{"product_id":"my-name-is-michael-caine-a-life-in-film-anne-billson","title":"My Name Is Michael Caine: A Life in Film by Anne Billson","description":"\u003c!-- KATE'S TREASURES15 — DAD'S BOOKS FORMAT --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1b1b1b;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003eMy Name Is Michael Caine: A Life in Film by Anne Billson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn engaging exploration of Michael Caine's screen career, distinctive acting style and enduring place in British cinema.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d0c4; border-top: 4px solid #0b3d91; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 15px; margin: 0 0 16px 0; background: #fbf9f5; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 15px; color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eFrom Dad's Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eThis copy has a particularly personal connection to Dad's own life in film. Born in Falkirk, Scotland, he later moved to London to continue acting and worked as a horseman on the 1971 film \u003cem\u003eKidnapped\u003c\/em\u003e, which starred Michael Caine as Alan Breck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eDad remained a great admirer of Michael Caine's films throughout his life. As an actor and scriptwriter himself, he appreciated the craft behind memorable screen performances, making this book a particularly fitting part of his personal cinema collection and one I am proud to pass on through \u003cstrong\u003eKate's Treasures15\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eWritten by \u003cstrong\u003eAnne Billson\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMy Name Is Michael Caine: A Life in Film\u003c\/strong\u003e follows the career of one of Britain's most recognisable actors and considers the qualities that made his screen presence so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eCovering films including \u003cem\u003eZulu\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Ipcress File\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGet Carter\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAlfie\u003c\/em\u003e, the book explores Caine's performances, public image and lasting contribution to British and international cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating choice for admirers of Michael Caine, British film, classic cinema and the craft of screen acting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; height: 4px; border-radius: 999px; margin: 16px 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0b3d91, #1e90ff);\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 8px 18px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPaperback\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnne Billson\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFrederick Muller\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMichael Caine \u0026amp; British Cinema\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eReader Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFilm Biography \u0026amp; Screen Acting\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003ePre-owned and in good readable condition for its age. The front cover has a visible crease and general storage wear. The back cover has small creases and light surface wear from age and storage. The pages are clean overall with light age-related wear and remain fully readable throughout. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d8dfe8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; background: #f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eArya's Approval\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eA thoughtful look at the work behind one of British cinema's most recognisable screen careers. From \u003cem\u003eZulu\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eGet Carter\u003c\/em\u003e, Michael Caine certainly knew how to make an entrance and, more importantly, make you remember it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 7px; font-size: 12px; color: #0b3d91;\"\u003e★★★★★ 5 Paws from Arya\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDispatch \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 8px 0;\"\u003eOrders placed \u003cstrong\u003ebefore 6am on a working day\u003c\/strong\u003e are dispatched the same day. 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