and an author's note about Julie
Andrews's connection to the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein song!
Centuries ago, a young Italian monk named Guido longed to find a
way to write and teach music. Eventually, he created the musical
scale, using the words Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do...one syllable for
each note. Though the other monks thought it was a waste of time,
Guido's music couldn't be silenced. His discovery remains the
foundation for learning music today, and inspired the famous song
"Do-Re-Mi," which Julie Andrews sang in the beloved movie The Sound
of Music. This richly illustrated picture book from beloved icon
Julie Andrews and her daughter, bestselling author Emma Walton
Hamilton, introduces readers to the remarkable story of Guido
d'Arezzo's development of musical notation. In addition to the
lyrics of "Do-Re-Mi" illustrated in full color, the backmatter
includes an author's note, extensive historical notes, and a
glossary.
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The Enchanted Symphony
Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton; Illustrated by Elly MacKay
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In this New York Times bestselling follow-up to her critically
acclaimed memoir, Home, Julie Andrews reflects on her astonishing
career, including such classics as Mary Poppins, The Sound of
Music, and Victor/Victoria. In Home, the number one New York Times
international bestseller, Julie Andrews recounted her difficult
childhood and her emergence as an acclaimed singer and performer on
the stage. With this second memoir, Home Work: A Memoir of My
Hollywood Years, Andrews picks up the story with her arrival in
Hollywood and her phenomenal rise to fame in her earliest films --
Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. Andrews describes her years in
the film industry -- from the incredible highs to the challenging
lows. Not only does she discuss her work in now-classic films and
her collaborations with giants of cinema and television, she also
unveils her personal story of adjusting to a new and often daunting
world, dealing with the demands of unimaginable success, being a
new mother, the end of her first marriage, embracing two
stepchildren, adopting two more children, and falling in love with
the brilliant and mercurial Blake Edwards. The pair worked together
in numerous films, including Victor/Victoria, the gender-bending
comedy that garnered multiple Oscar nominations. Cowritten with her
daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, and told with Andrews's trademark
charm and candor, Home Work takes us on a rare and intimate journey
into an extraordinary life that is funny, heartrending, and
inspiring.
The heroine of MARY POPPINS and THE SOUND OF MUSIC tells her life
story from the music halls of London to Broadway stardom. Over the
years Julie Andrews has been much interviewed in the press and on
television, but she has never before revealed the true story of her
childhood and upbringing. In HOME she vividly recreates the years
before the movies. An idyllic early childhood in Surrey was cut
short when her parents divorced and her mother remarried. The
family moved to London, and there are vivid scenes of life during
the Blitz. Her mother went into musical theatre with her
stepfather, who encouraged Julie to have singing lessons which led
to the discovery that her voice had phenomenal range and strength
for someone her age. Before long she was appearing on stage with
her parents. She soon realised how much she enjoyed looking out
into the black auditorium with the spotlights on her. By the time
she was a teenager, she was supporting her whole family with her
singing. A London Palladium pantomime led to a leading role in THE
BOYFRIEND on Broadway at 19. Parts in MY FAIR LADY opposite Rex
Harrison and CAMELOT with Richard Burton soon followed, and there
are wonderful anecdotes about the actors and actresses of her day.
But this is far more than a collection of show stories (it's not
until the last page of the book that Julie gets the call from
Disney for MARY POPPINS), HOME is an honest, touching and revealing
memoir of the early life of a true icon.
It's Valentine's Day, one of Geraldine's favorite times of year She
gets out her very best glitter to make cards for her family and
friends at school, trying extra hard to think of ways to showcase
all of their special qualities. But when Gerry gets to school and
realizes she accidentally took a folder of Daddy's work papers
instead of the cards she worked so hard on - oh no - she can't help
but be disappointed. Thankfully, her teacher helps her find an
extra special way to celebrate the inner sparkle of each of her
friends.
Another heartwarming Very Fairy Princess adventure from bestselling
mother-daughter team Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton,
beautifully illustrated by Christine Davenier.
'The book is filled with that most distinctive of all her
qualities: her voice' The Times Home Work, the second instalment of
Julie Andrews' internationally bestselling memoirs, begins with her
arrival in Hollywood to make her screen debut in Walt Disney's Mary
Poppins. It was closely followed by The Sound of Music, and the
beginning of a movie career that would make her an icon to millions
all over the world. With her trademark charm and candour, Julie
reveals behind-the-scenes details and reflections on her impressive
body of work - from the incredible highs to the challenging lows.
She shares her professional experiences and collaborations with
giants of cinema and television, and also unveils her personal
story of adjusting to a new and often daunting world. This included
dealing with unimaginable public scrutiny, being a new mother,
embracing two stepchildren, adopting two more children, and falling
in love with the brilliant and mercurial Blake Edwards. The pair
worked together in numerous films, including 10, S.O.B and
Victor/Victoria. Home Work takes us on a rare and intimate journey
into a remarkable life that is funny, heart-breaking and inspiring.
