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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100008296618
ISBN-139780008296612
eBay Product ID (ePID)24050023322
Product Key Features
Book TitleAgatha Christie's Poirot : the Greatest Detective in the World
Number of Pages512 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMystery & Detective, Literary, Film / History & Criticism
Publication Year2020
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorMark Aldridge
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.9 in
Item Weight26.7 Oz
Item Length6.5 in
Item Width9.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-476576
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsREVIEWS FOR AGATHA CHRISTIE ON SCREEN: 'Uncovers many hitherto unknown facts ... An important addition to Christie scholarship and required reading for all admirers of the Queen of Crime.' --John Curran, author of Agatha Christie's Secret Notebooks 'Extremely well written and very accessible to readers ... an excellent example of how to balance scholarship with accessibility for both academic and general readers. Aldridge's book is thoroughly enjoyable to read and comprehensive in its analysis.' --Llewella Chapman, Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television 'A mine of information ... The book also throws much light on the whole area of adaptation and its participants on every side of the fence.' --Mathew Prichard, grandson of Agatha Christie
Dewey Decimal823.912
SynopsisFrom the very first book publication in 1920 to the upcoming film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world's favourite fictional detective., From the very first book publication in 1920 to the upcoming film release of Death on the Nile , this investigation into Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world's favourite fictional detective. This book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his appearances not only in the original novels, short stories and plays but also across stage, screen and radio productions. The hardback edition includes more than 400 illustrations. Poirot has had near-permanent presence in the public eye ever since the 1920 publication of The Mysterious Affair at Styles . From character development, publication history and private discussion concerning the original stories themselves, to early forays on to the stage and screen, the story of Poirot is as fascinating as it is enduring. Based on the author's original research, review excerpts and original Agatha Christie correspondence, Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the World is a lively and accessible history of the character, offering new information and helpful pieces of context, that will delight all Agatha Christie fans, from a new generation of readers to those already highly familiar with the canon., From the very first book publication in 1920 to the upcoming film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world's favourite fictional detective. This book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his appearances not only in the original novels, short stories and plays but also across stage, screen and radio productions. The hardback edition includes more than 400 illustrations. Poirot has had near-permanent presence in the public eye ever since the 1920 publication of The Mysterious Affair at Styles. From character development, publication history and private discussion concerning the original stories themselves, to early forays on to the stage and screen, the story of Poirot is as fascinating as it is enduring. Based on the author's original research, review excerpts and original Agatha Christie correspondence, Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the World is a lively and accessible history of the character, offering new information and helpful pieces of context, that will delight all Agatha Christie fans, from a new generation of readers to those already highly familiar with the canon.
LC Classification NumberPR6005.H66Z5549 2020
