Hesketh Pearson’s biography of George Bernard Shaw was written with the close cooperation of Shaw himself. Shaw checked and corrected the facts, contributed and authenticated anecdotes and supplied what he referred to as ‘unique private history’ unavailable to others. Recorded conversations that Shaw had with Pearson help bring to life Shaw’s vivacity, charisma and prominence. All aspects of Shaw’s life are explored including his politics, personal life, letters, writings, contribution to English theatre and the famous personalities of his time. Edward Hesketh Gibbons Pearson (1887 – 1964) was a British actor, theatre director and writer, known mainly for his popular biographies. George Bernard Shaw (1856 – 1950) was an Irish playwright, born in Dublin, whose influence on theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond.   Published by The Reprint Society in 1948. Book is in good condition with dust jacket and the binding is intact. Yellow cover boards.