While not exactly what i expected, simon peggs memoir nerd do well was an enjoyable read. Having simon pegg reading this book helps the story come alive and allows you to experience the book how the author intended, in literally his own words. Nerd do well does the necessary job of telling peggs story, but does so in an intimate manner. Simon pegg is a funny, intelligent nerd and his combination of selfmocking fiction with the story of his life is a winning mixture. Nerd do well is simon peggs life story interspersed with the tale of a fictional alter ego, pegg, a james bond figure with a robotic sidekick. I listened to nick frosts biography on audiobook which i felt enhanced that story greatly, so i decided to do the same with this book. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. There is not a detailed recounting of the making of shaun of the dead or hot fuzz or even that much on his time working for the bbc presotd. Nerd do well simon pegg audiobook free on amazon uk with. While not exactly what i expected, simon pegg s memoir nerd do well was an enjoyable read. Sweet, funny and moving, nerd do well is about what youd expect from simon pegg. Peggs discourse on the merits and shortcomings of the star wars movies are worth the price of the book themselves. A small boys journey to becoming a big kid audiobook written by simon pegg.
He went on to cowrite and star in the three flavours cornetto film trilogy. Zombies in north london, death cults in the west country, the engineering deck of the enterprise actor. Nerd do well by simon pegg overdrive rakuten overdrive. Zombies in north london, death cults in the west country, the engineering deck of the enterprise actor, comedian, writer, and supergeek simon pegg has been ploughing some bizarre furrows. The nerdstalgic reminiscing and the star wars lectures that make up the bulk of nerd do well are cleverly broken up by the adventures of simon pegg now available as a graphic novel app buy it.
Nerd do well is simon pegg s life story interspersed with the tale of a fictional alter ego, pegg, a james bond figure with a robotic sidekick. Nerd do well navy general library program downloadable. Simon pegg is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and author. Nerd do well by simon pegg author simon pegg narrator. In nerd do well, simon has this way of viewing the world that is slightly askew and innocent at the same time. I love science fiction and fantasy and do not think its all childish.
Shaun of the dead 2004, hot fuzz 2007, and the worlds end. To get this audiobook you must install audible free trial software and download the book. Recent favorites include simon peggs nerd do well and rob lowes stories i only tell my friends. Best known for his roles in shaun of the dead and hot fuzz, he also plays scotty in the star trek franchise. A friend introduced me to the world of simon pegg and nick frost a few years back and i became an instant fan of both. Read nerd do well a small boys journey to becoming a big kid by simon pegg available from rakuten kobo.
I would have liked to have read more about his movie career but i believe he is working on a second volume which may cover it. A wellwritten, interesting book i recommend it to all nerds. Best known for his roles in shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, spaced, and paul, he also played scotty in star trek 2009. Abridged, 5 hoursread by the authorthe unique life story of one of the most talented and inventive comedians, the star of shaun of the dead, hot fuzz and star trek the movie. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Simon pegg cowrote and starred in the british tv series spaced and the movies shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, run fatboy run, and paul. I do not think it is all generated by dominant forces as a direct means of controlmuch. The unique life story of one of the most talented and inventive comedians, star of shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, paul, sp. How to get the steve jobs bio audiobook for free cnet. A small boys journey to becoming a big kid audiobook by simon pegg. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The book debut by the comedian and actor responsible for shaun of the dead and hot fuzz is likely to please the authors following but not necessarily expand it. Click to read more about nerd do well by simon pegg. The unique life story of one of the most talented and inventive comedians, star of shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, paul, spaced, and star trek.
I like that he doesnt take himself too seriously and like that he added a scifi story. I read all books by women, except for one that was nonfiction about hedy lamarr and one audiobook by simon pegg. A small boys journey to becoming a big kid ebook written by simon pegg. Nerd do well south jersey regional library cooperative. The unique life story of one of the most talented and inventive comedians, the star of shaun of the dead, hot fuzz and star trek the movie. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nerd do well. Zombies in north london, death cults in the west country, the engineering deck of the enterprise. He just released his first book, a memoir called nerd do well, which focuses on the childhood passions that made him into the nerd celebrity he is today. Buy nerd do well by simon pegg from waterstones today. Best known for his roles in spaced, shaun of the dead and hot fuzz, he also plays scotty star trek.
For womens history month usa, i wanted to focus on books by women, and i managed to do that pretty well. Read nerd do well by simon pegg available from rakuten kobo. Jan 14, 20 this pin was discovered by crystal kovach collasius. The story of super herosuper handsome sex expert simon pegg and his robot butlerbest friend canterbury. Michael ian black when the hilarious simon pegg asked for a quote for his book, i said no. The times london simon pegg is the nerdiest nerd ever to nerd out about nerdiness. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Simon pegg books list of books by author simon pegg. His coming of age stories and fictional bits are hilarious but once pegg gets into his movie making period, the book loses its momentum. Or, take this book to school and swap it for something cooler dotted with a cast of memorable characters who have helped shape the life and career of a complex, dynamic and unstoppable man, nerd do well is the joyous tale of a homegrown superstar and a local boy made good. There is not a detailed recounting of the making of shaun of the dead or hot fuzz or even that. After the download has finished click on the end my membership button in. Simon pegg narrator simon pegg is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer and author.
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