--- product_id: 50997749 title: "Maggie Smith: The definitive biography of the iconic award-winning actor" price: "125.68 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/50997749-maggie-smith-the-definitive-biography-of-the-iconic-award-winning store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Iconic roles from stage to screen 7 decades of career depth Exclusive personal archives & interviews Maggie Smith: The definitive biography of the iconic award-winning actor **Price:** 125.68 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎬 Discover the untold story behind a timeless legend — don’t miss out! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Maggie Smith: The definitive biography of the iconic award-winning actor - **How much does it cost?** 125.68 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/50997749-maggie-smith-the-definitive-biography-of-the-iconic-award-winning) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unrivaled Depth:** Dive into 70 years of Maggie Smith’s legendary career, from West End to Hollywood. - • **Cultural Phenomenon:** Perfect for fans and professionals who appreciate the art of acting and storytelling. - • **Award-Winning Legacy:** Explore the journey of an Academy Award-winning icon whose influence spans generations. - • **Candid & Captivating:** The only biography that truly captures Maggie Smith’s steeliness and vulnerability. - • **Behind-the-Scenes Access:** Exclusive insights from personal archives and intimate interviews with family and friends. ## Overview Michael Coveney’s definitive biography offers an intimate, meticulously researched portrait of Dame Maggie Smith, tracing her extraordinary seven-decade career across stage and screen. Featuring exclusive personal archives and interviews, this book reveals the real woman behind the iconic roles, making it a must-read for admirers of one of Britain’s most beloved actors. ## Description 'Coveney is the only writer who could get under Smith's skin, capturing her steeliness and vulnerability' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY From West End comedy to Alan Bennett, Harry Potter to Downton Abbey , Academy Award-winning actor Dame Maggie Smith cemented herself as one of Britain's best-loved figures over a career spanning seven decades. But despite her public stature, Smith was an enigmatic figure for much of her life, rarely appearing in public and carefully guarding her considerable talent. Drawing on personal archives, interviews and encounters with the actress, as well as conversations with immediate family and dear friends, Michael Coveney's biography is a captivating portrait of the real Maggie Smith: the closest biography ever written of one of acting's greats. Review: I would say as a very great fan of Dame Maggie Smith the book is excellent - I would say as a very great fan of Dame Maggie Smith the book is excellent. It charts her life from young girl to the very greatest actor that has ever lived. It tells of the beautiful lady that does not like the usual glamour of being a very famous person. She thinks the job she does is like anyone else going to work. The book is excellent and very enjoyable. I am only one person who thinks Dame Maggie Smith is a fabulous. Review: Play list of a legend. - A good read for Luvvies and all those of us lucky enough to have seen Dame Maggie in her prime and down through the decades. Some of her very private life is concealed and one can't blame her for that but, as with so many show biz biographies, it soon becomes mainly a list of her remarkable professional work. Fine if you are of an age to have seen it but can otherwise become a bit dull and frankly not worth buying if you aren't theatrically knowledgeable (and so few under 50 are these days, especially drama students). Get it from the library! ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 139,605 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 31 in Stage Actor Biographies 234 in Acting & Auditioning (Books) 760 in Actors & Entertainers Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,190 Reviews | ## Images ![Maggie Smith: The definitive biography of the iconic award-winning actor - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ac-xHsOZL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I would say as a very great fan of Dame Maggie Smith the book is excellent *by A***H on 17 June 2018* I would say as a very great fan of Dame Maggie Smith the book is excellent. It charts her life from young girl to the very greatest actor that has ever lived. It tells of the beautiful lady that does not like the usual glamour of being a very famous person. She thinks the job she does is like anyone else going to work. The book is excellent and very enjoyable. I am only one person who thinks Dame Maggie Smith is a fabulous. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Play list of a legend. *by Q***B on 8 October 2015* A good read for Luvvies and all those of us lucky enough to have seen Dame Maggie in her prime and down through the decades. Some of her very private life is concealed and one can't blame her for that but, as with so many show biz biographies, it soon becomes mainly a list of her remarkable professional work. Fine if you are of an age to have seen it but can otherwise become a bit dull and frankly not worth buying if you aren't theatrically knowledgeable (and so few under 50 are these days, especially drama students). Get it from the library! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ interesting *by S***S on 30 June 2026* this was very entertaing loved what she wrote ## Frequently Bought Together - Maggie Smith: A Biography - Out of Character: From Abigail’s Party to Gavin and Stacey, and everything in between - This Time Next Year: A Life Of Positive Thinking --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/50997749-maggie-smith-the-definitive-biography-of-the-iconic-award-winning](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/50997749-maggie-smith-the-definitive-biography-of-the-iconic-award-winning) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-18*