Madly, Deeply by Alan Rickman

Madly, Deeply

The Diaries of Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman, Rima Horton, Emma Thompson

Henry Holt and Co. · Print & ebook · January 9, 2024

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER One of Barnes & Noble's Best Biographies & Memoirs of 2022 Selected by The Guardian as one of the best books of 2022 Amazon's choice for one of the best book gifts of 2023 Madly, Deeply is a rare invitation into the mind of Alan Rickman—one of the most magnetic, beloved performers of our time.

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A diaristic window into Rickman’s eye for people, work, and the offhand telling detail.
Themes
memoir, celebrity life, theater and film
Pacing
Reflective

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER One of Barnes & Noble's Best Biographies & Memoirs of 2022 Selected by The Guardian as one of the best books of 2022 Amazon's choice for one of the best book gifts of 2023 Madly, Deeply is a rare invitation into the mind of Alan Rickman—one of the most magnetic, beloved performers of our time.

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From his breakout role in Die Hard to his outstanding, multifaceted performances in the Harry Potter films, Galaxy Quest, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and more, Alan Rickman cemented his legacy as a world-class actor. His air of dignity, his sonorous voice, and the knowing wit he brought to each role continue to captivate audiences today. But Rickman’s ability to breathe life into projects wasn't confined to just his performances. As you'll find, Rickman's diaries detail the extraordinary and the ordinary, flitting between worldly and witty and gossipy, while remaining utterly candid throughout. He takes us inside his home, on trips with friends across the globe, and on the sets of films and plays ranging from Sense and Sensibility, to Noël Coward's Private Lives, to the final film he directed, A Little Chaos. Running from 1993 to his death in 2016, the diaries provide singular insight into Rickman's public and private life. Reading them is like listening to Rickman chatting to a close companion. Meet Rickman the consummate professional actor, but also the friend, the traveler, the fan, the director, the enthusiast; in short, the man beyond the icon. Madly, Deeply features a photo insert, a foreword by Emma Thompson, and an afterword by Rima Horton.

Inside the Pages

A diaristic window into Rickman’s eye for people, work, and the offhand telling detail.

Come here for

  • Alan Rickman’s voice, unfiltered
  • Film-world texture with a keepsake feel

Expect

  • Memoir-shaped entries
  • A compact, personal archive

Where it sits

Lives in Entertainment92%
Personal Memoirs55%
Acting35%

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Publisher categories

  • Lives in Entertainment
  • Lives of the Rich & Famous
  • Personal Memoirs
Authors
Alan Rickman, Rima Horton, Emma Thompson
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co.
Published
January 9, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
memoir · celebrity life · theater and film
Reading lane
Lives in Entertainment