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Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Exclude the impossible and what is left, however improbable, must be the truth.'Harry Houdini is the greatest illusionist the world has ever known. Arthur Conan Doyle is the creator of literature's most brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes. When their mutual admiration blossoms into a profound friendship, they discover a shared obsession with spiritualism. But while Conan Doyle believes fervently in the psychic world and the promise of reunion with his dead son, Houdini is determined to demonstrate it's a cruel fraud. Which of them will be proved right: the genius writer of fiction or the master magician?Based on extraordinary historical events, David Haig's play Magic asks what we're prepared to believe, and why. It was first performed at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2026, directed by Lucy Bailey and starring Hadley Fraser as Houdini and Haig himself as Conan Doyle.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The tragic story of how Rudyard Kipling sent his son to his death in the First World War.The year is 1913 and war with Germany is imminent. Rudyard Kipling's determination to send his severely short-sighted son to war triggers a bitter family conflict which leaves Britain's renowned patriot devastated by the warring of his own greatest passions: his love for children - above all his own - and his devotion to King and Country.David Haig's play My Boy Jack was first staged at Hampstead Theatre in 1997. It was revived at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, in 2004, and toured the UK. The play was filmed for television in 2007, with Daniel Radcliffe as Jack and the author himself as Kipling.'Dramatises Kipling's story beautifully. The family confrontations bristle with life' Financial Times The year is 1913 and war with Germany is imminent. Rudyard Kiplings determination to send his myopic son, John, to war triggers a bitter family conflict which leaves Kipling devastated by the conflict between his two greatest passions: a love for childrenabove all his ownand a devotion to King and Country. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: New. The tragic story of how Rudyard Kipling sent his son to his death in the First World War.The year is 1913 and war with Germany is imminent. Rudyard Kipling's determination to send his severely short-sighted son to war triggers a bitter family conflict which leaves Britain's renowned patriot devastated by the warring of his own greatest passions: his love for children - above all his own - and his devotion to King and Country.David Haig's play My Boy Jack was first staged at Hampstead Theatre in 1997. It was revived at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, in 2004, and toured the UK. The play was filmed for television in 2007, with Daniel Radcliffe as Jack and the author himself as Kipling.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. An intense real-life thriller centred around the most important weather forecast in the history of warfare. The original play behind the 2026 feature film starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser. June 1944. One man's decision is about to change the course of history. Everything is in place for the biggest invasion ever known in Europe ? D-Day. One last crucial question remains: will the weather be right on the day? Problematically there are two opposing forecasts. American celebrity weatherman Colonel Krick predicts sunshine, while Scot Dr James Stagg, Chief Meteorological Officer for the Allied Forces, forecasts a storm. As the world watches and waits, General Eisenhower, Allied Supreme Commander, must decide which of these bitter antagonists to trust. The decision will not only seal the fates of thousands of men, but could win or lose the entire war. An extraordinary and little-known true story, David Haig's play thrillingly explores the responsibilities of leadership, the challenges of prophecy and the personal toll of taking a stand. Pressure premiered at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, in May 2014 before transferring to Chichester Festival Theatre, in a production directed by John Dove, with the author playing James Stagg. It was later adapted for the screen by David Haig and Anthony Maras, directed by Maras. The feature film, released in 2026, starred Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon and Damian Lewis. …

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Exclude the impossible and what is left, however improbable, must be the truth.'Harry Houdini is the greatest illusionist the world has ever known. Arthur Conan Doyle is the creator of literature's most brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes. When their mutual admiration blossoms into a profound friendship, they discover a shared obsession with spiritualism. But while Conan Doyle believes fervently in the psychic world and the promise of reunion with his dead son, Houdini is determined to demonstrate it's a cruel fraud. Which of them will be proved right: the genius writer of fiction or the master magician?Based on extraordinary historical events, David Haig's play Magic asks what we're prepared to believe, and why. It was first performed at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2026, directed by Lucy Bailey and starring Hadley Fraser as Houdini and Haig himself as Conan Doyle.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 'Exclude the impossible and what is left, however improbable, must be the truth.'Harry Houdini is the greatest illusionist the world has ever known. Arthur Conan Doyle is the creator of literature's most brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes. When their mutual admiration blossoms into a profound friendship, they discover a shared obsession with spiritualism. But while Conan Doyle believes fervently in the psychic world and the promise of reunion with his dead son, Houdini is determined to demonstrate it's a cruel fraud. Which of them will be proved right: the genius writer of fiction or the master magician?Based on extraordinary historical events, David Haig's play Magic asks what we're prepared to believe, and why. It was first performed at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2026, directed by Lucy Bailey and starring Hadley Fraser as Houdini and Haig himself as Conan Doyle.'Spellbinding' Guardian'A moving exploration of the tensions within and between its two main characters. pleasingly theatrical' Observer'A fascinating historical clash of ideas. thoughtful and engaging' The Stage'Entertaining and gripping. Haig has a fine sense of the theatrical and draws his characters colourfully and sensitively. you could hear a pin drop during the seance scenes' Theatre & Tonic'Fascinating' Telegraph'Gripping, surprisingly emotional. asks questions that are just as relevant for modern audiences as they were for Conan Doyle and Houdini themselves. a masterful analysis of the truth and lies we tell ourselves and how we distinguish between them. a superb script. an absolute treat' All That Dazzles'Elegantly, artfully gripping' TheatreCat A play about the friendship/rivalry between Sherlock Holmes author Arthur Conan Doyle and showman Harry Houdini, and their convictions about spiritualism. Premiered at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2026. