Robert Sellers (author)

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birth_date = February 1965
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partner = Mika Sellers
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website = Pollinger Ltd [http://www.pollingerltd.com/clients/robert_sellers.htm]

Robert Sellers (born 1965) is an English author, best known for his biographical works on such novels as , Always Look On The Bright Side of Life, and the analysis of Fleming plagiarism trial and its aftermath,The Battle for Bond.

Following graduation from drama school, Sellers dreamed of a career on screen and the stage, but was unfortunately unsuccessful; instead, Sellers turned to film journalism, and now continues to contribute to magazines including Empire, Total Film, The Independent, SFX and Cinema Retro. Robert has interviewed many celebrities including: Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Michael Palin, Richard Dreyfuss and Ray Harryhausen.

Besides journalism, Sellers specialises in entertainment books. He has also contributed to a number of television documentaries including Channel 4’s The 100 Best Family Films.

Published Works

* Sting: A Biography
** Omnibus Press (1998)
* The Films of Sean Connery
** Vision Press (1990)
* "Sigourney Weaver: A Biography"'
** Robert Hale (1992)
* Harrison Ford: A Biography
** Robert Hale/Warner paperback (1993)
*** "“A worthwhile read for Ford’s army of admirers”" – Film Review.
*Tom Cruise: A Biography
** Robert Hale (1997)
* Sean Connery: A Celebration
** Robert Hale (1999)
*** "With Sellers’ book we perhaps come nearer to getting under the former 007’s skin. **** 4 stars.”" – Total Film.
* The Radio Times Guide To Film (contributor)
* BBC Books (2000)
*The Radio Times Guide To Science Fiction (contributor)
* BBC Books (2002)
* Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life (aka Very Naughty Boys - alternate title)
** John Blake/Metro (2003)
* The inside story of the 1980s British film company created by George Harrison and Monty Python and responsible for the hit films ‘Life of Brian,’ ‘Time Bandits,’
* "‘Mona Lisa,’ ‘The Long Good Friday’ and ‘Withnail and I.’" Paperback edition entitled: Very Naughty Boys.
** "“A fascinating story, superbly told. This is film history at its most informative and entertaining. ***** 5 stars.”" - Film Review.
*** "“Funny, revealing and impossible to put down.”" – Daily Mail.
*** "“Essential reading.”" - Empire
*** "“Anecdote packed… hugely entertaining.’" - Total Film.
*Cult TV: The Golden Age of ITC
**Published October 2006 by Plexus.
***The official history of Lew Grade’s extraordinary television company that made hit TV shows throughout the 60s and 70s including ‘The Saint,’ ‘Thunderbirds,’ ‘The Prisoner,’ ‘Captain Scarlet,’ ‘The Persuaders,’ ‘The Muppet Show,’ ‘Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased),’ ‘Jason King,’ ‘Space 1999’ and many more.
*The Battle for Bond
**Published October 2006 by Tomahawk Press.
***Using never before seen documents, photos and artwork this book traces the untold story behind the first attempt to launch James Bond onto the screen.
*Hellraisers
**The lives and wild times of Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Peter O’Toole and Oliver Reed.
*James Robertson Justice – What’s the Bleeding Time?
**By James Hogg with Robert Sellers and Howard Watson
*** Published March 3rd 2008 (Tomahawk Press)
**** This biography of James Roberston Justice celebrates the secret life and glittering career of one of British cinema’s finest and most recognisable screen personalities.

COMPLETED

*Vic Armstrong: Authorized Film Memoirs
**Featuring an introduction by Steven Spielberg and exclusive contributions from Harrison Ford, George Lucas, Arnold Schwarzenegger and many more, this book celebrates the extraordinary career of the world’s most successful movie stunt man and action director.

ee also

Tomahawk Press - [http://www.tomahawkpress.com/tomahawk.html]

References

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External links

*"Robert Seller's Official Myspace [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=96735397&MyToken=20b94dee-4acf-4084-a9cf-5ccaa846e747] ".
*"Robert Seller's - Imdb profile [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2112701/] ".