he: A Novel

An extraordinary recreation of one of the most enduring and beloved partnerships in cinema history: Laurel & Hardy.

Winner of the 2017 Ryan Tubridy Show Listener's Choice Award at the Irish Book Awards

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2018
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Winner of the 2017 Ryan Tubridy Show Listener s Choice Award at the Irish Book Awards. John Connolly's novel is a masterful exploration of the life and career of Stan Laurel,one of the greatest screen comedians the world has ever known. Connolly's portrayal of Laurel is nuanced and complex,revealing both the man's comedic brilliance and his personal struggles. Through his writing,Connolly transports readers back to the golden age of Hollywood,where Laurel and Hardy were at the height of their fame. The novel also delves into the complex relationship between Laurel and Hardy,a partnership that was defined by tenderness, devotion, and a deep understanding of each other. Despite their success,Laurel and Hardy were plagued by personal demons and professional challenges. Connolly explores these issues in depth,showing the human frailties behind even the greatest of artists. One of the most striking aspects of the novel is its portrayal of Laurel's mental health struggles. Connolly shows how Laurel's anxiety and depression affected his work and his personal life,and how he struggled to find balance between his artistic ambitions and his mental health needs. Another notable aspect of the novel is its exploration of the Hollywood system and the pressures that actors faced in the early 20th century. Connolly shows how Laurel and Hardy were able to navigate the system and maintain their artistic integrity,despite the many challenges they faced. Overall,John Connolly's novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of cinema,the life and career of Stan Laurel,or the complex relationship between art and commerce. Connolly's writing is masterful,and his portrayal of Laurel is both nuanced and compelling. This is a novel that will leave readers feeling inspired and uplifted,and that will continue to be celebrated for years to come.
An extraordinary recreation of one of the most enduring and beloved partnerships in cinema history: Laurel & Hardy. Winner of the 2017 Ryan Tubridy Show Listener s Choice Award at the Irish Book Awards. John Connolly recreates the golden age of Hollywood for an intensely compassionate study of the tension between commercial demands and artistic integrity and the human frailties behind even the greatest of artists. An extraordinary reimagining of the life of one of the greatest screen comedians the world has ever known: a man who knew both adoration and humiliation; who loved,and was loved in turn; who betrayed,and was betrayed; who never sought to cause pain to others,yet left a trail of affairs and broken marriages in his wake . . . And whose life was ultimately defined by one relationship of such tenderness and devotion that only death could sever it: his partnership with the man he knew as Babe. he is Stan Laurel. But he did not really exist. Stan Laurel was a fiction. With he ,John Connolly recreates the golden age of Hollywood for an intensely compassionate study of the tension between commercial demands and artistic integrity,the human frailties behind even the greatest of artists,and one of the most enduring and beloved partnerships in cinema history: Laurel & Hardy. Winner of the 2017 Ryan Tubridy Show Listener s Choice Award at the Irish Book Awards. John Connolly's novel is a masterful exploration of the life and career of Stan Laurel,one of the greatest screen comedians the world has ever known. Connolly's portrayal of Laurel is nuanced and complex,revealing both the man's comedic brilliance and his personal struggles. Through his writing,Connolly transports readers back to the golden age of Hollywood,where Laurel and Hardy were at the height of their fame. The novel also delves into the complex relationship between Laurel and Hardy,a partnership that was defined by tenderness, devotion, and a deep understanding of each other. Despite their success,Laurel and Hardy were plagued by personal demons and professional challenges. Connolly explores these issues in depth,showing
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An extraordinary recreation of one of the most enduring and beloved partnerships in cinema history: Laurel & Hardy. Winner of the 2017 Ryan Tubridy Show Listener s Choice Award at the Irish Book Awards. John Connolly recreates the golden age of Hollywood for an intensely compassionate study of the tension between commercial demands and artistic integrity and the human frailties behind even the greatest of artists. An extraordinary reimagining of the life of one of the greatest screen comedians the world has ever known: a man who knew both adoration and humiliation; who loved,and was loved in turn; who betrayed,and was betrayed; who never sought to cause pain to others,yet left a trail of affairs and broken marriages in his wake . . . And whose life was ultimately defined by one relationship of such tenderness and devotion that only death could sever it: his partnership with the man he knew as Babe. he is Stan Laurel. But he did not really exist. Stan Laurel was a fiction. With he ,John Connolly recreates the golden age of Hollywood for an intensely compassionate study of the tension between commercial demands and artistic integrity,the human frailties behind even the greatest of artists,and one of the most enduring and beloved partnerships in cinema history: Laurel & Hardy. Winner of the 2017 Ryan Tubridy Show Listener s Choice Award at the Irish Book Awards. John Connolly's novel is a masterful exploration of the life and career of Stan Laurel,one of the greatest screen comedians the world has ever known. Connolly's portrayal of Laurel is nuanced and complex,revealing both the man's comedic brilliance and his personal struggles. Through his writing,Connolly transports readers back to the golden age of Hollywood,where Laurel and Hardy were at the height of their fame. The novel also delves into the complex relationship between Laurel and Hardy,a partnership that was defined by tenderness, devotion, and a deep understanding of each other. Despite their success,Laurel and Hardy were plagued by personal demons and professional challenges. Connolly explores these issues in depth,showing
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An extraordinary recreation of one of the most enduring and beloved partnerships in cinema history: Laurel & Hardy. Winner of the 2017 Ryan Tubridy Show Listener s Choice Award at the Irish Book Awards. John Connolly recreates the golden age of Hollywood for an intensely compassionate study of the tension between commercial demands and artistic integrity and the human frailties behind even the greatest of artists. An extraordinary reimagining of the life of one of the greatest screen comedians the world has ever known: a man who knew both adoration and humiliation; who loved,and was loved in turn; who betrayed,and was betrayed; who never sought to cause pain to others,yet left a trail of affairs and broken marriages in his wake . . . And whose life was ultimately defined by one relationship of such tenderness and devotion that only death could sever it: his partnership with the man he knew as Babe. he is Stan Laurel. But he did not really exist. Stan Laurel was a fiction. With he ,John Connolly recreates the golden age of Hollywood for an intensely compassionate study of the tension between commercial demands and artistic integrity,the human frailties behind even the greatest of artists,and one of the most enduring and beloved partnerships in cinema history: Laurel & Hardy. Winner of the 2017 Ryan Tubridy Show Listener s Choice Award at the Irish Book Awards. John Connolly's novel is a masterful exploration of the life and career of Stan Laurel,one of the greatest screen comedians the world has ever known. Connolly's portrayal of Laurel is nuanced and complex,revealing both the man's comedic brilliance and his personal struggles. Through his writing,Connolly transports readers back to the golden age of Hollywood,where Laurel and Hardy were at the height of their fame. The novel also delves into the complex relationship between Laurel and Hardy,a partnership that was defined by tenderness, devotion, and a deep understanding of each other. Despite their success,Laurel and Hardy were plagued by personal demons and professional challenges. Connolly explores these issues in depth,showing:

