Ian McKellen: A Biography, Hardcover - Garry O'Connor

DescriptionThe definitive biography of Sir Ian McKellen from an acclaimed biographer In 2001, Ian McKellen put on the robe and pointed hat of a wiz...

The intimate and definitive biography of Ian McKellen, theatrical knight and a national treasure.

The intimate and definitive biography of Ian McKellen, theatrical knight and a national treasure.

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