The Moon's a Balloon is a best-selling memoir by British actor David Niven (1910–1983), published in 1971.[1] It details his early life. There have been several editions and many translations of the book over the years. Niven followed it with a sequel, Bring on the Empty Horses, in 1975.
| Author | David Niven |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Memoir |
| Publisher | Hamish Hamilton |
Publication date | 1971 |
| Pages | 312 |
| ISBN | 0-241-02062-X |
| OCLC | 59141872 |
| 791.43/028/0924 B | |
| LC Class | PN2598.N5 A3 1971 |
The book has been described as "a funny yet tragic tale, detailing everything from the loss of Niven's father to his knowledge of how to lead a good life".[2][3]
References edit
- ^ "Brief Record (The moon's a balloon: reminiscences.)". Library of Congress. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
- ^ Millen, Robbie (2016-08-27). "The Moon's a Balloon by David Niven". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
- ^ The Moon's a Balloon. Penguin Books. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
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