Would It Surprise You To Know...?

Would It Surprise You To Know...?
Janet Gleeson, Ronnie Archer-Morgan
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Hardback
h222 x 138mm - 320pg
23 Jun 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781529135879
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A rich and moving memoir telling the rags to riches story of Ronnie Archer-Morgan, expert on beloved TV show Antiques Roadshow*Pre-order Now*_______________' Ronnie has told me stories from his past over our years together on the Antiques Roadshow. But, reading his autobiography, all I can say is, yes, I am surprised. Is there anything he hasn' t done? Ronnie has overcome a heart-breaking start in life to achieve great success and no one deserves it more. What a dude, what a life!' - Fiona BruceFor decades, Ronnie Archer-Morgan has brought to life the fascinating, often surprising backstories behind our most cherished heirlooms and household objects on the Antiques Roadshow. Now, he tells his own unlikely story. Born in the fifties to a Sierra Leonean mother battling mental health problems, Ronnie spent his childhood in and out of care. After difficult beginnings, marked by abuse, racism and brushes with both criminals and the police, he got into music, managing to get DJ gigs and, later, worked as a celebrity hairdresser for Vidal Sassoon and Smile in the height of seventies London. A flair for spotting antiques led him to start his own Knightsbridge gallery, ultimately becoming one of the most respected figures in the industry, culminating in a regular spot as an expert on the nation' s Sunday favourite, Antiques Roadshow. Told with rich warmth, this is an extraordinary journey from deprivation and abuse to adventure and success against the odds - with stories of the incredible objects which shaped the way.
Life as a pinball [. . . ] all the time absorbing history and art and adventurous travel. A black man pursuing culture and pursued by prejudice, pinging against the glamour and the pitfalls of the antiques trade. A surprising story, like many of the objects he appraises on the Antiques Roadshow. -- Kate Adie, broadcaster and bestselling author Ronnie has told me stories from his past over our years together on the Antiques Roadshow. But, reading his autobiography, all I can say is, yes, I am surprised. Is there anything he hasn' t done? Ronnie has overcome a heart-breaking start in life to achieve great success and no one deserves it more. What a dude, what a life! -- Fiona Bruce
Ronnie Archer-Morgan has worked in the antiques business for over 30 years. He learned the tricks of the antiques trade by exploring local shops and markets whilst working a variety of jobs including technical model maker, DJ, a boutique manager and celebrity hairdresser. This eventually led him to work as consultant to Sotheby' s wristwatch and costume jewellery department and to start his own renowned Knightsbridge gallery. Today, Ronnie is best known for his regular appearances on the TV favourite Antiques Roadshow where his exciting finds have included a Fijian war club, and he remains a fixture at London' s flea markets and the prestigious Masterpiece Art Fair.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781529135879
Published: 23 Jun 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Century
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Hardback
Height: 222mm
Width: 138mm
Spine: 30mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 320

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