{"product_id":"9781250071118","title":"Behind the Scenes","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom her first theatrical roles as a teenager in York to her scene-stealing performances as 'M' in the James Bond films, Dame Judi Dench's professional life has consisted of non-stop acting, leading to numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for her performance as Queen Elizabeth I in \u003ci\u003eShakespeare in Love\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eBehind the Scenes \u003c\/i\u003eis a candid blend of reminiscences and photos, many of them never-before-seen from her personal collection. It's a uniquely personal take on her life and brilliant career, showing her off-stage as well as on. Looking back, she provides her millions of fans with reflections and remembrances of those who have mattered to her most - her family, fellow actors, directors and writers - communicating them with the truth and insight that is the hallmark of her acting. \u003ci\u003eBehind the Scenes\u003c\/i\u003e takes up where her \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling memoir \u003ci\u003eand furthermore\u003c\/i\u003e left off. Dame Judi looks back on the last few years to talk about her role as \"M\" in the Bond films, the joy of ensemble acting in \u003ci\u003eThe Best Exotic Marigold Hotel\u003c\/i\u003e, the chance to tell the story of the heroic woman at the center of \u003ci\u003ePhilomena,\u003c\/i\u003e her joy in appearing with other great actresses in the MaterpieceTheatre \u003ci\u003eCranford\u003c\/i\u003e and her return to the stage in \u003ci\u003ePeter and Alice.\u003c\/i\u003e Tireless in her desire to perfect her craft, she says \"I simply want to go on acting. I suppose I could always be wheeled on stage if necessary. The great thing about acting is that it never ends.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025832984816,"sku":"9781250071118","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250071118_p0.jpg?v=1763763417","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250071118","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}