Madly Deeply & Friends Lovers 2 Books Collection Set - Alan Rickman & Matthew Perry - Non Fiction - Hardback

Titles in This Set
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
Madly, Deeply: The Alan Rickman Diaries

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Headline, Canongate Books

Overview
This hardback two-book collection pairs two of the most talked-about celebrity memoirs in recent years. Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing sees Matthew Perry recount his rise to fame on Friends alongside his struggle with addiction and path to sobriety. Madly, Deeply: The Alan Rickman Diaries collects the private daily journals of the beloved actor, revealing his wit, doubts, and reflections on a storied career. Together these hardcover volumes give readers an intimate look behind two very different public personas, making this a compelling set for any biography shelf.

About the Books
Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing is Matthew Perry's own account of a life lived in the public eye. Best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, Perry writes with humor and honesty about the fame that came with the show, his relationships with co-stars, and the addiction that shadowed him for decades. He details his stints in rehab and the hard-won peace he found in sobriety. The memoir became an instant New York Times bestseller on release, praised for balancing candor with genuine warmth. Madly, Deeply: The Alan Rickman Diaries takes a different form. Compiled from journals Rickman kept for more than two decades, the book was edited for publication after his death and offers a day-by-day record of his working life. Readers see his preparation for iconic roles, from Hans Gruber in Die Hard to Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films, alongside sharp, often funny opinions on films and colleagues. The diaries reveal a meticulous, curious, sometimes self-doubting man behind the famously commanding voice. Placed together, the two books offer a study in contrasts: one a confessional narrative built around recovery and hope, the other a private record shared with the world after his passing. Both are hardback editions, making this a sturdy pairing for readers drawn to honest storytelling about fame, craft, and the person behind the performance.

Key Benefits

• Two acclaimed hardback memoirs by beloved actors
• Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing is an instant New York Times bestseller
• Madly, Deeply offers rare, posthumous insight into Alan Rickman's private diaries
• Sturdy hardcover editions built to last on any bookshelf
• A thoughtful gift for fans of Friends, Harry Potter, or Die Hard
• Two honest voices exploring fame, craft, and resilience

Book-by-Book Guide
Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing — Matthew Perry's candid, instant New York Times bestselling memoir traces his rise on Friends and his long fight with addiction.
Madly, Deeply: The Alan Rickman Diaries — Alan Rickman's posthumously published journals offer a witty, day-by-day window into his life on stage and set.

About the Authors
Matthew Perry (1969-2023) was an American-Canadian actor best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, a role that made him one of television's most recognizable comic performers. He became an outspoken advocate for addiction recovery, drawing on his own long struggle with substance abuse.

Alan Rickman (1946-2016) was a celebrated English actor renowned for his distinctive voice, with roles including Hans Gruber in Die Hard and Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films. A dedicated diarist, he recorded his working life for decades, providing the material for this posthumous collection.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Perfect for fans of Friends and film history alike, this hardback set makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or any book lover who appreciates honest, behind-the-scenes storytelling. Two beautifully bound memoirs in one thoughtful present — ideal as a stocking stuffer or a shelf-worthy addition to a biography collection.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.