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. An intense real-life thriller centred around the most important weather forecast in the history of warfare. The original play behind the 2026 feature film starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser.June 1944. One man's decision is about to change the course of history.Everything is in place for the biggest invasion ever known in Europe - D-Day. One last crucial question remains: will the weather be right on the day?Problematically there are two opposing forecasts. American celebrity weatherman Colonel Krick predicts sunshine, while Scot Dr James Stagg, Chief Meteorological Officer for the Allied Forces, forecasts a storm. As the world watches and waits, General Eisenhower, Allied Supreme Commander, must decide which of these bitter antagonists to trust. The decision will not only seal the fates of thousands of men, but could win or lose the entire war.An extraordinary and little-known true story, David Haig's play thrillingly explores the responsibilities of leadership, the challenges of prophecy and the personal toll of taking a stand.Pressure premiered at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, in May 2014 before transferring to Chichester Festival Theatre, in a production directed by John Dove, with the author playing James Stagg.It was later adapted for the screen by David Haig and Anthony Maras, directed by Maras. The feature film, released in 2026, starred Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon and Damian Lewis.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. June 1944. One man's decision is about to change the course of history.Everything is in place for the biggest invasion ever known in Europe D-Day. One last crucial question remains: will the weather permit it?While Scotsman Dr James Stagg, Chief Meteorological Officer for the Allied Forces, forecasts a storm, his rival, American celebrity weatherman Colonel Krick, predicts sunshine. As the world watches and waits, General Eisenhower, Allied Supreme Commander, must decide which of these bitter antagonists to trust. The decision will not only seal the fates of thousands of men, it could even win or lose the entire war.An extraordinary true story, Pressure thrillingly explores the responsibilities of leadership, the challenges of predicting the future, and the personal toll of taking a stand.First performed in 2014, the play was adapted for the screen by David Haig and Anthony Maras, directed by Maras, and starred Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon and Damian Lewis. This tie-in edition was published alongside the film's release in 2026, and features Haig's original play, along with an exclusive introduction, insights from the filmmakers and colour production photographs.'The tension is palpable and expertly maintained throughout, with real wit and warmth as well. Haig has obviously done his research, and then smartly played with the facts for full dramatic effect. You wouldn't think a story about predicting the weather could play like a thriller, but it does a rip-roaring evening's entertainment' Radio Times'Utterly engrossing unostentatiously and with a quiet intensity, Pressure covers a lot of ground without ever resorting to patriotic cliche' Whatsonstage.com'This highly watchable, microscopic look into the mechanics of battle is nothing short of enthralling. It's also surprisingly humorous; Haig's dialogue feels quintessentially British and for that reason it resonates fondly' Broadway World'Fascinatingly original with its moments of comedy and atmosphere of high stakes, this is an excellent documentary drama' The Arts Desk'Haig has researched his subject matter in great detail, but more importantly the play grabs the attention from the outset and never loosens its dramatic grip. It captures the extraordinary pressure its characters are under at this crucial turning point in the Second World War, with wit, compassion and sheer dramatic verve. By turns funny, tense and deeply affecting. I cannot recommend it too highly' Telegraph'Sharp, witty and affecting events flow across the stage like sunlight and shadow on a changeable summer's afternoon fast and hectic, tense and fraught, calm, thoughtful' Guardian'A tense, tight and quite brilliant drama more moving than a dozen Saving Private Ryans' British Theatre Guide The original play behind the film that tells the extraordinary true story behind the WWII D-Day invasion. Also includes an exclusive introduction, insights from the filmmakers and colour production photographs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. film tie-in edition. June 1944. One man's decision is about to change the course of history.Everything is in place for the biggest invasion ever known in Europe - D-Day. One last crucial question remains: will the weather permit it?While Scotsman Dr James Stagg, Chief Meteorological Officer for the Allied Forces, forecasts a storm, his rival, American celebrity weatherman Colonel Krick, predicts sunshine. As the world watches and waits, General Eisenhower, Allied Supreme Commander, must decide which of these bitter antagonists to trust. The decision will not only seal the fates of thousands of men, it could even win or lose the entire war.An extraordinary true story, Pressure thrillingly explores the responsibilities of leadership, the challenges of predicting the future, and the personal toll of taking a stand.First performed in 2014, the play was adapted for the screen by David Haig and Anthony Maras, directed by Maras, and starred Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon and Damian Lewis. This tie-in edition was published alongside the film's release in 2026, and features Haig's original play, along with an exclusive introduction, insights from the filmmakers and colour production photographs.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. film tie-in edition. June 1944. One man's decision is about to change the course of history.Everything is in place for the biggest invasion ever known in Europe - D-Day. One last crucial question remains: will the weather permit it?While Scotsman Dr James Stagg, Chief Meteorological Officer for the Allied Forces, forecasts a storm, his rival, American celebrity weatherman Colonel Krick, predicts sunshine. As the world watches and waits, General Eisenhower, Allied Supreme Commander, must decide which of these bitter antagonists to trust. The decision will not only seal the fates of thousands of men, it could even win or lose the entire war.An extraordinary true story, Pressure thrillingly explores the responsibilities of leadership, the challenges of predicting the future, and the personal toll of taking a stand.First performed in 2014, the play was adapted for the screen by David Haig and Anthony Maras, directed by Maras, and starred Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon and Damian Lewis. This tie-in edition was published alongside the film's release in 2026, and features Haig's original play, along with an exclusive introduction, insights from the filmmakers and colour production photographs.…