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An extraordinary recreation of one of the most enduring and beloved partnerships in cinema history: Laurel & Hardy. Winner of the 2017 Ryan Tubridy Show Listener s Choice Award at the Irish Book Awards. John Connolly recreates the golden age of Hollywood for an intensely compassionate study of the tension between commercial demands and artistic integrity and the human frailties behind even the greatest of artists. An extraordinary reimagining of the life of one of the greatest screen comedians the world has ever known: a man who knew both adoration and humiliation; who loved,and was loved in turn; who betrayed,and was betrayed; who never sought to cause pain to others,yet left a trail of affairs and broken marriages in his wake . . . And whose life was ultimately defined by one relationship of such tenderness and devotion that only death could sever it: his partnership with the man he knew as Babe. he is Stan Laurel. But he did not really exist. Stan Laurel was a fiction. With he ,John Connolly recreates the golden age of Hollywood for an intensely compassionate study of the tension between commercial demands and artistic integrity,the human frailties behind even the greatest of artists,and one of the most enduring and beloved partnerships in cinema history: Laurel & Hardy. Winner of the 2017 Ryan Tubridy Show Listener s Choice Award at the Irish Book Awards. John Connolly's novel is a masterful exploration of the life and career of Stan Laurel,one of the greatest screen comedians the world has ever known. Connolly's portrayal of Laurel is nuanced and complex,revealing both the man's comedic brilliance and his personal struggles. Through his writing,Connolly transports readers back to the golden age of Hollywood,where Laurel and Hardy were at the height of their fame. The novel also delves into the complex relationship between Laurel and Hardy,a partnership that was defined by tenderness, devotion, and a deep understanding of each other. Despite their success,Laurel and Hardy were plagued by personal demons and professional challenges. Connolly explores these issues in depth,showing:

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473663664