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The Moon's a Balloon Paperback – January 1, 1983

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Blending wit and wisdom a leading figure of the film world reviews his life and career

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Dell Pub Co
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January 1, 1983
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0440158060
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978-0440158066
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dell Pub Co (January 1, 1983)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 350 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0440158060
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0440158066
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces

Best Sellers Rank: #1,613,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #12,701 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies

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Ronald Egan

Excellent read

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

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022

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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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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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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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) Despite the lack of a dust cover the actual cover is in very good condition. Thank you for the great Service

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2016

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Yes, thank you. I'm enjoying the contents very much, which was, after all, the point of buying it(!)
Despite the lack of a dust cover the actual cover is in very good condition.
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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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