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Moons A Balloon Paperback – International Edition, April 26, 2005

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One of the bestselling memoirs of all time, David Niven's The Moon's a Balloon is an account of one of the most remarkable lives Hollywood has ever seen. Beginning with the tragic early loss of his aristocratic father, then regaling us with tales of school, army and wartime hi-jinx, Niven shows how, even as an unknown young man, he knew how to live the good life. But it is his astonishing stories of life in Hollywood and his accounts of working and partying with the legends of the silver screen - Lawrence Oliver, Vivien Leigh, Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor, James Stewart, Lauren Bacall, Marlene Dietrich, Noel Coward and dozens of others, while making some of the most acclaimed films of the last century - which turn David Niven's memoir into an outright masterpiece. An intimate, gossipy, heartfelt and above all charming account of life inside Hollywood's dream factory, The Moon is a Balloon is a classic to be read and enjoyed time and again..

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David Niven was born in London in 1910. He was one of Britain's best known actors and, in later years, a bestselling author - his autobiography, The Moon's A Balloon which was first published in 1971, sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Often remembered for playing the archetypal English gentleman, he made ninety films during a career that stretched over forty years. He died in 1983.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin UK; New Ed edition (April 26, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140239243
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140239249
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 5.43 x 0.8 inches

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Marvelous humorous Niven autobiography

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2010

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This is another book I had purchased many years ago and somewhat lost, delighted to see it pop up on Amazon, very inexpensive. This is David Niven's official autobiography, the first volume. The second is called "Bring on the Empty Horses", also available on Amazon. That volume is more centered on Niven's experiences in Hollywood during his film career. The Moon's A Balloon details Niven's life as a child in upper crust England, attending military schools, his voyage to California and origins in motion pictures. He writes in a delightful narrative style, full of pathos and humor. One feels his pain when reading of the tragic death of his first wife and the effect upon his career and personal life in its aftermath. Really a jewel of a book, with Niven's debonair style vividly conveyed to the reader.

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N.C. senior

The first of Niven's 2-part autobiography

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022

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A well written and surprisingly poignant account of Niven's lonely childhood, military career and and his entry into the flamboyant lifestyle of the Hollywood of the big studio era.

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Ronald Egan

Excellent read

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023

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One of the better biographies I have read. The life story of Mr.Niven is amazing. I highly recommend!

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The book arrived as advertised, in New condition. Delivery was prompt. Much better experience than the last book I ordered. Hope to do business with this vendor again.

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Fast shipping thank you. Book condition as described. The book is excellent

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Jean B. Fitzgerald

I do love David Niven and there is no doubt that he ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2015

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I do love David Niven and there is no doubt that he had a fascinating life. The writing is very good and he interjects some funny "turns of phrase" now and again but for me, after awhile of reading endless "happenings" without much insight or perception or awareness of feelings, I grew tired of it half way through. For some though, this book would be a great diversion. It was for me for awhile. I just lost interest completely with the endless goings on without much expression or wise comments I was used to getting from other biographies and autobiographies. I still love the guy though even though his sexual morality was on the surface non existent. It wasn't salacious though.

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Bruce J. Morrison

But David Niven is pretty likable nevertheless

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2018

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interesting story ... lots of name-dropping though. But David Niven is pretty likable nevertheless.

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2020

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I read this 50 years ago and decided I’d do a replay. Still an enjoyable read. Niven was witty and urbane—and quite a scoundrel in his day. One nice thing about the book is that you can put it down for a few days without losing track of anything. No intricate plots here. Just recollections about what must have been a very fun and irreverent life.

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J. Harvey

A great read

Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2024

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This book is an autobiography of Mr. Niven’s life from his very early years, though his time in the army and through his Hollywood career. It is entertaining and an easy read, and is essentially a collection of anecdotes from his life. It’s clear he was a bit of a lad, had a gregarious personality, and had the ability to fit in with different social groups.

João Almeida

Excelente actor e como ser humano

Reviewed in Spain on March 17, 2024

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Muito engraçado e descreve bem a vida do autor

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Andrea Crivelli

Grande anche come scrittore

Reviewed in Italy on February 11, 2024

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Un capolavoro di ironia e autoironia. Un grandissimo attore con una penna leggera e felice

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Derek Buxton

The moons a balloon

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2024

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Very interesting and funny book. Well worth a read, A life well lived. I enjoyed this book so much, I have just ordered his other book “ bring on the horses”

Narayanan Nambudripad

Great biography

Reviewed in India on March 18, 2020

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Excellent autobiography by a great Hollywood actor.

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