Publisher's Synopsis
From blowing up the bridge on the River Kwai to covering the Spanish countryside in fake snow for Doctor Zhivago, Eddie Fowlie led a remarkable career. From modest beginnings in a quiet London suburb, he broke into the movie industry during Hollywood's golden era to work with some of the world's leading directors, setting new standards as a film specialist and all-round troubleshooter. But it was his unique relationship with David Lean that provided him some of the most cherished years of his career. The two were a perfect foil for each other, becoming close friends until the end of the director's life. Fowlie's candid life-story is also a hilarious roller coaster ride by one of life's mavericks - a true dedicated maniac.
