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The Princess Diarist

By Carrie Fisher
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The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher offers an insightful glimpse into her life during the making of the original Star Wars trilogy. The book includes excerpts from her personal diaries, where she candidly reflects on her experiences, emotions, and relationships on set. It provides a humorous and heartfelt exploration of fame, identity, and Fisher's unique voice within the world of Hollywood.
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You might like this book if you're interested in a candid, humorous, and insightful look into the life of a beloved actress and writer. Filled with Carrie Fisher's witty and honest reflections, it highlights her experiences during the making of an iconic film series and offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her personal diaries. This memoir may appeal to fans of pop culture, those curious about Hollywood in the late '70s, and anyone who appreciates a sharp, self-deprecating commentary on fame and personal struggles.

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When Carrie Fisher discovered the journals she kept during the filming of the first Star Wars movie, she was astonished to see what they had preserved - plaintive love poems, unbridled musings with youthful naiveté, and a vulnerability that she barely recognized.

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The most talked about memoir is now available in paperback.

When Carrie Fisher discovered the journals she kept during the filming of the first Star Wars movie, she was astonished to see what they had preserved — plaintive love poems, unbridled musings with youthful naïveté, and a vulnerability that she barely recognised. Now her fame as an author, actress, and pop-culture icon is indisputable, but in 1977, Carrie Fisher was just a teenager with an all-consuming crush on her co-star, Harrison Ford.

With these excerpts from her handwritten notebooks, The Princess Diarist is Fisher's intimate and revealing recollection of what happened on one of the most famous film sets of all time — and what developed behind the scenes. Fisher also ponders the joys and insanity of celebrity, and the absurdity of a life spawned by Hollywood royalty, only to be surpassed by her own outer-space royalty. Laugh-out-loud hilarious and endlessly quotable, The Princess Diarist brims with the candour and introspection of a diary while offering shrewd insight into the type of stardom that few will ever experience.

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Carrie Fisher's memoir is celebrated for its smart and funny writing, filled with sharp one-liners and insightful reflections. The book is both an eye-opener for Star Wars fans and a showcase of Fisher's writing talent from an early age. Reviews highlight its unflinching and gripping honesty, with a mix of humour and nostalgia that offers a glimpse into the complexities of fame and youth. It's described as a radical truth bomb, with many acknowledging Fisher as a formidable and loyal figure whose impact resonates deeply.

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ISBN: 9781784162054

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Swan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Carrie Fisher Journals Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Penguin Books Stationery

About the Author

Carrie Fisher was an author and actress best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise. She appeared in countless other films, including Shampoo and When Harry Met Sally, and wrote four bestselling novels- Surrender the Pink, Delusions of Grandma, The Best Awful and Postcards from the Edge, as well as the memoirs Shockaholic and Wishful Drinking.

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