Alan Rickman's Madly, Deeply collects diaries he kept across much of his later acting career. The entries move between film sets, theatre rehearsals, travel, friendships, politics and ordinary irritations, with productions such as Harry Potter, Sense and Sensibility and stage work appearing as part of a much broader daily record. Because the book was not written retrospectively as a polished autobiography, opinions and moods arrive in the moment and can be terse, funny or sharp. Rickman pays close attention to scripts, directors, performances and the practical organisation of an actor's life. The book fits actors' diaries, theatre and film memoir, and behind-the-scenes writing for readers interested in process rather than a conventional career summary. Read more Less