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| Author | David Niven |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Memoir |
| Publisher | Hamish Hamilton |
| Publication date | 1971 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Pages | 312 |
| ISBN | 0-241-02062-X |
| OCLC | 59141872 |
| Dewey Decimal | 791.43/028/0924 B |
| LC Class | PN2598.N5 A3 1971 |
The Moon's a Balloon is a best-selling memoir by British actor David Niven (1910–1983), published in 1971. 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.
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".
References
- "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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