Banana Skins
by Donough O'Brien, Jonathan Aitken (Foreword by)
ISBN-10: 1903071070
ISBN-13: 9781903071076
$15.95
Book Specs
Binding
Trade Paper
Publisher
Bene Factum Publishing
Published on
May 1, 2006
Edition
st Edition
Dimensions
6.50x1.10x6.50 Inches
Weight
1.65 Pounds
About the Book
History is filled with stories of the famous crashing to earth, whether through an ill-judged statement, an overweening arrogance, a lust for power or money, or simply a stroke of bad luck. Today, more than ever, the world of the successful is littered with 'banana skins' lying in wait for the unwary, as film stars, politicians, soldiers, scientists, business tycoons, royalty, criminals, sports idols and others make that fatal decision, gaffe or slip. It covers 220 fascinating entries. Packed in a gift size, it is highly illustrated in colour. It is ideal travel and present book. It tells the stories behind the stories. This beautifully illustrated book charts the hidden secrets behind some of the biggest 'banana skins' of all time - the riveting stories of 200 figures who fell from grace - some for ever, some for a while, some evoke sympathy, a great many do not.