Blockbusters at dawn: the Ludlum trademark
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Richard Ludlum, 65, has sold 195 million copies of his novels worldwide, having them published in 28 countries and 32 languages. He began in 1971 with The Scarlatti Inheritance and then produced one a year until 1980 when he slowed to two a year. They all have a three word title and his latest is The Scorpio Illusion. They are full of action and contain many bloody scenes. Ludlum says that he does not take himself seriously but takes his writing very seriously indeed. He was formerly an actor and theatrical producer.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1993
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So what does Stephen Dorrell do?
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Stephen Dorrell, the Secretary of State for National Heritage, is responsible for areas including libraries, the arts, the media, museums and the National Lottery. However, he has been criticised for his lack of cultural knowledge, and doubts have been expressed about his commitment and ethusiasm. He responds by saying that he has little time to become immersed in all areas of the arts and that his personal tastes should not be taken into account in any case.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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Minnie knows her onions
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The Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition is the largest open contemporary art exhibition in the world. It allows amateur and aspiring sculptors, painters, printmakers and architects to display their work together with the work of people who have already gained international recognition. Of the 11,000 entries for the 1995 exhibition, 1,166 were selected.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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