Known for his intense and chameleon-like presence on screen, Cillian Murphy has captivated audiences worldwide. The biography looks into his early life in Cork, Ireland, where his dreams of becoming an actor took root. Murphy's unwavering determination and raw talent set him on a course to make his mark in the world of film and television.The book explores Murphy's diverse and impressive body of work, highlighting his ability to transform himself physically and emotionally for each...

Known for his performance as a war hero on television, Irish actor Cillian Murphy has also accrued multiple credits in the genre re: the silver screens of cinema. His natural stoicism translates perfectly to the screen, making for brilliant performances whenever he's wearing a combat uniform. Taking a deep dive into the productions of his war movies in tandem with his respective performances, Cillian Murphy: War Hero will resonate with fans of the actor, as well as his greatest genre....

Hailing from the rugged shores of Cork, Ireland, Cillian Murphy has carved a unique path in the realm of acting, captivating audiences with his raw intensity and chameleon-like ability to inhabit diverse characters. Born in 1976, Murphy's journey began with a rebellious streak, channeling his youthful energy into rock music and the pursuit of the unconventional.It was his mesmerizing performance as a transgender outcast in the gritty drama "Breakfast on Pluto" that propelled Murphy...

An exquisite short story collection from 'one of the greatest Irish writers' (Cillian Murphy).The jilted lover in a Dublin pub on a summer evening; the bitter climax between a father and son as a marriage begins; the fortunes and misfortunes of an Irish family; the memories of an ageing priest.John McGahern - the Booker shortlisted author of modern classic Amongst Women, celebrated as 'one of the greatest writers of our era' (Hilary Mantel) - is ha...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of War by Roald Dahl, read by Dan Stevens, Cillian Murphy, Sophie Okonedo, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Stephen Mangan.In war, are we at our heroic best or our cowardly worst? Featuring the autobiographical stories from Roald Dahl's time as a fighter pilot in the Second World War as well as seven other tales of conflict and strife, Dahl reveals the human side of our most inhumane activity.Among other stories, you'll ...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of An African Story by Roald Dahl, read by Cillian Murphy.**In An African Story, Roald Dahl tells us the twisted tale of the dog killer, the missing milk, the old man and the snake.An African Story is taken from the short story collection Over to You, which includes nine other dramatic and terrifying tales of life as a wartime fighter pilot, and is drawn from Dahl's own experiences ...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Katina by Roald Dahl, read by Cillian Murphy.**In Katina, Roald Dahl tells of a young Greek girl fascinated by the British planes and airbase that have come to her village.Katina is taken from the short story collection Over to You, which includes nine other dramatic and terrifying tales of life as a wartime fighter pilot, and is drawn from Dahl's own experiences during the Secon...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZEAS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIMEMcGahern's 'masterpiece: the sort of book which you can give anyone of any age and know that they will be changed by it' (Colm Tóibín) by 'one of the greatest writers of our era' (Hilary Mantel).'A book that can be read in two hours, but will linger in the mind for decades.' Sunday Telegraph

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Beware of the Dog by Roald Dahl, read by Cillian Murphy.**In Beware of the Dog, Roald Dahl tells of an injured pilot recovering in hospital who makes a disturbing discovery . . .Beware of the Dog is taken from the short story collection Over to You, which includes nine other dramatic and terrifying tales of life as a wartime fighter pilot, and is drawn from Dahl's own experiences...

With a new foreword by Kevin Barry, McGahern's 'timeless' (Sinéad Gleeson) novel of rural Irish life is perfect for admirers of Claire Keegan.'I'm grateful for every sentence McGahern left in this world.' Donal RyanWhen the bells rang out for Mass, the strokes trembling on the water, they had the entire world to themselves.Joe Ruttledge has returned to his native Ireland with his wife Kate. Leaving behind their life in Lond...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Trickery by Roald Dahl, read by Kevin Eldon, Stephen Mangan, Cillian Murphy, Derek Jacobi, Richard E. Grant, Stephanie Beacham, Jessica Hynes, Andrew Scott and Tom Felton.How underhand could you be to get what you want? In these ten tales of dark and twisted trickery Roald Dahl reveals that we are at our smartest and most cunning when we set out to deceive others - and, sometimes, even ourselves.Here, among...

With a new foreword by Colin Walsh, this is 'one of the most volatile, vital and unsafe novels in Irish literature', banned by the censor for obscenity in 1965 - and just as explosive today.He was coming and there was nothing to do but wait and grow hard as stone and lie.Mahoney grows up in fear of his father: of his beatings with the heavy leather strap; of the nights he wants love. Seeking to escape the claustrophobic family farm, he contemplates...