A BEST BOOK of the year by SUNDAY TIMES and WATERSTONES, as well as BOOK OF THE YEAR by MAIL ON SUNDAY 2022. Alan Rickman remains one of the most beloved actors of all time, with roles spanning nearly every genre, from his famous villain in "Die Hard" to his incredible performance as Professor Severus Snape. His sense of dignity, deep voice, and the knowing humor he brought to every role continue to enchant new generations. However, Rickman's artistry was not limited to his performances. His writing reveals the extraordinary and the everyday in a way that is anecdotal, indiscreet, smart, gossipy, and utterly candid. It takes us behind closed doors in films and stage productions such as "Sense & Sensibility," the "Harry Potter" series, "Private Lives," "My Name Is Rachel Corrie," and many more.

The diaries span from 1993 until his death in 2016 and offer an insider's look at his public and private life. Here is Rickman as the consummate professional actor, but also as a friend, traveler, fan, director, enthusiast: in short, the real Alan Rickman. A life recorded in intimate and characteristically straightforward prose. Reading the diaries is like listening to Rickman chat with a close friend. "Madly, Deeply" also includes a foreword by Emma Thompson and a selection from Rickman's early diaries, dating from 1974 to 1982, when he was beginning his life as an actor.

Pages: 496, Dimensions: 16.2x16.2cm