The end of the school year is here, and Very Fairy Princess Gerry
is getting ready to graduate She always loves a celebration, but
can't help but feel a little sad as she empties her cubby, takes
down her art projects, and says goodbye to her class pet, Houdini
the hamster. She's also a little nervous about leaving Miss Pym...
what if her new teacher doesn't let Gerry wear her wings and crown?
Change can be hard, even for a fairy princess Thankfully, she
realizes that new things can bring their own sparkle.
From the mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton
Hamilton comes another delightful story in the #1 "New York Times
"best-selling Very Fairy Princess series.
"Five, six, seven, eight!" Defines the life of actress, dancer,
choreographer, and director Miriam Nelson. Miriam's life reads like
a 1930's musical. While still in her twenties, she appeared in six
Broadway shows. On the day she moved to Los Angeles, Miriam ran
into old friend Billy Daniels from New York who took her to lunch
at Paramount. During lunch, Miriam ran into another New York
friend, Paramount president Buddy de Sylva, who hired her on the
spot for Lady in the Dark starring Ginger Rogers. Miriam has been
dancing with the stars ever since! Nelson has tapped and chassd
with countless stars, including Julie Andrews, Ingrid Bergman,
Doris Day, Judy Garland, Bette Davis, Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly, John
Travolta and Billy Bob Thornton. Miriam was there for the opening
day at Disneyland - Walt Disney hired her to choreograph dance
numbers around the Park, including the famous Golden Horseshoe
Revue. Miriam's career spans both the famous and infamous eras of
stage, screen, and television. Encouraged by friends and family to
recall her special "behind the scenes" moments, Miriam sorted
through memories, scrapbooks and mountains of photographs to enable
readers to share the excitement and anticipation, the joy and the
sorrow that chronicled her extraordinary life. Fortunately, for
those who love to dance and those who love to watch dance, Miriam
Nelson remains an exciting part of the professional American dance
scene. "You're a darling girl, Miriam, and I love you for all that
you did. God bless you always, your dear friend," - Busby Berkley
The end of the school year is here, and Very Fairy Princess Gerry
is getting ready to graduate She always loves a celebration, but
can't help but feel a little sad as she empties her cubby, takes
down her art projects, and says goodbye to her class pet, Houdini
the hamster. She's also a little nervous about leaving Miss Pym...
what if her new teacher doesn't let Gerry wear her wings and crown?
Change can be hard, even for a fairy princess Thankfully, she
realizes that new things can bring their own sparkle.
From the mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton
Hamilton comes another delightful story in the #1 "New York Times
"best-selling Very Fairy Princess series.
Since her first appearance on screen in Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews
has played a series of memorable roles that have endeared her to
generations. But she has never told the story of her life before
fame. Until now. In Home: A Memoir of My Early Years, Julie takes
her readers on a warm, moving, and often humorous journey from a
difficult upbringing in war-torn Britain to the brink of
international stardom in America. Her memoir begins in 1935, when
Julie was born to an aspiring vaudevillian mother and a teacher
father, and takes readers to 1962, when Walt Disney himself saw her
on Broadway and cast her as the world's most famous nanny. Along
the way, she weathered the London Blitz of World War II; her
parents' painful divorce; her mother's turbulent second marriage to
Canadian tenor Ted Andrews, and a childhood spent on radio, in
music halls, and giving concert performances all over England.
Julie's professional career began at the age of twelve, and in 1948
she became the youngest solo performer ever to participate in a
Royal Command Performance before the Queen. When only eighteen, she
left home for the United States to make her Broadway debut in The
Boy Friend, and thus began her meteoric rise to stardom.Home is
filled with numerous anecdotes, including stories of performing in
My Fair Lady with Rex Harrison on Broadway and in the West End, and
in Camelot with Richard Burton on Broadway; her first marriage to
famed set and costume designer Tony Walton, culminating with the
birth of their daughter, Emma; and the call from Hollywood and what
lay beyond. Julie Andrews' career has flourished over seven
decades. From her legendary Broadway performances, to her roles in
such iconic films as The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, Thoroughly
Modern Millie, Hawaii, 10, and The Princess Diaries, to her
award-winning television appearances, multiple album releases,
concert tours, international humanitarian work, best-selling
children's books, and championship of literacy, Julie's influence
spans generations. Today, she lives with her husband of
thirty-eight years, the acclaimed writer/director Blake Edwards;
they have five children and seven grandchildren. Featuring over
fifty personal photos, many never before seen, this is the personal
memoir Julie Andrews' audiences have been waiting for.
Gerry has a week off from school for Spring Break, and she's given
a very special job - watching over the class pet, Houdini the
hamster! Gerry wants to make sure Houdini feels right at home, so
she learns his favorite snacks, reads him stories, and even paints
him a picture of her classroom. But then, the hamster darts right
out of his cage and goes missing! It's time for Gerry to put on her
thinking crown to figure out how to get him back. With full-color
illustrations throughout, this Level 1 early reader is perfect for
Very Fairy Princess fans who are ready to take the next step beyond
picture books.
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