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Another Nice Biography

Advantages: An entertaining and informative biography
Disadvantages: Could be passed over by non Laurel and Hardy Fans

This excellent biography tells the story of Oliver Hardy , the larger half of the world famous duo.This is an affectionate tribute to an accomplished actor and a truly gentle man . He was christened " Babe" by an Italian barber early in his film career. S ...

Broadsea 09.05.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Babe: The Life of Oliver Hardy - John McCabe

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Four super troupers

Advantages: Objective, warts-and-all story of Abba and their manager as a group and individuals
Disadvantages: Too little about the actual music

The story of Abba goes back long before April 1974, when they trounced all opposition at the Eurovision song contest. As this blockbuster biography (over 500 pages) demonstrates, it had its roots in the early business ventures of their Svengali Stig Ande ...

JOHNV 06.11.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Bright Lights, Dark Shadows - Carl Magnus Palm

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