Darling Judi: A Celebration of Judi Dench

by John Miller

Book Overview

The very name encourages a warm and admiring response from the public, whether as an actress admired for her Shakespearean performances or in the contemporary theatre (plays by David Hare, Hugh... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0297847910
• ISBN13: 9780297847915
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
• Length: 195 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

If you love Judi, you will love this book

Anyone who has enjoyed Dame Judi Dench's work over the 40+ years will surely enjoy reading this book. In this book, many of Judi's co-workers, directors, and friends write their own personal views on Judi and what makes her so special. Read it, enjoy it, and get another glimpse into this remarkable artist's life and work.

A treasure as an actress

This book says a lot about Judi Dench. People who worked with her are more honest than friends. She seems to be a joy to work with.

Darling "Darling Judi"

Being a super fan of Dame Judi Dench, I bought this book and have read it multiple times. It is wonderful to read the words said of this wonderful lady by those who know her. Having met her and found her to be so kind and caring to her fans, I have to agree with all of their good words. Everyone seems to just love her and I can see why.

In praise of Judi

This is a charming collection of tiny essays or vignettes, singing the praises of Dame Judi Dench, by her fellow actors, directors and producers. Her co workers have nothing but love and admiration for this lady who apparently is, as she has always appeared to me, a warm friendly, lovable and superbly talented woman. These snippets tell of her love of practical jokes and of upholding certain theatre traditions, some of her own devising, but also of her kindness and lack of "side" to younger and less famous actors. The stories span many years and show that her genuine warmth and humanity has not changed as her fame grew. I love this Dame and am sure that others would love to read this collection of tales as much as I did.

A light but lovely read.

Essentially a collection of tributes from a wide ranging slice of the actresses peer group, all of whom adore her and admire her skill terribly. I really enjoyed learning a little more about Dame Judi, as famous as her face is, she is afterall still somewhat enigmatic. The writing is varied because of it's shared authorship but as such makes the book more challenging. This is not a celebratory style that would work for anyone famous, the very fact it focuses on Dame Judi makes it more than tolerable. Had it been other stars it may not have been so easy to take nor to read. But it is lovely, like a few days in the company of Lionel and Jean (As time goes by).